bobbin
Small thread holder
A bobbin is a small spool or cylinder around which thread, yarn, or wire is wound.
In sewing machines, the bobbin holds the lower thread that interlocks with the upper thread to form stitches: I need to wind a new bobbin before I can finish this seam.
Bobbins also appear in lacemaking, weaving, and electrical work.
Cylinder for winding material
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- tensionStretched or strained state
stitch · seamstress · tailor · fabric · seam · hem · embroidery · quilting
Winding cylinder or dance
- spoolCylinder for winding material
- lineContinuous mark or queue
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
angler · tackle · spinning reel · drag · retrieve · flywheel · arbor · bail
Twisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
polyester · floss · skein · ply · winding · spindle · reel · filament
Fabric-making frame
- shuttleShort-distance transport
- warpBend from true form
- weftCrosswise loom threads
- heddleLoom thread guide
treadle · selvedge · handloom · jacquard · textile · fabric · twill · herringbone
Wound circular arrangement
- inductorCoil storing magnetic energy
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- wireThin metallic conductor
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
transformer · solenoid · electromagnet · core · inductance · ignition · armature · ferrite
Small disc fasteners
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- hook and eyeBent wire meets loop
- snapsQuick fasteners or photos
- zipperToothed closure device
thimble · pincushion · threader · fasteners · interfacing · sequins · bodkin · sewing kit
spool
Cylinder for winding material
tension · stitch · seamstress · tailor · fabric · seam · hem · embroidery · quilting · patchwork
reel
Winding cylinder or dance
- spoolCylinder for winding material
- lineContinuous mark or queue
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
cast · angler · tackle · spinning reel · drag · retrieve · flywheel · arbor · bail · spooling
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
wool · polyester · floss · skein · ply · winding · spindle · reel · filament · fiber
loom
Fabric-making frame
heddle · treadle · selvedge · handloom · jacquard · textile · fabric · twill · herringbone · tapestry
coil
Wound circular arrangement
copper · transformer · solenoid · electromagnet · core · inductance · ignition · armature · ferrite · choke
buttons
Small disc fasteners
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- hook and eyeBent wire meets loop
- snapsQuick fasteners or photos
zipper · thimble · pincushion · threader · fasteners · interfacing · sequins · bodkin · sewing kit · haberdashery
lace
Open-weave ornamental fabric
pattern · tatting · handmade · delicate · intricate · doily · edging · insertion · gimp · picot
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- needlework suppliesneedles, thread, sewing needles, pins, embroidery needles
- thread notionsspool, cone, reel, spindle
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- dressmakingsewing, fabric, pattern, fitting, hem