Targeted bonded apparel

Abstract

A garment comprising a main body 102, a shaping region 104 comprising an inner fabric layer (1550, figure 15), and an outer fabric layer (1552, figure 15) in direct contact, where one of the layers co

Description

BACKGROUND This application relates to shaping apparel. Consumers are demanding shapewear which mitigates the prominence or appearance of the abdomen, back, arms, and legs. Outer shapewear garments with shaping components are fashionable and desirable for the convenience of abdomen, back, arms, and legs shaping without needing to wear a separate shaping undergarment. Such garments are often tightly form-fitting to give the wearer the desired shaping effect. Existing shaping apparel, however, presents problems due to the tightness and construction of the garment. Shapewear has to be stiff and tight enough that it can constrict the wearer’s body to provide a shaping effect. At the same time, it must still provide a sleek appearance to avoid creating a pinched shape around the shaping regions of the garment. A need therefore exists for shapewear with improved shaping components. Accordingly, a solution that addresses the above-mentioned shortcomings is desired and provided herein. BRIEF SUMMARY Disclosed herein are garments with a shaping region formed by two layers of fabric, at least one of which includes an incorporated adhesive that allows the two layers to be bonded together. The stiffness of the bonded region improves the shaping effect of the garment in the targeted region or regions while maintaining the flexibility of the remainder of the garment. Advantageously, the incorporated adhesive minimizes the thickness of the shaping region, improving the comfort of the garment and minimizing the appearance of the shaping region from the front of the garment, providing a smooth shaping effect. In an aspect, provided is a garment, including a main body and a shaping region including an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer in direct contact with one another. At least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer can include a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric, and the two layers of fabric can be bonded together. In some aspects, the bonding adhesive can be incorporated into the fabric as a repeating pattern. In some aspects, the bonding adhesive can be thermally activated. In some aspects, the inner fabric layer can include the bonding adhesive and the outer fabric layer may not. In other aspects, the outer fabric layer can include the bonding adhesive and the inner fabric layer may not. In yet other aspects, both the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer can include the bonding adhesive. In some aspects, the outer fabric layer can have a heavier fabric weight than the inner fabric layer. In some aspects, the inner fabric layer can be visible on an interior surface of the garment. In some aspects, the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer can be formed from separate pieces of fabric. In some such aspects, the outer fabric layer and the main body can be formed from a continuous piece of fabric. In other aspects, the inner layer and the outer layer can be formed from a continuous piece of folded fabric. In some aspects, the garment can include two or more shaping regions. In some aspects, the shaping region can target an abdominal area, a thigh area, a bust area, and / or a buttocks area of a wearer. In some aspects, the garment can be a full body garment. In some such aspects, the shaping region can extend in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. In some such aspects, the shaping region can extend along sides of the garment from armpits of a wearer to thighs of said wearer. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend in back from shoulders of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. In other aspects, the garment can be an upper body garment. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend along sides of the garment from armpits of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer. In some aspects, the shaping region can extend in back from shoulders of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. In yet other aspects, the garment can be a lower body garment. In some such aspects, the shaping region can extend from a waist of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. In another aspect, provided is a method of making a garment, the method including: a) providing an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer in direct contact with one another; and b) bonding the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer together to form a shaping region. At least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer can include a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric. In some aspects, the bonding adhesive can be thermally activated. In some aspects, step b) can be executed by a roller fuse or flat press. In some such aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can operate at a temperature of from about 130°C to about 180°C. In some such aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can exert a pressure of from about 2 bar to about 5 bar. In some aspects, step b) can have a duration of from about 10 seconds to about 35 seconds. In some aspects, step a) can further include: i) providing a first piece of fabric comprising the inner fabric layer; and ii) providing a second piece of fabric comprising the outer fabric layer. In other aspects, step a) can further include: i) providing a piece of fabric; and ii) folding the piece of fabric to create the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The device is explained in even greater detail in the following drawings. The drawings are merely exemplary to illustrate the structure of garments and certain features that may be used singularly or in combination with other features. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a dress. FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a dress. FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a dress. FIG. 6 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 5. FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a dress. FIG. 8 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a shirt. FIG. 10 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 9. FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a shirt. FIG. 12 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 11. FIG. 13 illustrates a front view of another garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as pants. FIG. 14 illustrates a rear view of the garment of FIG. 13. FIGS. 15A-15C illustrate different constructions of the shaping region. DETAILED DESCRIPTION This description below refers to certain aspects of the garment relative to other aspects of the garment or to the body of a wearer. As used herein, superior indicates a direction that is closer to the wearer’s head. Inferior indicates a direction that is closer to the wearer’s feet. Upward, upper, or uppermost indicates a superior direction, or toward a wearer’s head. Downward, lower, or lowermost indicates an inferior direction, or toward a wearer’s feet. The longitudinal direction refers to an axis extending between the superior and inferior edges of the garment, or between the wearer’s head and feet. Lateral indicates a positioning that is closer to the sides of the wearer. Medial indicates a positioning that is farther from the sides of the wearer. Anterior indicates a positioning closer to the front of a wearer. Posterior indicates a positioning closer to the back of a wearer. The terms right and left are in reference to the wearer’s body. Some of the figures may include the letters R and L as right and left directional indicators. The following description of certain examples of the inventive concepts should not be used to limit the scope of the claims. Other examples, features, aspects, embodiments, and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description. As will be realized, the device and / or methods are capable of other different and obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit of the inventive concepts. