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Dictionary of Sewing Terms
Sewing Information
V
VIEW
This term is used to describe the variations that are shown on most paper patterns. Each variation is referred to as a "view".
W
WALKING FOOT
This type of foot replaces the normal foot on your sewing machine, but it allows smoother sewing when you are stitching through several layers of fabric. It works in conjunction with the feed dogs below the fabric to help push the material through. Also useful for slippery fabrics.
WING NEEDLE
This sewing machine needle has flared, wing-shaped sides that are used to make holes in tight woven fabrics.
WONDER UNDER
Regular weight paper-backed fusible web for use on medium to lightweight fabrics. Wonder Under is a fusible adhesive which is applied to release paper. It bonds fabric to fabric, or any porous surface. It is faster and easier to use than glue. Machine washable or dry cleanable.
WOVEN FABRIC
Fabric that is made by interlacing horizontal and vertical yarns.
WRONG SIDE
The wrong side of a fabric is the one where there is no design or pattern.
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ZIG ZAG
Zig zag is a type of stitch that goes sideways one direction, and then the other. It can be used to prevent a seam from ravelling. It can also be used decoratively.
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