Across
- 3. to change or revise a pattern or garment to suit individual body measurements
- 6. the raised, hairy or downy surface on fabrics such as corduroy and flannel
- 7. a starch like finish added by the manufacturer on fabrics or garments to keep shape
- 8. fabric that is turned up on the lower edge of the garment
- 9. a few stitches taken in reverse to secure a line of stitching
- 10. the degree of elasticity in a fabric or thread
- 14. the direction of the fabric that runs parallel to the selvage
- 15. this line on a pattern is placed on the fold of the fabric
- 16. Technique where fabric patches are layered on a foundation fabric, then stitched in place by hand or machine with the raw edges turned under or covered with decorative stitching.
- 18. shrinking the fabric before it is used (by washing)
- 19. fabric that is turned under and serves as a finish for a raw edge
- 21. the pretty side of the fabric
Down
- 1. either by hand or by machine, stitching that shows on the outside of the garment, usually 1/8" or 1/4" from edge
- 2. allows you to fit a larger fabric into a smaller area
- 4. the pretty (or outer) fabric of a garment
- 5. opening seam allowances with the thumbnail. used with muslin
- 7. stitching in the seam line on the right side of the fabric
- 9. the diagonal stretch of a fabric
- 11. the seam inside the leg of the pants from the crotch to the hem
- 12. long stitches either by hand or machine, used to temporarily hold together
- 13. the tightly woven edge of the fabric
- 17. fabric used to proved shape and stabilization. can be fusible or sew in
- 20. the outermost dark line on the pattern where you cut