Dolman Sleeve (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Dolman Sleeve (patterning) -
A sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice. The armhole is usually dropped in this style.
Bodice (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Bodice (patterning) -
The upper body portion of a garment covering the trunk of the body between the shoulders and the ...
Stitch-in-the-Ditch (sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Stitch-in-the-ditch (sewing) -
Stitching in the valley or ditch of a seam. This hides stitching from the outside of a garment.
Used ...
Pinking/Pinking Sheers (cutting) – Sewing Word of the Day
Pinking/Pinking Sheers (cutting) -
Pinking sheers are scissors with specialized blades that create a series of triangle shaped edges.
Pinking is used ...
Anchoring Stitches (sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Anchoring Stitches (sewing) -
Anchoring stitches are a set of tiny stitches used to secure the start and/or end of a ...
Armscye (patterning, sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Armscye (patterning, sewing) -
Pronounced arm-si (long i).
The seams on the front and back that make up the armhole.
Silk Habotai (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Silk Habotai (fabric) -
A smooth, fine silk fabric originally from Japan. It is also known as “china silk”.
Silk habotai has ...
Hand (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Hand (fabric) -
The description of how a fabric acts in your hand and feels on your skin.
Typical descriptions include: Smooth, ...
Serger (sewing machine) – Sewing Word of the Day
Serger (sewing machine) -
Specialized sewing machine that creates an overlock stitch.
Some home serger machines can convert to make a cover ...
Patch Pocket (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Patch Pocket (patterning) -
Pocket attached to a garment by applying in a similar way to a patch or applique. The ...
