1. Sewing Equipment

2. Seam ripper:
Used to remove stitches and cut threads

3. Pins
Pins: (dressmaker): anchors pattern to fabric for cutting or holds layers of fabric together when sewing

4. Pincushion
Used to keep needles and pins handy while working

5. Needles Hand stitching is done with needles.
Choose one with a sharp point and medium length for best hand sewing.

6. Thimble
Used to push a needle through fabric while hand sewing.

7. Shears/Scissors: What is the difference?
shears—large scissors used to cut fabric
Have long blades with one handle for the thumb and one handle for two or more fingers
scissors—smaller, used to cut out patterns, clip threads, etc.
Pinking Shears- zigzag edge

8. Rotary cutter: Round cutting tool with a sharp blade
Must be used on plastic cutting mat

9. Seam Gauge:
6” ruler used to gauge hems and small measurements

10. Tape measure:
60” flexible tool used to take body measurements

11. Transparent rulers:
Used with rotary cutters, and pattern alterations

12. Marking pens/pencils:
used to make marks on fabrics, should be able to remove easily without damaging fabrics.

13. Measuring
Increments:
1/8” ¼” ½” 1”

14. Types of Stitches
Basting Stitch- used to sew pieces together temporarily.
ZigZag Stitch- is useful for finishing seam edges and making buttonholes.
Reinforcement Stitch- a short stitch used to strengthen the stitching area at a corner or point.