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Glossary of Hand Sewing Terms
Some of the Hand Sewing terms used on this site and others may seem foreign at first, but knowing the following Hand Sewing Lingo makes it easy to read up on the subject.

Bar Tacks: This is a hand sewing way to mark on fabric which is too delicate to be marked by other methods. I find this is a great way to mark my finer tailoring projects: they can be removed without brushing, wetting or ironing as is the case with certain marking tools like pens, pencils and chalks. You make these by looping thread at precise marks through the pattern paper onto the fabric, gently pulling apart then snipping the loops. The resulting "marks" are just the leftover bits of thread remaining from the loops which can be easily removed. Be sure to use thread that is not going to transfer on the finer fabrics and/or that will not mar the fabric, for example, I like to use silk or rayon thread when using wool fabrics.

Whip Stitch: Hand sewing technique, used to quickly finish raw edging, and can be used to sew on snaps.

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