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Sewing Uses
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this is used for heavy duty cutting of fabric, one handle is larger than another
What is Shears
100
This is used to cut thread and generally the handles are the same size
What are scissors
100
This is often referred to as the "ugly stitch" and creates a very strong seam
What is the Over-cast stitch.
100
One reason sewing is an important life skill to know ....
to repair clothing fix a tent, fix a tarp, get a job as a fashion designer or tailor, make your own clothes !
200
Cuts zig-zag edges and prevents seams from unraveling
What are pinking shears
200
protects your finger when hand sewing
What is a thimble
200
A simple stitch used for gathering , easing and swing seams with little stress
What is the running stitch
200
This is some thing that falls off of jackets and shirts easily
What is a button
300
takes out sewing mistakes
What is a seam ripper
300
stores pins so you don't lose them
What is a pin cushion
300
This stitch look like little x's in a row
What is the cross stitch
300
This career in sewing would mostly require you to do alterations to fit clothing
What is a tailor
400
chalk filled pencil makes temporary marks on paper
What is a marking pencil
400
To keep fabric from unraveling you can use what stitches?
running stitch, back stitch or over-cast stitch
400
This career for some one with an eye for style requires skill in sewing
What is fashion designer
500
used to hold pattern to fabric or 2 layers of fabric together. Must lay flat on fabric
What is straight pin
500
60" long and takes pattern or body measurements
What is a tape measure
500
when creating a pillow why would the directions say to "leave a 4 inch opening in your stitch?
Another stitch must be going there later
500
If you don't want to throw out a ripped item in clothing......
What is fix it with sewing!