Bra Bra-vado!

By Cindy Elam

Definition of Terms

Plush Elastic
Bra facing, or finishing elastic that has a fuzzy side worn next to the skin. May or may not have a picot edge.

Picots
Tiny decorative loops along the edge of lingerie elastic.

Channeling
Stitched bias casing into which underwires are inserted. Sometimes used as a seam finish or casing for boning. Typically several layers of fabric with the outer layer brushed or napped.