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions should be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. For purposes of this description, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the aspects of this disclosure are described herein. The described methods, systems, and apparatus should not be construed as limiting in any way. Instead, the present disclosure is directed toward all novel and nonobvious features and aspects of the various disclosed embodiments, alone and in various combinations and sub-combinations with one another. The disclosed methods, systems, and apparatus are not limited to any specific aspect, feature, or combination thereof, nor do the disclosed methods, systems, and apparatus require that any one or more specific advantages be present or problems be solved. Although the operations of exemplary aspects of the disclosed method may be described in a particular, sequential order for convenient presentation, it should be understood that disclosed aspects can encompass an order of operations other than the particular, sequential order disclosed. For example, operations described sequentially may in some cases be rearranged or performed concurrently. Further, descriptions and disclosures provided in association with one particular aspect or implementation are not limited to that aspect or implementation, and may be applied to any aspect or implementation disclosed. It will understood that various changes and additional variations may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention or the inventive concept thereof. Certain aspects and features of any given aspect may be translated to other aspects described herein. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or device to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular implementations disclosed herein, but that the invention will include all implementations falling within the scope of the appended claims. Features, integers, characteristics, compounds, chemical moieties, or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings), and / or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. The invention is not restricted to the details of any foregoing aspects. The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed. As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from "about" one particular value, and / or to "about" another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and / or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent "about," it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. The terms "about" and "approximately" are defined as being “close to” as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. In one non-limiting aspect the terms are defined to be within 10%. In another non-limiting aspect, the terms are defined to be within 5%. In still another non-limiting aspect, the terms are defined to be within 1%. "Optional" or "optionally" means that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. The terms "coupled," "connected," and the like as used herein mean the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another. Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word "comprise" and variations of the word, such as "comprising" and "comprises," means "including but not limited to," and is not intended to exclude, for example, other additives, components, integers or steps. "Exemplary" means "an example of' and is not intended to convey an indication of a preferred or ideal aspect. "Such as" is not used in a restrictive sense, but for explanatory purposes. Disclosed herein are garments with a shaping region formed by two layers of fabric, at least one of which includes an incorporated adhesive that allows the two layers to be bonded together. The stiffness of the bonded region improves the shaping effect of the garment in the targeted region or regions while maintaining the flexibility of the remainder of the garment. Advantageously, the incorporated adhesive minimizes the thickness of the shaping region, improving the comfort of the garment and minimizing the appearance of the shaping region from the front of the garment, providing a smooth shaping effect. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a garment 100 formed as a full body garment (e.g., a dress). The garment 100 has a main body 102 assembled from multiple panels, which are interconnected by seams and / or closures (e.g., buttons, snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc.) to form an encircling garment. In some aspects, the garment can be assembled from any number of horizontal and / or vertical panels or segments, the design and assembly of which could be identified one of ordinary skill in the art based on the type and style of the garment. In other aspects, a portion or all of the garment can be circularly knit. The main body 102 includes a shaping region 104 which surrounds the abdominal region of the wearer. As used herein, the term “shaping region” refers to an area of a garment having two layers of fabric in direct contact with one another which are adhered or bonded together. A shaping region can provide a shaping effect to any part of a wearer’s body (e.g., abdomen, back, bust, buttocks, arms, hips, legs, etc.) as the double layer of fabric and the adhesive can increase the stiffness of the shaping region, thereby increasing the extent to which the shaping region can resist deformation by the wearer’s body. A shaping region may have additional layers of fabric and / or adhesive on one or both sides of said shaping region. The shaping region 104 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that the edges of the shaping region are not visible from the exterior of the garment to create a sleek appearance from the exterior of the garment, however, the shaping region 104 is visible from the interior of the garment. In the front of the garment 100, the shaping region 104 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 106a, 106b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire front of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical). For example, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 depict an example garment 300 formed as a full body garment (e.g., a dress) and having a shaping region 304 which extends vertically between approximately the same vertical points around the entire garment 300. Referring back to FIG. 1, the front of the shaping region 104 extends from under the bust of the wearer to below the navel of the wearer. In other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, below the navel of the wearer, or at the crotch area of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment. For example, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 depict an example garment 500 formed as a full body garment (e.g., a dress) and having a shaping region 504 which extends in front from under the bust of the wearer to the bottom edge of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the front of the shaping region can begin at any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the bust of the wearer, at the bust of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, or below the navel of the wearer. The front sides of the shaping region 104 extend from under the bust of the wearer to the thighs of the wearer. In other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or to the thighs of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment (e.g., as in example garment 500 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. Referring now to FIG. 2, in the rear of the garment 100, the shaping region 104 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 106a, 106b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire rear of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical as in example garment 300 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). The rear of the shaping region 104 extends from the upper back of the wearer to above the buttocks of the wearer. In other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend to any point along the rear of the wearer’s torso, for example, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, above the buttocks of the wearer, or below the buttocks of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment (e.g., as in example garment 500 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can begin at any point along the rear of the wearer’s torso, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the upper back of the wearer, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, or above the buttocks of the wearer. In some aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend onto the sleeves or straps of the garment. For example, in some specific aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend along the entire back side of the garment from the top of the wearer’s shoulders (e.g., from the top of the garment sleeves or straps) to the bottom edge of the garment. The rear sides of the shaping region 104 extend from the armpits of the wearer to the thighs of the wearer. In other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or to the thighs of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment (e.g., as in example garment 500 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. The front and back of the shaping region 104 are asymmetrical. In other aspects, the front and back of the shaping region may be approximately symmetrical. