MEASURING TOOLS

Used for body measurements, patterns and fabrics

• measuring tools

• drafting tools

• cutting tools

• marking tools

What are the 4 kinds of measuring tools?

Accurate guide to measure and mark hemlines

• hem marker

• ruler

• seam gauge

• tape measure

Used to mark straight lines

• tape measure

• seam gauge

• ruler

• hem marker

Used to measure and mark short distances such as hem, seam and tucks

• hem marker

• ruler

• seam gauge

• tape measure

Used to take body measurements, draft patterns, alter and lay out patterns

• tape measure

• ruler

• hem marker

• seam gauge

What are the 3 kinds of drafting tools?

Used to shape the neckline, armholes and collars

• french curve

• hip curve

• L-square or tailor's square

Used to shape the hip, skirt, hemline and other long curved lines

• L-square or tailor's square

• hip curve

• french curve

Used to draw perpendicular lines and make square corners

• french curve

• hip curve

• L-square or tailor's square