A sturdy polyester tape used to reinforce areas that may stretch or weaken.
What is twill tape.
100
This is made from fabric or flexible fiberglass. It is used to take body measurements and measure pattern pieces. Should be sturdy and nonstretch.
What is tape measure?
100
It is used to transfer markings to the fabric. It comes in several colors. May be water soluble, fading or permanent.
What is fabric marking pens?
100
It comes in varying weights as well as an adhesive-backed variety. After stitching, simply trim away excess stabilizer. This will prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric and distorting the design.
What is cut-away stabilizer?
100
It is a small tool used for ripping out stitching.
What is seam ripper?
200
Used to finish hems.
What is hem tape?
200
It is a ruler with an adjustable marker for measuring seam allowances and hems.
What is seam gauge?
200
It makes zig-zag cut shapes.
What is pinking shears?
200
A wash-away stabilizer is sprayed on washable fabric to stiffen it. Allow the stabilizer to dry before stitching. Simply rinse or wash out the stabilizer. Leaves no residue when washed away.
What is liquid stabilizer?
200
It is an instrument with a large eye or special teeth clamp at one end. It is used for inserting elastic or drawstring in casings.
What is bodkin?
300
There are a wide variety of these available. Used for waistbands especially on knit sportswear.
What is elastic?
300
It is a multipurpose measuring tool. It has a curved, hem-shaped side that is used to mark standard hem depths. It also has a straight side that is used like a ruler.
What is hem gauge?
300
They make zigzag-shaped cuts or scalloped cuts. They are used to finish raw edges.
What is pinking or scalloping shears?
300
This is a very stable, nonwoven product that comes in varying weights, as well as iron-on and adhesive-backed varieties. After stitching, tear away visible potions of stabilizer. Best used with non-washable or stable woven fabrics.
What is tear-away stabilizer?
300
It is a sharp, pointed tool used for making eyelets and round holes.
What is an awl?
400
A needlework technique in which patterns or representational scenes are created by the attachment of smaller pieces of fabric to a larger piece of contrasting colour or texture.
What is applique'?
400
It is often attached to a pincushion. It is used to sharpen pins and needles by repeatedly jabbing them into the bag.
What is an emery bag?
400
It is coated paper that comes in an assortment of colors. It is used with a serrated edge tool to mark firmly woven, medium to heavyweight fabric.
What is tracing paper and wheel?
400
This stabilizer dissolves easily in _________ without leaving a residue on the finished piece. After stitching, trim away excess stabilizer and then soak the fabric in water for several minutes, or iron the fabric between damp paper towels or a press cloth.
What is water soluble stabilizer?
400
It is a double-faced tape used for temporarily sewing fabric pieces together.
What is basting tape?
500
These are found on the back of a pattern envelope. They include: Trims, thread, zippers, buttons, lace, elastics, applique's, tapes and bindings.
What is notions?
500
It is a small disk with a loop of wire attached. The wire loop is inserted through the eye of the needle. Thread is passed through the loop. The thread is drawn through the eye of the needle when the threader is pulled back out of the eye.
What is needle threader?
500
It takes many forms including pencil, powder, and small pieces. It is used to make marks directly on the fabric.
What is chalk?
500
This is a special _________-sensitive woven fabric that disintegrates with a dry, hot iron, then brushes away easily. Best to use on medium to light-weight fabrics.
What is heat soluble stabilizer?
500
It is a nonwoven material that bonds two layers of fabric together when steam and heat are applied. Use it to secure hems, pockets, and trims until permanently stitched.