Basic terms

Question 1

Seam allowance

Answer 1

The width of your seam, from stitch line to edge of fabric (the edge)

Question 2

Fabric grain

Answer 2

The direction of the threads that are woven in the fabric

Question 3

bias

Answer 3

45 degree angle to the straight grain is a bias cut in sewing

Question 4

straight grain

Answer 4

the straight grain runs parallel to the selveage

Question 5

selvage

Answer 5

the bound edges of the fabric thatare created when the wwft threads are woven back and forth in the wiven process

Question 6

Nap

Answer 6

fuzzy fabric

Question 7

interfacing

Answer 7

light weight material for inside projects

Question 8

facing

Answer 8

partial lining used in areas such as the opening

Question 9

dart

Answer 9

help to shape fabric around curved areas

Question 10

backstitch

Answer 10

reverse stitching st the end snd beginning

Question 11

clipping

Answer 11

cut the sesm allowance paralell to the seam

Question 12

top stitching

Answer 12

a decorative or functional stitch that is done one the outside of the seam after it is turned

Question 13

notches

Answer 13

used to line up two or more pieces of fabric that you will be joining together