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Sewing Tools
Parts of a Machine
Sewing Techniques
Sewing Procedures
Misc.
100
Used to cut fabric ONLY
What are fabric shears
100
holds spool of thread
What is a spool pin
100
This is the direction you turn your handwheel
What is towards you.
100
Checked out to you at the beginning of the period and must be turned back in at the end of every period
What is a bobbin case
100

should be used with the iron to protect your surfaces from burns.

ironing board

200
Used to unpick stitches
What is a seam ripper
200
controls movement of the take-up lever; can be turned by hand to raise or lower needle
What is a hand wheel
200

to finish an edge so it doesn't fray

What is zigzag or serge

200
This is when you start cleaning up
What is 10 minutes before the bell
200
This pierces the fabric with the upper thread to form stitches
What is a needle
300
This is used to piece together a garment, purse or quilt before sewing it.
What is a pin
300
regulates the width of zigzag stitching and positions the needle for straight stitching.
What is the stitch-width control
300

This ensures your stitches are locked in place and won't come undone.

What is backstitching

300
This is where all of your sewing should be done
What is in class
300

Used to smooth out wrinkles or create folds in fabric

iron

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
Located directly under the needle; usually has guidelines to help maintain straight stitching.
What is a throat/needle plate
400

This is what you do at a corner to turn 90 degrees with one continuous stitch.

What is Pivot

400
This is the direction your bobbin should be going before you insert it in the machine
What is clockwise
400
This helps move fabric under the presser foot, advancing the fabric one stitch at a time
What is a feed dog
500
A tool used to measure distances repeatedly with the use of small movable markers
What is a sewing gauge
500
Controls the amount of thread pulled from the top spool for each stitch; moves up and down as you stitch
What is a take-up lever
500

What is the name of the machine that makes a professional edge on a garment?

What is serger

500
This is what you need to do after your presser foot is down (right before you start sewing)
What is put your needle down
500

These three sewing tools are used to cut fabric precisely on straight lines.

rotary cutter, cutting mat, and grid ruler