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Sewing and Crafts Terms

Needles, stitches, fabrics and knitting, crochet and craft vocabulary.

66 cardsGrades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12, Adult#sewing#crafts#knitting#crochet

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  • NeedleTerm
    A thin pointed tool with an eye for thread
  • ThreadTerm
    Thin twisted fiber used for sewing
  • ThimbleTerm
    A small cap that protects the finger when pushing a needle
  • PinTerm
    A tiny pointed wire for holding fabric pieces together
  • PincushionTerm
    A small cushion for holding pins
  • Seam ripperTerm
    A tool for undoing stitches
  • Fabric scissorsTerm
    Sharp scissors only for cutting cloth
  • Pinking shearsTerm
    Scissors with zigzag blades that stop fabric from fraying
  • Tape measureTerm
    A flexible ruler for measuring
  • Sewing machineTerm
    A machine that stitches fabric quickly
  • BobbinTerm
    A small spool that holds the bottom thread on a sewing machine
  • SeamTerm
    The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
  • Seam allowanceTerm
    The extra fabric between the stitching and the cut edge
  • HemTerm
    A folded and sewn edge of fabric
  • SelvageTerm
    The finished edge of a fabric roll
  • Grain (fabric)Term
    The direction of threads in woven fabric
  • BiasTerm
    The diagonal direction of fabric that stretches the most
  • PatternTerm
    A paper guide for cutting pieces for a project
  • NotionsTerm
    Small sewing supplies like buttons, zippers and thread
  • Running stitchTerm
    A basic straight stitch going in and out
  • BackstitchTerm
    A strong stitch where each stitch returns to the start of the last
  • WhipstitchTerm
    A stitch that wraps over the edge to join two edges
  • Blanket stitchTerm
    A looped stitch used to finish edges
  • Slip stitchTerm
    A hidden stitch used to close seams
  • BastingTerm
    Long temporary stitches that hold fabric in place
  • Cross-stitchTerm
    Embroidery with X-shaped stitches
  • EmbroideryTerm
    Decorating fabric with thread stitches
  • AppliqueTerm
    Sewing pieces of fabric onto another fabric to make a design
  • QuiltingTerm
    Sewing layers of fabric together to make a quilt
  • PatchworkTerm
    Sewing small pieces of fabric together into a larger design
  • DarningTerm
    Mending holes in fabric with stitches
  • Knot the threadTerm
    Tie a knot at the end before sewing
  • CottonTerm
    A natural plant fiber used for fabric
  • WoolTerm
    Fiber from sheep
  • SilkTerm
    Fiber made by silkworms
  • LinenTerm
    Fabric made from the flax plant
  • PolyesterTerm
    A man-made fabric from plastic
  • DenimTerm
    Strong cotton fabric used for jeans
  • FeltTerm
    Fabric made by pressing fibers together, not woven
  • FleeceTerm
    Soft, warm fabric
  • Knit fabricTerm
    Fabric made of interlocking loops, stretchy
  • Woven fabricTerm
    Fabric made by crossing threads at right angles
  • YarnTerm
    Spun fiber used for knitting and crochet
  • KnittingTerm
    Making fabric by looping yarn with two needles
  • CrochetTerm
    Making fabric by looping yarn with one hook
  • Cast onTerm
    Make the first stitches on a knitting needle
  • Bind offTerm
    Finish the last row of knitting so it doesn't unravel
  • Knit stitchTerm
    Basic knitting stitch
  • Purl stitchTerm
    Basic knitting stitch that is the reverse of the knit stitch
  • SkeinTerm
    A loosely coiled bundle of yarn
  • LoomTerm
    A frame for weaving
  • WeavingTerm
    Crossing threads over and under to make cloth
  • WarpTerm
    The lengthwise threads on a loom
  • WeftTerm
    The crosswise threads woven through the warp
  • MacrameTerm
    Craft of tying knots in cord to make patterns
  • OrigamiTerm
    Japanese paper folding
  • DecoupageTerm
    Gluing paper cutouts onto objects and sealing with varnish
  • Papier-macheTerm
    Strips of paper and paste shaped into objects
  • Mod PodgeTerm
    A glue and sealer used in decoupage
  • Hot glue gunTerm
    A tool that melts glue sticks; the tip is very hot
  • StencilTerm
    A cut-out pattern used to paint shapes
  • BeadingTerm
    Stringing beads to make jewelry
  • Friendship braceletTerm
    A woven or knotted bracelet shared with friends
  • Tie-dyeTerm
    Dyeing folded fabric for bold patterns
  • Pom-pomTerm
    A fluffy ball made of yarn
  • UpcycleTerm
    Turn old items into something new and useful

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