Key Words Crossword

A technique in which fabric shapes are cut out and sewn onto a larger cloth background.
Computer Aided Design
Decorate it with coloured thread or silk worked in various stitches or patterns.
A hair-like substance. It can be spun and woven together into fabric.
When fabric edges are worn by rubbing or continuous use.
An amount that is added to a measurement to give spare material for seams, turnings, hems or zips.
It is formed when thread, cord or rope is looped around on itself and pulled tight.
It is the process of arranging patterns on fabric to achieve as little waste as possible, for the most economical use of the fabric.
To join pieces of fabric with stitches, by hand or by machine.
Any of various foot-operated or electric machines for sewing or making stitches, ranging from machines with a shuttle for a spool of thread and a needle for sewing garments to industrial machines for sewing leather, book pages together, etc.
Refers to the length of a stitch.
Refers to the width of a stitch and is a setting on a sewing machine.
Single-spaced stitches which lie flat on the surface of the fabric.
The general name given to any fabric, whether knitted or woven.