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Large wheel under the machine cabinet which turns when the balance wheel turns
Drive Wheel
Moves the drive wheel
Drive Wheel Crank
Protects the fabric from being entangle in the drive wheel
Dress Guard
The foot rest at the bottom of the machine
Treadle
Support the cabinet of the machine
Legs
Keeps the sewing machine
Cabinet
The tools used for measuring are the ruler, tape measure, meter stick, French Curve, and Hip Curve
Measuring Tool and Aids
For pins, use dressmakers or silk pins, they have sharp points and will not leave marks on the fabric
Pinning Tools
Are used to keep needles and pins handy while working
Pincushion
Pointed for trimming and clipping work. The two handles are of the same size
Sewing Scissors
Used for cutting fabrics. The two handles are shaped differently to fit the hand comfortably
Shears
Aids in removing stitches from fabrics, lifts thread away from fabric before cutting
Seam ripper
Used to tailors carbon to transfer pattern markings to fabric
Tracing Wheel
Used with a tracing wheel to create a temporary marking on fabric
Tailor's carbon paper
An oil-free chalk for transferring markings
Tailor's Chalk
Threads and needle-used to make tailor's tacks
Darning
An electrically heated appliance for flattening
Flat iron
A padded flat surface for ironing and pressing
Ironing board
Used to cover fabric while pressing
Pressing cloth
Various needles are designed for specific purposes they vary in shape and eye shape.
Hand Sewing Needles
Makes threading of needle easier
Needle threader
Used for pushing the needle through the material
Thimble
Shears- used to cut the decorative edge that reduces ravelling of fabric
Pinking or scalloping