Sewing Tools and Equipment Key Terms Quizs

Bodkin

• A tool used for sewing that resembles a large, blunt needle and pulls cord or elastic through casings.

• A type of fishhook designed for catching large fish.

• A small, sharp instrument used for making holes in leather.

• A device used for measuring the depth of water.

Tension control

• Controls the tension on the top thread, ensuring even stitching.

• Adjusts the speed of the sewing machine for faster sewing.

• Regulates the amount of fabric fed into the machine during sewing.

• Determines the color of the thread used in sewing.

Bobbin

• A tool used for cutting fabric.

• A cylinder or cone holding the second thread used in machine sewing.

• A type of sewing needle.

• A machine used for knitting.

Dressmaker Shears

• A tool used for cutting fabric that is usually 7 to 8 inches long.

• A type of scissors with a straight handle for precision cutting.

• A pair of shears designed for cutting hair.

• A tool that allows fabric to lie flat while cutting, usually 5 to 6 inches.

Chaining Off

• Process of running your serger with fabric inserted to secure the stitch and keep it from unraveling.

• A technique used to create decorative stitches on fabric.

• The method of cutting fabric into strips for quilting.

• A way to finish the edges of fabric without using a serger.

Thread

• Mark pattern symbols. Make simple hand-sewn stitches to mark construction lines on fabric.

• Use for knitting and crocheting projects.

• Serve as a decorative element in embroidery.

• Connect two pieces of fabric using a sewing machine.

Foot or Knee Control Pedal

• Attached to the sewing machine to control the speed of the needle.

• Used to adjust the tension of the thread.

• A device for cutting fabric while sewing.

• A tool for measuring fabric length.

Hand Sewing Needles

• Vary in size from 1 (coarse fabrics) to 12 (fine fabrics) for basting, hemming, and applying fasteners.

• Are only used for basting and hemming.

• Come in sizes ranging from 0 to 10 for all types of fabrics.

• Are typically made of plastic for lightweight sewing.

Presser Foot

• Holds fabric in place when lowered using a lever on the back side of the machine.

• Is used to cut fabric while sewing.

• Adjusts the tension of the thread during sewing.

• Is a tool for measuring fabric length.

Silk Pins

• Made of plastic, used only with silk fabrics. They are decorative and not functional.

• Made of stainless steel or brass, used with most fabrics. They hold fabric pieces together.

• Made of wood, primarily used for quilting. They are thick and heavy.

• Made of aluminum, used for heavy fabrics only. They are not suitable for delicate materials.