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May 14, 2021 by Sofía Godoy Spanish Vocabulary 2 comments

The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Sewing in Spanish

Learning everything you need to sew in Spanish is a great way of improving your abilities and practicing your fluency. Especially if you’re an arts and crafts enthusiast and you love sharing your creative skills with others. 

La costura (sewing) is an entertaining hobby for skillful souls who love to create and design. 

Sewing is an exceptional way to reduce stress, increase concentration, and refine your motor skills. No matter if you’re a beginner who’s learning to sew or a seasoned pro, you’re destined to encounter new words and terminology in this fun Spanish lesson! 

By the end of this blog post, you’ll be equipped with necessary terms, phrases, and all you need to know to sew in Spanish!

La Costura

Essential Spanish Words for Sewing

Let’s start with the essential terms to cover and the basic rules of sewing. Picking up these terms enables you to follow instructions and talk about what you’re doing. 

These key concepts and phrases prepare you to sew in Spanish!

EnglishSpanish
To sewCoser
SeamLa costura
Fashion designerLa diseñadora de modas
SketchEl boceto
Sewing machineLa máquina de coser
SeamstressLa costurera
TailorEl sastre
DressmakerLa modista
NeedlesLas agujas
ThimbleEl dedal
PinsLos alfileres
ThreadEl hilo
PincushionEl alfiletero
Knitting needlesLas agujas de tejer
Safety pinsLos ganchos de ropa
FabricLa tela
PatternEl patrón
ChalkLa tiza
ScissorsLas tijeras
Measuring tapeEl metro de costura / la cinta métrica
HemEl ruedo / el dobladillo
StitchLa puntada
Sewing kit / sewing boxEl costurero
Back stitchEl pespunte / la puntada trasera
Seam allowanceEl margen de costura
LiningEl forro  / el revestimiento
Quilting / paddingEl acolchado 
To measureTomar medidas

Example Sentences in Spanish

Se coser pero no se diseñar. 
I know how to sew but I don’t know how to design.

Aprender a coser es de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
Learning to sew is one of my favorite hobbies.

Mi tía Alicia es costurera.
My aunt Alice is a seamstress.

El vestido se ve hermoso en el boceto.
The dress looks beautiful in the sketch.

Estoy aprendiendo nuevas puntadas.
I’m learning new stitches. 

El sastre me tomó medidas para el pantalón.
The tailor took my measurements for pants. 

Mi máquina de coser es marca Singer.
My sewing machine is a Singer.

La modista que está haciendo mi vestido de boda es una profesional.
The dressmaker making my wedding dress is a professional. 

Mi costurero tiene hilos, agujas, alfileres y alfileteros. 
My sewing kit has threads, needles, pins, and pin cushions.

El dedal me protege de las agujas.
The thimble protects me from needles. 

Los ganchos de ropa me sirven para armar diseños.
Safety pins are useful for putting together designs.

Para hacer un patrón, necesito tiza y metro de costura. 
To make a pattern, I need chalk and measuring tape.

El ruedo del vestido necesita costura.
The hem of the dress needs sewing.

El forro del vestido es de tela muy liviana.
The lining of the dress is made of light fabric. 

Me corté el dedo con las tijeras.
I cut my finger with the scissors. 

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All About Your Sewing Machine in Spanish

If it’s your first time using the sewing machine or if you’re learning to sew in Spanish, these concepts may be new to you. On the other hand, if you’re familiar with sewing, these elements are easy to locate on the maquina de coser. 

Let’s examine the Spanish parts that make up a sewing machine.  

EnglishSpanish
BobbinLa bobina
SpoolEl carrete
Spool pinEl pasador de carrete
Thread cutterEl cortador de hilo
Presser footLa presilla
Feed dogLos dientes de arrastre
Foot pedalEl pedal de pie
Hand wheelLa rueda de mano
ZigzagPuntada en zigzag
ArmholeSisa

Example Sentences in Spanish

Todas las partes de la máquina de coser son importantes.
All parts of the sewing machine are important. 

La bobina sirve para enrollar hilo.
The bobbin is for rolling thread.

El carrete debe estar bien colocado en la máquina de coser.
The spool should be placed properly on the sewing machine. 

Estoy muy cansada para usar el pedal de pie.
I’m too tired to use the foot pedal. 

sew in Spanish

Discuss Your Sewing Tasks in Spanish

Learning to sew in Spanish isn’t just about the sewing machine! There are so many variations and techniques to follow when it comes to cutting and shaping fabric. 

Let’s take a look at vocabulary related to sewing tasks in Spanish.

