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Sewing Tools
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What can trim fabric, cut threads and cut paper? | Scissors |
| Have long blades to cut fabric; should not be used to cut paper. | Shears |
| Zigzag cutting so material doesn't fray; used for decorative use. | Pinking Shears |
| A pen like object with a sharp blade used to remove stitches or basting. | Seam Ripper |
| Long, slender tool with a sharp pointed end. Has an eye. | Needles |
| Long, slender tool with a sharp pointed end used to fasten objects or fabric together. Does not have an eye. | Pins |
| A small cushion used to store pins and needles when they are not in use. | Pin Cushion |
| Protective Shield worn on the finger or thumb during hand sewing. | Thimble |
| 6" ruler with a sliding marker to make quick measurements for hems, buttonholes and pleats. | Seam Gauge |
| 60" long used to measure body measurements | Tape Measure |
| Used to transfer markings to fabric | Marking Pencil |
| Hard chalk used to make temporary markings on fabric | Tailor's Chalk |