fully fashioned

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fully fashioned

A woman wears fully fashioned stockings with a seam up the back.

Definition

Adjective: - Knitted to fit the shape of the body: Describes garments, typically hosiery or knitwear, that are specifically shaped during the knitting process to conform to the contours of the body, rather than being made from flat fabric that is later cut and sewn.

Usage

This term is used almost exclusively as a technical descriptor in the context of textiles, clothing manufacturing, and fashion. It indicates a specific, high-quality construction method. - It is typically placed before a noun as an attributive adjective (e.g., fully fashioned hosiery). - It describes the method of production, not the style or material.

Examples
  • The vintage sweater was fully fashioned, giving it a superior fit compared to modern cut-and-sew knits.
  • For optimal comfort and appearance, she prefers fully fashioned stockings.
  • The label indicated the garment was fully fashioned, explaining its higher price point.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can imply a higher quality or more traditional manufacturing technique in contrast to "cut and sew" or "full-fashioned" (a common variant spelling).
  • In historical contexts, it is strongly associated with certain types of classic hosiery and tailored knitwear.
Variants and Related Words
  • Full-fashioned (adj): This is a common variant spelling and is considered interchangeable with "fully fashioned."
  • Fashioning (n): In knitting, the process of increasing or decreasing stitches to shape a garment.
  • Shaped knitting (n): A more general term for knitwear constructed to fit a specific form.
Synonyms
  • Shaped: (In a textile context) Made to conform to a particular shape.
  • Tailored: (When referring to fit, though this more often implies cutting and sewing woven fabrics).
Notes on Meaning
  • The term is highly specific and not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of discussions about clothing construction or vintage apparel.
  • It should not be confused with general phrases like "fully fashioned" meaning "completely formed" in a non-textile context. In modern English, its use is almost entirely technical.
fully fashioned

A woman wears fully fashioned stockings with a seam up the back.

Adjective
  1. knitted to fit the shape of the body
    • full-fashioned hosiery

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