Bias Binding– Narrow strips of fabric used to neaten edges of hems and quilts. Can be handmade or bought ready to use. Spit– a little bit of moisture used on finger and thumb which makes it easier to roll fabrics, tie knots etc. Bitsy bag– This bag hang from your sewing table by means of an attached pin cushion. The bag is used to put all your bits of threads and little bits of fabric. Saves them going onto the floor. Also you have a pincushion very handy for your pins. Broderie Perse – This is a form of appliqué, where designs or motifs (a bird or a flower, for example) are cut from a piece of printed fabric and then sewn onto another piece of fabric. It can be useful for ‘rescuing’ elements of a patterned fabric that is damaged, or for highlighting parts of a pattern that may be lost if the patterned fabric is too ‘busy’. Start by pinching a few stitches at one end of the seam that you’re unhappy with. Pass the pointy tip of your seam ripper under these stitches and cut them using the sharp bridge in the tool.

Other sustainability considerations such as climate resilience, biodiversity and minimising water resources.This is a diagram to show the top and bottom threads, and the form he stitch will take. The arrow points to the end that will unravel when pulled, but the thread must be free from the loop drawn directly below it in the illustration… If like me you are fond of secondhand clothes and frequent your local charity shops you may also spend a fair amount of time altering factory made garments. P – Pattern Master–A Pattern Master is a specially shaped ruler used to aid pattern cutting. It is made of clear plastic and displays several markings and measurements required in creating or altering patterns. The Pattern Master works like an advanced Graders Set Square, but has a curved edge to further assist pattern cutters in their drawing. Mastering the use of the seam ripper has the potential to save your sewing projects, as well as your sanity. As you’ve learned, this tool isn’t as intimidating once you understand how to use it effectively. The initial embodied carbon emissions from demolition and rebuild will usually be higher than through retrofit, although extensive retrofit can also lead to high embodied carbon emissions. On the other hand, operational carbon emissions may be lower in a rebuild scenario, although deep retrofits can often approach similar operational carbon levels. On a whole life basis, the assessment is complex and relies on many assumptions.

French seam– with wrong sides together stitch your seam, turn wrong sides out (i.e. right sides together), press (optional) and restitch the seam, using a slightly larger seam allowance. This results in a neat seam with no raw edges to finish.Quilting–The stitching which holds together the 3 layers of a quilt. This can be done by hand or by machine. Z – Zig-Zag Stitch –The stitch can be used for decorative purpose or for tidy up of seams; adjusting width and length allows you to achieve all sorts of effects; some modern machines allow patterns that involve zig-zag stitches.

Aseam ripperis a small sewing tool that is used for breaking and removingstitchesin a sewing project where you made a mistake. You can always use your scissors or embroidery scissors which are a little more precise but using this amazing tool is a lot faster, precise and more appropriate for smallstitches. Felting–The craft of compressing and condensing raw strands of wool to make felt items. Specialised needles can be used to creat 3D felted objects or brushes can be used to create flat felt fabrics.

Sew Together– often used to indicate that the next step will be to sew the fabric right sides or wrong sides together. Can also be used when organising a group of like minded people to meet at a certain time to enjoy beverages along with cake – cake is very important – and enjoying each others company whilst sewing. W hipstitch–Visible stitches, wrapped around two edges, to join them together. Useful for sewing up soft toys. V – Variegated thread– multi-coloured used for top stitching or quilting to create a different look or interesting effect on a garment or quilt.