sewing terms #1

1. The line where 2 pieces of fabric are held together by the thread

• raw edge

• running stitch

• walking foot

• seam

1. Helps feed multiple layers of fabric through your sewing machine more evenly

• raw edge

• running stitch

• walking foot

• seam

1. A hand-sewn stitch that weaves in and out of the material. This creates a dashed line effect

• raw edge

• running stitch

• walking foot

• seam

1. The edge of the piece of fabric after it is cut but before it is hemmed

• raw edge

• running stitch

• walking foot

• seam

1. Z-shaped stitch that can be used on knits, stretch fabrics, to sew buttonholes and as a finish for raw edges

• zigzag stitch

• drape

• baste

• embellish

1. The fluid way that the fabric hangs in a garment

• zigzag stitch

• drape

• baste

• embellish

1. Temporary long running stitches, made by either hand or machine, that holds the fabric together before permanent stitches are applied

• zigzag stitch

• drape

• baste

• embellish

1. A decorative item added to improve the look of a garment or other project, can include buttons, beads, jewels, or ornamental stitching

• zigzag stitch

• drape

• baste

• embellish

1. Usually refers to the repair of a small hole, most often in knitwear, using a needle and thread

• wrong side

• darning

• tuck

• ease

1. The back of the fabric and usually the inside of the garment

• wrong side

• darning

• tuck

• ease