pinking
Zigzag edge trimming
Pinking is cutting fabric with a zigzag edge using pinking shears.
The serrated cut prevents fraying by reducing the length of threads at the edge.
The term also describes the knocking or detonating sound an engine makes when fuel ignites prematurely: The engine was pinking under load.
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
- bladesSharp flat cutting parts
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- snippingCutting in small bites
- trimmingCutting away excess
notching · serrated · zigzag · craft scissors · rotary cutter · seam ripper
Angled back-and-forth path
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
- toothedHaving pointed projections
crimped · sawtooth · wavy · crenulated · unraveling · seam allowance
Joining with needle, thread
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- seamingJoining by stitching
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
dressmaking · tailoring · garment · pattern · fabric · textile · notions · quilting
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
tulle · organza · voile · flannel · batiste · sateen · grosgrain · brocade
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
embroidery · cross-stitch · decoupage · fabric crafts · handmade · DIY
scissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
trimming · notching · serrated · zigzag · craft scissors · rotary cutter · seam ripper
zigzag
Angled back-and-forth path
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
toothed · crimped · sawtooth · wavy · crenulated · unraveling · seam allowance
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
tacking · dressmaking · tailoring · garment · pattern · fabric · textile · notions · quilting · alterations
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
chiffon · tulle · organza · voile · flannel · batiste · sateen · grosgrain · brocade · damask
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
cardmaking · embroidery · cross-stitch · decoupage · fabric crafts · handmade · DIY
- pointspoint, points, peak, peaks, tip
- sewing finisheshemming, serging, overlocking, topstitching, blind hem
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- shoemakingcobbler, cordwainer, cobbling, last, shoe lasts
- glovemakingglover, trank, quirks, kidskin, kid leather
- pinkie fingerHand's smallest digit
- pinking shearsSerrated fabric scissors
- little pinkiesSmallest digits on hands
- Pinkie PiePastel party horse