Bobbin
The small spool that fits inside the bobbin case,
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Example: “Remember to wind the thread around the bobbin before sewing.”
Hem
The finished edge of a garment or fabric that has been
Example: “She expertly hemmed the dress to the desired length.”
Seam
A line of stitching that joins two pieces of fabric together.
Example: “Make sure to sew a straight seam for a professional finish.”
Pattern
A template or guide used to cut fabric and
construct a garment.
Example: “She followed the pattern to create a beautiful dress.”
Notions
Small sewing supplies such as buttons, zippers, or thread.
Example: “She went to the store to buy notions for her next project.”
Serger
A specialized sewing machine used to create clean, finished edges and seams.
Example: “The serger is perfect for sewing stretchy fabrics.”
Bias
The diagonal direction of woven fabric that allows it to stretch and drape
nicely.
Example: “When cutting on the bias, the fabric has a luxurious drape.”
Seam Ripper
A small tool used to remove stitches and undo
sewing mistakes.
Example: “She had to use the seam ripper to fix the misplaced seam.”
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