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A presser foot with a central guide blade that rides along a folded or seamed edge, keeping the stitching a precise, consistent distance from the edge.

A row of straight stitching worked very close to a finished edge or seamline, used to keep facings flat and add a crisp, defined line.

A stretchable band, braided, knitted or woven with rubber or spandex core yarns, used in waistbands, casings and cuffs for gathered, adjustable fit.

A fabric tunnel formed by folding and stitching fabric to hold elastic, allowing the waist or edge to stretch and fit without a separate closure.

Fine elastic-cored thread wound onto the bobbin and used with regular thread on top to create shirring, gathering fabric into stretchy rows as it is stitched.

A waistband constructed with elastic sewn directly to the fabric or inserted into a casing, giving stretch and eliminating the need for a fastener.

A machine with an electronic motor and circuit board for consistent speed control, while stitch selection is still set mechanically via dials, blending durability with convenience.

A pair of concentric rings that clamp fabric taut and, for machine embroidery, attaches to the machine's drive arm to be moved automatically during stitching.

A sewing machine, often computerized, that stitches pre-programmed decorative designs by moving a hooped fabric under the needle according to digital instructions.

Small, sharply pointed scissors, often around four inches long, used for precise trimming of thread and detail work close to fabric.