Sewing Tools
Tools and Materials
Lab Safety
Cleaning
Misc.
100
Used to cut fabric ONLY
What are fabric shears
100

A thin see through paper used to copy images by drawing over them

What is tracing paper

100

This is where you should set your hot iron when not actively pressing

What is upright on a heat resistant surface

100

This is is what you should use to dry a water spill

What is a paper towel

100

This is an essential material underneath a rotary cutter

What is a cutting mat
200
Used to unpick stitches
What is a seam ripper
200

Cutting tool used for paper only

What are paper scissors

200
This is the type of water to be used in irons and steamers

What is distilled water

200

This is when you start cleaning up

What is 5 minutes before the bell

200

You spend almost as much time doing this as you do at your machine for professional seams

What is pressing or ironing

300
This is used to piece together a garment, purse or quilt before sewing it.
What is a pin
300

Permanent, fast drying markers used by artist to create smooth color blends and professional illustrations

What are alcohol markers

300

This is where your fingers should be placed when using a sewing machine

What is away from moving parts

300

This is where your projects should be stored between classes

What is in your tote trays

300

This is what you should do if you drop a pin on the floor

What is pick it up immediately

400
Used to store pins or needles with their heads protruding so as to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized
What is a pin cushion
400

A book of blank pages used by artists for drawing, sketching, painting, and collecting visual ideas

What is a sketchbook

400

This is where you should not place pins when sewing

What is in your mouth

400

This is where all of your scrap fabric, pattern pieces, loose thread, and trash in general should NOT be

What is on the floor

400

This is what you should do with hot tools at the end of class

What is unplug and let cool down

500
A tool used to measure distances repeatedly with the use of small movable markers
What is a sewing gauge
500

A plug in tool that melts plastic sticks into quick drying glue

What is a hot glue gun

500

This is what you should do in case of an accident

What is inform the instructor

500

This is the number one reason to keep your work area clean

To prevent accidents

500

This is the number 1 rule in the sewing lab

What is safety first

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