To change or revise a garment or pattern to suit individual sizing or desires.  This could be making an item larger or smaller, adding darts, lengthening a bodice, etc.

A decorative technique done by cutting shaped pieces from other fabrics and applying it to the main fabric with a satin or decorative stitch.

Refers to the curved opening for a sleeve.

Tool with pointed tip used to push out corners when fabric is turned (for example, when making a collar). Can also be called a stiletto.