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1. Sewing Tools Assignment
2. Sewing Machine We have new sewing machines!
They are made by Bernina in Switzerland
They are computer machines
3. Seam gauge Seam gauges are
Small metal rulers
Used to measure small areas
4. Seam Ripper A small sharp tool
Used to remove stitches
5. Seam Ripper A small sharp tool
Used to remove stitches
6. Bobbin Bobbins are small spools of thread
That are used in the bottom part of the machine
7. Straight Pins Sharp pins
used to hold
fabric while sewing
8. Safety Pins Often used to thread elastic or drawstring
9. Hand Needles Needles uses when sewing by hand
10. Machine Needles Needles used in sewing machines. Each brand of
Sewing machine requires a certain needle.
Make sure you have the right needle for your machine
11. Irons Irons are used in sewing to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems.
12. Ironing Board A padded surface where you press while sewing
13. Tape Measure Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring
Fabric, patterns, and
People.
14. Yard Stick Wooden measuring stick.
Usually a yard or a meter long
15. Marking Pencils Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing
16. Pincushions There are many kinds of pincushions
Fabric: are little stuffed pillow
Magnetic: contains a magnet
Wrist: fits on your wrist
17. Rotary Cutter Used to cut fabric
Looks like pizza cutter
For fabric
18. Rotary Ruler and Mat The ruler is used with the rotary cutter
To cut straight.
The mat is a special
Mat that protects the table.
19. 10 Rules for Using the Rotary Cutter Safely! Measure carefully before cutting
Pay attention!
Never goof off by the rotary cutter
Keep fingers out of the way!
Never cut through pins Don’t cut things you shouldn’t
Always use a mat
Replace blade cover when finished
Put the rotary cutter away when finished
Clean up area
20. Danger! You can be seriously hurt by the blade of the rotary cutter!
The blade is a razor blade and very sharp!
21. Scissors All purpose
General cutting in the home
22. Sewing Scissors Used for sewing only!!!
Cutting paper makes them dull!
23. Shears Larger scissors
Over 6” long
Handles are different shapes
24. Pinking Shears Pinking shears cut
A special edge
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25. Embroidery Scissors Small sharp scissors for trimming threads
And cutting in small places
26. Buttonhole Scissors Special scissors that help you cut the slit for the button hole
27. Thread Clips Used to clip the
threads as you sew
28. Scissor Rules Cut only fabric
Never cut pins
Don’t drop
Get sharpened when dull
Dull scissors will not cut fabric!