sewings
Fabric joined together
Sewing is the activity of using a needle and thread to make or repair things from fabric.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
scissors · serger · pins · chalk · pattern · shears · awl · bodkin
Material from woven fibers
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
- woolSheared animal fiber
denim · velvet · chiffon · jersey · brocade · canvas · muslin · sateen
Made to individual specifications
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fittingSuitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
- dressmakingConstructing garments from fabric
measurements · patterns · draping · garment · seamstress · couturier · made-to-measure · notions
Material covering damage
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- repairRestore to working order
- reinforceAdd strength to something
- hemFolded garment edge
alteration · reattach · tear · rip · seam · button · zipper · elastic
Thread-based textile craft
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
patchwork · tapestry · handicraft · crochet · knitting · macrame · smocking · monogramming
Overlapping needle technique
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- overcastSky fully veiled
- hemstitchDecorative drawn-thread embroidery
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
whipstitch · blanket-stitch · topstitch · zigzag · lockstitch · gathering · serging · overcasting
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
bobbin · scissors · serger · pins · chalk · pattern · shears · awl · bodkin · hoop
textile
Material from woven fibers
wool · denim · velvet · chiffon · jersey · brocade · canvas · muslin · sateen · flannel
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fittingSuitable or proper
- alterationsChanges made to something
dressmaking · measurements · patterns · draping · garment · seamstress · couturier · made-to-measure · notions · cutting
patch
Material covering damage
hem · alteration · reattach · tear · rip · seam · button · zipper · elastic · relining
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
applique · patchwork · tapestry · handicraft · crochet · knitting · macrame · smocking · monogramming · beadwork
backstitch
Overlapping needle technique
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- overcastSky fully veiled
- hemstitchDecorative drawn-thread embroidery
basting · whipstitch · blanket-stitch · topstitch · zigzag · lockstitch · gathering · serging · overcasting
sewingsknittings
Fabric made from looped yarn
weavings · crochetings · fusions · felting · macramé
sewingsrippings
Instances of tearing apart
tearings · unravelings · cuttings · shreddings · dismantlings
- sewing machineDevice for joining fabric
- sewing needlePointed tool for stitching
- sewing kitStitching supplies container
- sewing upClosing with thread
- hand sewingJoining fabric manually
- sewing patternsPrinted garment-making guides