Sewing Tools & Terms

Used only to cut fabric and thread. Usually one hole is bigger than the other. Not for use on paper.

• Shears

• Scissors

• Pinking Shears

• Fabric

Used to cut paper and threads. Notice that both holes for your fingers are the same size.

• Shears

• Scissors

• Pinking Shears

• Fabric

Zigzag cutting-so material doesn't fray or for decorative use.

• Shears

• Scissors

• Pinking Shears

• Fabric

Used in sewing to create clothing, quilts, and other items.

• Fabric

• Selvagte

• Spool of Thread

• Thimble

The finished edge of woven fabrics that run parallel to the lengthwise grain and keeps it from unravelling.

• Fabric

• Selvage

• Spool of Thread

• Thimble

Used to join fabric together in a finished garment or craft.

• Selvage

• Spool of Thread

• Thimble

• Pincushion

Helps to protect your finger while hand sewing.

• Spool of Thread

• Thimble

• Pins

• Pincushion

Handy place to store pins.

• Pincushion

• Emory Bag

• Needles

• Spool of Thread

Used to hold patterns to fabric before and during cutting.

• Needles

• Pins

• Pincushion

• Thimble

Remove rough spots from pins.

• Pincushion

• Emory Bag

• Spool of Threads

• Selvage