Sewing Definitions: Difference between revisions

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This is a list of sewing and pattern-making definitions. Please expand it or add translations.

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| center front || A line running vertically, representing the center line at the front of a garment. May be used as a ''''seam'''', ''''fold'''', or pattern marking line.

| center front || A line running vertically, representing the center line at the front of a garment. May be used as a ''''seam'''', ''''fold'''', or pattern marking line.||

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| center back || A line running vertically, representing the nominal center line at the back of a garment. ||

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| gore || A triangular, rhomboid or trapezoidal piece of fabric, typically used in the construction of shaped portion which curves, such as the sections of a skirt. ( See also 'section', 'pattern piece' )||

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| seam || A 'join' between two sections of a pattern or fabric, which is sewn during garment construction.

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| seam (princess)|| A 'seam' typically used in a blouse, shirt or dress, which adds curvature to a garment, and to fit a garment. A typical princess seam runs from the shoulder, over the bust point, to the base of the garment.

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|seam allowance|| An additional measure added at a seam shown on a pattern. Depending on the pattern or system, you may have to provide this manually. (Seamly 2D has an option for Seam allowances when creating a Layout)

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| scye || A curve typically representing an armhole in a design. ( see also [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scye https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scye]), Typically formed from number or other arcing or curved edges on pattern pieces, which combine to form the curve when the garment design is constructed. (See also Measurement: L19-22, L29, L28)||

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|skirt (1) || A circular garment worn at the waist. Can come in many forms such as a circular skirt amongst others.||

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|skirt (2) || The portion of a coat or jacket, lying below the waist, which is distinct from the upper portion of the jacket or coat. A Skirt is not typically seamed at it's vertical edges.

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| seat || A measurement representing the maximum width needed to accommodate the widest point below the waist, (see also Measurement: G08, G09) ||