SEWING GLOSSARY
A growing collection of illustrated sewing terms, techniques and construction methods.
Designed to help beginners build a strong foundation and confidence at the sewing machine.
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RAW EDGES
Every cut edge of a fabric needs a decision - leave it, finish it or enclose it …
WOVEN vs KNITTED Fabrics
Most fabrics fall into 2 categories - woven or knit - and they behave very differently….
SELVAGE
the finished edge of you Fabric tells you more than you might think …
RIGHT SIDE vs. WRONG SIDE
Some fabrics make this very obvious, others barely show it - but it matters when you start cutting - the right side vs. the wrong side of a fabric
FABRIC GRAIN
The direction you cut your fabric in, changes how your garment behaves…
A basic seam is the foundation of most sewing projects. Many other seam types, such as French seams, flat-felled seams, and bound seams, begin with the same basic construction.