| A | B |
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| Backstitching | Stitching to secure the beginning and end of a line of stitching |
| Staystitching | 1/2 inch seam allowance with the grain, to prevent stretching on curved edges |
| Seam Finishes | Zigzag or serging edges of seams to prevent raveling |
| Clipping | Cutting a V or slit into a curved seam allowance so that it will lay flat. |
| Trimming | Cutting both seam allowances in half to reduce bulk. |
| Understitching | Stitching the seam allowance and facing together to help fabrics lay flat |
| Topstitching | A decorative stitch on the outside of the garment . |
| Care Compatible | Fabrics that can be cleaned/washed the same way. |
| Facings | Finish off the raw edge when sewed in a seam. |
| Ease | Stitching 2 fabrics together that are different lengths without puckers. |
| Interfacing | Gives body or firmness to a garment. |
| Notches | Is used to match two pattern pieces together |
| Lining Darts | are pressed the opposite direction of the garment darts. |
| Lining hems | Should be approximately 1 inch shorter than the skirt hem. |
| Lining seams | Do not need to be finished |
| Sew Darts | From the wide end to the narrow end. |
| Measure dress hems | from the floor up for accuracya and eveness around the bottom. |
| Interfacint is sold in | Fusible and Sew in |
| Best way to get a garment that fits is: | Try on as you sew each step. |
| Pressing speciality fabrics | is best done with a press cloth and dry iron. |
