A Beginner's Guide to Common Garment Sewing Terms

As a beginner, learning to sew can sometimes feel like you are learning a new language.

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Understanding the meaning of common terms will make following the instructions to make your next project much more straightforward. While each step in itself can be really simple, it can seem so intimidating when you have to decipher what each word means in the instructions.

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This glossary of sewing terms outlines some of the most common words you’ll come across when making garments.

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Let’s break down these terms so you can confidently take on you next project – one step at a time!

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First, let’s look at sewing terms dealing with fabric and patterns. 

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Read more HERE.

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