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.