,
useu stitchesandkeysewing
techniques on these pages.
Pi K n Sh A
Thesecut a
zigzag edgeon
fabric to neaten.
Sh A
Keep a pair of
sharp shearsjust
for cuttingout
your fabric.
Sm L Sc S o
Usefor snipping
threadsand
cutting notches.
S m Ri P
Thissharpblade
cutsthroughand
unpicks stitches.
Ta L R’ Ch L
Chalktemporarily marks
fabric and canbe easily
brushed away.
Th M l
Wear to protect
yourfingers when
handstitching.
Fa R Cl P
Use these instead
of pinswhensewing
thicker fabrics.
Fa R We G t
Useinstead of pins
to holdyour
pattern in place.
P s
Stainless steel
pins with sharp
points are best.
Th E
This formsthe
top sideof the
machine stitch.
Bo B n
Thisforms the
undersideof the
machine stitch.
T e Me S r
A flexible fabric
ape measure will
take accurate
measurements.
Ma K n Pe C
Choosea colour
thatshows up on
your fabric.
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