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may be approximately rotationally symmetrical around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical as in the example garment 300 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4). In yet still other aspects, the shaping region may only extend across the front of the garment or the rear of the garment. The shaping region 104 extends horizontally continuously around the entire garment to create an encircling shaping effect. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment. An example of such a garment is shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, which depict a garment 700 formed as a full body garment (e.g., a dress). The garment 700 has a main body 702 assembled from multiple panels, which are interconnected by seams and / or closures (e.g., buttons, snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc.) to form a garment with an encircling shaping effect. In some aspects, the garment can be assembled from any number of horizontal and / or vertical panels or segments, the design and assembly of which could be identified by one of ordinary skill in the art based on the type and style of the garment. In other aspects, a portion or all of the garment can be circularly knit. The main body 702 includes a shaping region 704 which surrounds the abdominal region of the wearer. The shaping region 704 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that the edges of the shaping region are not visible from the exterior of the garment to create a sleek appearance from the exterior of the garment, however, the shaping region 704 is visible from the interior of the garment. In the front of the garment 700, the shaping region 704 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 706a, 706b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire front of the garment and / or around the entire portion of the garment covered by the shaping region (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical, though not fully encircling). The front of the shaping region 704 extends from under the bust of the wearer to below the navel of the wearer. In other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, below the navel of the wearer, or at the crotch area of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the front of the shaping region can begin at any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the bust of the wearer, at the bust of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, or below the navel of the wearer. The front sides of the shaping region 704 extend from under the bust of the wearer to the thighs of the wearer. In other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or to the thighs of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. Referring now to FIG. 8, in the rear of the garment 700, the shaping region 704 extends horizontally from each of the left and right side seams 706a, 706b towards the middle of the wearer’s back, but does not extend continuously between the side seams 706a, 706b. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend from the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. The shaping region 706 includes left and right edges 708a, 708b that end approximately halfway between the left and right side seams 706a, 706b and the middle of the rear of the garment 700. In other aspects, the left and right edges of the shaping region can end at any point between the left and right side seams and the middle of the rear of the garment. Also in the rear of the garment, the shaping region extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire rear of the garment and / or around the entire portion of the garment covered by the shaping region (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical, though not continuous). Each side of the rear of the shaping region 704 extends from the upper back of the wearer to above the buttocks of the wearer. In other aspects, each side of the rear of the shaping region can extend to any point along the rear of the wearer’s torso, for example, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, above the buttocks of the wearer, or below the buttocks of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, each side of the rear of the shaping region can begin at any point along the rear of the wearer’s torso, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the upper back of the wearer, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, or above the buttocks of the wearer. In some aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend onto the sleeves or straps of the garment. For example, in some specific aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend along the entire back side of the garment from the top of the wearer’s shoulders (e.g., from the top of the garment sleeves or straps) to the bottom edge of the garment. The rear sides of the shaping region 704 extend from the armpits of the wearer to the thighs of the wearer. In other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or to the thighs of the wearer. In yet other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to the bottom edge of the garment or to any point above the bottom edge of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in yet still other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. The front and back of the shaping region 704 are asymmetrical. In other aspects, the shaping region may be approximately rotationally symmetrical around the entire portion of the garment covered by the shaping region (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical, though not fully encircling). In yet still other aspects, the shaping region may only extend across the front of the garment or the rear of the garment. The garments 100, 300, 500, and 700 are formed as knee-length dresses, however, it is considered that a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a full body garment can be any length and / or style. For example, in some aspects, the garment can be formed as a mini dress, a mid-thigh length dress, a knee-length dress, a midi dress, a calf-length dress, or a maxi dress. In other aspects, the garment can be formed as a romper or jumpsuit having any pant length (e.g., upper-thigh length, mid-thigh length, knee-length, calf-length, or ankle-length). Additionally or alternatively, the garment can be formed as a tight-fitting dress, an A-line dress, a sheath dress, a shift dress, a drop waist dress, a babydoll dress, a tunic, a slip dress, or any other style which could be identified by one of ordinary skill in the art. In some aspects, the garment can include tight-fitting portions and / or loose-fitting portions. The garment 100 has long sleeves and the garments 300, 500, and 700 are sleeveless, however, it is considered that a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a full body garment can have any length and style of sleeves. For example, in some aspects, the garment can have long sleeves, three-quarter-length sleeves, mid-length sleeves, elbow length sleeves, above-elbow-length sleeves, short sleeves, cap sleeves, or no sleeves (i.e., sleeveless). In other aspects, the garment can be strapless. In some aspects, the sleeves can include tight-fitting portions and / or loose-fitting portions. