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2. Seam allowance - Wikipedia

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   Sewing industry seam allowances range from 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) for curved areas (e.g. neck line, armscye) or hidden seams (e.g. facing seams), to 1 inch (25 mm) or more for areas that require extra fabric for final fitting to the wearer (e.g. center back). Curved seams generally have a smaller seam allowance than straight seams; bulky seams ...

3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   The "front" of a piece of fabric having a distinct front and back; same as right side. facing A facing is fabric used to finish the raw edges of a garment such as at neckline and armhole. Shaped facings are cut to match the edge they will face, and bias facings are strips of fabric cut on the bias or cross-grain and shaped to fit edge.

4. 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.

5. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   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. Blend A blend is a fabric or yarn made up of more than one type of fiber. Bobbin A bobbin is a spindle or cylinder, with or without flanges, on which wire, yarn, thread or ...

6. Sewing - Wikipedia

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   Sewing birds or sewing clamps were used as a third hand and were popular gifts for seamstresses in the 19th century. [10] [11] A sewing bird or sewing clamp provides a "third hand" to hold fabric taut. Watercolor by Frank McEntee, National Gallery of Art, Index of American Design. Decorative embroidery was valued in many cultures worldwide.

7. Gather (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Gathering seams once involved tedious hand sewing of basting, which was time-consuming, especially with heavy fabric. However, finer gathers could be achieved. Now, a quick and easy way to make a gather is to use a wide zigzag stitch with a sewing machine. Both the upper and lower thread are pulled long and placed in front of the sewing machine.