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Sewing Directory Glossary - Letter - J
J
Jabot
The tail section of Swags and Tails.
Jean
A twilled cotton cloth that is used for corsets and shoe linings. Jean cloth was also supplied to slaves in the form of durable clothing, leading it to be termed "nigger jean cloth".
Jean Jumper
A small piece of plastic made to ease sewing seams on denim by holding the presser foot up ever so slightly. Allows the presser foot to "jump" the seam as if it was level with the rest of the denim. Works well with all thick fabrics.
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