A garment term with distinct regional meanings. In British tailoring and knitting, it refers to a long-sleeved knitted sweater pulled over the head. In American apparel construction, it denotes a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse or shirt. Both require different ease allowances and drafting blocks.
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Grade the pattern for the school uniform jumper to accommodate a heavy cotton blouse underneath.
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