This glossary contains terms used in sewing, tailoring and related crafts. For terms used in the creation or manufacturing of textiles, including spinning, knitting, weaving, and individual fabrics and finishing processes, see Glossary of textile…
Sewing Terms and Definitions A-line dress Dress Silhouette which has the shape of alphabet A, narrow at the top and flaring sway from the body towards the bottom. A line skirt Skirt which is tight…
MOOD’S ULTIMATE LIST OF SEWING TERMS TO KNOW Fabric TermsBias – the diagonal direction of the fabricCross Grain/Crosswise Grain/Weft/Fill – threads that run from left to right; always perpendicular to the selvage Drape – the…
A . Industrial,Domestic Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1880’s by Bradbury company.
A American Industrial,Specialist Head Only sewing machine for Jeans use made in the 1900’s by Union Special company.
A British Industrial Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1870’s by Jones company.




