Burning question - what is this thing?

Feb 01, 2008 2 Replies

Someone wrote to me through my sewing dictionary site and asked me what an item was. I'll describe it as best I can, but I sure can't find out what it's called.



It's like a nonfunctional part of belt that is decorative and on the back of coats. I saw one on the back of a jacket tonight and it had buttons on either end and a pleat below it, but it seemed to not serve a function as far as the pleat was concerned. This item doesn't cinch fabric to a center; it's just kind of there. Like I said, I think it's decorative. But what the heck is it called?



It's not an epalet; that's on the shoulder, but that's the firt thing I looked up.



I appreciate any help!


martigale or martingal: a loose half belt or strap on the back of a garment, usually a jacket or coat

Val

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