Needle Threader - A simple device used to help thread needles. Just push the wire end through the needle eye, place thread through wire and then pull threader back out.

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Rayon - The first synthetic fiber, made from wood pulp.

Seam Ripper -  A tool with a 2 to 4 inch handle and a crescent shaped prong at one end.  The prong is a sharp blade on one side and blunt at the other.  This tool is used to safely rip out the threads from a seam.

Shank Button -   A button that has a ring like projection on the back that is used to sew the button 
to the fabric. 

Slip stitch - A stitch used in crochet and knitting.  When used in crochet, its much like a chain stitch except
                  that you are creating the stitch by working from a foundation chain or other stitches.  In knitting,
                  a stitch that is moved from one needle to the other without being worked. (sl st)

Slipstitch - A stitch used when you do not want a lot of stitching to show.  Hems, pockets, etc.. 

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