{"id":3596,"date":"2023-04-08T17:33:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T21:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2023-04-08T20:29:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T00:29:34","slug":"sewing-glossary-of-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-glossary-of-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing Glossary Of Terms &#8211; An Illustrated Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-500x419.png\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78187 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary.png 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/419;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-500x419.png\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary-250x210.png 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sewing-Glossary.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I thought a little later into the New Year might be the perfect time to do a quick recap on some sewing terms in case there are any new readers out there or anyone who is looking to start sewing in 2023. \u00a0Each craft or profession has their own acronyms and terms which can be a mystery to those starting out, so here is the So Sew Easy <strong>Sewing Glossary<\/strong> or <strong>Sewing Dictionary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's by no means comprehensive! &nbsp;But I think these are the important terms that someone starting out in sewing might need to know. &nbsp;I also have a lot of readers from countries where English is not the first language so this might be useful for you too. Let's make this a collaborative project &#8211; if you have any terms you think should be included, leave a note in the comments and I'll add them into the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also find the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-tutorials\/\">Sewing Tutorials<\/a> page useful, we're trying to make the best collection of sewing tutorials out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kETen3Se0P\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-sewing-tutorials\/\">Sewing tutorials<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sewing tutorials&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-sewing-tutorials\/embed\/#?secret=wgkHcZXau3#?secret=kETen3Se0P\" data-secret=\"kETen3Se0P\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The So Sew Easy Sewing Glossary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our glossary of sewing terms or type of sewing dictionary, however you want to call it. As our tutorials and articles expand we will continue to add to this list, so make sure to bookmark it to keep up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A-line <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A silhouette resembling the letter A, where the garment flares gently from the shoulders or waist, offering a flattering fit for most body shapes. <a title=\"V-neck T-shirt and A-line Skirt\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/v-neck-t-shirt-and-a-line-skirt\/\">Example of A-Line skirt.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77092 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1948059538-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Check out our most recent article on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/7-interesting-a-line-skirt-patterns-and-tutorials\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/7-interesting-a-line-skirt-patterns-and-tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7+ Free A-line skirt patterns<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A decorative technique where smaller pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger piece, creating patterns or designs. <a title=\"Joy Christmas Pillow \u2013 Seasonal Sewing Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/joy-christmas-pillow\/\">Example of applique<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-500x346.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78212 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-1536x1064.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-2048x1419.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-250x173.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-500x346.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-1536x1064.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-2048x1419.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2204747575-250x173.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Armscye<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening in a garment for the arm, also known as the armhole, where the sleeve or facing is attached.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78214 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_445765042-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Backstitching<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as back-tacking. A secure method of sewing at the beginning and end of a seam, involving reverse stitching to prevent unraveling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78213 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_254998297-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basting<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporary, loose stitches that hold fabric pieces together before final sewing, easily removed afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78218 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1871423713-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bias<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A diagonal angle of fabric, typically 45 degrees, which provides stretch and flexibility in garments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78216 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2174893549-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bias Binding<\/strong>\u00a0\/ Tape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A thin strip of fabric, cut on the bias, used to finish raw edges or create decorative trims.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78217 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1733314949-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bobbin<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small spool that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine, creating the bottom half of a stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78220 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1927236890-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bolt<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A large roll of fabric, typically sold in yards or meters, from which smaller fabric pieces are cut. \u00a0Usually on a roll or folded over a cardboard inner, and marked with useful information such as fabric content and care instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78219 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_409489906-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buttonhole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A reinforced slit in fabric that is closely bound with small stitching, just large enough to allow the button to pass through.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78221 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-2048x1334.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-250x163.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/326;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\" class=\"wp-image-78221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-2048x1334.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1093458569-250x163.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Casing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fabric tunnel sewn to hold elastic, drawstrings, or other supportive elements in a garment.\u00a0A casing may also be formed between a garment and its lining.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78225 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2229300157-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Couture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-end, custom-made clothing, often hand-sewn with attention to detail and fit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78223 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_276990761-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dart<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fold in the fabric, usually wide at one end narrowing to a point, which helps the fit of a garment over the curves and shapes of the body. Often a triangular fold of fabric sewn into a garment to create shaping and contouring. <a title=\"How to mark darts \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-mark-darts\/\">Marking darts perfectly<\/a>. \u00a0<a title=\"How to Sew Darts \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-darts\/\">Sewing darts perfectly<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78224 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1947826009-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The allowance of space in a pattern for fit, comfort and styling, over and above exact body measurements. \u00a0<a title=\"The skirt pattern, ease and seam allowances \u2013 How to Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-skirt-pattern-and-seam-allowances\/\">All about ease.<\/a> Can also mean the process of gently distributing fabric to fit into a smaller space, like a sleeve cap into an armscye.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78228 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2045961746-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A style featuring a raised waistline, typically just below the bust, that falls into a loose-fitting skirt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-375x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78229 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-375x650.