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a strong hand stitch with a double stitch on the wrong side, used for outlining and seaming
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back stitch
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a temporary running stitch used to hold pieces of fabric together or for transferring pattern
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basting stitch
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round holder beneath the needle plate of a sewing machine on which the thread is wound
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bobbin
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blunt-headed needle used for threading elastic or cord through a casting or heading
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bodkin
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very sharp, small chisel that cuts cleanly through a machine stitched buttonhole.
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buttonhole chisel
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stem of a button that allows room for the buttonhole to fit under the button when joined.
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button shank
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wooden aid that is used to pound creases into heavy fabric after steaming
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clapper
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used along with a tracing wheel to transfer pattern markings
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dressmaker's carbon paper
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term that covers all the bits and pieces needed to complete a pattern, such as fasterns, elastics, ribbon, and trims.
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haberdashery
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item of haberdashery, other than fabric, needed to complete a project a pattern as a button, zipper, or elastic. Normally listed on pattern envelope.
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notion
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the part of a sewing machine that is lowered onto the fabric to hold it in place over the needle plate while sewing.
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presser foot
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a simple evenly spaced stitch separated by equal-sized pieces used for seaming and gathering.
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running stitch
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a small, hooked tool used for undoing seams and unpicking stitches.
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seam ripper
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tubular pressing aid for pressing seams open on fabrics that mark
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seam roll
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measuring tool with adjustable slider for checking small measurements such as hem depth and seam allowance.
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sewing gauge
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general purpose needle used to hand sewing
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sharps
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a ham shaped pressing cushion that is used to press shaped areas of a garment
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tailor's ham
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metal or plastic cap that fits over the top of a finger to protect it when hand stitching
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thimble
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45 degree line on fabric that falls between the lengthwise and crosswise grain, fabric cut on the bias drapes well
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bias
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upper body section of a garment
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bodice
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soft, durable and inexpensive fabric widely used in dressmaking. Made from fibrous hairs covering seed pods of the cotton plant
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cotton
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the way the fabric falls into gracefull folds, drape varies with each fabric
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drape
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a natural wool fabric can felt when its stimulated by friction and lubricated by moisture and the fibers bind together to from a cloth. Felting can also be done in washing machine in a hot cycle.
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felt
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lengthwise and crosswise direction of threads in a fabric hands and drapes
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grain
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a method of row edges particularly on wool and linen. Bias- cut strips are wrapped around the raw edge.
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hong kong finish
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natural fiber derived from the stem of the flax plant, linen is available in a variety of qualities and weights.
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linen
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paper pattern printed with cutting lines for ranges of sizes on each pattern pieces.
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multi-sized pattern
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the raised pile on fabric made during the wearing process, or a print pointing one way. When cutting out pattern pieces make sure that the nap runs in the same directions.
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nap
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v shaped marking on a pattern piece used to aligning one piece with another. Also v shaped out taken to reduce seam bulkt
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notch
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raised loops on the surface of a fabric, for example velvet
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pile
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cutting tool with serated blades, used to trim raw edges of fray-resistant fabric to neaten seam edges.
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pinking shears
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the outer side of fabric, or the visible part of a garment.
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right side
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the amount of fabric allowed on a pattern where sections are to be joined together by a seam; usually 5/8
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seam allowance
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finished edge on a woven fabric that runs parallel to the wrap (lengthwise) threads.
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selvage
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lengthwise threads or yarn of a woven fabric
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warp
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threads or yarns that cross that wrap of a woven fabric
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weft
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reverse side of a fabric, the inside of a garment or other item.
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wrong side
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tunnel of fabric created by parallel rows of stitching, through which elastic or drawstring cord is threaded.
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casing
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help a fabric hang correctly and always look crisp.
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edge stitch
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a guide to follow to make sure you have the right fit and size
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pattern guide
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amount of fabric to make sure you have the right fit and size
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seam allowance
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