Measuring Tools
flexible; used to take body measurements
tape measure
this is the part of the needle that the thread goes through
eye
used to mark dots, or notches
marking pencil
these are used for cutting fabrics; they have long blades and 2 handles with different shapes
Shears
this is used to sew either by hand or on a machine
thread
used to set a specific distance such as for a hem
sewing or seam gauge
this tools protects your finger from the dull end of the needle
thimble
used with tracing paper to transfer markings to fabrics
tracing wheel
This tool is used to trim, clip fabric, and cut threads; they have 2 handles that have the same shape
scissors
these are used to hold the bottom thread in the sewing machine
bobbin
used to check grain lines and mark hemlines
yardstick or meter stick
Use this to hold fabric together while stitching
pins
used to mark on fabric
used to cut and remove stitches from fabric
seam ripper
What is the patterned side of fabric called?
Right side
What metrics are using in sewing
Inches and Feet
What stitch is used for basting?
Running stitch
used to trace pattern markings on fabric
tracing paper
These shears leave a decorative edge that doesn't easily ravel or fray
Pinking Shears
used as a guide to cut out fabric pieces
pattern
used for flat measuring
rotary ruler
Name five different types of hand stitches
Answer Varies
not a marking tool but this is used to hols pins together in one place on your body
wrist pincushion
used in cutting with mat usually for quilting or straight cuts
rotary cutter
this is a small board used to press narrow areas such as sleeves
Sleeve board