| A | B |
| accessory | nonessential article that adds to the effectiveness of something else |
| ample | plentiful; more than enough |
| brocade | rich fabric woven with a raised pattern on it |
| checkered | marked by contrasting squares |
| denim | heavy, durable cotton cloth with a diagonal weave |
| doily | small, decorative piece of lace, linen, or paper |
| drapery | material hung in graceful folds, particularly for curtains |
| fray | to wear away along the edge; to separate into threads |
| homespun | strong, loosely woven cloth made of yarn spun at home |
| khaki | heavy, yellowish-brown cloth of twilled wool or cotton |
| mannequin | person or figure used to display clothes |
| mesh | open-textured woven, knit, or knotted fabric |
| opaque | not letting light through; not transparent |
| poncho | garment resembling a blanket, with a slit in the middle for the head |
| remnant | small piece of leftover or unused cloth, ribbon, lace, or other type of material |
| sheer | very thin and light; translucent |
| synthetic | pertaining to artificially produced fabrics made of chemical compounds |
| tapestry | cloth ornamented with pictures or designs woven into it |
| upholster | to stuff and cover furniture |
| yardage | cloth goods, as measured by length or yards |