Dictionary of Sewing Terminology

This comprehensive ‘Dictionary of Sewing Terminology’ was born because of an obvious need expressed by innumerable students I have had in sewing classes over many years. A typical comment is: ‘I really do want to be able to sew, but although guide sheets have excellent instructions and illustrations, they frequently use words which I am not sure I fully understand, such as stay-stitch, cut on bias, and clean finish. I need a basic reference book to which I can turn when in doubt.’ There are millions of home sewers, students, teachers, and schools in the United States who have the same need of such a book, and it is hoped that this dictionary will provide an easy understanding of the professional sewer s terminology.

This comprehensive ‘Dictionary of Sewing Terminology’ was born because of an obvious need expressed by innumerable students I have had in sewing classes over many years. A typical comment is: ‘I really do want to be able to sew, but although guide sheets have excellent instructions and illustrations, they frequently use words which I am not sure I fully understand, such as stay-stitch, cut on bias, and clean finish. I need a basic reference book to which I can turn when in doubt.’ There are millions of home sewers, students, teachers, and schools in the United States who have the same need of such a book, and it is hoped that this dictionary will provide an easy understanding of the professional sewer s terminology.