Exploring Life and Career © 2012
Chapter 11: Learning to Sew
Tools:
● Printer
● 8.5” x 11” paper
● Scissors
Directions:
1. Print
2. Fold paper in half vertically
3. Cut along dashed lines
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Changes made in the size, length,
or style of a garment so it will fit
properly.
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alterations
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Smaller pieces of fabric or trim sewn
on a garment.
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appliqué
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Sewing fabric pieces together with
long, loose, temporary stitches.
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basting
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Spools of thread used on sergers
instead of bobbins.
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cones
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Decorative stitching using a needle
and thread.
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embroidery
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The direction yarns run in a fabric.
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grain
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Step-by-step directions for cutting
and sewing a project included with
the pattern.
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guide sheet
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A layer of fiber ends above the fabric
surface.
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nap
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Items other than fabric that become
part of a garment or project.
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notions
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Fabrics with the lengthwise and
crosswise yarns not at right angles to
each other.
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off-grain
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Fabrics with the lengthwise and
crosswise yarns at right angles to
each other.
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on-grain
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Stitching to prevent seams from
raveling.
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overlock stitches
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Paper pieces to follow when cutting
out fabric for making a garment or
project.
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pattern
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When threads pull out of the cut
edges of a fabric.
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raveling
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Turning a used product into a product
that can be reused.
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recycling
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To change the appearance or function
of a garment.
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redesign
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A row of permanent stitches used to
hold two pieces of fabric together.
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seam
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The finished lengthwise edges on a
piece of fabric.
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selvage
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A type of high-speed sewing machine
that sews, trims, and finishes seams
at the same time.
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serger
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Buttons that need shanks added with
thread.
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sew-through buttons
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A short stem that holds a button
away from fabric.
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shank
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Parts of the item's fabric are tied to
prevent the dye from reaching the
fabric evenly.
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tie-dyeing
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A booklet of instructions for a tool.
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use and care manual
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