EnglishSpanish
AppliquéAplique
Opening a seamAbrir una costura
DartsPinzas
BiasBies
Bias cutCortar al sesgo
English sewingCostura inglesa
TarnishDeslustre
PleatEl pliegue
RuffleEl vuelo
NotchHacer muescas
To tie a knotAtar un nudo
To untie a knotDesatar un nudo
BasteHilvanar
French knotNudo francés
OverlockOverlock
Remove the cornersQuitar las esquinas
Reinforce with fabricReforzar con tela
EdgeRibetear
OvercastSobrehilar
To knit / to weaveTejer
FacingEl revestimiento
GatherEl frunce
Embroidery / needleworkEl bordado

Example Sentences in Spanish

A mi abuela le gusta tejer.
My grandma likes to knit.

El bordado es un pasatiempo entretenido.
Needlework is an entertaining hobby.

Es importante hilvanar para darle forma al diseño.
It’s important to baste to shape the design.

La falda tiene pliegues.
The skirt is pleated. 

Ella hizo un nudo mientras tejía.
She tied a knot while knitting. 

Utilizar el overlock es complejo.
Using the overlock is complex.

Es necesario reforzar con tela el agujero de tu bolsa.
It’s necessary to reinforce the hole on your bag with fabric. 

Mi blusa tiene flores bordadas.
My blouse has embroidered flowers. 

Fabrics and Sewing Materials

Knowing your fabrics is an essential part of learning to sew in Spanish. It’s the basic material and life of any design project you may have in mind. 

Here is the vocabulary you need in Spanish that relates to fabrics and other sewing materials.

EnglishSpanish
Fabric grainEl grano de la tela
WarpLa urdimbre
WeftLa trama
MuslinLa muselina
CottonEl algodón
SilkLa seda
SelvedgeEl orillo
PolyesterEl poliéster
LinenEl lino
DenimLa lona
ChiffonLa gaza
FlannelLa franela
SatinEl satín
VelvetEl terciopelo
LeatherEl cuero
SuedeLa gamuza
RayonEl rayón
LaméLamé
SequinsLas lentejuelas
RhinestonesLa pedrería
WoolLa lana
KashmirEl cachemir
SpandexEl spandex
FrameEl bastidor
Seam ripperEl desgarrador de costuras
ZipperEl zipper / la cremallera
ButtonsEl botón / los botones
RivetEl remache

Example Sentences in Spanish

La urdimbre es esencial para diseñar un tejido.
The warp is essential for designing a textile.

Me encanta el terciopelo, es muy elegante.
I love velvet, it’s so elegant. 

La lona es muy pesada.
Denim is very heavy.

Mi traje favorito es de lamé dorado.
My favorite outfit is gold lamé.

Quiero el vestido con lentejuela.
I want the dress with sequins.

Sewing with leather is complicated.
Coser con cuero es complicado. 

La lana es perfecta para coser ropa caliente.
The wool is perfect for sewing warm clothes. 

El bastidor me ayuda a colocar la pedrería. 
The frame helps me place the rhinestones. 

Mi traje de baño está hecho de spandex.
My bathing suit is made of spandex. 

Necesito reemplazar la cremallera de mi bolsa.
I need to replace the zipper in my purse. 

¿Me ayudas cosiendo el botón por favor?
Can you help me sew the button please?

Your Ultimate Sewing Creations

The best part of learning to sew in Spanish is practicing the language while creating unique pieces. 

Here are different projects you can take on using a sewing machine and your crafty hands.

EnglishSpanish
SkirtLa falda
CollarEl cuello
PillowcaseLa funda de cojín / la funda de almohada
DressEl vestido
Pants / trousersEl pantalón / los pantalones
SweaterEl suéter
VestEl chaleco
SocksLos calcetines / las calcetas
MittensLos mitones / los guantes
BeanieEl gorro
BlanketLa frazada / la colcha / la manta
Table runnerEl camino de mesa
PouchLa bolsa
BibEl babero
HandbagLa bolsa

Example Sentences in Spanish

Mi primer proyecto de costura fue una falda.
My first sewing project was a skirt.

¿Le puedes subir el ruedo a mi pantalón?
Can you raise the hem of my pants?

Te estoy tejiendo un chaleco.
I’m knitting a vest for you. 

Mi mamá se tardó mucho tiempo cosiendo este suéter.
My mom took a long time sewing this sweater. 

Le estoy cosiendo un babero a mi sobrino.
I’m sewing a bib for my nephew.

Coser ese camino de mesa fue difícil.
Sewing that table runner was difficult. 

Start to Sew in Spanish!

I hope after reading this vocabulary list you feel ready to learn how to sew in Spanish. If you’re an experienced seamstress or dressmaker, then you’re ready to start sharing all about your favorite hobby in Spanish. Take this new vocabulary for a spin and start practicing conversation! 

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2 comments on this post

  1. Amy
    July 2, 2021

    Thanks so much for this! I am a pattern maker, and I am producing my home sewing patterns in English and Spanish! I would love to see another article with more technical terms/processes – “understitch.” or “topStitch” Thanks again!
    Amy

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    • Sofía Godoy Alonso
      July 5, 2021

      Hello Amy! Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed this blog post.

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