Patterns
This number refers to extra space included in a pattern that won't be included in the finished garment size. Often measured in eighths of inches.
What is seam allowance?
This tool can be used if you need to remove stitches.
What is a seam ripper?
"Measure twice, _____ _______"
What is cut once?
This stitch is very long and meant to be temporary.
What is a basting stitch?
This word refers to a folded and sewn edge of a garment
What is a hem?
A special type of fabric shear that creates a series of V-shaped cutouts
What are pinking shears?
The most common way to put two pieces of fabric together when sewing a seam
What is right sides facing?
The name for a line where two pieces of fabric are held together with thread
What is a seam?
This part of a garment refers to the whole torso
What is a bodice?
This is used to hold a pattern to fabric or to hold fabric piece together
What are pins?
The earliest sewing needles were made out of this, almost 30,000 years ago
What is animal bone?
This is the fastest stitch in more ways than one
What is a running stitch?
This term refers to the give or extra room in the finished garment, relative to the wearer's size
What is ease?
A hot iron should always be left sitting in this position
This term describes the main direction a pattern should be laid out on fabric
What is the grain line?
A stitch that begins with the last letter in the alphabet
What is a zig zag stitch
This term refers to the finished edge of a piece of fabric
What is the selvedge?
This kind of fabric is made from a bug
What is silk?
This term refers to dressing up as a character or concept, often for conventions.
What is cosplay?
Word for a type of stitch that can be seen on the outside of the garment or sewn object
What is a top stitch?