seaming
Creating stitched joints
Seaming is the act of joining pieces together by creating seams—stitching fabric panels, welding metal sheets, or otherwise connecting edges.
In knitting, seaming joins separately knitted pieces into a finished garment: I hate seaming—I'd rather knit in the round.
In food preparation, seaming is the process of crimping metal lids onto cans.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- hemFolded garment edge
- basteMoisten while roasting
overcast · serge · lockstitch · chainstitch · zigzag · backstitch · handsewn · tack
Sewing a fabric edge
- edgingDecorative border material
- bindingLegally or morally required
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- overlockingFabric edge-sealing stitch
felling · bias · pressing · ironing · selvage · trim · cuff · waistband
Woven or knit material
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- loomFabric-making frame
tapestry · knitting · crochet · cloth · material · yardage · bolt · grain
Custom clothing adjustment
- fittingSuitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
pattern · cutting · measuring · bespoke · sartorial · garments · linings · interfacing
Forming close connections
- fusionJoining into unity
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- junctionPoint where things meet
connection · interlock · union · merge · alignment · coupling · sealer · waterproofing
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
rugmaking · felting · beading · artisanal · handicraft · piecing · batting · backing
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
baste · overcast · serge · lockstitch · chainstitch · zigzag · backstitch · handsewn · tack · suture
hemming
Sewing a fabric edge
overlocking · felling · bias · pressing · ironing · selvage · trim · cuff · waistband · neckline
fabric
Woven or knit material
loom · tapestry · knitting · crochet · cloth · material · yardage · bolt · grain · bias
tailoring
Custom clothing adjustment
- fittingSuitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
- dressmakerOne who sews garments
seamstress · pattern · cutting · measuring · bespoke · sartorial · garments · linings · interfacing · facing
bonding
Forming close connections
junction · connection · interlock · union · merge · alignment · coupling · sealer · waterproofing · sealed
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
needlework · rugmaking · felting · beading · artisanal · handicraft · piecing · batting · backing
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- metalworkingwelding, casting, forging, smithing, smelting
- butcherybutcher, meat, butchering, beef, slaughter
- Carpet Industryweaving, tufting, dyeing, underlay, broadloom
- drywallingtaping, mudding, sanding, hanging, finishing
- garment makingsewing, stitching, hemming, tailoring, dressmaking
seamingripping
Tearing with force
tearing · unseaming · tearing apart · rending · splitting
seamingunraveling
Process of coming undone
shredding · fraying · dismantling · deconstructing · tearing down