Boning

How it is used

Common in corsetry and strapless bodices; specify material and end treatment for the intended construction.

Example sentences

1. The boning keeps the strapless bodice upright when the wearer bends.

   Narrow internal supports help the garment maintain its shape.

2. Leave enough room at the ends of the boning channels for a clean finish.

   The support must fit inside its casing without crowding the seam.

Common collocations

• boning channel
• flexible boning

Related terms

• fitThe way a garment sits on the body: how tight or loose it is and whether its shape and measurements suit the wearer.
• trimsAll the materials used on a garment apart from the main fabric, such as buttons, zips, labels, thread, elastic, tape and hangtags.

More terms: Garments & Their Parts

• garment
• hem
• sleeve
• collar
• lining
• zip
• waistband
• pocket
• cuff
• neckline
• placket
• interfacing