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Bobbin
A small spool that holds thread in a sewing machine, allowing for stitches to form on the underside of the fabric.
Sewing Machine
A machine that uses thread to stitch fabric and other materials together with an automated needle.
Loom
A tool for weaving threads into textiles. Holds the warp threads taut for the weft to interlace.
Drop Spindle
A hand-held device for spinning yarn. It uses gravity and the spinner's motion to twist fiber into yarn.
Felting Needle
A barbed tool used in felting to interlock wool fibers together by repeatedly stabbing into the felt project.
Steam Iron
A type of iron that uses steam to remove wrinkles from fabric, essential in pressing seams in sewing and quilting.
Rotary Cutter
A cutting tool with a circular blade, ideal for cutting fabric with precision for quilting and sewing.
Fabric Shears
Scissors with long blades specially designed for cutting fabric accurately and with ease.
Crochet Hook
A needle with a hook used in crochet to pull loops of yarn through other loops to create fabric.
Knitting Needles
Tools used to create knitted fabrics. Two needles are used to loop yarn into a series of interconnected loops.
Pattern Tracer
A tool used to transfer sewing patterns onto fabric using a pattern wheel to trace the outline.
Embroidery Hoop
A circular frame that holds the fabric taut for embroidery, ensuring even stitching and preventing puckering.
Seam Ripper
A small tool used for unpicking stitches. It aids in removing threads without damaging the fabric.
Quilting Frame
A large frame that holds all the layers of a quilt taut while quilting, facilitating even stitching.
Rigid Heddle Loom
A loom where the heddle is used to both space the warp threads and lift them for weaving. Good for beginners.
Spinning Wheel
A device for turning fiber into thread or yarn. Used in spinning processes to twist fibers together to create yarn.
Dye Vat
A large container used for dyeing fibers, yarns, or fabrics, providing consistent color application.
Serger
A type of sewing machine used for overcasting edges to prevent fraying and to give a professional finish to seams.
Thimble
A small protective tool worn on the finger to push the needle in sewing without injuring oneself.
Tapestry Needle
A large, blunt needle with a long eye used in tapestry work or for embroidering on loosely woven fabric.
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