Sewing Terms

She is a __________

• Inspector

• Manager

• Sewing operator

• Sewing designer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

sew

• sewwing

• sewing

• seeing

• sewying

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is this?

• Thimble

• Thread

• Family

• Colors

What is this?

• Dog

• Button

• Scissors

• Needle

Decorate cloth by sewing patterns on it with thread

• predict

• embroider

• podium

• crepe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the term for a temporary stitch used to hold fabric in place?

• Basting

• Hemming

• Serging

• Quilting

Which term refers to the edge of fabric that is prevented from fraying?

• Selvage

• Bias

• Grainline

• Dart

What is the name of the tool used to remove stitches?

• Seam Ripper

• Thimble

• Bobbin

• Pincushion

Which term describes the direction of the threads in a fabric?

• Grainline

• Hemline

• Seamline

• Dart

What is the term for a fold sewn into fabric to provide shape?

• Dart

• Pleat

• Tuck

• Gather