Sewing Terms Crossword

changing a garment such as shortening the length of slacks
the 45 degree angle to the selvage
fabric tube that holds elastic or a draw string
cloth produced from yarns that have been woven or knitted together
"teeth" under the needle plate that help move the fabric beneath the presser foot
long, thin hair-like strands that are made into yarn
sewing machine part that raises the needle
a textile used on the unseen side of fabrics to make an area of garment more rigid
using heat an a back and forth movement to remove wrinkles
fibers from natural sources, mainly plants and animals
while stitching a seam the needle is left in the fabric, the presser foot is lifted then the fabric is turned
using heat and an up and down motion to set seams, pleats, etc.
a sewing machine part that keeps the fabric in position over the needle and on top of the feed dog
threads become loose or frayed
able to spring back to the original shape
to burn the fabric creating a discoloration on it
the finished edge of the fabric that keeps the fabric from raveling
fibers made in factories from chemicals and other raw materials
a cloth product
controls the flow of the upper thread on a sewing machine
spun thread that is woven or knit into fabric or used for sewing