 BackTack
At the beginning and end of your stitching, sew forward one or two stitches, then backward and then forward again. This knots the start or end of your stitching.
 Clip and Notch Seam Allowances
Cut little slits or Vs into the seam allowance around a curved section. Use slits for curves that go in, Vs on curves that go out. Cutting V’s is called notching. Don’t confuse notching with notches. Notches are those diamonds found along some edges of pattern pieces.
 Cut or Trim
Cut along the line or trim wherever it says.
Fuse
 Use an iron to stick two fabric or trim layers together with special glue that’s activated by heat or steam. Fusible interfacings, patches and appliqués come with the glue already sprayed on the back. Read the directions from the
manufacturer to see how to
fuse them correctly.
 Match Notches
Line up the diamond shapes on the edge of your fabric pieces. When you see a notch, it usually matches something.
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 Press or Steam
Iron or steam everything flat and smooth.
 Press Seams Allowances Open
Spread the seam allowances apart and iron or finger-press right down the middle, along the seam line.
 Right Sides Together
Lay the pretty sides facing each other.
 Seam Allowance
The space from the cut edge to where you’re supposed to stitch.
 Turn Right Sides Out
Pull the outer side of your project through any available opening.
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