sewing needles
Fabric-piercing tools
Sewing needles are thin, pointed metal tools with an eye at one end for threading.
They come in various sizes and types for different fabrics and techniques: She keeps her sewing needles in a pincushion.
The term distinguishes hand-sewing implements from machine needles or other pointed tools like knitting needles or hypodermic needles.
Symbols raising pitch
- betweensItems in the middle
- millinersCreators of women's headwear
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
ballpoint · leather · beading · darning · embroidery · quilting · upholstery · sailmaker
Fiber for stitching
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- eyeOrgan of sight
- shankLower leg segment
- pointExact location or meaning
seam ripper · needle threader · pin · scissors · tape measure · chalk · pattern · fabric marker
Pitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
tapestry · appliqué · beading · smocking · lacework · tatting · needlepoint · crewel
sharps
Symbols raising pitch
tapestry · ballpoint · leather · beading · darning · embroidery · quilting · upholstery · sailmaker · doll
thread
Fiber for stitching
point · seam ripper · needle threader · pin · scissors · tape measure · chalk · pattern · fabric marker · rotary cutter
thimble
Pitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
cross-stitch · tapestry · appliqué · beading · smocking · lacework · tatting · needlepoint · crewel · sampler
fabric
Woven or knit material
wool · denim · velvet · chiffon · tulle · organza · twill · sateen · canvas · muslin
seams
Joined fabric edges
- hemFolded garment edge
- buttonholeFastening slit or detain
- zipperToothed closure device
dart · pleat · gather · tuck · facing · lining · interfacing · cuff · collar · waistband
- sharp pointspoint, pins, tip, spikes, thorns
- needlework suppliesthread, pins, floss, straight pins, embroidery floss
- pet hazardsantifreeze, rat poison, chocolate, xylitol, grapes
- taxidermyglass eyes, specimens, specimen, manikins, mounting
sewing needlespins
Pointed sewing fasteners
straight pins · safety pins · staples · adhesive tape · fabric glue
sewing needlesscissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
shears · rotary cutters · pinking shears · cutting tools · razor blades
sewing, sewer, stitching, needles, sewed, sews, needlework, seamstress, sewing machine