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A length of flexible material marked at intervals for measuring
measuring tape
A surface used for cutting with a rotary cutter
cutting mat
A collective term for a variety of small objects used in the sewing process
notions
A cutting instrument similar to scissors, but used ONLY for cutting fabric
shears
Used for hand stitching buttons, hems, seams, and openings
Hand needle
A 6-inch ruler with a sliding marker to measure seams
sewing gauge
A cap with a closed end, worn to protect the finger in sewing
thimble
An instrument used to transfer markings from patterns onto fabric with tracing paper
tracing wheel
A tool used for cutting paper and other thin materials
scissors
A cylinder that holds thread that is used in a sewing machine
bobbin
A pin with a point that is bent back to the head and is held in a guard when closed
safety pin
A long, padded board used to iron clothing and other material
ironing board
A small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage
pin cushion
A small gadget with a hook-like blade that is used to remove stiches
seam ripper
When heated, this is used to press cloth to remove creases
iron
Used to attach pattern pieces to fabric and to pin garment pieces together before sewing
straight pin
A tool generally used by quilters to cut fabric
rotary cutter
A paper with a "chalky" side that can temporarily mark a pattern onto fabric
tracing paper
A cutting instrument used to give seam edges a finished look with a zig-zag edge
pinking shears
A model or design used as a guide in sewing projects
pattern
Scissors with a pointed tip that are very sharp so they can get into small corners and do clean cuts
embroidery scissors
A small device for helping put the thread through the eye of small needles
needle threader
Used to lay on top of an item you are ironing to prevent burning fabric or transferring colors to the iron
pressing cloth
A piece of stiff fabric placed between two layers of fabric to prevent stretching, add shape, or add crispiness
interfacing
Cloth, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers
fabric