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Basic Sewing Tools
There are some sewing tools that you can’t even
begin without. The correct sewing tool makes
any sewing project easier. Knowing which tool to
select and where to use it will simplify and
improve the outcome of each sewing step. The
sewing tools listed below are the basic tools of
the trade that help you save precious sewing
time. Compare the items listed below to those in
your sewing basket, and treat yourself to some of the ones that are missing. Also, look for
new sewing tools at the notions counter of your favorite sewing store every time you shop.
Ask for a demonstration if you’re not sure how a particular product works. When
purchasing sewing tools, select brand names for quality products that have clear
directions.

Disappearing Ink Pen                              needle (larger numbers). For more
A nonpermanent ink pen, usually with blue         information see Guideline 6.125.
or violet ink, is used for transferring pattern
                                                  Pins
markings. The ink eventually disappears
(air-soluble) or is easily removed with water     Straight pins range in lengths from 1/2" to 1
(water-soluble). Check the ink on a scrap of      7/8". Look for sharp, smooth, rustproof pins
the fabric prior to using it on your projects.    that can bend without breaking. Use
                                                  different types for general sewing, quilting,
Iron & Ironing Board                              working with silks or knits. For more
You cannot sew without these. While               information see Guideline 6.130.
sewing, keep your iron warmed to the wool
                                                  Pincushion
setting, and be prepared to press each
seam after you stitch it, depending on the        Pincushions come in a variety of styles. The
fabric’s ability to handle heat. Never stitch     most popular styles include the familiar red
across a seam that hasn’t been pressed. It’s      tomato with an emery-filled strawberry,
a sure way to make your project look              which sharpens and cleans pins and
homemade.                                         needles; a rectangular, wristband
                                                  pincushion mounted on a plastic wristband
Needles                                           that is perfect for pin-fitting and marking
Sewing needles, both hand and machine,            hems; and magnetic “grabber” types that
are another must-have item. There are             make for easy plop-and-drop pin catching.
many types of needles, and there are
                                                  Seam Gauge
separate guidelines that give in-depth
information on how to choose the correct          Also called a sewing gauge, this 6" ruler
one for your sewing project. For the most         with a sliding red marker has many uses.
basic machine-sewing project, choose a            Use it to mark hems, buttons and
universal or ball-point needle for knit           buttonholes as well as design details, such
fabrics, and a “sharp” for woven fabrics.         as pleats and tucks.
Choose the size of the needle based on the
weight of the fabric. For lightweight fabrics,    Seam Ripper
choose a finer needle (lower numbers); for        A curved metal cutting blade used to “rip”
heavyweight fabrics, choose a thicker             stitches or “reverse sew.” One end of the
Basic Tools
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curved blade has a sharp point and the other has a           Thimble
small plastic ball that prevents the ripper from slipping.   Made of metal, rubber, leather or plastic, this small,
Use a seam ripper to remove stitches one at a time,          protective cover slips over the index or middle finger.
slash machine stitched buttonholes, and to pick out          When hand sewing or quilting, a thimble protects the
loose threads caught in stitching.                           fingertip from pin pricks and is used to push the needle
                                                             through multiple layers of fabric.
Tape Measure
Flexible fiberglass or fabric measuring tape that is ideal
for taking body measurements, measuring patterns and
layouts as well as general measuring. Fabric types tend
to stretch after prolonged use.




                                                                                                                9/05

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  • 1. Basic Tools 1.105 Page 1 Basic Sewing Tools There are some sewing tools that you can’t even begin without. The correct sewing tool makes any sewing project easier. Knowing which tool to select and where to use it will simplify and improve the outcome of each sewing step. The sewing tools listed below are the basic tools of the trade that help you save precious sewing time. Compare the items listed below to those in your sewing basket, and treat yourself to some of the ones that are missing. Also, look for new sewing tools at the notions counter of your favorite sewing store every time you shop. Ask for a demonstration if you’re not sure how a particular product works. When purchasing sewing tools, select brand names for quality products that have clear directions. Disappearing Ink Pen needle (larger numbers). For more A nonpermanent ink pen, usually with blue information see Guideline 6.125. or violet ink, is used for transferring pattern Pins markings. The ink eventually disappears (air-soluble) or is easily removed with water Straight pins range in lengths from 1/2" to 1 (water-soluble). Check the ink on a scrap of 7/8". Look for sharp, smooth, rustproof pins the fabric prior to using it on your projects. that can bend without breaking. Use different types for general sewing, quilting, Iron & Ironing Board working with silks or knits. For more You cannot sew without these. While information see Guideline 6.130. sewing, keep your iron warmed to the wool Pincushion setting, and be prepared to press each seam after you stitch it, depending on the Pincushions come in a variety of styles. The fabric’s ability to handle heat. Never stitch most popular styles include the familiar red across a seam that hasn’t been pressed. It’s tomato with an emery-filled strawberry, a sure way to make your project look which sharpens and cleans pins and homemade. needles; a rectangular, wristband pincushion mounted on a plastic wristband Needles that is perfect for pin-fitting and marking Sewing needles, both hand and machine, hems; and magnetic “grabber” types that are another must-have item. There are make for easy plop-and-drop pin catching. many types of needles, and there are Seam Gauge separate guidelines that give in-depth information on how to choose the correct Also called a sewing gauge, this 6" ruler one for your sewing project. For the most with a sliding red marker has many uses. basic machine-sewing project, choose a Use it to mark hems, buttons and universal or ball-point needle for knit buttonholes as well as design details, such fabrics, and a “sharp” for woven fabrics. as pleats and tucks. Choose the size of the needle based on the weight of the fabric. For lightweight fabrics, Seam Ripper choose a finer needle (lower numbers); for A curved metal cutting blade used to “rip” heavyweight fabrics, choose a thicker stitches or “reverse sew.” One end of the
  • 2. Basic Tools 1.105 Page 2 curved blade has a sharp point and the other has a Thimble small plastic ball that prevents the ripper from slipping. Made of metal, rubber, leather or plastic, this small, Use a seam ripper to remove stitches one at a time, protective cover slips over the index or middle finger. slash machine stitched buttonholes, and to pick out When hand sewing or quilting, a thimble protects the loose threads caught in stitching. fingertip from pin pricks and is used to push the needle through multiple layers of fabric. Tape Measure Flexible fiberglass or fabric measuring tape that is ideal for taking body measurements, measuring patterns and layouts as well as general measuring. Fabric types tend to stretch after prolonged use. 9/05