Small Sewing Equipment

Tape MeasureUse:

Taking body measurements

Care & Precautions:

Keep tape wrapped up

Don’t stretch

Seam GaugeUse:

Measures short distances

(Ex. seam allowances)

Care & Precautions:

Take care not to bend

Straight PinsUse:

Holding layers of fabric together until stitched

Care & Precautions:

Always store in pin cushion

Pin CushionUse:

Holds straight pins

Care & Precautions:

Avoid breaking the fabric so the stuffing stays inside

Sewing Machine Needles

Use:

Passing the thread through the fabric while machine stitching

Care & Precautions:

Keep sharp & straight

Hand Sewing NeedleUse:

Holds thread while hand sewing

Care & Precautions:

Don’t use as a pin

Return to instructor when done

Needle ThreaderUse:

Makes threading small needles easier

Care & Precautions:

Fragile! Be Careful!

Seam RipperUse:

Helps remove inaccurate stitches

Care & Precautions:

Careful not to catch & rip the fabric!

ShearsUse:

Cutting fabric

Bend in handle allows a smooth cut

Care & Precautions:

Using on things other than fabric will make them dull

ScissorsUse:

Cutting paper

Symmetrical handles & blades

Care & Precautions:

Pass handle first!

Pinking ShearsUse:

Finishing seams to prevent fabric from unraveling

Care & Precautions:

Only use on fabric!

ClippersUse:

Trimming threads

Care & Precautions:

Very sharp blade tips!

ThimbleUse:

Used to push needle through thick or tough fabrics

Wear on middle finger

Care & Precautions:

Find a size that fits your finger comfortably

Marking Pens, Pencils & Chalk

Use:

Transfer markings from patterns to fabric

Care & Precautions:

Only make the marks just dark enough

Steam IronUse:

Get wrinkles out of fabric

Care & Precautions:

It’s hot!

Circle the pieces of equipment that you need to bring from home.

Place a *star* next to the pieces of equipment that you will have available at your sewing machine.

Underline the pieces of equipment that you will need to borrow from and return to your instructor.

Review Time!