SEWING TOOLS
AND
EQUIPMENTS
AND IT’S USES
OBJECTIVES
TO IDENTIFY THE SEWING AND TOOLS
EQUIPMENT.
TO KNOW THE USES OF SEWING AND
TOOLS EQUIPMENT.
TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE SEWING
AND TOOLS EQUIPMENT
TAPE MEASURE
A flexible measuring device used in taking body
measurements.
The front has the measurement of 150 centimeters (cm)
and 60 inches(inch) on the other side.
SEWING GAUGE
A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches
long.
This gauge is used for measurements at hem lines, button
holes and areas where other small measurements require
checking, such as pleats and tucks.
RULER
A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear
or solid.
It is a useful tool to have for measuring and drawing
straight seam lines and cutting lines.
It also aids in connecting lines. A clear ruler is also a good
tool for marking buttonholes.
YARD STICK
Is used for marking hemlines and checking grain
lines when laying out the pattern.
It is made up of wood or metal.
L SQUARE OR TAILOR
SQUARE
Used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
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.
FRENCH CURVE
This is used to shape the depth of
the neck hole and armhole of the
pattern.
CUTTING TOOLS
BENT-HANDLED
DRESSMAKER’S SHEARS
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.
PINKING SHEARS
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam
finishes.
This is used to finish seams and raw edges and to create
decorative edges on many types of fabric.
It cuts a ravel-resistant edge.
This is not satisfactory for straight cutting.
CUTTING SCISSORS
TRIMMING SCISSORS
It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for
trimmings, clipping threads and
snipping slashes.
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS
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.
BUTTONHOLE SCISSORS
This is intended for
making buttonholes.
THREAD CLIPPERS
A handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows
for the snipping of threads.
Specifically used to snip threads and they are not
designed to cut fabric.
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.
ROTARY CUTTER AND MAT
It is an adaptation of the giant rotary cutter used by the garment
industry. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by left or
right- handed sewers.
The rotary cutter is available in different sizes with different blades.
When using a rotary cutter, work on a cutting mat to protect the
blade and the cutting surface.
MARKING TOOLS
Marking tools are required for transferring
pattern markings to garment fabric pieces
and for making alterations on garments.
CHALK
PENCILS/DRESSMAKER
PENCIL
This is available in white or pastel
shades.
This chalk pencil is used to make fine
lines on fabric and It has an erasing
brush at one end.
LIQUID MARKING PEN
Liquid marking pens come IN TWO TYPES.
There is one that washes out and one that fades after 48
hours. Those that wash out should not be used on fabric
that show water marks.
The mark should be removed before pressing the fabric.
TAILOR’S CHALK
This is essential as a marker for use on
materials.
Tailor‘s chalk is available in a range of
colors and is Removed by brushing.
WAX CHALK
This is available in black or white
and is used for woolen fabrics.
Wax can be removed by pressing.
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
DRESSMAKER’S CARBON
PAPER(TRACING PAPER)
A specially waxed carbon paper that transfer‘s the tracing
wheel‘s markings to the fabric.
A color of tracing paper should be chosen that is close to
the color of the fabric.
Different brands of racing paper have different
instructions; therefore, the instructions for the particular
brand that is purchased should be followed.
PINNING AND
SEWING TOOL
PIN CUSHION
Holds the straight pins and needles
while working to prevent accidents.
HAND NEEDLE
Used in making temporary stitches and
buttonholes.
Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
SEWING NEEDLE THREADER
It aids in putting the thread to the needle.
It consists of two parts. The handle and the wire.
To use the threader 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.
THIMBLE
A small hard pitted cup
worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle
in sewing.
MATERIALS
FABRIC
The Fabric is the cloth used in making
garments.
The plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is
the most appropriate material for beginners
because these are very easy to handle.
THREAD
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.
