A quick or temporary stitch used to hold fabric inplace until it is no longer required. Usually a long running stitch that is not finished at either end, done by hand or machine

A sharp slender tool used to make holes in cloth or a large eyed blunt needle for drawing ribbon or tape through a loop or seam.

French Bias Binding is similar to regular bias binding in appearance, but requires more fabric and starts on the fold. It is best used for binding sheer and lightweight fabrics- to cover raw edges or add a bit of sturdiness to armholes and necklines.

A traditional dress worn by men and women in South Asia. Salwar's are long loose pants. A kameez is a loose tunic to be worn over the pants. The side seams of the kameez are left open to add to mobility.

A simple decorating fabric ,generally white ,in which a complex scene acts as the repeat. The repeat often uses one color, normally red,blue,black, or dark red.

A tough tightly woven fabric used to make shirts,overcoats, and trousers. The fabric is smooth on one side and ribbed on the other.

A test version of a garment made by fashion designers to test a pattern.

A custom fitted basic pattern from which many styles can be created.

A tool made out of wood, plastic, or metal used to draw curves or in pattern making.

When two layers of fabric of fabric are held together by stitching