1. Sewing

2. Tracing patterns on fabric Put enough pressure on the tracing wheel to transfer the pattern markings onto the fabric Put enough pressure on the tracing wheel to transfer the pattern markings onto the fabric

3. Pins vs. Needles Pins hold fabric and needles bring thread through fabric Pins hold fabric and needles bring thread through fabric

4. Thread Guides The purpose of a thread guide on a sewing machine is to keep the thread from tangling The purpose of a thread guide on a sewing machine is to keep the thread from tangling

5. Feed dog Two small rows of metal teeth on a sewing machine that advance (move) the fabric evenly Two small rows of metal teeth on a sewing machine that advance (move) the fabric evenly

6. Tape Measure Used to measure arm length, inseam, etc. on a person to tailor a pattern to that person Used to measure arm length, inseam, etc. on a person to tailor a pattern to that person

7. Thread Shank The thread shank is created when the thread is wound around several times under a button The thread shank is created when the thread is wound around several times under a button Allows for room Allows for room when the button is closed

8. Cutting Line The solid line on a pattern piece which you cut along to cut out the fabric The solid line on a pattern piece which you cut along to cut out the fabric

9. Notches Diamond shapes on the cutting line on a pattern piece that you have to cut around so you can match up pieces of the garment Diamond shapes on the cutting line on a pattern piece that you have to cut around so you can match up pieces of the garment

10. Pattern Guide Sheet Read the pattern user guide (sheet) to determine the sewing patterns' layout on the fabric. It also explains placement of the pattern pieces of the fabric. * Step-by-step instructions for cutting, marking, and sewing

11. Sewing Machine Needle The sewing machine needle should be down in the fabric when you begin sewing The sewing machine needle should be down in the fabric when you begin sewing

12. Presser Foot Holds the fabric securely in place while sewing Holds the fabric securely in place while sewing

13. Bobbin The bobbin holds the thread for the bottom side of the stitch on the sewing machine The bobbin holds the thread for the bottom side of the stitch on the sewing machine

14. Dressmaker’s Shears The most basic and necessary tool for cutting fabric The most basic and necessary tool for cutting fabric When not in use, When not in use, they should be Closed!

15. Pin Cushion The best place to store sewing pins The best place to store sewing pins

16. Zigzag stitch To change the appearance of the zigzag stitch, adjust the stitch width control To change the appearance of the zigzag stitch, adjust the stitch width control

17. Sewing a Button It is best to use Two strands of thread when sewing on a button It is best to use Two strands of thread when sewing on a button

18. Pinning pattern pieces Pins should be placed through the pattern piece & fabric, perpendicular to the fold lines and cutting lines. Pins should be placed through the pattern piece & fabric, perpendicular to the fold lines and cutting lines.

19. Simple Seams Seam allowance should be 5/8 of an inch Seam allowance should be 5/8 of an inch Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam to secure it Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam to secure it

20. Fabric Guideline While sewing a seam on a sewing machine you should watch the edge of the fabric and the fabric guideline While sewing a seam on a sewing machine you should watch the edge of the fabric and the fabric guideline

21. Sewing machine needles Replace when bent, damaged, or rusty Replace when bent, damaged, or rusty

22. Ironing vs. Pressing When ironing, you use a gliding motion, moving the iron back When ironing, you use a gliding motion, moving the iron back and forth Pressing involves setting Pressing involves setting the iron down on the fabric and picking it up to move the iron

23. Pressing Cloth Used to prevent shine on the fabric Used to prevent shine on the fabric

24. Pinking Shears Used to finish the edge of the fabric Used to finish the edge of the fabric

25. Thimble A thimble is used when hand sewing A thimble is used when hand sewing

26. Hemming The First step to hemming a garment, is to mark where the new hem should be The First step to hemming a garment, is to mark where the new hem should be

27. Cutting Fabric To cut fabric, use long even strokes with dressmaker’s shears To cut fabric, use long even strokes with dressmaker’s shears

28. Fabric Care Instructions Fabric care is found on the bolt of fabric Fabric care is found on the bolt of fabric