Sewing TermsOnline version sewing terms FACS by Christina Metler Lewis 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Baste Stitch long stitch back stitch sew back to reinforce seam pivot stitch to the corner and turn trimming cut off part of the seam allowance to reduce bulk reinforce stitch small stitch to make seam strong top stitch finishing detail on visible side right sides together how to put fabric when sewing