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Sewing Terminology

1. Name the term that describes the self-finished edge of fabric that does not unravel or fray.

2. Name the term that describes the orientation of crosswise and lengthwise fibers that are woven or
knit together to create fabric.

3. Name the term that describes the 45 degree diagonal line across either the lengthwise or crosswise
grain of fabric that results in the threads being on a 45 degree angle.

4. Name the term that describes fabric with fibers that are interlaced in a crisscross pattern,
horizontally and vertically.

5. Name the term that describes a set of long stitches that are usually used to hold something
together temporarily.

6. Name the term that describes the distance between the edge of the fabric and the sewn line.

7. Name the term that describes the edge of the fabric that has been folded under and sewn to hide
the raw edge and keep it from unraveling.

8. Name the term that describes a textile attached to the “wrong” side of the fabric, to make an area
of a garment more rigid.

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9. Name the term that describes the folded and stitched tunnel of fabric that holds elastic, cording, or
boning.

10. Name the term that describes the vertical seams on pants between the legs.

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