FACS Sewing Tools

Pin Cushion
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Pin Cushion
Keeps pins and needles handy while sewing
Image: Pin Cushion
Hand Sewing Needle
A needle used to sew things together by hand
Image: Hand Sewing Needle
Tape Measure
Flexible tool used to measure curves, such as body sizes
Image: Tape Measure
Seam Gauge
Small ruler with a slide used for measuring
Image: Seam Gauge
Straight Pin
Used to keep fabric together as you sew
Image: Straight Pin
Pinking Shears
Cuts fabric to prevent raveling
Image: Pinking Shears
Bobbin
Holds the BOTTOM thread while sewing
Image: Bobbin
Shears
Cuts fabric
Image: Shears
Seam Ripper
Removes unwanted stitches
Image: Seam Ripper
Thimble
Protects finger when pushing in needle
Image: Thimble
ScissorsCuts threads and paper patternsIronGets wrinkles out of fabricTracing WheelTransfers markings from patterns onto fabricMarking Tools/ Tailor's ChalkPencils used to mark fabricNeedle ThreaderUsed to help put the thread through the eye of a needleThread Clippersused to clip excess threadsRotary CutterMakes straight clean cuts through multiple layers of fabric.Cutting Mata mat that is placed down to protect the table surface while cuttingClear RulerLarge, clear ruler used with the Rotary CutterNotionssmall items that you need to have to make the sewing projectNumber of inches in a yard36

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