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show a front view of a garment 900 formed as an upper body garment (e.g., a shirt). The garment 900 has a main body 902 assembled from multiple panels, which are interconnected by seams and / or closures (e.g., buttons, snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc.) to form an encircling garment. In some aspects, the garment can be assembled from any number of horizontal and / or vertical panels or segments, the design and assembly of which could be identified by one of ordinary skill in the art based on the type and style of the garment. In other aspects, a portion or all of the garment can be circularly knit. The main body 902 includes a shaping region 904 which surrounds the abdominal region of the wearer. The shaping region 904 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that the edges of the shaping region are not visible from the exterior of the garment to create a sleek appearance from the exterior of the garment, however, the shaping region 904 is visible from the interior of the garment. In the front of the garment 900, the shaping region 904 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 906a, 906b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire front of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical). For example, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 depict an example garment 1100 formed as an upper body garment (e.g., a shirt) and having a shaping region 1104 which extends vertically between approximately the same vertical points around the entire garment 1100. Referring back to FIG. 9, the front of the shaping region 904 extends from under the bust of the wearer to the bottom edge 910 of the garment 900. In other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to any point above the bottom edge of the garment, for example, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, or below the navel of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the front of the shaping region can begin at any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the bust of the wearer, at the bust of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the navel of the wearer, or at the navel of the wearer. The front sides of the shaping region 904 extend from under the bust of the wearer to the bottom edge 910 of the garment 900. In other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to any point above the bottom edge of the garment, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, or at the hips of the wearer. Referring now to FIG. 10, in the rear of the garment 900, the shaping region 904 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 906a, 906b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire rear of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical as in the example garment 1100 shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12). The rear of the shaping region 904 extends from the upper back of the wearer to the bottom edge 910 of the garment 900. In other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend to any point above the bottom edge of the garment, for example, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, above the buttocks of the wearer, or below the buttocks of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can begin at any point along the rear of the wearer’s torso, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the upper back of the wearer, at the midback of the wearer, at the lower back of the wearer, or above the buttocks of the wearer. In some aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend onto the sleeves or straps of the garment. For example, in some specific aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend along the entire back side of the garment from the top of the wearer’s shoulders (e.g., from the top of the garment sleeves or straps) to the bottom edge of the garment. The rear sides of the shaping region 904 extend from the armpits of the wearer to the bottom edge 910 of the garment 900. In other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to any point above the bottom edge of the garment, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, or below the hips of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can begin at any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the shoulders of the wearer, at the armpits of the wearer, under the bust of the wearer, above the waist of the wearer, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, or at the hips of the wearer. The front and back of the shaping region 904 are asymmetrical. In other aspects, the front and back of the shaping region may be approximately symmetrical. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may be approximately rotationally symmetrical around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical as in the example garment 1100 shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12). In yet still other aspects, the shaping region may only extend across the front of the garment or the rear of the garment. The shaping region 904 extends horizontally continuously around the entire garment to create an encircling shaping effect. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment, for example, the shaping region may be similar to the shaping region 504 in garment 500 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). It is considered that a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as an upper body garment can be any length and / or style. For example, in some aspects, the garment can extend to under the bust of the wearer, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, or below the navel of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the garment can extend to the mid-back of the wearer, the lower back of the wearer, above the buttocks of the wearer, the buttocks of the wearer, or below the buttocks of the wearer. In some aspects, the garment can include tight-fitting portions and / or loose-fitting portions. The garment 900 has long sleeves and the garment 1100 is sleeveless, however, it is considered that a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as an upper body garment can have any length and style of sleeves. For example, in some aspects, the garment can have long sleeves, three-quarter-length sleeves, mid-length sleeves, elbow length sleeves, above-elbow-length sleeves, short sleeves, cap sleeves, or no sleeves (i.e., sleeveless). In other aspects, the garment can be strapless. In some aspects, the sleeves can include tight-fitting portions and / or loose-fitting portions. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a garment 1300 formed as a lower body garment (e.g., pants). The garment 1300 has a main body 1302 assembled from multiple panels, which are interconnected by seams and / or closures (e.g., buttons, snaps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc.) to form an encircling garment. In some aspects, the garment can be assembled from any number of horizontal and / or vertical panels or segments, the design and assembly of which could be identified one of ordinary skill in the art based on the type and style of the garment. In other aspects, a portion or all of the garment can be circularly knit. The main body 1302 includes a shaping region 1304 which surrounds the abdominal region of the wearer. The shaping region 1304 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that the edges of the shaping region are not visible from the exterior of the garment to create a sleek appearance from the exterior of the garment, however, the shaping region 1304 is visible from the interior of the garment. In the front of the garment 1300, the shaping region 1304 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 1306a, 1306b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the front of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire front of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical). The front of the shaping region 1304 extends from the bottom edge of the waistband 1312 to below the navel of the wearer. In other aspects, the front of the shaping region can extend to any point along the front of the wearer’s torso, for example, above the navel of the wearer, at the navel of the wearer, below the navel of the wearer, at the crotch area of the wearer, or at a crotch panel of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the front of the shaping region can begin at the top edge of the garment 1314. In yet still other aspects, the garment may not include a waistband, and the front of the shaping region can begin at any point at or below the top edge of the garment. The front sides of the shaping region 1304 extend from the bottom edge of the waistband 1312 to above the hips of the wearer. In other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or at the thighs of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can begin at the top edge of the garment 1314. In yet still other aspects, the garment may not include a waistband, and the front sides of the shaping region can begin at any point at or below the top edge of the garment. Referring now to FIG. 14, in the rear of the garment 1300, the shaping region 1304 extends horizontally between the left and right side seams 1306a, 1306b and extends vertically between varying anatomical regions of the wearer. