Fasteners & Closures
2 or 4 “eyes” on face of button
What is Sew-through?
Quick fix
what is a fused hem?
Triangular folds of fabric stitched to a point.
What is a Dart?
Secures the ends of a row of stitching.
What is backstitching?
Row or line of stitching resulting in holding two layers of fabric together.
What is a Seam?
Socket half & ball half
What is snaps?
Uses the blind hem foot
What is Machine blind hem?
stitches are very long
What is basting?
5/8 inch
What is a standard seam?
Great seam finish for denim.
What is Flat-Felled Seam?
used on waistbands
What is hook & bar?
has to be sew onto wrong side
What is non-fusible?
Fabric used to enclose drawstrings or elastic
What is a Casing?
Stitches per inch
What is SPI?
used to control extra fullness & sew 2 pieces of fabric together slightly different in size
What is Easing?
Found on jackets, sportswear, shoes, children’s clothes
What is Hook & Loop tape?
stitches should be evenly spaced, loose so fabric doesn't pucker
What is Hem by Hand?
Prevents fabric stretching
What is stay-stitching?
Attaches Pockets
What is Topstitching?
on the right for women's clothing, on the left for men's
What are buttonholes?
Adds shape & firmness to outer fabric.
What is interfacing?
Decorative or functional stitching placed on the outside of a garment.
What is Topstitching?
Short stitch – 15-20 stitches per inch
What is Reinforcement Stitching?