#separator:tab #html:false #tags column:4 Needle A thin pointed tool with an eye for thread sewing-and-crafts-terms Thread Thin twisted fiber used for sewing sewing-and-crafts-terms Thimble A small cap that protects the finger when pushing a needle sewing-and-crafts-terms Pin A tiny pointed wire for holding fabric pieces together sewing-and-crafts-terms Pincushion A small cushion for holding pins sewing-and-crafts-terms Seam ripper A tool for undoing stitches sewing-and-crafts-terms Fabric scissors Sharp scissors only for cutting cloth sewing-and-crafts-terms Pinking shears Scissors with zigzag blades that stop fabric from fraying sewing-and-crafts-terms Tape measure A flexible ruler for measuring sewing-and-crafts-terms Sewing machine A machine that stitches fabric quickly sewing-and-crafts-terms Bobbin A small spool that holds the bottom thread on a sewing machine sewing-and-crafts-terms Seam The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together sewing-and-crafts-terms Seam allowance The extra fabric between the stitching and the cut edge sewing-and-crafts-terms Hem A folded and sewn edge of fabric sewing-and-crafts-terms Selvage The finished edge of a fabric roll sewing-and-crafts-terms Grain (fabric) The direction of threads in woven fabric sewing-and-crafts-terms Bias The diagonal direction of fabric that stretches the most sewing-and-crafts-terms Pattern A paper guide for cutting pieces for a project sewing-and-crafts-terms Notions Small sewing supplies like buttons, zippers and thread sewing-and-crafts-terms Running stitch A basic straight stitch going in and out sewing-and-crafts-terms Backstitch A strong stitch where each stitch returns to the start of the last sewing-and-crafts-terms Whipstitch A stitch that wraps over the edge to join two edges sewing-and-crafts-terms Blanket stitch A looped stitch used to finish edges sewing-and-crafts-terms Slip stitch A hidden stitch used to close seams sewing-and-crafts-terms Basting Long temporary stitches that hold fabric in place sewing-and-crafts-terms Cross-stitch Embroidery with X-shaped stitches sewing-and-crafts-terms Embroidery Decorating fabric with thread stitches sewing-and-crafts-terms Applique Sewing pieces of fabric onto another fabric to make a design sewing-and-crafts-terms Quilting Sewing layers of fabric together to make a quilt sewing-and-crafts-terms Patchwork Sewing small pieces of fabric together into a larger design sewing-and-crafts-terms Darning Mending holes in fabric with stitches sewing-and-crafts-terms Knot the thread Tie a knot at the end before sewing sewing-and-crafts-terms Cotton A natural plant fiber used for fabric sewing-and-crafts-terms Wool Fiber from sheep sewing-and-crafts-terms Silk Fiber made by silkworms sewing-and-crafts-terms Linen Fabric made from the flax plant sewing-and-crafts-terms Polyester A man-made fabric from plastic sewing-and-crafts-terms Denim Strong cotton fabric used for jeans sewing-and-crafts-terms Felt Fabric made by pressing fibers together, not woven sewing-and-crafts-terms Fleece Soft, warm fabric sewing-and-crafts-terms Knit fabric Fabric made of interlocking loops, stretchy sewing-and-crafts-terms Woven fabric Fabric made by crossing threads at right angles sewing-and-crafts-terms Yarn Spun fiber used for knitting and crochet sewing-and-crafts-terms Knitting Making fabric by looping yarn with two needles sewing-and-crafts-terms Crochet Making fabric by looping yarn with one hook sewing-and-crafts-terms Cast on Make the first stitches on a knitting needle sewing-and-crafts-terms Bind off Finish the last row of knitting so it doesn't unravel sewing-and-crafts-terms Knit stitch Basic knitting stitch sewing-and-crafts-terms Purl stitch Basic knitting stitch that is the reverse of the knit stitch sewing-and-crafts-terms Skein A loosely coiled bundle of yarn sewing-and-crafts-terms Loom A frame for weaving sewing-and-crafts-terms Weaving Crossing threads over and under to make cloth sewing-and-crafts-terms Warp The lengthwise threads on a loom sewing-and-crafts-terms Weft The crosswise threads woven through the warp sewing-and-crafts-terms Macrame Craft of tying knots in cord to make patterns sewing-and-crafts-terms Origami Japanese paper folding sewing-and-crafts-terms Decoupage Gluing paper cutouts onto objects and sealing with varnish sewing-and-crafts-terms Papier-mache Strips of paper and paste shaped into objects sewing-and-crafts-terms Mod Podge A glue and sealer used in decoupage sewing-and-crafts-terms Hot glue gun A tool that melts glue sticks; the tip is very hot sewing-and-crafts-terms Stencil A cut-out pattern used to paint shapes sewing-and-crafts-terms Beading Stringing beads to make jewelry sewing-and-crafts-terms Friendship bracelet A woven or knotted bracelet shared with friends sewing-and-crafts-terms Tie-dye Dyeing folded fabric for bold patterns sewing-and-crafts-terms Pom-pom A fluffy ball made of yarn sewing-and-crafts-terms Upcycle Turn old items into something new and useful sewing-and-crafts-terms