Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [processes and techniques by material]
6. textile processes and techniques
7. [textile working processes and techniques]
8. [needleworking and needleworking techniques]
9. needleworking (process)
10. sewing (needleworking technique)

Anotations

Scope note:

Temporarily joining two or more pieces of material together by sewing with long loose stitches in order to hold them in place until final sewing. For a slight or temporary fastening done by other means, use "tacking."