![]() ![]() It is often a plain fabric such as muslin. Backing is the fabric that is used on the "back" of the quilt. Babydoll length Length which hits right about the hip. Used often for chiffon or other fragile fabrics. Sometimes a stitch line is made just a hair from the edge of the raw edge and turned up twice using the stitching as a guide and stitched again into place. ![]() Back to Topī Baby hem Hem that is turned up a very small amount, about 1/8". Sometimes it is used for pushing out corners or squared off sewing areas (such as pockets or collars), but care must be taken to not put a hole through the fabric. An awl is used to "poke" holes in fabric for creating handmade eyelets. Mistakenly confused with "arm scythe." (Thanks to a reader for the update/correction.) Awl Tool that looks a bit like ice pick, but usually with a rounder knob/handle. Armscye Armhole (the part where the sleeve is sewn). Arrow/Arrowhead stitch A regularly spaced triangular stitch used as a decorative touch or when stitched close together (tight as in satin stitching), to add strength at strain areas of a garment. The design is cut out and the back fabric shows through. Applique (reverse applique/back applique) This applique method involves a piece of fabric behind the one being appliqued. When done by machine, many use a satin stitch (tight zig zag). Applique Sewing a piece of fabric atop another after folding under a small bit of the fabric to create a clean edge. ![]() Angora goat does not have to be marked as "goat." Apparel Clothing that is made or purchased. Angora Wool of the Angora goat (AKA "mohair") or rabbit. Altering is a way to make certain that the garment fits just right. For instance, a theater may alter stock costumes to fit various cast members, adding seams, taking in seams, letting out seams, etc. Altering it changes it from the original form or size - taking it in, hemming it, changing the size in any way. Alter/Alteration Making changes to a pattern to provide a better fit or to a garment after it is made, be it hand made or purchased. A-Line Skirt term which describes a garment smaller at the waist than the hem, flaring out in the shape of an A. Adaptor On a sewing machine, an adaptor is used to change your sewing foot easily. Will generally wick (draw moisture from the body). Colorfast, washable and able to be dried in the machine, wrinkle resistant, with a wool-like texture, though does not take heat well. Acrylic Fabric made from petroleum products. It is often used for linings and has a wonderful drape to it. ![]() Acetate may be combined with other fabrics or used alone to make a silk-look fabric. Triacetate is a newer acetate that doesn't seem to melt like acetate. Acetate A shiny fabric that is not very strong, dries quicky and rarely shrinks. A Absorbant Fabric that has the capability to absorb moisture. ![]()
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