Using Sewing Tools and Materials

Using Sewing Tools and Materials

Sewing Materials

Tape Measure

• It is used to take the body measurements and to measure the clothes or fabrics.

L-square Ruler

• It looks like letter "L".

• It is used to draw perpendicular lines in pattern drafting.

Meterstick

• It is used to measure the clothes or fabrics to be bought or sewn

French Curve Ruler

• It is used to create the shape of the neckline, armhole, etc.

Hip Curve Ruler

• It is used to create a perfect shape of the hip line.

Tailor's Chalk

• It comes in different colors.

• Its marks can easily be erased when the cloth or fabric is washed.

Tracing Wheel

• It is used together with the tracing paper.

Tracing Paper

• It is used to transfer marks on the fabric.

• It leaves neat marks that are useful when sewing.

Scissors

• These are used to cut the threads or fabrics.

Shears

• These are used to cut fabrics and garments.

Seam Ripper

• It is used to cut or snip the threads on sewn fabrics.

Needles

• These are pointed metals used in sewing.

Threads

• These are made of silk, cotton, linen, and nylon.

• These hold the fabrics together when sewing.

Pins

• These are pointed metals with colored round heads.

• They are used to keep the folds of fabrics.

Pincushion

• It is used to keep the pins and needles when they are not in use.

Thimble

• It is worn around the finger so it will not be pricked.

• It is also be used to push needles through the cloths or fabrics when hand sewing.