Question

section 1: sewing tools and terms – matching
match each sewing term with its correct definition. write the letter of the correct definition next to each term.

1. ___ seam
2. ___ thimble
3. ___ pin cushion
4. ___ seam ripper
5. ___ seam allowance
6. ___ grainline
7. ___ seam gauge
8. ___ selvage
9. ___ bobbin
10. ___ saw - through button

a. finished edge of the fabric.
b. small spool beneath the needle on a sewing machine.
c. button with visible holes.
d. tool to remove unwanted stitches.
e. space between stitching and cutting line.
f. fabric direction line on a pattern.
g. ruler with sliding marker for small measurements.
h. protects your finger while hand sewing.
i. cushion to store pins/needles.
j. stitch that joins two fabrics.

Explanation:

To solve this matching problem, we analyze each sewing term and its corresponding definition:

1. Seam (J): A seam is a stitch that joins two fabrics.
2. Thimble (H): Protects the finger while hand - sewing.
3. Pin Cushion (I): A cushion to store pins/needles.
4. Seam Ripper (D): A tool used to remove unwanted stitches.
5. Seam Allowance (E): The space between stitching and the cutting line.
6. Grainline (F): The fabric direction line on a pattern.
7. Seam Gauge (G): A ruler - like sliding marker for small measurements.
8. Selvage (A): The finished edge of the fabric.
9. Bobbin (B): A small spool beneath the needle on a sewing machine.
10. Saw - Through Button (C): A button with visible holes (for saw - through stitching).

Answer:

1. J. Stitch that joins two fabrics.
2. H. Protects your finger while hand sewing.
3. I. Cushion to store pins/needles.
4. D. Tool to remove unwanted stitches.
5. E. Space between stitching and cutting line.
6. F. Fabric direction line on a pattern.
7. G. Ruler with sliding marker for small measurements.
8. A. Finished edge of the fabric.
9. B. Small spool beneath the needle on a sewing machine.
10. C. Button with visible holes.