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    Continuous lap Technique

    A strip of fabric cut on the straight grain and used to face edges of an opening or slit in a garment.

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    Continuous lap Design

    A strip of fabric cut on the straight grain and used to face edges of an opening or slit in a garment.

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    Continuous lap Design

    A strip of fabric cut on the straight grain and used to face edges of an opening or slit in a garment.

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    cut and spread method or slash and spread method Technique

    A technique where a pattern piece is cut or slashed and then spread apart to add fullness. Method can be used in ruching, adding decorative darts, or gathering.

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    Rotary Cutter Tool

    A cutting tool used in quilting to cut fabric instead of scissors. Shaped like a pizza cutter, it is perfect for cutting long strips of fabrics and many layers all at once.

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    Straight Stitch Technique

    The regular stitch that most sewing machines make.

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    Stitch in the Ditch Technique

    A method of stitching close to a sea allowance or in the seam itself, often used in quilting.

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    Satin Stitch Technique

    A zig zag stitch with a shortened stitch length that forms a continuous, solid stitching line.

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    Stash Fabric

    A collection of fabric.

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    Sizing Other

    A light starch finish to a fabric that provides crispness.

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