Solid line that shows where fabric will be folded to forma finished edge, such as a hemline or cuff

Solid lines that show the exact locations and lengths of buttonholes

Solid line that indicates the finished edge of teh garment and teh depth of the hem

Bracketed grain line that indicates the pattern edge is to be placed exactly on the fold

Is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.

Holds upper thread, stitches the fabric(s) together.

Plastic disc that holds the lower thread in the sewing machine

A force that pulls on a material. Stitches look even in length on both sides and the fabric isn't messed up.

Stitch made by the needle moving from side to side to produce a symmetrical zigzag pattern; the chief advantage is elasticity

A foot like function that holds the fabric in place

Trimming to different lengths. typically 3/8 and a 1/4. Widest to the world. the larger of the grades sits underneath the top layer of fabric on the garment.

On an insider curve, so that it can stretch to flat better.

Is on an outward curve so that it can lay flat. removes excess fabric

Sew wrong sides together at 3/8, trim to 1/4, and then fold so that right sides together and then stitch at 1/4.

Sew wrong sides together. Trim one down to 1/4 and fold the other under. Sew so that the larger, folded edge covers the raw trimed edge.

Stitch at 5/8, and finish both edges with tape and stitch in the ditch

1.7 - 2.4 mm or 10-14 spi

2.4-3 mm or 8-10 spi

1 mm or 24 spi or regulation at 1/4 into the seam allowance. (used in armholes and crotch)