Sewing Skills
A type of stitch done by hand in a straight line
running stitch
something that can only be used to cut fabric
shears
part of the machine that holds down the fabric
presser foot
The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
seam
A Tailor
What is a person who sews?
A type of stitch done by hand in which you wrap the thread around the unfinished edge.
Whip Stitch
Small, sharp pieces of metal used to temporarily hold fabric in place as a guide
pins
part of the machine that makes the needle start sewing
foot pedal
The space of fabric between the edge and seam
seam allowance
Type of fabric did we use for our hand sewing project
What is woven?
Used to reinforce the seam by completing a few stitches in the reverse direction
backstitch
used when you need to tear out stitching
seam ripper
the part of the machine that can be used to move the needle up and down with your hand
hand wheel
The orientation of fibers, woven or knit together, to create a fabric
grain
The small round tool that fits into the front of the machine and holds the bottom thread
What is a bobbin?
a type of stitch done loosely as a temporary stitch. usually done 3mm or greater.
Basting
Can be used in place of pins, especially when fabric is fine.
clips
The part of the sewing machine that keeps the spool in place while the thread is fed into the machine
spool pin
a machine used to help you sew.
sewing machine
the piece that holds a bobbin into the machine is called
a bobbin case
A type of stitch done more tightly to secure high stress areas. usually under 2.5mm in length
reinforcement
A measurement tool used to help figure out body measurements
measuring tape
The toothed metal piece underneath the stitch plate that moves up and down to push the fabric along
feed dogs
fabric
what should you do before leaving the classroom?
clean up