Glossary of sewing terms & pattern markings

• Basting stitch: Long stitch done by hand or machine that temporarily hold fabric in place. These are typically removed after sewing a final seam.
• Seam allowance: This may refer to the distance between the cutting line and the seam line, or the fabric itself that is between the cutting line and seam line.
• This page is incomplete. It will be updated in time for pattern testing.