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally between the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally all the way to the left and right side seams in the rear of the garment. Additionally or alternatively, in other aspects, the shaping region may extend vertically between approximately the same vertical points across the entire rear of the garment and / or around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical). The rear of the shaping region 1304 extends from the bottom edge of the waistband 1312 to above the buttocks of the wearer. In other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can extend to any point along the rear of the wearer, for example, at the midback of the wearer, above the buttocks of the wearer or below the buttocks of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the rear of the shaping region can begin at any point along the rear of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or at the thighs of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the front sides of the shaping region can begin at the top edge of the garment 1314. In yet still other aspects, the garment may not include a waistband, and the front sides of the shaping region can begin at any point at or below the top edge of the garment. The rear sides of the shaping region 1304 extend from the bottom edge of the waistband 1312 to above the hips of the wearer. In other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can extend to any point along the sides of the wearer, for example, at the waist of the wearer, above the hips of the wearer, at the hips of the wearer, below the hips of the wearer, or at the thighs of the wearer. Additionally or alternatively, in yet other aspects, the rear sides of the shaping region can begin at the top edge of the garment 1314. In yet still other aspects, the garment may not include a waistband, and the rear sides of the shaping region can begin at any point at or below the top edge of the garment. The front and back of the shaping region 1304 are asymmetrical. In other aspects, the front and back of the shaping region may be approximately symmetrical. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may be approximately rotationally symmetrical around the entire garment (e.g., the shaping region may be approximately cylindrical). In yet still other aspects, the shaping region may only extend across the front of the garment or the rear of the garment. The shaping region 1304 extends horizontally continuously around the entire garment to create an encircling shaping effect. In other aspects, only a portion of the shaping region may extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment. In yet other aspects, the shaping region may not extend horizontally continuously around the entire garment. The garment 1300 is formed as pants, however, it is considered that a garment in accordance with the present disclosure formed as a lower body garment can be any length and / or style. For example, in some aspects, the garment can be formed as shorts, pants, a skirt, or a skort. In some aspects, the legs of the garment can be upper-thigh length, mid-thigh length, knee length, calf-length, 7 / 8 length, or ankle length. In some aspects, the legs of the garment can include tight-fitting portions and / or loose-fitting portions. FIGS. 15A-15C depict the construction of the shaping region (e.g., shaping region 104, shaping region 304, shaping region 504, shaping region 704, shaping region 904, shaping region 1104, and / or shaping region 1304). The shaping region includes an inner fabric layer 1550 (i.e., 1550a or 1550b) in direct contact with an outer fabric layer 1552 (i.e., 1552a or 1552b). One or both of the inner fabric layer 1550 and the outer fabric layer 1552 includes a bonding adhesive (e.g., a thermally activated bonding adhesive) incorporated into the fabric, which allows the two layers of fabric to bond together, thereby forming the shaping region. FIG. 15 A depicts one aspect where the inner fabric layer 1550a includes the bonding adhesive and the outer fabric layer 1552b does not. FIG. 15B depicts another aspect where the outer fabric layer 1552a includes the bonding adhesive and the inner fabric layer 1550b does not. FIG. 15C depicts yet another aspect where both the inner fabric layer 1550a and the outer fabric layer 1552a include the bonding adhesive. The shaping region can provide a shaping effect to any part of a wearer’s body (e.g., abdomen, back, bust, buttocks, arms, hips, legs, etc.) as the double layer of fabric and the adhesive can increase the stiffness of the shaping region, thereby increasing the extent to which the shaping region can resist deformation by the wearer’s body. For example, in some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load, the shaping region can have an elongation of at least about 30% (e.g., at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%). In some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load, the shaping region can have an elongation of up to about 75% (e.g., up to about 70%, up to about 65%, up to about 60%, up to about 55%, up to about 50%, up to about 45%, up to about 40%, up to about 35%, up to about 30%). It is considered that the shaping region can have an elongation ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load, the shaping region can have an elongation of from about 30% to about 75% (e.g., from about 35% to about 70%, from about 40% to about 65%, from about 45% to about 60%, from about 50% to about 55%, from about 30% to about 55%, from about 35% to about 50%, from about 40% to about 45%, from about 50% to about 75%, from about 55% to about 70%, from about 60% to about 65%). In some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load and 30% elongation, the shaping region can have a modulus of at least about 10N (e.g., at least about 12 N, at least about 14 N, at least about 16 N, at least about 18 N, at least about 20 N, at least about 22 N, at least about 24 N, at least about 26 N, at least about 28 N, at least about 30 N, at least about 32 N, at least about 34 N, at least about 36 N, at least about 38 N, at least about 40 N). In some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load and 30% elongation, the shaping region can have a modulus of up to about 40 N (e.g., up to about 38 N, up to about 36 N, up to about 34 N, up to about 32 N, up to about 30 N, up to about 28 N, up to about 26 N, up to about 24 N, up to about 22 N, up to about 20 N, up to about 18 N, up to about 16 N, up to about 14 N, up to about 12 N, up to about 10N). It is considered that the shaping region can have a modulus ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load and 30% elongation, the shaping region can have a modulus of from about 10 N to about 40 N (e.g., from about 12 N to about 38 N, from about 14 N to about 36 N, from about 16 N to about 34 N, from about 18 N to about 32 N, from about 20 N to about 30 N, from about 22 N to about 28 N, from about 24 N to about 26 N, from about 10 N to about 26 N, from about 12 N to about 24 N, from about 14 N to about 22 N, from about 16 N to about 20 N, from about 24 N to about 40 N, from about 26 N to about 38 N, from about 28 N to about 36 N, from about 30 N to about 34 N). In some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load, the shaping region can have a recovery of at least about 85% (e.g., at least about 86%, at least about 87%, at least about 88%, at least about 89%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, at least about 99%, about 100%). In some aspects, using ASTM D4964 test method at a 50 N load, the shaping region can have a recovery of up to about 100% (e.g., up to about 99%, up to about 98%, up to about 97%, up to about 96%, up to about 95%, up to about 94%, up to about 93%, up to about 92%, up to about 91%, up to about 90%, up to about 89%, up to about 88%, up to about 87%, up to about 86%, up to about 85%). It is considered that the shaping region can have a recovery ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, the shaping region can have a recovery of from about 85% to about 100% (e.g., from about 86% to about 99%, from about 87% to about 98%, from about 88% to about 97%, from about 89% to about 96%, from about 90% to about 95%, from about 91% to about 94%, from about 92% to about 93%, from about 85% to about 93%, from about 86% to about 92%, from about 87% to about 91%, from about 88% to about 90%, from about 92% to about 100%, from about 93% to about 99%, from about 94% to about 98%, from about 95% to about 97%). In some aspects, the bonding adhesive can be incorporated into the inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer as a repeating pattern (e.g., repeating dots). In some such aspects, the fabric used for the inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer can be a fusible interlining. Surprisingly, forming the shaping region with a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric (i.e., as opposed to a separate bonding adhesive layer) confers this shaping ability to the garment without the increased thickness of an additional bonding adhesive layer, which can improve the look and comfort of the garment. For example, in some aspects, the elongation of the shaping region can be reduced by at least about 