Sewing Basics Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• 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