Look up an image:
Explore by theme
accessories ![click to hear : accessories click to hear : accessories](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
pin cushion ![click to hear : pin cushion click to hear : pin cushion](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Small cushion used to hold pins and needles.
pin ![click to hear : pin click to hear : pin](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Small pointed metal stem with a head; it is used to fasten two pieces of fabric and to mark fabric during fittings.
needle ![click to hear : needle click to hear : needle](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal stem that passes the thread through the fabric to form a stitch.
eye ![click to hear : eye click to hear : eye](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Hole in the head of the needle through which the thread passes.
emery pack ![click to hear : emery pack click to hear : emery pack](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Small cushion filled with powdered emery; it is used to maintain the points of pins and needles.
thimble ![click to hear : thimble click to hear : thimble](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal sleeve used to protect the middle finger, which pushes the needle when sewing by hand.
needle threader ![click to hear : needle threader click to hear : needle threader](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Instrument that makes it easier to insert the thread into the eye of the needle.
magnet ![click to hear : magnet click to hear : magnet](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Instrument used to collect pins and needles.