Lesson 66-Sewing Tools & Equipment

A. Measuring tools
1)Tape measure-for body measurements.
2) Ruler-to mark straight lines.
3)Hem marker-hem lines
4)Seam gauge-hems,tucks & seams.
B. Drafting tools
1)French curve-neck line,arm holes & collars
2)Hip curve-hips.skirt hemline,& other long curves.
3)Tailor's square/L-square-perpendicular lines,corners
C.Cutting tools
1)Seam ripper-to rip machine stitch
2)Scissors-to cut threads,trim seams,slashing & cutting button holes
3)Shears-to cut fabrics
D.Marking tools
1)Dressmaker's carbon paper-to transfer construction marks from pattern to cloth
2)Tracing wheel-used with tailor's chalk & dressmakers carbon paper
3)Tailor's chalk for marking fabrics
E.Sewing tools
1)Needles-hand sewing & machine stitching
2)Pins-for basting
3)Pin cushion-to keep pis in place
4)Sewing machine-foot-powered or motor-powered
5)Thimble-to protect a finger when pushing needles or pins
6)Thread
7)Emery bag-to clean rusty needles