Sewing Basics

4. made from a sheep's coat
5. cloth or other material used in sewing
6. a long, thin strand of fiber (usually cotton) used in sewing
7. a measurement of the inside of the leg
12. like a polka dot pattern, but has a raised texture
13. a line on which two pieces of fabric are sewn together
15. the narrowest part of the upper body
16. a very slender piece of metal with a point at one end and an eye at the other
17. a small sewing tool used for cutting and removing stitches
18. a fastener on clothing that brings two pieces of fabric together through a loop or button hole

1. this pattern is made from a series of lines and squares of various colors
2. light fabric - sheer
3. made from cotton seeds
8. these hold fabric together
9. a flexible ruler
10. the edge of a piece of clothing that has been turned under and sewn
11. a measurement around the center of the body used for leotards and swimsuits
12. sewing thread is placed on a cylindar with a hole in the middle
14. what we use to decide on clothing size