textile arts tool
equipment used in the production of textiles
spindle whorl
weight to increase the rotation of a spindle
loom weight
stone or ceramic weight used to tension bundles of warp threads on a warp-weighted loom
beater
weaving tool of various shapes used to push the weft yarn securely into place
pattern
template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before being cut out
crochet hook
implement with a hook at one end, used in crocheting
hand carder
tool used in carding fibers
knitting needle cap
cover placed on the tip of a knitting needle
knitting stick
Knitting tool : stick of wood, metal or bone with a fork or a small hole. Bifurcation or hole offered support for one of the knitting needle, thus allowing the knitter to knit with only one needle moving. This tool is no longer in use.
shuttle
tool designed to neatly and compactly store a holder that carries the thread of the weft yarn while weaving with a loom
lace machine
powered equipment for producing imitations of hand-made lace
heckling comb
agricultural device
flying shuttle
weaving tool patented by John Kay in 1733
spinning mule
machine used to spin cotton and other fibres
bobbin
spool or cylinder around which thread or yarn is coiled
spinning wheel
device for spinning thread, yarn, or silk from natural or synthetic fibers
swift
rorating adjustible reel used to hold a hank of yarn while it is being wound off
warping machine
textile arts machine tool type
raising card
flat brush with metal bristles used to raise a nap on fabric
spinning frame
Industrial Revolution invention for spinning thread in a mechanized way
temple
device used during weaving to keep the width of the cloth constant
heddle
wire, string, or similar component of a loom which is used to lift warp threads, making a shed for the weft thread to pass through
awl
tool for making or enlarging holes in fabric or leather
distaff
stick or staff for holding fibre to be spun
knitting machine
device used to create knitted fabrics
Jacquard mechanism
device fitted to a power loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing patterned textiles
sewing tool
tool used in sewing
spinning jenny
multi-spool spinning frame
spindle
spike used for spinning fibers into yarn
textile machine
machines used in the industrial manufacture of textiles
spin dryer
device that removes fluid from materials by spinning them at high speeds
lace pillow
device for making bobbin lace
pin beater
cigar-shaped tool used to untangle threads in weaving