Sewing Terminology Flashcards

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Adjustment Line

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Indicates where a pattern can be lengthened or shortened.

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Bias Grain

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The directional grain of the fabric, with a true bias at a 45-degree angle to the selvage.

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Body Measurements

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The actual dimensions of the body.

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Crosswise Fold

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Fold fabric in half crosswise with right sides together; fold should be from selvage to selvage.

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Cutting Layout

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Shows how to layout the pattern pieces to fit on your fabric.

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Dart (Stitch and Fold)

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Triangular folds of fabric used to control fullness; fold on the solid line, stitch on the broken lines.

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Design Ease

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An extra amount of fullness in patterns to give the garment its special look or silhouette.

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Double Fold

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Fold fabric twice along the lengthwise grain, right sides together; selvages should meet in the middle.

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Grain Line

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Indicates the placement of a pattern piece on the fabric grain; must be parallel to the selvage.

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Lengthwise Fold

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Fold fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together; fold should form cut/raw edge to cut/raw edge.