Sewing term is a broad term that encompasses many different techniques and tools used in the craft of sewing. Two of these terms are BASTE and pinking. BASTE is a technique used to temporarily hold fabric together before it is permanently sewn. It is done by using long stitches that can be easily removed. Pinking is a technique used to finish the edges of fabric to prevent fraying. It is done by cutting the fabric with a special tool called a pinking shear, which has saw-toothed blades.