Textiles Glossary

3. A template used to cut out the fabric
7. Distance between the edge of fabric and the stitching line (1.5 cm)
8. Used to mark fabric
9. Small pieces of cloth in different designs, colours, or textures that are sewn together
10. Temporary stitching to hold fabric in place
12. A drawing to show the look of your idea
16. Decorative stitching by hand or machine
18. Joining two fabrics together
19. A small piece of equipment with a sharp pointy end used to unpick stitches
21. A strand of cotton, used in sewing or weaving
23. Used for cutting fabric
25. A natural or synthetic substance that is used to add colour to or change the colour of the fibres of fabric
26. A machine used to produce stitches in fabric
28. Man-made fibres produced from chemicals
29. A piece of metal with a point at one end for holding fabric together

1. A strong stitch that locks in the raw edge of the fabric tightly
2. A thread that passes through fabric
4. A piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing
5. Making a judgement about your product
6. Fibers and fabrics come from plants or animals
11. A list of requirements that a product must meet
13. Fine hair like structure
14. The finishing off at the edge of fabric
15. Fibres which are twisted together to create a thread
16. A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive
17. Cloth produced by weaving or knitting textile fibres
20. A small appliance that, when heated, is used to press clothes to remove wrinkles and unwanted creases
22. A sewing technique that involves stitching a small piece of fabric onto a larger one to make a pattern or design
24. Labelling to explain your design
27. Done by machine of hand to join fabric or add decoration