Dressmaking Tools & Equipment

What is the purpose of a seam ripper in dressmaking?

• To add decorative elements to the fabric

• To measure the fabric accurately

• To remove unwanted stitches or seams without damaging the fabric.

• To attach buttons to the garment

Name a tool used for marking fabric before cutting.

• Chalk

• Needle

• Scissors

• Ruler

What is the function of a dress form in dressmaking?

• To serve as a decorative piece in a room

• To provide a physical representation of the human body for fitting and designing garments.

• To store sewing supplies

• To provide lighting for the sewing area

Why is a thimble important in hand sewing?

• To play with as a toy

• To use as a hat decoration

• To protect the finger and make sewing more comfortable.

• To measure fabric length

Name a tool used for pressing seams open.

• scissors

• hammer

• iron

• screwdriver

What is the function of a bodkin in dressmaking?

• To sew buttons

• To cut fabric

• To thread elastic, ribbon, or drawstrings through casings or hems.

• To measure body dimensions

Why is a rotary cutter preferred for cutting fabric?

• It requires electricity to operate, limiting its portability

• It provides clean, precise cuts, is faster than scissors, and reduces hand fatigue.

• It is more expensive than scissors, making it less accessible

• It is heavier than scissors, making it more difficult to use

Name a tool used for threading elastic through casings.

• Scissors

• Threader

• Needle

• Safety pin

What is the purpose of a seam gauge in dressmaking?

• To measure body dimensions accurately

• To mark fabric for cutting, sewing, or alterations

• To press seams open

• To measure and mark seam allowances, hems, and other small measurements

Why is a tailor's ham used in garment construction?

• To store sewing supplies

• To provide lighting for the sewing area

• To press curved areas like darts and princess seams without creating creases or wrinkles

• To attach buttons and zippers