sewing needle
Tailor's pointed tool
A sewing needle is a slender metal tool with a sharp point at one end and an eye at the other for threading.
The point pierces fabric; the thread follows through to create stitches.
Needles vary in size and shape for different tasks—fine needles for delicate work, curved needles for upholstery.
She threaded the sewing needle on her third try.
Pitted cap for stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
tapestry · needlepoint · applique · smocking · crewel · sampler · beading · threadwork
Fiber for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- spoolCylinder for winding material
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
- pinPointed metal fastener
scissors · embroidery hoop · measuring tape · chalk · iron · serger · beeswax · rotary cutter
Made to individual specifications
- fittingSuitable or proper
- garmentArticle of clothing
- alterationsChanges made to something
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
tailor · couture · dressmaking · pattern · fabric · measure · draping · suiting
thimble
Pitted cap for stitching
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
cross-stitch · tapestry · needlepoint · applique · smocking · crewel · sampler · beading · threadwork · lacework
thread
Fiber for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- spoolCylinder for winding material
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
pin · scissors · embroidery hoop · measuring tape · chalk · iron · serger · beeswax · rotary cutter · cutting mat
bespoke
Made to individual specifications
- fittingSuitable or proper
- garmentArticle of clothing
- alterationsChanges made to something
seamstress · tailor · couture · dressmaking · pattern · fabric · measure · draping · suiting · lining
point
Exact location or meaning
sharp · fine · slender · steel · thin · tapered · puncture · penetrate · tip · gauge
darn
Repair by weaving
reinforce · hem · seam · tear · rip · worn · hole · threadbare · button · reattach
- needlesbetweens, sharps, bodkin
- unpoweredhand tools, manual, hand-operated, human-powered, hand crank
- craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
- antiquesantiques, antique furniture, antique, antique coins, Greek vases
sewing needleseam ripper
Thread-cutting sewing tool
scissors · fabric shears · unpicker · rotary cutter · razor blade
sewing needleblunt instrument
Weapon lacking an edge
mallet · hammer · sledgehammer
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