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Serging is used to finish the raw edges of fabric to prevent fraying and to provide a neat edge. It is commonly done using an overlock machine.

Topstitching is a decorative stitching technique visible on the right side of the fabric. It's often used to reinforce seams, pockets, and collars.

Interfacing is applied to certain areas of garments to provide shape and support. It is used in collars, cuffs, and lapels.

A French seam encapsulates the raw edges of the fabric within a double seam, providing a clean finish typically used on fine or sheer materials.

Hemming is used to finish the bottom edges of garments by folding the edge under and stitching it in place. It helps to prevent fraying.

Dart manipulation involves reshaping and moving the position of darts to tailor fit or design aesthetic. It is a fundamental technique in creating garment's form.

Gathering creates fullness in fabric by sewing a loose stitch and pulling the thread to bunch fabric together. It's used for ruffles and in dressmaking.

Pleating involves folding fabric in a pattern of ridges or folds. It is used to create volume or decorative detailing on garments.

Bias binding involves using strips of fabric cut on the bias to encase raw edges, providing a neat edge finish that can stretch slightly.

A flat-felled seam is strong and has a double stitch line. Used for jeans and workwear, it encases raw edges for a durable, neat finish.

Understitching is used to prevent facings or linings from rolling to the outside by sewing them to the seam allowances on the inside of a garment.

Shirring involves sewing parallel lines of gathering to provide stretch and decorative effect. Often seen on cuffs and bodices.

Blind hemming creates an almost invisible seam on the right side of the garment. Used primarily for hemming dresses, trousers, and skirts.

Piping is a technique for adding a cord encased in fabric to the seams or edges of garments or textiles for decorative detail and edge definition.

Princess seams are long, shaped seams that can be found on the front and back of garments, providing shaping that contours to the body.

Buttonhole stitches secure the edge of a buttonhole and prevent fraying, adding durability and a clean finish to button closures.

Fusing is the process of applying heat-activated adhesive to bond interfacing to fabric, used to provide structure to specific garment parts.

Ruching is a gathered overlay of fabric strips that provides a draped and textured effect, often used for decorative purposes on garments.

Basting involves temporarily joining pieces with long, loose stitches for fitting or positioning before final sewing.

A zigzag stitch is used to prevent fabric edges from fraying, to finish raw edges, and to sew stretchy materials due to its elasticity.

Cutting on the bias means cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to the grain to create garments that drape softly and stretch diagonally.

A placket is a method for finishing the opening on garments like sleeves or necklines and to accommodate buttons or other fastening.

A lockstitch is created by two threads interlocking through the fabric layers to provide a sturdy seam that lies flat against the fabric.

Smocking involves decorative stitches over gathered fabric to control fullness while providing elasticity and a distinctive design.