Across
- 1. To complete the edge in a way so as not unravel
- 3. When 2 pieces of fabric are sewn together along a line
- 5. using an iron in a press/pick up/moves/press/… pattern. pressing is not moving back and forth on a fabric with the iron
- 6. Temporary stitch that is not meant to be left in
- 7. quarter a fat quarter is 1/4 yard of fabric, about "18X22" as opposed to a regular 1/4 yard which is "9X45"
- 8. used to hold patterns in place white cutting and to hold fabrics together white stitching
- 11. to leave the needle in fabric, raise the presser foot and turn the fabric at a 45-degree angle. Then lower the presser foot and start sewing.
- 15. shears shears with a V shape along the cutting edge used to cut fabric and have it remain essentially ravel-free
- 16. Sew one way then another at start/end to prevent unraveling
- 18. foot the part of the sewing machine that holds the fabric in place as it is being sewn and fed though by the feed dogs
- 19. Used to finish the inside of the garment, to hide the seam
- 23. Sewing a smaller piece of fabric onto a larger one
- 25. "Teeth" under plate of sewing machine that moves the fabric as it's sewn
- 26. Round cutter that resembles pizza slicer
- 27. fleece able to be ironed on due to a heat-activated "glue" on one side
- 30. used to fill projects such as pillows and teddy bears and made from poly fill cotton or other materials
- 31. Folding up lower edge of cloth to create a finished edge
Down
- 2. fabric used between layers of fabric to provide stabilization and form
- 4. To complete the edge in a way so as not to unravel
- 9. To stitch in a line with a regular stitch
- 10. The piece on the sewing machine for the bottom thread
- 12. tape Strips of fabric often found finishing the edge of the fabric
- 13. a cord( or cording) covered with fabric, often used for decorative edging on garments or projects.
- 14. A closure device that involves interlocking teeth
- 17. stitch a sometimes decorative, sometimes functional stitch that is usually 1/4" from the edge of a seam
- 20. To bunch a longer piece of fabric so it becomes a shorter piece
- 21. zag a stitch that goes one way(zig) and then the other (zag) and provides a nice finish to a seam to prevents raveling, can be a decorative addition to any garment and can allow for give with knits
- 22. ripper A tool with a small hook to remove a stitch, AKA a "George"
- 24. fabric envelope of sorts for en "casing" elastic, a drawstring, or similar material
- 28. allowance Fabric between line of stitching and edge of fabric
- 29. corner Method of finishing tote bag with a flat bottom
- 30. The holder of thread