Sewing Tools

What are notions?

Items

used to make an outfit such

as
Buttons
Zippers
Thread
Hook and eye, etc.

Seam
gauge

Seam gauges are

Small metal rulers
Used to measure
small areas

Seam Ripper
A small sharp tool
Used to remove
stitches

Straight Pins
Sharp pins
used to hold
fabric while
sewing

Hand Needles
Needles uses
when sewing
by hand

NEEDLES
UNIVERSAL-

AN ALL PURPOSE
NEEDLE (sharps, in-betweens)
DENIM- A HEAVY DUTY NEEDLE
BALL POINT- NEEDLES WITH
ROUNDED TIP, USED TO SEW KNITS

Steam 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.

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

Thimble
Protects

your
finger during
hand sewing.

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

Scissor Rules
Cut only fabric
Never cut pins
Dont drop
Get sharpened
when dull
Dull scissors will
not cut fabric!

Sewing Machine
Large

and expensive
tool for sewing
Used to make clothing
and more large scale
projects