Across
- 3. gathered tightly to create decorative patterns (8 letters) - Smocking
- 5. of pulling fabric along a line of stitches to create fullness (10 letters) - Gathering
- 6. fabric slightly to fit a section without gathering (6 letters) - Easing
- 8. series of parallel, narrow, stitched folds used to control fullness (5 letters) - Pleats
- 9. folds stitched into place, often used in skirts (5 letters) - Darts
Down
- 1. evenly gathered to add volume (7 letters) - Gathers
- 2. gathered and stitched in rows for decorative effect (8 letters) - Shirring
- 4. used to take in fabric and create shape (5 letters) - Darts
- 5. of pleat that folds fabric back and forth in a zigzag pattern (8 letters) - Accordion
- 7. even folds sewn to add decorative texture (8 letters) - Tucks