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Sewing Tools and Equipment's
Basic Sewing processes: Measuring tools Cutting tools Marking tools Drafting tools Stitching/Pinning tools Pressing tools
MEASURING TOOLS
Tape MeasureLong plastic or fiberglass
strip with marks for measuring:1. Fabric
2. patterns 3. Body Measurements
Yard Stick Wooden measuring
stick. Usually a yard or a
meter long
CUTTING TOOLS
Shears vs. Scissors Scissors = shorter
blades and handles have matching holes and are centered
SHEARS = different sizes holes and blades are to one side used for cutting fabric
PINKING SHEARS
Shears used to finish raw edges
Pinking shears cut
A special edge
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Rotary Cutter
Used to cut fabric
Looks like pizza cutter
For fabric
Rotary Ruler and Mat
The ruler is used with the rotary cutterTo cut straight.
The mat is a specialMat that protects the table.
Embroidery ScissorsSmall sharp scissors for
trimming threads
And cutting in small places
Thread Clips
Used to clip the
threads as you sew
Scissor Rules Cut only fabric Never cut pins
Don’t drop Get sharpened when
dull Dull scissors will not
cut fabric!
Seam Ripper
A small sharp tool
Used to remove stitches
MARKINGTOOLS
Marking Pencils & Pens
Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing
Tracing Wheel and Paper
Coated paper comes in assorted colors
Used to transfer markings onto fabric
Tailor’s Chalk Used to transfer
markings onto fabric Remove them by
brushing before pressing over them.
DRAFTINGTOOLS
French and Hip Curve French curve-used in
forming the shape of necklines, collar and armholes
Hip curve- used for forming long curved lines like the shape of a hip and skirt line
L-square Also know as tailors
square and is used for drawing perpendicular lines obtaining square corners and dividing measurements.
STITCHING/PINNING TOOLS
Hand Needles
Needles uses when sewing
by hand
Machine Needles
Needles used in sewing machines. Each brand of
Sewing machine requires a certain needle.
Make sure you have the right needle for your machine
Thimble- protects middle finger while hand sewing
Pincushion- used for holding pins/store pins
PRESSING TOOLS
Irons Irons are used in
sewing to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems.
Ironing Board A padded
surface where you press while sewing
Your mother has a number of tools, buttons and snaps she uses to sew. When she wants them she walks all over the house looking for them. What can you say to her or do for her to solve the problems.