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Sewing
The craft of stitching fabrics together to make cloths or other textile objects.
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Hem allowance
Hobbies; Sewing
Hem allowance is the distance between the cutting line and the hemline. This allowance is folded inside the garment before it is sewn. Also called "hem depth," it varies with the garment style and ...
Princess seam
Hobbies; Sewing
A vertical seam on blouses, dresses, jackets, or coats, usually positioned between a side seam and the center front and back, and passing over the bust apex.
Zipper teeth
Hobbies; Sewing
Can be metal, plastic, or nylon coils each "tooth" contains the locking mechanism that holds the zipper together.