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WorksheetsTLE-Dressmaking Sewing tools part 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
It is a handy little spring loaded cutting tool
that allows for the snipping of threads.
Seam ripper
Embroidery scissors
Thread clipper
Trimming Scissors
It has a zigzag edge used to cut the edge of seam
allowance of fabric that does not ravel.
It is used also for cutting
decorative materials.
Pinking shears
Scalloping shears
Cutting shears
shears
It is a small ruler with a sliding guide and is
about six inches long, used to measure small hem
areas and short distances like hem folds, pleats,
seam allowance, buttonholes, and tucks.
tapeline
tape measure
ruler
Sewing Gauge
It is used for general marking and for measuring fabric grainline when
laying out the pattern.
sewing gauge
yardstick
tape measure
ruler
This tool is intended for cutting off or ripping out stitches from seam
either as a result of an error or during alterations.
trimming scissor
thread clipper
shear
seam ripper
This is an instrument with serrated edge wheel
that produces dots on the fabric.
Rotary Cutter
tracing wheel
Embroidery scissor
liquid marking pen
This is essential as a marker for use on materials.
It is available in a variety of colors and is used to mark the
fabric.
Dressmaker Pencil
wax chalk
Tailor’s Chalk
Chalk Pencils
These are used by the garment industry. It works
like a pizza cutter and can be used by left or right handed sewers.
Thread clipper
Seam ripper
Rotary Cutter
Buttonhole scissors
This is available in black or white and is used for
woolen fabrics.
Wax chalk
Liquid Marking Pen
Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper
Tailor’s Chalk
These are 3-4 inches long used for trimmings, clipping threads
and snipping slashes.
Buttonhole scissors
trimming scissor
Cutting shears
Scalloping shears
