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Sewing Techniques for Costuming
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Blind Hem
A hemming technique that makes the stitching almost invisible on the right side of the fabric.
Stay Stitching
A line of stitching just within the seam allowance to stabilize fabric.
Dart Manipulation
A tailoring technique to shape fabric to fit body contours.
Bias Binding
A strip of fabric cut on the bias used to enclose the raw edge of fabric.
Pleating
A technique used to fold fabric back on itself, creating a pleat.
French Seam
A seam finishing technique where the raw edges are enclosed.
Piping
A fabric tube inserted into seams or edges for decorative purposes or to define a structure.
Backstitch
A strong hand stitching technique that creates a firm seam.
Flat Felled Seam
A very durable seam made by sewing fabric edges flat against the garment.
Topstitch
A row of stitching visible from the outside of the garment, often for decorative purposes.
Understitching
A technique used to keep the facing or lining from rolling out to the front.
Ruching
A decorative technique to gather fabric in a repeat pattern.
Pad Stitching
Hand-stitching layers of fabric together, mainly in tailoring for shaping lapels and collars.
Rolled Hem
A very narrow hemming technique, often used on lightweight or sheer fabrics.
Slip Stitch
A hand sewing stitch used to join two pieces of fabric so the stitch is barely visible.
Gathering
A technique used to create fullness in a garment by shortening the length of a strip of fabric.
Couching
An embroidery technique where a heavier thread or cord is laid on fabric and sewn in place.
Basting Stitch
A temporary stitch used to hold fabric in place before final sewing.
Shirring
Multiple rows of gathering that create a stretchable texture.
Smocking
A form of embroidery that gathers fabric so it can stretch.
Zigzag Stitch
A machine stitch that goes back and forth to create 'Z' shapes, often used for stretch fabrics or finishing raw edges.
Buttonhole Stitch
A hand or machine stitch technique for creating a reinforced hole for a button.
Overlocking
A method of finishing raw edges to prevent fraying, using a serger.
Applique
A technique where decorative pieces of fabric are sewn onto a larger base fabric.
Twin Needle Stitching
Using two needles on a sewing machine to create parallel rows of stitching.
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