1. Sewing Tools Assignment

2. Sewing Machine We have new sewing machines!
They are made by Bernina in Switzerland
They are computer machines

3. Used to measure small areas
Seam gauge
Seam gauges are
Small metal rulers
Used to measure small areas

4. Seam Ripper
A small sharp tool
Used to remove stitches

5. Seam Ripper
A small sharp tool
Used to remove stitches

6. Bobbin Bobbins are small spools of thread
That are used in the bottom part of the machine
These cost $50- don’t lose them or
You have to pay for it.

7. Straight Pins
Sharp pins
used to hold
fabric while sewing

8. Often used to thread elastic or drawstring
Safety Pins
Often used to thread elastic or drawstring

9. Needles uses when sewing by hand
Hand Needles
Needles uses when sewing by hand

10. Machine Needles Needles used in sewing machines. Each brand of
Sewing machine requires a certain needle.
Make sure you have the right needle for your machine

11. Irons
Irons are used in sewing to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems.

12. Ironing Board
A padded surface where you press while sewing

13. Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring
Tape Measure
Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring
Fabric, patterns, and
People.

14. Yard Stick
Wooden measuring stick.
Usually a yard or a meter long

15. Marking Pencils
Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

16. Pincushions There are many kinds of pincushions
Fabric: are little stuffed pillow
Magnetic: contains a magnet
Wrist: fits on your wrist

17. Rotary Cutter
Used to cut fabric
Looks like pizza cutter
For fabric

18. Rotary Ruler and Mat The ruler is used with the rotary cutter
To cut straight.
The mat is a special
Mat that protects the table.

19. 10 Rules for Using the Rotary Cutter Safely!
Measure carefully before cutting
Pay attention!
Never goof off by the rotary cutter
Keep fingers out of the way!
Never cut through pins
Don’t cut things you shouldn’t
Always use a mat
Replace blade cover when finished
Put the rotary cutter away when finished
Clean up area

20. Danger!
If you cannot use the rotary cutter safely, you will not be able to use it any more
You can be seriously hurt by the blade of the rotary cutter!
The blade is a razor blade and very sharp!

21. General cutting in the home
Scissors
All purpose
General cutting in the home

22. Cutting paper makes them dull!
Sewing Scissors
Used for sewing only!!!
Cutting paper makes them dull!

23. Handles are different shapes
Shears
Larger scissors
Over 6” long
Handles are different shapes

24. Pinking Shears
Pinking shears cut
A special edge
VVVVVVVVVV

25. Embroidery Scissors Small sharp scissors for trimming threads
And cutting in small places

26. Special scissors that help you cut the slit for the button hole
Buttonhole Scissors
Special scissors that help you cut the slit for the button hole

27. Thread Clips
Used to clip the
threads as you sew

28. Get sharpened when dull Dull scissors will not cut fabric!
Scissor Rules
Cut only fabric
Never cut pins
Don’t drop
Get sharpened when dull
Dull scissors will not cut fabric!