Transcript Sewing Tools Assignment - Gregory

Sewing Tools
Sewing Machine
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They are made by
Bernina in
Switzerland
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They are computer
machines
Seam gauge
Seam 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 or
You 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
NEEDLES
UNIVERSAL- AN ALL PURPOSE
NEEDLE
 DENIM- A HEAVY DUTY NEEDLE
 BALL POINT- NEEDLES WITH
ROUNDED TIP, USED TO SEW KNITS
 SERGER- NEEDLES USED IN THE
SERGER
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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 Measure
Long plastic or
fiberglass strip
with marks for
measuring
Fabric, patterns,
and
People.
Yard Stick
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Wooden measuring
stick.
 Usually a yard or a
meter long
Marking Pencils
Special pens or
pencils that
are used to
mark fabric
when sewing
Pincushions
There 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 cutter
To cut straight.
The mat is a special
Mat that protects the table.
10 Rules for Using the Rotary
Cutter Safely!
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Measure carefully
before cutting
Pay attention!
Never goof off by
the rotary cutter
Keep fingers out of
the way!
Never cut through
pins
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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!
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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 purpose
General 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
VVVVVVVVVV
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
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Cut only fabric
 Never cut pins
 Don’t drop
 Get sharpened
when dull
 Dull scissors will
not cut fabric!