TLE-Dressmaking

It is a flexible material with different type of measurements essential for taking body measurement.

• yard stick

• ruler

• tape measure

• French curve

It is used to shape the depth of the neckhole or armhole to pattern.

• yard stick

• tape measure

• French curve

• L square

The basic parts of design is formed by ________.

• Horizontal measurements

• Vertical measurements

• circumferential parts

• line

A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long. his gauge is used

for measurements at hem lines, button holes and areas where other small

measurements require checking, Such as pleats and tucks. The gauge is usually

made of metal or plastic

• ruler

• yard stick

• sewing gauge

• tape measure

These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge. The blades move easily and cut smoothly along the entire length and the points should come together shears have the length of 7- 12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.

• Bent-handled dressmaker's shears

• embroidery scissors

• pinking shears

• seam ripper

The tailor square or L is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern It also divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers. It can also function as a tape measure. It has two arms connected perpendicularly the longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long and the shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches long.

• ruler

• tape measure

• yard stick

• L square

It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings, clipping threads and snipping slashes

• Trimming scissor

• Pinking Shears

• Embroidery scissor

• Buttonhole scissor

This is specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of an error or during alterations. They should be used carefully to prevent damage to the fabric

• Thread Clippers

• Seam Ripper

• Rotary Cutter and Mat

• Trimming scissor

This is essential as a marker for use on materials. It is

available in a range of colors and is Removed by brushing

• Wax chalk

• Dressmaker's Carbon Paper

• Dressmaker pencil

• Tailor's Chalk

This is intended for making buttonholes

• Embroidery scissor

• Pinking Shears

• Tread clippers

• Buttonhole scissor