Techniques

Patchwork technique that pieces together leftover fabric scraps of varying size and print into a usable quilt top, a common way to use up sewing offcuts.

Liquid adhesive applied to raw fabric edges or thread ends to prevent fraying and stitch unravelling, commonly used on delicate fabrics or in place of a seam finish.

A facing cut as an extension of the garment piece itself and folded back, rather than as a separate attached piece.

A raw-edge finish produced on an overlocker that trims and encases the seam allowance edge in interlocked thread loops in a single pass.

A facing cut to mirror the exact curve of the edge it finishes, such as a neckline or armhole facing, rather than a straight strip.

Using steam heat with an iron to shape, flatten, or set fabric and stitching without excessive direct pressure, useful for wool and shaping curves.

Hand embroidery stitch worked in overlapping slanted stitches along a line, producing a narrow twisted rope effect used for outlines, stems, and lettering.

A specialized machine straight stitch that sews with a slight forward-and-back motion, allowing the seam to stretch without breaking thread on knit fabrics.