Sew and Stitch Glossary
Learn the terms most commonly used in sewing, tailoring, quilting and other fabric arts.
Learn more about the burn test for identifying mystery fabrics, plus discover other tricks for figuring out what a fabric is made of.
We have all been there at a thrift store purchasing textiles and wonder... what is this? It is important to know the type of fabric you are working with to know how to treat, press and launder it - as well as what types of sewing projects the fabric will be best suited for. The best way to determine the makeup for your mystery fabric is by testing it, but first...
We talk about fabric in two…