20% (e.g., at least about 22%, at least about 24%, at least about 26%, at least about 28%, at least about 30%, at least about 32%, at least about 34%, at least about 36%, at least about 38%, at least about 40%, at least about 42%, at least about 44%, at least about 46%, at least about 48%, at least about 50%) compared to the elongation of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or outer fabric layer. In some aspects, the elongation of the shaping region can be reduced by up to about 50% (e.g., up to about 48%, up to about 46%, up to about 44%, up to about 42%, up to about 40%, up to about 38%, up to about 36%, up to about 34%, up to about 32%, up to about 30%, up to about 28%, up to about 26%, up to about 24%, up to about 22%, up to about 20%) compared to the elongation of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. It is considered that the elongation of the shaping region can be reduced by a percentage ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, the elongation of the shaping region can be reduced by from about 20% to about 50% (e.g., from about 22% to about 48%, from about 24% to about 46%, from about 26% to about 44%, from about 28% to about 42%, from about 30% to about 40%, from about 32% to about 38%, from about 34% to about 36%, from about 20% to about 36%, from about 22% to about 34%, from about 24% to about 32%, from about 26% to about 30%, from about 34% to about 50%, from about 36% to about 48%, from about 38% to about 46%, from about 40% to about 44%) compared to the elongation of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. In some aspects, the modulus of the shaping region can be increased by at least about 40% (e.g., at least about 42%, at least about 44%, at least about 46%, at least about 48%, at least about 50%, at least about 52%, at least about 54%, at least about 56%, at least about 58%, at least about 60%, at least about 62%, at least about 64%, at least about 66%, at least about 68%, at least about 70%, at least about 72%, at least about 74%, at least about 76%, at least about 78%, at least about 80%) compared to the modulus of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. In some aspects, the modulus of the shaping region can be increased by up to about 80% (e.g., up to about 78%, up to about 76%, up to about 74%, up to about 72%, up to about 70%, up to about 68%, up to about 66%, up to about 64%, up to about 62%, up to about 60%, up to about 58%, up to about 56%, up to about 54%, up to about 52%, up to about 50%, up to about 48%, up to about 46%, up to about 44%, up to about 42%, up to about 40%) compared to the modulus of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. It is considered that the modulus of the shaping region can be increased by a percentage ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, the modulus of the shaping region can be increased by from about 40% to about 80% (e.g., from about 42% to about 78%, from about 44% to about 76%, from about 46% to about 74%, from about 48% to about 72%, from about 50% to about 70%, from about 52% to about 68%, from about 54% to about 66%, from about 56% to about 64%, from about 58% to about 62%, from about 40% to about 60%, from about 42% to about 58%, from about 44% to about 56%, from about 46% to about 54%, from about 48% to about 52%, from about 60% to about 80%, from about 62% to about 78%, from about 64% to about 76%, from about 66% to about 74%, from about 68% to about 72%) compared to the modulus of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. Furthermore, incorporating the bonding adhesive into the fabric can confer these shaping benefits to the garment without significantly impacting the flexibility or comfort of the garment. For example, in some aspects, the recovery of the shaping region can be altered (i.e., increased or decreased) by about 15% or less (e.g., about 14% or less, about 13% or less, about 12% or less, about 11% or less, about 10% or less, about 9% or less, about 8% or less, about 7% or less, about 6% or less, about 5% or less, about 4% or less, about 3% or less, about 2% or less, about 1% or less, about 0.5% or less, about 0%) compared to the recovery of the unbonded inner fabric layer and / or the outer fabric layer. In some aspects, the outer fabric layer can have a heavier fabric weight than the inner fabric layer. This can, in some aspects, advantageously decrease the visibility of the shaping region from the exterior of the garment. In some aspects, the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer can be formed from separate pieces of fabric. In some such aspects, the outer fabric layer and the main body can be formed from a continuous piece of fabric, and the inner fabric layer can be bonded or adhered onto the main body. In other aspects, the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer can be formed from a continuous piece of folded fabric. In some such aspects, the outer fabric layer, the inner fabric layer, and the main body can be formed from a continuous piece of fabric, and the inner fabric layer can be folded onto and bonded or adhered onto the main body. For example, this can be used to form a lower body garment with a folded edge and a shaping region all formed from a continuous piece of fabric. Also provided is a method of making a garment (e.g., any of the disclosed garments), the method including: a) providing an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer in direct contact with one another; and b) bonding the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer together to form a shaping region. At least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer can include a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric. In some aspects, the bonding adhesive can be thermally activated. In some aspects, step b) can be executed by a roller fuse or flat press. In some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can operate at a temperature of at least about 130°C (e.g., at least about 135°C, at least about 140°C, at least about 145°C, at least about 150°C, at least about 155°C, at least about 160°C, at least about 165°C, at least about 170°C, at least about 175°C, at least about 180°C). In some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can operate at a temperature of up to about 180°C (e.g., up to about 175°C, up to about 170°C, up to about 165°C, up to about 160°C, up to about 155°C, up to about 150°C, up to about 145°C, up to about 140°C, up to about 135°C, up to about 130°C). It is considered that the roller fuse or flat press can operate at a temperature ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can operate at a temperature of from about 130°C to about 180°C (e.g., from about 135°C to about 175°C, from about 140°C to about 170°C, from about 145°C to about 165°C, from about 150°C to about 160°C, from about 130°C to about 155°C, from about 135°C to about 150°C, from about 140°C to about 145°C, from about 155°C to about 180°C, from about 160°C to about 175°C, from about 165°C to about 170°C). In some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can exert a pressure of at least about 2 bar (e.g., at least about 2.25 bar, at least about 2.5 bar, at least about 2.75 bar, at least about 3 bar, at least about 3.25 bar, at least about 3.5 bar, at least about 3.75 bar, at least about 4 bar, at least about 4.25 bar, at least about 4.5 bar, at least about 4.75 bar, at least about 5 bar). In some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can exert a pressure of up to about 5 bar (e.g., up to about 4.75 bar, up to about 4.5 bar, up to about 4.25 bar, up to about 4 bar, up to about 3.75 bar, up to about 3.5 bar, up to about 3.25 bar, up to about 3 bar, up to about 2.75 bar, up to about 2.5 bar, up to about 2.25 bar, up to about 2 bar). It is considered that the roller fuse or flat press can exert a pressure ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, the roller fuse or flat press can exert a pressure of from about 2 bar to about 5 bar (e.g., from about 2.25 bar to about 4.75 bar, from about 2.5 bar to about 4.5 bar, from about 2.75 bar to about 4.25 bar, from about 3 bar to about 4 bar, from about 3.25 bar to about 3.75 bar, from about 2 bar to about 3.5 bar, from about 2.25 bar to about 3.25 bar, from about 2.5 bar to about 3 bar, from about 3.5 bar to about 5 bar, from about 3.75 bar to about 4.75 bar, from about 4 bar to about 4.5 bar). In some aspects, step b) can have a duration of at least about 10 seconds (e.g., at least about 11 seconds, at least about 12 seconds, at least about 13 seconds, at least about 14 seconds, at least about 15 seconds, at least about 16 seconds, at least about 17 seconds, at least about 18 seconds, at least about 19 seconds, at