Sewing Basics Crossword Puzzle

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Sewing Basics Crossword Puzzle

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  • applique : sewing one piece of fabric on top of another piece of fabric to create a picture or design
  • pleat : a fold created in fabric; commonly used in kilt making
  • fusing : ironed on to two pieces of fabric to glue them together
  • embroidery : used to decorate fabric using needle and thread
  • bobbin : in machine sewing this thread comes up from the bottom of the piece
  • baste : a long, loose stitch that is used to hold piece in place while sewing or gathering fabric
  • fat quarter : one quarter of a yard of fabric, often used for quilting projects
  • hem : a fold created in a project to finish an edge; used in the cuff of pants or shirts
  • bias : sometimes used in clothing patterns because it changes the way the fabric hangs in a finished piece
  • bias tape : used to "edge" items
  • gathering : a technique used to create ruffles
  • back stitch : a stitch with no spaces creating a solid line; a way to "knot" the stitch on a sewing machine
  • grain : the direction of the threads in a piece of fabric
  • interfacing : used to stabilize fabric or make a project more sturdy