Ever go to a tailor and have no idea what word(s) she/he just said? Well, we are here to bring a little education into the wide world of tailoring with a little terminology talk. Check back every week for a new term.
Next up: Boning
Here at Ginger Root, we see more than our fair share of bridesmaids dresses, and many of the bridesmaids dresses we work on having boning. What is boning, you ask? Boning consists of structural pieces that are inserted into clothing. They provide structure and allow a garment to hold a certain shape without the fabric sagging. You can usually spot boning in the bodice of a dress, but it is also inserted into collars (for added stiffness), bathing suits or even skirts.
Boning was originally made of (you guessed it) bones and was used for ladies’ corsets. Now boning is usually made of plastic, metal or even stiff polyester. It is often sewn into the lining of a garment.
Boning on a dress.
*Image courtesy of Xtreme-Knitting Blog
