needleful
Sewist's single load
A needleful is the length of thread threaded through a needle at one time, ready for sewing: She cut off another needleful and kept stitching.
The amount varies by task—enough to work with comfortably without tangling.
sewing
Fiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
seam · hem · pin · cushion · tailor · seamstress · pattern · machine
thread
Fiber for stitching
bobbin · seam · hem · pin · cushion · tailor · seamstress · pattern · machine · tension
thread
Fiber for stitching
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
crewel · floss · hoop · sampler · canvas · motif · backstitch · applique · monogram · embellishment
length
Measure of extent
portion · enough · single · double · cutting · knotting · threading · manageable
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