least about 20 seconds, at least about 21 seconds, at least about 22 seconds, at least about 23 seconds, at least about 24 seconds, at least about 25 seconds, at least about 26 seconds, at least about 27 seconds, at least about 28 seconds, at least about 29 seconds, at least about 30 seconds, at least about 31 seconds, at least about 32 seconds, at least about 33 seconds, at least about 34 seconds, at least about 35 seconds). In some aspects, step b) can have a duration of up to about 35 seconds (e.g., up to about 34 seconds, up to about 33 seconds, up to about 32 seconds, up to about 31 seconds, up to about 30 seconds, up to about 29 seconds, up to about 28 seconds, up to about 27 seconds, up to about 26 seconds, up to about 25 seconds, up to about 24 seconds, up to about 23 seconds, up to about 22 seconds, up to about 21 seconds, up to about 20 seconds, up to about 19 seconds, up to about 18 seconds, up to about 17 seconds, up to about 16 seconds, up to about 15 seconds, up to about 14 seconds, up to about 13 seconds, up to about 12 seconds, up to about 11 seconds, up to about 10 seconds). It is considered that step b) can have a duration ranging from any of the minimum values described above to any of the maximum values described above. For example, in some aspects, step b) can have a duration of from about 10 seconds to about 35 seconds (e.g., from about 11 seconds to about 34 seconds, from about 12 seconds to about 33 seconds, from about 13 seconds to about 32 seconds, from about 14 seconds to about 31 seconds, from about 15 seconds to about 30 seconds, from about 16 seconds to about 29 seconds, from about 17 seconds to about 28 seconds, from about 18 seconds to about 27 seconds, from about 19 seconds to about 26 seconds, from about 20 seconds to about 25 seconds, from about 21 seconds to about 24 seconds, from about 22 seconds to about 23 seconds, from about 10 seconds to about 23 seconds, from about 11 seconds to about 22 seconds, from about 12 seconds to about 21 seconds, from about 13 seconds to about 20 seconds, from about 14 seconds to about 19 seconds, from about 15 seconds to about 18 seconds, from about 16 seconds to about 17 seconds, from about 22 seconds to about 35 seconds, from about 23 seconds to about 34 seconds, from about 24 seconds to about 33 seconds, from about 25 seconds to about 32 seconds, from about 26 seconds to about 31 seconds, from about 27 seconds to about 30 seconds, from about 28 seconds to about 29 seconds). In some aspects, step a) can further include: i) providing a first piece of fabric comprising the inner fabric layer; and ii) providing a second piece of fabric comprising the outer fabric layer. In other aspects, step a) can further include: i) providing a piece of fabric; and ii) folding the piece of fabric to create the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications, variations, and / or combinations of the features disclosed herein will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The implementation was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various implementations with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. EXAMPLE ASPECTS Example 1: A garment, comprising: a main body; and a shaping region comprising an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer in direct contact with one another; wherein at least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer comprises a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric; and wherein the two layers of fabric are bonded together. Example 2: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the bonding adhesive is incorporated into the fabric as a repeating pattern. Example 3: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the bonding adhesive is thermally activated. Example 4: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the inner fabric layer comprises the bonding adhesive and the outer fabric layer does not. Example 5: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the outer fabric layer comprises the bonding adhesive and the inner fabric layer does not. Example 6: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein both the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer comprise the bonding adhesive. Example 7: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the outer fabric layer has a heavier fabric weight than the inner fabric layer. Example 8: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the inner fabric layer is visible on an interior surface of the garment. Example 9: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the outer fabric layer and the inner fabric layer are formed from separate pieces of fabric. Example 10: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 9, wherein the outer fabric layer and the main body are formed from a continuous piece of fabric. Example 11: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are formed from a continuous piece of folded fabric. Example 12: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the garment comprises two or more shaping regions. Example 13: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the shaping region targets an abdominal area, a thigh area, a bust area, and / or a buttocks area of a wearer. Example 14: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the garment is a full body garment. Example 15: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 14, wherein the shaping region extends in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. Example 16: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 14, wherein the shaping region extends along sides of the garment from armpits of a wearer to thighs of said wearer. Example 17: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 14, wherein the shaping region extends in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer. Example 18: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 14, wherein the shaping region extends in back from shoulders of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. Example 19: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the garment is an upper body garment. Example 20: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 19, wherein the shaping region extends in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. Example 21: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 19, wherein the shaping region extends along sides of the garment from armpits of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. Example 22: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 19, wherein the shaping region extends in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer. Example 23: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 19, wherein the shaping region extends in back from shoulders of the wearer to a bottom edge of the garment. Example 24: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 1, wherein the garment is a lower body garment. Example 25: The garment of any examples herein, particularly Example 24, wherein the shaping region extends from a waist of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer. Example 26: A method of making a garment, the method comprising: a) providing an inner fabric layer and an outer fabric layer in direct contact with one another; and b) bonding the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer together to form a shaping region; wherein at least one of the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer comprises a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric. Example 27: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 26, wherein the bonding adhesive is thermally activated. Example 28: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 27, wherein step b) is executed by a roller fuse or flat press. Example 29: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 28, wherein the roller fuse or flat press operates at a temperature of from about 130°C to about 180°C. Example 30; The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 28, wherein the roller fuse or flat press exerts a pressure of from about 2 bar to about 5 bar. Example 31: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 26, wherein step b) has a duration of from about 10 seconds to about 35 seconds. Example 32: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 26, wherein step a) further comprises: i) providing a first piece of fabric comprising the inner fabric layer; and ii) providing a second piece of fabric comprising the outer fabric layer. Example 33: The method of any examples herein, particularly Example 26, wherein step a) further comprises: i) providing a piece of fabric; and ii) folding the piece of fabric to create the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer.

