Sewing Tools

A flexible tape used to measure body measurement.

• Ruler

• Yardstick

• Tape measure

• Measuring gauge

A small hard pitted cup worn for protection of the finger that pushed the needle in sewing.

• Thimble

• Threader

• Pincushion

• Seam ripper

This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.

• Tape measure

• L-square

• French curve

• Yardstick

It measures 12-18 inches and can be used for drawing straight lines.

• Ruler

• Sewing gauge

• Yardstick

• French curve

The appropriate cutting tool used in cutting fabric.

• Pinking shears

• Trimming scissors

• Embroidery scissors

• Bent-handled Dressmakers shears

A cutting tool designed for ripping out stitches from seams.

• Scissors

• Seam ripper

• Thread clipper

• Pinking shears

It holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.

• Needle

• Pincushion

• Thimble

• Sewing Needle Threader

This cutting tool is popular in zigzagging and scalloped edges.

• Pinking shears

• Trimming scissors

• Embroidery scissors

• Buttonhole scissors

A marking tool that have serrated edges.

• Wax chalk

• Tailor's chalk

• Tracing wheel

• Pinking shear

A cutting tool that is specifically used to snip threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.

• Seam ripper

• Thread clipper

• Trimming scissor

• Rotary cutter