sewing machine
Motorized needle device
A sewing machine is a device that stitches fabric together mechanically, using a needle and thread driven by foot pedal, hand crank, or electric motor.
What once required hours of hand-sewing takes minutes by machine.
She bought a new sewing machine to hem her own curtains.
Industrial sewing machines handle heavy materials and high-volume production.
Small cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
- handwheelCircular manual control grip
- extension tableTable with removable sections
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overlockerFabric edge finishing machine
- industrialOf factories and production
- domesticOf the home
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
treadle · portable · heavy-duty · longarm · vintage · Bernina · cabinet
Energy-to-motion converter
- drive beltRotating machinery connector
- gear trainSeries of meshed cogs
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
tension · treadle · handwheel · lubrication · belt replacement · maintenance · jamming · threading
Fiber for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
measuring tape · pattern · interfacing · zipper · buttons · elastic · bias tape · bobbins
Angled back-and-forth path
- lockstitchInterlocking dual-thread seam
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
topstitch · basting · buttonhole · blind hem · seam · hem · darning · gathering
Layered fabric stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- topstitchingDecorative surface seam
appliqué · piping · binding · darning · monogramming · smocking · pleating · tucking
Constructing garments from fabric
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- alterationsChanges made to something
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
bags · costumes · quilts · crafting · soft furnishings · pillows · bedding · pet accessories
bobbin
Small cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
- handwheelCircular manual control grip
extension table · light · power switch · knee lift · thread cutter
serger
Edge-finishing sewing machine
- overlockerFabric edge finishing machine
- industrialOf factories and production
- domesticOf the home
computerized · treadle · portable · heavy-duty · longarm · vintage · Bernina · cabinet
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
- drive beltRotating machinery connector
- gear trainSeries of meshed cogs
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
clutch · tension · treadle · handwheel · lubrication · belt replacement · maintenance · jamming · threading · calibration
thread
Fiber for stitching
seam ripper · measuring tape · pattern · interfacing · zipper · buttons · elastic · bias tape · bobbins · needles
zigzag
Angled back-and-forth path
- lockstitchInterlocking dual-thread seam
- chainstitchLinked-loop sewing method
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
backstitch · topstitch · basting · buttonhole · blind hem · seam · hem · darning · gathering · shirring
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
topstitching · appliqué · piping · binding · darning · monogramming · smocking · pleating · tucking · ruching
dressmaking
Constructing garments from fabric
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- alterationsChanges made to something
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
upholstery · bags · costumes · quilts · crafting · soft furnishings · pillows · bedding · pet accessories
- sewingsew, needle, thread, fabric, hem
- craft centrepottery studio, kiln, knitting class, woodworking shop, fabric store
- craft studiopottery studio, kiln, loom, workbench, craft supplies
- inventionsprinting press, steam engine, lightbulb, light bulb, microscope
- old machinessteam engine, printing press, telegraph, typewriter, phonograph
- Vintage Householdicebox, washboard, wringer, butter churn, coal stove
sewing machineseam ripper
Thread-cutting sewing tool
scissors · fabric shears · cutting tools · unpicker · rotary cutter
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