Claims

1. A garment (100), comprising:a main body (102); anda shaping region (104) comprising an inner fabric layer (1550) and an outer fabric layer (1552) in direct contact with one another;wherein at least one of the inner fabric layer (1550) and the outer fabric layer (1552) comprises a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric (1550, 1552); andwherein the two layers of fabric (1550, 1552) are bonded together.

2. The garment (100) of claim 1, wherein the bonding adhesive is incorporated into the fabric (1550, 1552) as a repeating pattern.

3. The garment (100) of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the bonding adhesive is thermally activated.

4. The garment (100) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inner fabric layer (1550) comprises the bonding adhesive and the outer fabric layer (1552) does not, or wherein the outer fabric layer (1552) comprises the bonding adhesive and the inner fabric layer (1550) does not.

5. The garment of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein both the inner fabric layer (1550) and the outer fabric layer (1552) comprise the bonding adhesive.

6. The garment (100) of any preceding claim, wherein the outer fabric layer (1552) has a heavier fabric weight than the inner fabric layer (1550).

7. The garment (100) of any preceding claim, wherein the inner fabric layer (1550) isvisible on an interior surface of the garment (100).

8. The garment (100) of any preceding claim wherein the outer fabric layer (1552) and the inner fabric layer (1550) are formed from separate pieces of fabric, or wherein the inner layer (1550) and the outer layer (1552) are formed from a continuous piece of folded fabric.

9. The garment (100) of any preceding claim, wherein the garment (100) is a full body garment.

10. The garment (100) of claim 9, wherein the shaping region (104) extends in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer.

11. The garment (100) of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the shaping region (104) extends along sides of the garment (100) from armpits of a wearer to thighs of said wearer.

12. The garment (100) of any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the shaping region (104) extends in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer, or from shoulders of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment (100).

13. The garment (100) of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the garment (100) is an upper body garment.

14. The garment (100) of claim 13, wherein the shaping region (104) extends in front from below a bust of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer.

15. The garment (100) of claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the shaping region (104) extends along sides of the garment (100) from armpits of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment (100).

16. The garment (100) of any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the shaping region (104) extends in back from an upper back of a wearer to above a buttocks of said wearer, or from shoulders of a wearer to a bottom edge of the garment (100).

17. The garment (100) of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the garment (100) is a lower body garment.

18. The garment (100) of claim 17, wherein the shaping region (104) extends from a waist of a wearer to below a navel of said wearer.

19. A method of making a garment (100), the method comprising:a) providing an inner fabric layer (1550) and an outer fabric layer (1552) in direct contact with one another; andb) bonding the inner fabric layer (1550) and the outer fabric layer (1552) together to form a shaping region (104);wherein at least one of the inner fabric layer (1550) and the outer fabric layer (1552) comprises a bonding adhesive incorporated into the fabric (1550, 1552).

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the bonding adhesive is thermally activated and step b) is executed by a roller fuse or flat press;wherein the roller fuse or flat press operates at a temperature of from about 130°C to about 180°C and exerts a pressure of from about 2 bar to about 5 bar; andwherein step b) has a duration of from about 10 seconds to about 35 seconds.A

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