HELE 6 Exercise 2.1 - Sewing Tools and Equipment

Which of the following are the classifications of sewing tools?

• cutting tools

• marking tools

• drafting tools

• making tools

• measuring tools

It is used to take body measurements.

• ruler

• yardstick

• meterstick

• tape measure

It is used for marking directly on the fabric.

• tracing wheel

• pattern paper

• tailor's chalk

• dresser's carbon paper

It is used for picking and cutting unwanted stitches.

• seam ripper

• pins

• needle

• scissors

It is best used for cutting fabrics because of its long blade.

• scissors

• shears

• seam ripper

• tracing wheel

Which of the following are the pressing equipment?

• iron

• sewing machine

• sewing tools

• ironing board

It is a highly technical, electrically operated machines used by skilled sewers.

• treading sewing machine

• electric sewing machine

• industrial sewing machine

It is manually operated by treadling and hand dial control.

• treading sewing machine

• electric sewing machine

• industrial sewing machine

It is mechanically operated through an electronic foot control and push button dials.

• treading sewing machine

• electric sewing machine

• industrial sewing machine

It is used to hold pins and needles for ready use.

• pin cushion

• emery bag

• sewing kit

• thimble