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Tape Measure
A flexible ruler used to take body measurements and measure fabric lengths.
Sewing Machine
An electric or manual machine that stitches fabric together with thread.
Seam Ripper
A small tool used to remove unwanted stitches without damaging the fabric.
Dressmaker's Shears
Scissors with a long blade that are specifically designed to cut fabrics.
Pins
Used to temporarily hold fabric pieces together before they are sewn.
Pin Cushion
A small cushion used to store pins safely and within easy reach.
Tailor's Chalk
A marking tool used to transfer pattern marks onto fabric, washes out easily.
Iron
Used to remove wrinkles and create crisp seams in fabric during the sewing process.
Cutting Mat
A protective surface used to cut fabric on, often self-healing to prevent damage from blades.
Rotary Cutter
A tool equipped with a sharp circular blade, used to cut fabric on a cutting mat.
Thimble
A small protective shield worn on the finger to push the needle through fabric without injury.
Needles
Sharp tools with an eye, used to hand-sew stitches in fabric using thread.
Thread
A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing to join fabric pieces together.
Fabric Scissors
Scissors used solely for cutting fabric, to ensure they remain sharp and don't damage materials.
Pattern Weights
Small weights used to hold down a pattern on fabric to prevent it from moving while tracing or cutting.
Fusible Interfacing
A textile used on the invisible side of fabric pieces to provide additional support and structure.
Bodkin
A tool that assists in threading elastic, ribbon, or cords through casings and channels.
Serger
A sewing machine that trims the seam and encloses the edge of the fabric inside a thread casing all in one step.
Seam Gauge
A ruler with a sliding marker used to measure and mark small areas for hems, pleats, and buttonholes.
Presser Foot
An attachment for a sewing machine that holds fabric in place while sewing.
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