Sewing Tools & Equipment

A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.

• seam gauge

• L-square

• tape measure

• french curve

______ is a small ruler with a sliding guide used for hemlines, buttonholes and areas with small measurements

• tape measure

• L-square

• french curve

• seam gauge

This is a very useful tool for measuring straight seamlines and general measuring purposes.

• L-square

• Ruler

• Tape measure

• Sewing gauge

This can move easily and cut smoothly through fabric.

• Dressmaking shears

• Pinking shears

• Rotary cutter

• Chopping knife

_______ used for cutting zigzag and scalloped edges in fabric.

• Dressmaking shears

• Pinking shears

• Thread clippers

• Safety pins

This is handy in snipping loose threads.

• Seam ripper

• Thread clippers

• Rotary cutter

• Needle threader

________ designed for ripping out stitches from hems or seams.

• Rotary cutter

• Seam ripper

• Thread clippers

• Two tined fork

___________ is used to cut equal sizes of patches and is often used in quilting.

• Thread clipper

• Rotary cutter

• Seam ripper

• Blunt needle

This is used for placing markings on delicate fabric.

• Tracing wheel

• Tracing transfer

• Tracing mama

• Tracer

______ holds the pins and needles to avoid injuries.

• Tomato bun

• Pin cushion

• Emery bag

• Pin boat