Sewing Terms

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Across
  1. 1. the line where at least two fabric edges meet
  2. 4. fabric between line of stitching and edge of fabric
  3. 6. Complete the edge in a way so as not to unravel
  4. 9. to put a flourish on something (like fabric)
  5. 12. the piece on the sewing machine for the bottom thread
  6. 13. method of finishing tote bag with a flat bottom
  7. 15. Beginning or ending a machine sewn seam by tacking
  8. 16. Sewing one fabric onto another fabric.
  9. 19. sometimes functional stitch 1/4 inch from seam
  10. 20. stitch one way then another often preventing unraveling
  11. 21. The cog's teeth under the plate on the sewing machine
  12. 22. Material able to be ironed on because of heat activated glue
  13. 23. use to surround a wire, pole, or something in fabric
Down
  1. 1. to stitch in a line with a regular stitch
  2. 2. stuffing a longer piece of fabric into a shorter piece
  3. 3. folding up lower edge of cloth to create a finished edge
  4. 4. the holder of thread
  5. 5. used to finish the inside of the garment, to hide seam, and is often made of slippery material
  6. 7. a closure device that involves interlocking teeth
  7. 8. is used to give structural integrity or to hold fabric in place
  8. 10. a tool with a small hook to remove a stitch
  9. 11. cutter round razor that resembles pizza slicer
  10. 12. Temporary stitch that is not meant to be left in
  11. 14. A double quarter yard of fabric
  12. 17. fabric used as a stable base for fabrics sandwiching it
  13. 18. stuffing, made from fiberfill cotton or Material