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