TLE 7 - Dressmaking and Tailoring

This tool is for accurate ruling of curved lines.

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The tape is used to take body measurements.

• Ruler

• Curve stick

• Tape measure

• French curve

It is used for drawing curved lines found in the armhole, neckline, and crotch.

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It is used to transfer markings from the paper pattern to the fabric, leaving dotted imprints on the cloth.

• Tailor's chalk

• Tracing wheel

• Tracing saw

• Tailor's saw

It is longer and heavier than scissors and are used for general cutting.

• Scissors

• Big scissors

• Tailor's scissor

• Shears

These are used to hold folds or pleats of two or more fabrics temporarily

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These are spins of very thin fibers used for sewing by hand or machine.

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This is a cushion bag filled with sawdust.

• Emery bag

• Tailor's bag

• Pin cushion

• Emery cushion

It is used for stitching.

• Threads

• Needle

• Pins

• Thimble

It is a clean and absorbent cloth, like cotton, can be used for ironing some fabrics.

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