1. Sewing Equipment

2. Thread -Holds fabric together
-Make sure you are using all purpose sewing machine thread

3. -Used to measure small areas such as hems
Seam gauge
-Seam gauges are
Small metal rulers
-Used to measure small areas such as hems

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

5. Straight Pins -Sharp pins used to hold fabric while sewing
**PICK THEM UP when you are finished with them!

6. Pin cushions -Holds the pins -There are many kinds of pincushions-
Fabric: stuffed
Magnetic: contains a magnet
Wrist: fits on your wrist

7. Fabric Markers
Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

8. Irons
Irons are used in sewing to remove wrinkles and flatten seams

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

10. Pressing Cloth
-Protect fabric when pressing

11. Bobbin
Bobbins are small spools of thread that hold the lower thread in the machine

12. Bobbin Case Holds the bobbin These cost $50- don’t lose them or
You have to pay for it.

13. Pinking Shears -Make a seam finish Done on side and bottom of bag
VVVVVVVVVV
**ONLY FOR FABRIC

14. Dressmaker Shears (fabric scissors)
-Used for cutting fabric and thread
**ONLY FOR FABRIC
Cutting paper makes them dull!