sewing tools
what do you use to cut fabric?
fabric shears
holds spool of the thread
spool pin
This is where all of your scrap fabric, pattern pieces, loose thread, and trash in general should NOT be
used to unpick stitches
seam ripper
controls movement of the take-up lever; can be turned by hand to raise or lower needle
hand wheel
This pierces the fabric with the upper thread to form stitches
a needle
used to store pins or needles
pin cushion
regulates the width of zigzag stitching and positions the needle for straight stitching.
stitch-width control
This allows you to finish the ends of your seams using a sewing machine
zig-zag stitch
what do you use to measure a long piece of fabric
tape measure
Located directly under the needle; usually has guidelines to help maintain straight stitching.
throat/needle plate
Dull or bent needles and wrong needle position cause this in a seam
skipped stitches