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

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