Sewing Terms and Equipment

______ is a small ruler with a sliding guide used for hemlines, buttonholes and areas with small measurements

• tape measure

• L-square

• french curve

• seam gauge

A flexible measuring device in taking body measurements.

• sewing gauge

• l-square

• tape measure

• french curve

This is a very useful tool for measuring straight seamlines and general measuring purposes.

• L-square

• Ruler

• Tape measure

• Sewing gauge

_______ used for cutting zigzag and scalloped edges in fabric.

• Dressmaking shears

• Pinking shears

• Thread clippers

________ designed for ripping out stitches from hems or seams.

• Rotary cutter

• Seam ripper

• Thread clippers

___________ is used to cut equal sizes of patches and is often used in quilting.

• Thread clippers

• Rotary cutter

• Seam ripper

______ holds the pins and needles to avoid injuries.

• Tomato bun

• Pin cushion

• Emery bag

Thimble

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This HOLDS the bobbin and is found beneath the stitch plate.

• Stitch Plate

• Presser Foot

• Thread Tension

• Bobbin Case

A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.

• Bobbin

• Stitch Plate

• Foot pedal

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