Kwik-sew Method for Sewing Lingerie |
Common terms and phrases
applique arm openings band belt bias tape bottom edge center back center front seam close color crotch piece crotch seam curler bonnet Dacron double lengthwise fabric double fibers finish Fold the fabric fourths with pins garment gathering stitches girdle hem stitch layers of fabric leg openings lingerie elastic matching the pins narrow lace narrow zigzag stitch neck opening neckline nightgown nylon sheer nylon tricot panties pattern pieces peignoir Place the elastic place the lace pleat raw edges right side robe scalloped seam allowance Sew a gathering sew a seam Sew the center Sew the elastic Sew the ends sew the lace sew the side shoulder straps side seams side to right skirt slip smoke ring straight edge straight stitch stretch fabric stretching the elastic strip of fabric sure tape thread top edge topstitch two-way stretch waist wide long gown width wrong side yoke zipper