Sewing Equipment
Holds spool of thread
What is a spool pin
Dull or bent needles and wrong needle position cause this in a seam
What are skipped stitches
This is the art of decorating fabric, or other materials by stitching designs, patterns, or pictures with a needle and thicker thread.
Embroidery
Controls movement of the take-up lever; can be turned by hand to raise or lower needle
What is a hand wheel
To baste, you turn your stitch length to____
What is 4
This TWO steps prevent damaging the surface of a fabric
Selecting the right temperature for your fabric on the iron and using a press cloth
This textile craft uses loops of yarn and a hook to create items such as hats, scarves, and blankets.
What is a crochet
This is used to temporarily hold two pieces of fabric together before sewing it.
What is a pin
The only part of the machine that goes through the fabric
What is the needle
This ensures your stitches are secured
What is backstitching
The steps to sewing a seam
What is pin, sew, press and serge
This term describes the process of reusing old clothing or materials to create a new and useful item.
What is upcycling
Located directly under the needle; usually has guidelines to help maintain straight stitching.
What is a throat plate
This prevents the edge of your seams from fraying
What is serging, zig zagging or pinking shears
This ancient fabric-making method relies on moisture, heat, and friction to agitate and mat wool, into a dense material without any weaving. We used balls for our trivets.
What is Felting
A tool used to measure distances with the use of small movable markers
What is a seam gauge
The regular stitch length
What is 2.5
This is what you need to do after your presser foot is down (right before you start sewing)
What is put your needle down
This beading technique involves threading beads onto a string or wire to create jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, and keychains.
What is bead stringing