Seam Allowance (sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Seam Allowance (sewing) -
The space between the raw edge of cut fabric and the stitching line. This space allows you ...
Tricot (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Tricot (fabric)
Lightweight nylon knit fabric often used in lingerie and as lining or interlining for knits.
Comes as sew-in or as ...
Bust Apex (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Bust Apex (patterning) -
The highest or most protruding point of the bust. The bust apex often times corresponds to a ...
Pattern Repeat (Fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Pattern Repeat (fabric) -
The distance horizontally and/or vertically between the start and end of visual pattern on a fabric.
Some patterns ...
Needle Pivot (Sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Needle Pivot (sewing) -
A needle pivot is used to make tight turns or change direction.
To needle pivot, sew to the ...
Zig Zag Stitch (Sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Zig Zag Stitch (Sewing) -
Machine sewing stitch that looks like a line of continuous Zs.
Used to seam knits and stretchy ...
Pique (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Pique (fabric) -
A textured weave fabric with raised parallel cords or geometric designs. Traditionally made from cotton.
Pique is also known ...
Pressing (sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Pressing (sewing) -
Using heat and/or steam to help shape or flatten seams and hems.
Fundamental and very important part of the ...
Ribbed knit (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Ribbed Knit (fabric) -
Very stretchy knit fabric that has visible ridges known as rib or ribbing.
Ribbing/ribbed knits are seen on ...
Preshrink (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Preshrink (fabric) -
Laundering fabric using the same method the garment will be laundered before sewing to allow the fabric to ...
