Sewing Essentials

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Finding Your Size and Pattern

• The pattern envelope recommends fabrics, how much
  to buy, and any notions you may need

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, tailors chalk,
  pins, or thread in order to sew accurately.

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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.

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Content Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary
staystitching facing dart sew-through
button shank button
gauge refurbish
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Machine Sewing

• Basic sewing techniques are used for
  staystitching, directional stitching, seams,
  facings, and darts.

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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.

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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.

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Hand Sewing

• Buttons may be sew-through, with two or four
  holes, or a shank button, with a built-in loop
  for attaching.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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selvage
orillo de la tela
The finished edge of fabric.
El borde terminado de una tela.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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baste
hilvanar
Hold pieces of fabric together temporarily.
Pegar temporalmente pedazos de tela.
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alter
modificar
Change.
Cambiar.
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gauge
calcular
Measure the distance or size or something.
Medir la distancia o el tamaño.
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refurbish
remodelar
Repair or renovate.
Reparar o renovar.
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