1. 33 Chapter 33 Section 33.1 Sewing Essentials Section 33.2
Sewing Basics
Chapter 33
Section 33.1
Sewing Essentials
Section 33.2
Sewing Methods 1

2. Section 33.1 Sewing Essentials
Know and learn how to use basic equipment and tools to help you complete almost any sewing project.
Sewing is a step-by-step process, from choosing supplies to completing each task. 2

3. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary bobbin serger notions selvage
grain
pattern guide sheet
baste
alter

4. Sewing Equipment and Tools
Basic sewing equipment includes a sewing machine, a serger, and a few other tools.
Most sewing machines have the same basic parts and operate in the same way
serger
A machine that sews, trims, and finishes a fabric edge in one step 4

5. Sewing Equipment and Tools
There is a wide range in the complexity of functions sewing machines can perform
Essential skills to learn before you use a sewing machine include: wind the bobbin, thread the machine, and choose needles.
bobbin
A small metal or plastic spool positioned beneath the needle on a sewing machine. 5

6. Sewing Equipment and Tools
Machine stitches include the regular, basting, reinforcement, and zigzag stitch.
A serger sews, trims, and finishes an edge in one step. 6

7. Finding Your Size and Pattern
Most sewing projects start with choosing a pattern, which contains instructions and paper shapes to guide your project.
Have someone help you take your measurements. 7

8. Finding Your Size and Pattern
The pattern envelope recommends fabrics, how much to buy, and any notions you may need
notions
The smaller supplies necessary to complete a sewing project. 8

9. Choosing and Preparing Fabric
Selvages, the finished side edge of the fabric, should line up on the cutting table.
Washable fabrics should be washed and dried before using to avoid shrinkage.
selvage
The finished edge of fabric. 9

10. Using a Pattern
A pattern guide sheet contains specific instructions for cutting and sewing the project.
Symbols and lines on the pattern indicate where to cut the fabric, the placing of buttonholes and pockets, and fold marks.
pattern guide sheet
A sheet in a sewing pattern that gives specific instructions for cutting and sewing the project. 10

11. Using a Pattern
Symbols and lines on the pattern indicate where to cut the fabric, the placing of buttonholes and pockets, and fold marks.
Most times, you will need to alter a pattern in width or length to fit exactly your body measurement.
alter
Change. 11

12. Using a Pattern
Lay out the pattern and position pattern pieces on the fabric carefully before pinning them down.
Use sharp shears to cut the fabric.
Transfer the key construction systems on your pattern to your garment with a tracing wheel and tracing paper or special pens, tailor’s chalk, pins, or thread in order to sew accurately. 12

13. Section 33.2 Sewing Methods
It is typical to use a basic sewing machine for most sewing projects, then use hand stitching for the finishing steps.
You can use basic machine- or hand-sewing skills to make repairs and alterations on clothing. 13

14. Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary staystitching facing dart
sew-through button
shank button
gauge
refurbish

15. Machine Sewing
Basic sewing techniques are used for staystitching, directional stitching, seams, facings, and darts.
facing
A shaped piece of fabric used to finish the raw edge of a garment.
staystitching
A row of regular machine stitches through a single layer of fabric.
dart
A triangular fold used to give shape to a garment. 15

16. Machine Sewing
Staystitching is a row of regular machine stitches through a single layer of fabric.
A facing is a shaped piece of fabric used to finish the raw edge of a garment.
A dart is a triangular fold used to help shape a garment. 16

17. Hand Sewing
Some sewing projects require hand stitching, such as hemming.
Most fasteners, such as buttons, snaps, and hooks and eyes, need to be attached by hand. 17

18. Hand Sewing
Buttons may be sew-through, with two or four holes, or a shank button, with a built-in loop for attaching.
shank button
A button with a built-in loop on the back. 18

19. Repairs and Alterations
With your sewing skills, you can repair simple tears, make alterations, or sew on buttons.
It is best to fix garments before laundering or cleaning them 19

20. Chapter Summary Section 33.1
Sewing Essentials
Learning to sew begins with learning to use equipment and tools safely and appropriately.
Two major tools are the sewing machine and the serger.
Before sewing, you must choose and prepare both a pattern and fabric.
Patterns can be altered to customize the fit.

21. Chapter Summary Section 33.2
Sewing Methods
Basic machine sewing techniques include directional stitching, staystitching, and making seams, facings, and darts.
Hand stitches are used for finishing steps, such as hems and fasteners.

22. Chapter Summary Section 33.2
Sewing Methods
With basic sewing skills, you can make many simple repairs.
Garments can be altered to change their fit or style.

23. Review
Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.
The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.
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24. bobbin
bobina
A small metal or plastic spool positioned beneath the needle on a sewing machine.
Pequeño carrete de metal o plástico que se pone debajo de la aguja en una máquina de coser.
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25. serger máquina fileteadora
A machine that sews, trims, and finishes a fabric edge in one step
Máquina que cose, recorta y termina el orillo de la tela en un solo paso.
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26. notions artículos de mercería
The smaller supplies necessary to complete a sewing project.
Los artículos pequeños que se necesitan para terminar un proyecto de cocido.
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27. selvage orillo de la tela The finished edge of fabric.
El borde terminado de una tela.
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28. grain
veteado
The directions in which the lengthwise and crosswise yarns run in a fabric.
Las direcciones en que las fibras de una tela corren a lo largo y a lo ancho.
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29. hoja de patrón pattern guide sheet
A sheet in a sewing pattern that gives specific instructions for cutting and sewing the project.
Una hoja que da instrucciones específicas para cortar y coser un proyecto de costura
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30. pespunte (sobrehilado)
staystitching
pespunte (sobrehilado)
A row of regular machine stitches through a single layer of fabric.
Línea de puntadas de máquina de coser a través de una sola capa de tela.
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31. revestimiento (forro)
facing
revestimiento (forro)
A shaped piece of fabric used to finish the raw edge of a garment.
Un pedazo de tela con forma usado para
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32. dart pinza A triangular fold used to give shape to a garment.
Un pliegue triangular que se usa para darle forma a un vestido.
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33. sew-through button botón con agujeros
A button with two or four visible holes.
Un botón con dos o cuatro agujeros.
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34. shank button botón caña A button with a built-in loop on the back.
Botón que tiene una presilla en la parte de atrás.
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35. baste hilvanar Hold pieces of fabric together temporarily.
Pegar temporalmente pedazos de tela.
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36. alter
modificar
Change.
Cambiar.
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37. gauge calcular Measure the distance or size or something.
Medir la distancia o el tamaño.
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38. refurbish remodelar Repair or renovate. Reparar o renovar.
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