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A pocket concealed within a garment's side seam, formed from pocket bag pieces stitched into the seam allowance so no opening shows on the outside.

A small, independently run sewing pattern company or individual designer, as distinct from one of the major legacy pattern brands.

A sewing pattern published by a small, independently owned designer or company, rather than by one of the larger legacy pattern brands.

A sewing pattern produced by a small, independent design company rather than a major commercial publisher, typically sold as a PDF or printed copy-shop format.

The measurement of a pant leg from the crotch seam down to the desired hem, taken along the inner leg seam.

A seam allowance too narrow to sew, or that frays away, results from cutting too close to the cutting line or forgetting to add allowance to a pattern with none included. Always confirm before cutting.

A supporting fabric layer applied to the wrong side of garment sections such as collars, cuffs and waistbands to add body, stability and shape retention.

Safety practices for handling a hot iron, including using a heatproof surface, an auto-shutoff feature, and keeping the cord and iron clear of reach when unattended.

Interfacing lifting away from fabric in little bubbles after fusing comes from too little heat, pressure, or time, or sliding the iron instead of pressing straight down. Re-fuse with steam and firm, held pressure.