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-768x1331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-886x1536.jpg 886w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-1181x2048.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-87x150.jpg 87w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-250x433.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-scaled.jpg 1477w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-375x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-375x650.jpg 375w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-768x1331.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-886x1536.jpg 886w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-1181x2048.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-87x150.jpg 87w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-250x433.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1855992856-scaled.jpg 1477w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fabric piece sewn to the garment's edge, providing a clean finish, reinforcement, or shape retention. Typically used at necklines and armholes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78227 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218032-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Fat quarter<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A quarter-yard piece of fabric, typically 18&#215;22 inches, popular in quilting and small projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78231 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1406651162-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Finger press<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A technique of pressing fabric with fingers to create a temporary crease or fold, without using an iron.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78232 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_765818908-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gather<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A technique of evenly bunching fabric to create fullness, typically by sewing a loose, straight stitch and pulling the thread. See the <a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p2WfGc-25K\">Gathered Front top<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78230 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing glossary\" class=\"wp-image-78230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2072348819-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grain<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The direction of fabric threads, either lengthwise (warp) or crosswise (weft), important for accurate cutting and sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78237 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1432239641-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finished edge of a garment, created by folding and sewing the fabric's raw edge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78234 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_147474395-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Hong Kong finish<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A seam finish using bias tape to encase raw edges, often seen in unlined garments for a clean look.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78235 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1994907401-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inseam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inner seam of a pant leg, running from the crotch to the hem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78236 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1853409109-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interfacing<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A supportive material, either sewn-in or fused, that adds structure and stability to fabric. Sometimes used on garment facings, and especially in bags.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78243 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1503890066-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Invisible Hem (also called a Blind Hem)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A discreetly sewn hem, hiding stitches from the garment's right side. \u00a0Sewn using a special presser foot (left).\u00a0<a title=\"Sewing an Invisible Hem \u2013 Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-hem\/\">Invisible Hem tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78241 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-250x166.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1190660539-250x166.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Invisible Zipper<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A type of zipper sewn into a seam, hidden when closed, except for the zipper pull. \u00a0Often used in the back of skirts and dresses where pattern matching at the seam helps make the zipper invisible.\u00a0\u00a0<a title=\"Sewing an Invisible Zipper video tutorial\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-an-invisible-zipper-video\/\">Video tutorial<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"How to sew an invisible zipper \u2013 Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-an-invisible-zipper\/\">photo tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78242 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2131532765-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lining<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An inner layer of fabric sewn to a garment, providing a clean finish, added comfort, and protection. A lining is cut of the same pattern pieces as the garment and often is made of &#8220;slippery&#8221; fabrics. \u00a0Lining a skirt <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lining-a-skirt\/\">part 1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lining-a-skirt-with-zipper\/\">part 2.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78246 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_213490639-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Muslin \/ toile<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A test garment made from inexpensive fabric, used to perfect fit and design before sewing the final piece. \u00a0Terminology differs in US to other parts of the world where toile may also be used.\u00a0<a title=\"Muslin Bodice Adjustment \u2013 Sew the Perfect Fit\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/bodice-adjustment\/\">\u00a0Making a bodice muslin<\/a>. \u00a0<a title=\"Making a Skirt Muslin \u2013 Sew the Perfect Fit\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-a-skirt-muslin\/\">Making a skirt muslin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-488x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78245 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-488x650.jpg 488w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 488px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 488\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-488x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-488x650.jpg 488w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1687087072-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notions<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small sewing accessories such as buttons, zippers, and thread used in garment construction. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/essential-sewing-tools\/\">Essential sewing tools.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78247 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1502855465-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Press<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an iron with an up and down motion to press fabric flat rather than a back and forward ironing motion. \u00a0Pressing is completed on seams during garment construction &#8211; see <a title=\"Pressing Matters \u2013 why press seams as you sew?\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/press-seams-sew\/\">Pressing Really Matters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78249 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_459766876-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Presser foot<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The part of the sewing machine that holds the fabric in place as it is being sewn and fed through by the feed dogs. \u00a0Presser feet are usually removable and can be replaced by all types of specialty feet for sewing specific projects or stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78248 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1714538581-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-washing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Washing, drying and ironing of fabric prior to using it in sewing projects. Allows for any shrinkage prior to sewing so the finished garment will fit correctly. \u00a0Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-choose-fabric\/\">Choosing and Preparing Fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78250 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-2048x1550.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-250x189.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/378;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-500x378.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-500x378.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-1536x1163.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-2048x1550.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_305739509-250x189.