Small extension cut on the front and back of a blouse to cover the shoulder. It has a seam at the shoulder fastening front and back of garment together but no armhole seam.
FDF, 1988
Context:
All of the tops have cap sleeves that are finished with a hem and the necklines are finished with facings.
Facing: a duplicate layer of fabric stitched to a raw edge on a garment for the purpose of finishing it. It is turned to the wrong side of the garment and lies flat.