Sewing Terms

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Across

5. Tapered interior tuck

8. End of fabric

9. Measurement left for seams

10. Finishing stitch

11. Thread pressure

14. Inner pants measurement

15. Zipper type

17. Fabric reinforcer

18. Lower thread spool

22. Enclosed seam

25. Dress shape

26. Decorative gathering

28. Roll of fabric

30. Fiber direction

Down

1. Fabric measurement

2. Invisible hem? (2 words)

3. Manipulation of two curved pieces

4. Shorten pants

6. Nylon Netting

7. Interpreter of design

12. Pressing pillow?

13. Sewer's dummy (2 words)

16. Exterior pleat

19. Adjust fit of garment

20. Seamless sleeves

21. Cutting diagonally

23. Circular fabric cutter

24. Inner garment layer

27. Draped neckline

28. Curved dress seam

29. Stretchy fabric

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