Apparel 1 3.02 Small Sewing Equipment-Measuring

The item that is used to take body measurements, measure fabric, and measure pattern pieces.

• tape measure

• ballpoint pins

Used to measure seam allowances and hems

• seam gauge

• T-pin

Used to measure and mark hemlines with either pins or chalk

• Sewing Scissors

• skirt marker

Marks straight and curved hems

• embroidery scissors

• hem gauge

Used to measure skirt hems and tasks requiring long, rigid measure

• yard stick

• Tailors Ham

Used for measuring and marking (button holes, pleats, tucks, bias strips)

• thread

• transparent ruler