unsewing
Reversing needle work
Unsewing is the act of removing stitches to separate what was sewn together.
You unsew a seam to alter a garment, fix a mistake, or salvage fabric: She spent the afternoon unsewing the crooked hem.
The word implies deliberate reversal rather than accidental unraveling.
Joined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- fabricWoven or knit material
- needlePointed implement for sewing
seam ripper · scissors · hem · lining · zipper · button · fastener · interfacing
Removing stitches carefully
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- removingTaking something out
- separatingDividing into parts
- unravelingProcess of coming undone
disassembling · extracting · releasing · unfastening · loosening · deconstructing · taking apart · undoing
Restoring damaged items
- patchingRepairing by covering
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- fixingRestoring proper function
- alterationAct of modifying
resizing · refitting · adjustment · restoration · remaking · correcting · reworking · tailoring
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
repurposing · upcycling · cross-stitch · tapestry · felting · reconstruction · textile art
seam
Joined fabric edge
needle · seam ripper · scissors · hem · lining · zipper · button · fastener · interfacing · binding
unpicking
Removing stitches carefully
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- removingTaking something out
- separatingDividing into parts
unraveling · disassembling · extracting · releasing · unfastening · loosening · deconstructing · taking apart · undoing · dismantling
mending
Restoring damaged items
alteration · resizing · refitting · adjustment · restoration · remaking · correcting · reworking · tailoring · modifying
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
needlework · repurposing · upcycling · cross-stitch · tapestry · felting · reconstruction · textile art