Seam Allowance The part of the fabric between the stitching and the raw edge. Typically unseen in final projects, it can vary in si...

Selvage (Selvedge) The self-finished, uncut edge of a piece of fabric; will not fray. A result of fabric manufacturing, these paral...

Raw Edge The edge of fabric where it has been cut and is not yet stitched or finished; may or may not fray easily depending on the fa...

Top Stitch From the visible side of a project, straight- or decorative-stitch on the piece. Similar to Edge-Stitch with the only diff...

Edge Stitch Straight stitch sewn on a visible part of the project, 1/16" or 1/8" from and parallel to the fabric's edg...

Lock Stitch At the beginning or end of a line of stitching, set your stitch length to 0 and take a couple of stitches in place before c...

Back Stitch Sew 2-3 stitches forward, sew 2-3 stitches in reverse, repeat two-three times. This acts as a knot, preventing a seam f...