WorksheetsSewing Tools and Equipment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
