Sewing Tools and Equipment

A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. The front has the measurement of 150 centimeters and 60 inches on the other side. Fiberglass tape is commonly used by dressmakers.

• L-Square

• Tape measure

• Rulers

It is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. It is used for marking hemlines and checking grainlines when laying out the pattern

• French Curve

• Pinking Shears

• Yardstick

Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.

• Tracing Wheel

• Hand Needle

• Seam Ripper

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

• Trimming scissor

• Seam Ripper

It is the cloth used in making garments.

• Fabric

• Thread

• Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

This is essential as a marker for use on materials. It is available in a range of colors and is Removed by brushing.

• Liquid Marking Pen

• Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

• Tailor’s Chalk

It holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.

• Thimble

• Pincushion

• Tracing Wheel

A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

• Thread

• Tailor’s Chalk

• Thimble

Used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. It should have the same color with that of the fabric used.

• Wax chalk

• Hand Needle

• Thread

This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

• L-square

• French Curve

• Yardstick