Sewing Tools and Equipment

Essential sewing tools and equipment by Ms. Bernadette P. Retamar

1. Sewing tools and Equipment

2. Sewing tools and Equipment Sewing tools are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It can be manipulated by hand. Sewing Equipment are the different tools used in clothing constructions.

3. Classification of Sewing Tools Jumbled Letters 1. MAERUIGNS OLOTS 2. CTUGNIT OTLOS 3. MRAGNIK TLOOS 4. DAFITNRG LTOOS 5. PNINIGN DAN SWINEG STOOL 1. MEASURING TOOLS 2. CUTTING TOOLS 3. MARKING TOOLS 4. DRAFTING TOOLS 5. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS

4. MEASURING TOOLS Tape measure Used to take body measurements Made of plastic or strong fabric that does not stretch The front has the measurement of 150 cm and 60 inches on the other side.

5. MEASURING TOOLS Yard stick Wooden measuring stick. Usually a yard or a meter long Usually used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern.

6. MEASURING TOOLS Sewing Gauge 6 inch ruler with a sliding marker, used to measure short distances

7. MEASURING TOOLS Ruler A 12 inches ruler either clear or solid. It is used to measure and draw straight seam and cutting lines. It also aids in connecting lines.

8. CUTTING TOOLS Trimming Scissors It is 3-4 inches long, used for trimming, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

9. CUTTING TOOLS Shear Longer than scissors Bent handle allows fabric to lie flat as it is cut Used to cut fabric

10. CUTTING TOOLS Pinking Shear Zig zag cutting edge Used to give seam edges a finished look Prevent raveling Give a decorative ed ge

11. CUTTING TOOLS Embroidery scissor It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Both points are sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics and in embroidery work.

12. CUTTING TOOLS Buttonhole scissor Sp ecial scissors that help you cut the slit for the button hole

13. CUTTING TOOLS Thread Clippers Used to clip the threads as you sew

14. CUTTING TOOLS Seam ripper Seam rippers are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of an error or during alterations. They should be used carefully to prevent damage to the fabric.

15. MARKING TOOLS Tracing Wheel There are two types of tracing wheels, those with a serrated edge and those with a smooth edge. The serrated edge wheel produces dots on the fabric and is suitable for most types of fabrics. The smooth edge wheel is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the serrated edge will not pierce more delicate fabrics. The smooth edge wheel creates a solid line.

16. MARKING TOOLS Marking Pens and Pencils Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

17. MARKING TOOLS Tailor’s Chalk Used to transfer markings onto fabric Remove them by brushing before pressing over them .

18. DRAFTING TOOLS L- Square The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. It also divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers. It can also function as a tape measure. It has two arms connected perpendicularly. a.The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long. b. The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches long.

19. DRAFTING TOOLS Hip Curve It is used in shaping hips skirt hemline and hip shape seam lines.

20. DRAFTING TOOLS French Curve This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

21. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Needles Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.

22. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Pins It is used to holds the pieces of fabric together.

23. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Pin cushion It is used to holds holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.

24. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Thimble A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

25. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Thread The thread is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. Threads vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics need stronger threads. Threads should have the same color with that of the fabric used.

26. PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS Needle Threader It aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists of two parts. The handle and the wire. The end of the wire that is away from the holder is folded. Place the folded wire of the needle threader through the eye of the sewing needle.

27. Care of Sewing Tools Sewing tools should be properly stored for safety purposes as well as for durability. Keep all sewing tools in a suitable sewing kit. Sharp objects such as pins and needles should be placed in covered containers or on pin cushions. Keep covers on seam rippers. Where sleeves are available, use for storage of shears and scissors. Do not cut paper with fabric shears.

28. Bernadette P. Retamar

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