Sewing Terms

Front

is the join where two or more layers of fabric, leather, or other materials are held together with stitches

Back

seam

Front

a device for providing a small amount of space in between a garment and a button.

Back

shank

Front

used to enclose a raw, or unfinished, seam or edge

Back

overcast stitch

Front

a small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage.

Back

pin cushion

Front

A cutting­ or clipping­ instrument consisting of two pivoted blades with beveled edges facing each other, such as is used for cutting cloth, or of a single piece of steel bent round until the blades meet, the elasticity of the back causing the blades to spring open when the pressure used in cutting has ceased.

Back

shears

Front

sewing with overlapping stitches

Back

backstitch

Front

is a length of twisted fibers (usually three strands together), made from cotton, silk, or other material, that can be used for sewing

Back

thread

Front

What is a single turn or loop of thread, or yarn?

Back

stitch

Front

is the part of a sewing machine on which the lower thread is wound

Back

bobbin

Front

What is a special tool for sewing designed to ensure that seams and hems are even, creating a garment which fits properly? Options: bobbin, seam ripper, seam guage

Back

seam guage