| A | B |
|---|
| seam ripper | removes unwanted stitches |
| shears | bent handle to cut fabric flat on table |
| pinking shears | cuts with zig zag stitch to prevent fraying |
| pins | holds two pieces of fabric together |
| 5/8 in | standard seam allowance |
| backstitch | stitch forward and backward at the beginning and end of each seam |
| serger | machine used to stitch multiple threads that will prevent fraying |
| seam gauge | measures small distances 6 in. or less |
| measuring tape | takes body measurements and measures long distances |