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Princess seam<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A long, curved seam that follows the body's contours, offering a flattering fit without the need for darts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78251 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-250x250.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"sewing dictionary\" class=\"wp-image-78251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1023202207-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Right side\/wrong side<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right side refers to the fabric's visible, finished side, while the wrong side is the fabric's back, typically less polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78253 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2272522841-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong><strong>Seam allowance<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The distance between the fabric edge and the seam line, dictating how much fabric is needed for proper construction. The standard seam allowance on most commercial patterns is 5\/8th of an inch or 1.5 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78252 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-250x188.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2214798729-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selvage<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tightly woven edge of fabric, running parallel to the grain, which prevents fraying. Finer fabrics usually have the manufacturer name and design printed here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78256 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1883165689-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Sewing pattern<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A template, typically printed on paper, that guides the cutting and construction of a garment or project. \u00a0Usually includes several different sizes or styling options along with instructions on how to construct the project or garment. <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/understanding-a-sewing-pattern-envelope\/\">\u00a0Understanding a sewing pattern envelope<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78254 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_632584514-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sloper<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A basic, fitted garment pattern used as a starting point for creating custom designs and variations. \u00a0The custom sloper is made to your personal measurements and can be used to create very well fitting garments. \u00a0See the\u00a0<a title=\"Making a pencil skirt sloper and the resulting skirt\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-a-pencil-skirt-sloper\/\">custom pencil skirt sloper tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-500x264.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78255 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-500x264.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-2048x1080.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-250x132.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/264;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-500x264.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-500x264.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-2048x1080.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1959789946-250x132.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a title=\"Staystitching \u2013 what is it and why do it?\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/staystitching\/\">Staystitching<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Line of stitching just inside the intended permanent stitching line on curved edges that stabilizes and keeps the curve from distorting. The direction of the stay stitching is shown on the pattern. If not, it generally goes from shoulder to center on necklines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78257 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2128218050-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/essentials\/dritz-82504-clothing-care-tailors-ham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tailors Ham<\/a><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A round &#8216;ham' shaped firmly stuffed pillow used under a garment while pressing to help mold fabric into shape around curves for darts, princess seams etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-500x330.jpeg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78258 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-500x330.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-768x507.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-1536x1014.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-150x99.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-250x165.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/330;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-500x330.jpeg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-500x330.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-768x507.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-1536x1014.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-150x99.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham-250x165.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tailors_ham.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tension<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Refers to the pressure being placed on your needle and bobbin thread by your machine. There are two types of tension on your sewing machine &#8211; the thread and bobbin tensions. You rarely need to adjust bobbin tension. Your sewing machine manual will show you the appropriate settings and offer you examples of what the threads should look like on the right and wrong sides of your stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78260 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1031676583-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Top stitch<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A line of stitching parallel to a seam or edge, sewn from the right side. \u00a0Can be part of the garment construction or simply decorative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78259 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_2060727416-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Tracing paper\/tracing wheel<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Used together to transfer pattern lines and marking to fabric or to duplicate and trace patterns. \u00a0Wheel resembles a tiny pizza cutter with spikes. <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tracing-burda-patterns\/\">Tracing Burda Patterns the Easy Way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78261 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1015136533-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Underlining<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabric lining joined in the seams of the garment rather than hanging loosely. \u00a0Used to give shape, body or support to delicate fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78262 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1912893553-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p2WfGc-1v4\">Understitching<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assists a facing or lining to stay to the inside and un-seen. It is stitching that is sewn as close to the seam line as possible holding the\u00a0graded seam\u00a0allowance to the facing or lining.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78263 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_1620101482-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/?s=walking+foot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Walking foot<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A special presser foot which includes feed dogs to assist in moving the upper layer of fabric through the machine. \u00a0Sometimes used in projects with multiple layers of fabric to ensure upper layers move through at the same rate as the lower layer pulled by the machine feed dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"359\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-500x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78264 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-500x359.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-1536x1104.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-2048x1472.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-250x180.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/359;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-500x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-500x359.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-1536x1104.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-2048x1472.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_139136825-250x180.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Zipper foot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sewing machine attachment that is designed for installing zippers; the design of the foot allows the needle to stitch close different items such as zippers and cording.\u00a0<a title=\"All about Zipper Feet \u2013 Sew A Skirt Series\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/zipper-feet\/\">All about zipper feet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78265 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-scaled.jpg 1706w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"sewing terms\n\" class=\"wp-image-78265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shutterstock_256658701-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zipper<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Closure with interlocking teeth. 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