Identifying Sewing Tools and Materials

Which of the following tools is used in taking body measurements?

• ruler

• scissors

• tape measure

• thimble

What kind of tool is used for sewing?

• tape measure

• needle

• ruler

• tailor chalk

Which of the following tools is used to finish seams and raw edges and to create decorative edges on many types of fabric?

• thimble

• needle

• embroidery scissors

• pinking shears

Which tool is meant to keep the fabric in place while cutting or sewing?

• pins

• thread

• ruler

• thimble

Which sewing tool is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing?

• scissors

• teeth

• ruler

• thimble

Which serves as a utility box and where sewing tools like pins, thread, thimble can be kept?

• sewing box

• box of pins

• fabric box

• ruler

Which is specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either because of an error or during alteration?

• scissors

• teeth

• seam ripper

• thread

Which holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents?

• seam ripper

• pin cushion

• sewing box

• box

Which is used for thrusting needles and pins, and sharpens the needles and removes rust?

• emery bag

• pin cushion

• sewing box

• box

Which of the following is a useful tool for measuring and drawing straight seam lines and cutting lines?

• ruler

• pins

• fabric

• pin cushion