Sharp Tools
You use these to cut paper. They're commonly found in most classrooms.
Scissors
This tool is used to smooth out wrinkles in fabric by applying heat.
Iron
This flexible tool is used to measure fabric, body measurements, and other materials.
Tape Measure
These are used to hold fabric pieces together temporarily while you sew.
Dressmakers Pins
This tool uses a needle and thread to join fabric pieces together much faster than hand sewing.
Sewing Machine
This tool has a sharp point and a small hole at the TOP for threading. It's used for sewing by hand.
Hand Sewing Needle
This item provides a flat surface for pressing clothes and fabric with an iron
Ironing Board
This marking tool comes in a triangle shape and can be BRUSHED off easily after use
Tailor's Chalk
This item is used to store and organize your sewing pins so they're easily accessible
Pin Cushion
This cylinder-shaped object holds thread and is placed on a sewing machine or used for hand sewing.
Spool of Thread
This tool is used to cut fabric and has long blades that are larger than regular scissors
Shears
This rounded tool is used to press curved areas of garments.
Sewing Ham
Available in pencil or pen form, this fabric marking tool allows for precise lines and may be removed with either water or air
Dressmaker's Pencil/Marker
This small, metal or plastic cap is worn on your finger to protect it from the needle while hand sewing.
Thimble
This small spool holds the lower thread in a sewing machine and helps form the stitches
Bobbin
This tool helps you undo mistakes by cutting through stitches without damaging the fabric
Stitch Ripper
This thin piece of fabric is is placed between the iron and delicate fabrics to prevent heat damage
Press Cloth
This small, metal ruler is used to measure short distances and mark hems and seam allowances
Sewing Gauge
Thread is pulled through this round tool to prevent tangling and make hand sewing easier.
Bee's Wax
A needle used with thick thread to sew decorative stitches
Embroidery Needle
This tool has zigzag blades and is used to prevent fabric edges from fraying
This small ironing board is designed to press sleeves and small areas of clothing
Sleeve Board
This tool helps mark the length of a skirt or other garments, ensuring an even hem
Skirt Marker
This needle is used in sewing machines to create stitches on fabric
Machine Sewing Needle
This tool looks like a small spiked wheel with a handle and is used to transfer markings from a pattern to fabric using tracing paper
Tracing Wheel