Chapter 18 vocab Flashcards
Selvage
The tightly woven edge of the fabric that has no visible loose threads
The tightly woven edge of the fabric that has no visible loose threads
Selvage
bias
Diagonal
guide sheet
the step by step instructions for a sewing pattern
layouts
diagrams of how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric.
markings
guides on pattern pieces
Diagonal
Bias
the step by step instructions for a sewing pattern
guide sheet
diagrams of how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric.
layouts
guides on pattern pieces
markings
alterations
changes to the pattern
ease
amount of fullness added for movement and comfort.
Staystitching
a row of stirching made on or very near the seamline wititin seam allowance
casing
fabric tunnels made to enclos elastic bands.
sew-through button
has two or four holes through it with no loop on the back
shank button
has a stem on the back
cones
large cylinders to hold thread
loopers
rounded parts that hold the thread inside a sergers
tail chains
lentgh of thread shaped like a chain.
