Anchoring stitches
In the world of sewing and pattern making, anchoring stitches play a crucial role in ensuring the longevity and stability of seams. These specialized machine…
Villegas Patterns
Category: Sewing Terms
Applique
Appliqué, derived from the French word “appliquer,” meaning to apply or put on, is a technique widely used in sewing to describe the process of…
Armscye
In sewing and pattern making, the term “armscye” refers to the armhole or arm opening of a garment. It is the curved or shaped opening…
Backstitch / Back tack
In the realm of sewing, understanding essential techniques is crucial for creating strong and durable seams. Two techniques commonly used to secure stitches are “backstitch”…
Ballpoint needles
Ballpoint needles are a specialized type of sewing machine needle that every seamstress and pattern maker should have in their toolkit. These needles are specifically…
Bar tack
Bar tacks are commonly used in areas where there is a lot of movement or stress, such as pocket openings, belt loops, buttonholes, or areas…
Baste
In the world of sewing and pattern making, basting stitches are a valuable technique that every seamstress and pattern maker should have in their repertoire.…
Basting
The sewing term “basting” refers to a temporary stitching technique used to hold fabric layers together or create a temporary seam before permanent stitching. It…
Beeswax
In the context of sewing, “beeswax” refers to a natural wax derived from bees. It is commonly used by seamstresses and pattern makers as a…
Bias
In sewing and pattern making, “bias” refers to a diagonal direction across the grain of the fabric. The bias is a 45-degree angle in relation…
Binding
Binding is a fundamental technique that every seamstress and pattern maker should be familiar with. It involves attaching a narrow strip of material around the…
Bobbin
In sewing, a “bobbin” refers to a small spool or reel that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine. It is an essential component…