Sewing Tools Assignment

Sewing Machine

We have new sewing machines!

They are made by Bernina in Switzerland

They are computer machines

Seam gaugeSeam gauges are

Small metal rulers

Used to measure small areas

Seam Ripper

A small sharp tool

Used to remove stitches

Seam Ripper

A small sharp tool

Used to remove stitches

Bobbin

Bobbins are small spools of thread

That are used in the bottom part of the

machine

These cost $50- don’t lose them orYou have to pay for it.

Straight Pins

Sharp pins

used to hold

fabric while sewing

Safety Pins

Often used to thread

elastic or drawstring

Hand Needles

Needles uses when sewing

by hand

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

Irons

Irons are used in sewing to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems.

Ironing Board A padded

surface where you press while sewing

Tape MeasureLong plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for

measuringFabric, patterns,

andPeople.

Yard Stick Wooden measuring

stick. Usually a yard or a

meter long

Marking Pencils

Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

PincushionsThere are many kinds

of pincushions

Fabric: are little stuffed pillow

Magnetic: contains a magnet

Wrist: fits on your wrist

Rotary Cutter

Used to cut fabric

Looks like pizza cutter

For fabric

Rotary Ruler and Mat

The ruler is used with the rotary cutterTo cut straight.

The mat is a specialMat that protects the table.

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

Danger!

You can be seriously hurt by the blade of the rotary cutter!

The blade is a razor blade and very sharp!

If you cannot use the rotary

cutter safely, you will not be able to use it any more

Scissors

All purposeGeneral cutting

in the home

Sewing Scissors

Used for sewing only!!!

Cutting paper makes them

dull!

Shears

Larger scissors

Over 6” long

Handles are different shapes

Pinking Shears

Pinking shears cut

A special edge

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Embroidery Scissors

Small sharp scissors for

trimming threads

And cutting in small places

Buttonhole Scissors

Special scissors that help you cut the slit for

the button hole

Thread Clips

Used to clip the

threads as you sew

Scissor Rules Cut only fabric Never cut pins

Don’t drop Get sharpened

when dull Dull scissors will

not cut fabric!