1. Sewing tools

2. Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring:
Tape Measure
Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring:
1. Fabric
2. patterns
3. Body Measurements

3. Used to measure small areas (6 inches or less)
Seam gauge
Seam gauges are
Small metal rulers
Used to measure small areas (6 inches or less)

4. Shears vs. Scissors
Scissors = shorter blades and handles have matching holes and are centered
SHEARS = different sizes holes and blades are to one side used for cutting fabric

5. PINKING SHEARS Pinking shears cut A special edge VVVVVVVVVV
Can be used to create a seam finish!
Pinking shears cut
A special edge
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6. Embroidery Scissors Small sharp scissors for trimming threads
And cutting in small places

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

8. 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!

9. Marking Pencils & Pens
Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

10. Tracing Wheel and Paper
Coated paper comes in assorted colors
Used to transfer markings onto fabric

11. Marking Chalk Used to transfer markings onto fabric
Remove them by brushing before pressing over them.

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

13. Point Turner
Plastic or wooden point turner used to push out points such as collars and cuffs

14. Bodkin
Used for inserting elastic or drawstrings into casings

15. 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.

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

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

18. Needles uses when sewing by hand
Hand Sewing Needles
Needles uses when sewing by hand

19. 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

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

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