Today's word is often one that gets confused. When you first read it, does it make you think of a decorative blue or black pattern on a white background and miniature repeated scenes of families frolicking in the woods? Well, I thought that's what the word meant. It's not. That particle pattern is
toile de jouy, as seen below. Look at that, two words in one day!
Toile
Definition: A garment created as a test for a new pattern of design, typically from cheap material such as gingham cloth or calico. A toile or muslin allows the designer to see how a design works and hangs, allowing it to be altered and perfected prior to producing the finished garment.
Above you while see Emilio from Project Runway created a
toile jacket for his children's clothing challenge. This is essential to get an idea of the fit and style he wants to create.
Credit: The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design, Ambrose & Harris
I had a toile de jouy duvet and didn't even know it. Huh. Go figure. Learn something new every day. And sometimes you even learn two things. ;)
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