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Sewing

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

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Sewing

unpicking

Hobbies; Sewing

Something that we don’t like to admit to having to do, but when we do have to do it, it can take as long (if not longer) than the sewing in the first place. Usually occurs when in a hurry to ...

variegated thread

Hobbies; Sewing

Multi-coloured used for top stitching or quilting to create a different look or interesting effect on a garment or quilt.

vertical bobbin

Hobbies; Sewing

The bobbin moves back and forth to pick up the thread.

wadding

Hobbies; Sewing

Wadding refers to a fibrous material (such as cotton, wool or bamboo) used for filling items such as quilts, wall hangings and placemats. It comes in various thicknesses depending on the level of ...

filler

Hobbies; Sewing

Wadding refers to a fibrous material (such as cotton, wool or bamboo) used for filling items such as quilts, wall hangings and placemats. It comes in various thicknesses depending on the level of ...

warp

Hobbies; Sewing

The threads that run down woven fabric.

welting

Hobbies; Sewing

Filler cord covered with fabric and used to trim edges or seams.

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