Sewing Equipment Tools Teacher Copy.pptx

Sewing Equipment

1. Sewing Tools

2. A bit of History Hand sewing is an art form that is over 20,000 years old. The first sewing needles were made of bones or animal horns and the first thread was made of animal sinew [sin-yoo], which are tendons . http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/sewing_machine.htm

3. Sewing Terms Seam: the place where two pieces of fabric meet; the sewing line. Seam Allowance : the distance from the edge of the fabric to the sewing line. Hem: to fold under the edge of a garment and sew into place (hemming makes the garment shorter)

4. Keeping a Safe Environment When handing someone a pair of shears, scissors, seam ripper or any other sharp item, give them the handle . When using a seam ripper, always use it going away from your body. Work slowly as you do not want to rip your fabric. Straight pins and needles are to be used for their stated purpose .

5. No running, fooling around , or horseplay in the classroom. Work neatly and carefully. Clean up all scraps of fabric, thread, paper, etc. Learn to be patient when requesting help and patiently wait your turn for assistance. Remember that effort and behavior will affect your grade.

6. Seam gauge small metal rulers used to measure small areas

7. Seam Ripper A small sharp tool Used to remove stitches

8. Straight Pins Sharp pins used to hold fabric while sewing

9. Safety Pins Often used to thread elastic or drawstring

10. Thread a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing

11. Hand Needles Needles uses when sewing by hand

12. 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

13. Needle Threader Tool used to help thread slip easily through the eye of the needle.

14. Thimble Protective cap worn on your finger while hand sewing.

15. Irons Irons are used in sewing to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems.

16. Ironing Board A padded surface where you press while sewing

17. Tape Measure Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring Fabric, patterns, and People.

18. Yard Stick Wooden measuring stick. Usually a yard or a meter long (3 feet)

19. Marking Pencils Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

20. Pincushions There are many kinds of pincushions Fabric: are little stuffed pillow Magnetic: contains a magnet Wrist: fits on your wrist

21. Emery Bag Keeps needles smooth and sharp; part of the pin cushion.

22. Tailor’s Chalk Used to mark fabric before cutting; can be found in pencil form, or triangles

23. Rotary Cutter Used to cut fabric Looks like pizza cutter For fabric

24. Scissors Used to trim loose threads or to cut paper

25. Shears Larger scissors Over 6” long Handles are different shapes Cut FABRIC ONLY

26. Pinking Shears Used to create a decorative edge or to prevent fraying VVVVVVVVVV