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2. Bias tape - Wikipedia

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   Bias that does not come pressed in half lengthwise is referred to as "single-fold" bias tape. [2] Many lengths of bias-cut fabric can be pieced together into a long "tape", which is typically sold in metre or roll lengths by haberdashers. Bias tape varies in width from extremely narrow (1 ⁄ 4 in [0.6 cm] wide when flat) to extremely wide (as ...

3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   Bias The bias direction of a piece of woven fabric, usually referred to simply as "the bias", is at 45 degrees to its warp and weft threads. Every piece of woven fabric has two biases, perpendicular to each other. Non-woven fabrics such as felt or interfacing do not have a bias. bias tape Bias tape or bias binding is a narrow strip of fabric ...

4. Seam (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   A Hong Kong seam or Hong Kong finish is a home sewing term [8] for a type of bound seam in which each raw edge of the seam allowance is separately encased in a fabric binding. [9] In couture sewing or tailoring, the binding is usually a bias-cut strip of lightweight lining fabric; in home sewing, commercial bias tape is often used.

5. Binding (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Extra wide double fold bias tape being sewn as a binding for a decorative quilt. In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim. [1]

6. Notions (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Some sewing notions: a pin cushion, pins, buttons, hooks and eyes, seam ripper, and sewing chalk In sewing and haberdashery, notions are small objects or accessories, including items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article, such as buttons, snaps, and collar stays.

7. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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   Straight stitch – the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery; Tacking stitch (UK, also baste or pin) – quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed; Tent stitch – diagonal embroidery stitch at a 45-degree angle; Topstitch – used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, helps facings stay in place and gives a crisp edge

8. Piping (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   In sewing, piping is a type of trim or embellishment consisting of a strip of folded fabric so as to form a "pipe" inserted into a seam to define the edges or style lines of a garment or other textile object. Usually the fabric strip is cut on the bias. It may be made from either self-fabric (the same fabric as the object to be ornamented) or ...

9. Hem - Wikipedia

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   Hem repair tape is a type of non-woven fusible interfacing available as a continuous, thin length. It is designed for use as an alternative solution to sewing or fixing a hem. To affect a fix, the hem repair tape is laid around the inside of the hem. It is then ironed on a high heat; the heat causes the tape to bond the two surfaces together.