Sewing

Sewing

The craft of stitching fabrics together to make cloths or other textile objects.

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face

Hobbies; Sewing

The"front" of a piece of fabric having a distinct front and back; same as right side.

A facing is fabric used to finish the raw edges of a garment such as at neckline and armhole. Shaped facings are cut to match the edge they will face, and bias facings are strips of fabric cut on the ...

fat quarter

Hobbies; Sewing

A quarter of a metre of fabric, measuring 18x22". Mainly used for patchwork but great for other craft projects.

feed-dogs

Hobbies; Sewing

They are the little jagged feet that sit under your presser foot. If you can lift and lower these on your machine you will be able to use your machine for free hand embroidery.

felting

Hobbies; Sewing

The craft of compressing and condensing raw strands of wool to make felt items. Specialised needles can be used to creat 3D felted objects or brushes can be used to create flat felt fabrics.

filler cord

Hobbies; Sewing

A mesh-wrapped fiber tube used to make welting or piping. Filler cord is available in a range of closely graduated sizes; the most common size for pillow trim is 6/32-inch.

flexible curve

Hobbies; Sewing

A length of flexible metal covered with a square rubber sleeve that can be drawn round. This item is used in pattern drafting for neckline curves, armhole shapings, adding curves to any seams to ...