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LESSON 2 Flashcards

1
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are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It can be manipulated by hand.

A

Sewing tools

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2
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are the different tools used in
clothing constructions

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Sewing Equipment

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3
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Classification of Sewing Tools

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measuring tools
cutting tools
marking tools
drafting tools
pinning and sewing tools

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4
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Measuring tools:

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Tape measure
Yard stick
Sewing Gauge
Ruler

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5
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used to take body measurements

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Tape measure

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6
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Usually used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern.

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Yard stick

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7
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6 inch ruler with a sliding marker, used
to measure short distances

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Sewing Gauge

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8
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A 12 inches ruler either clear or solid. It is used to measure and draw straight seams and cutting lines. It also aids in connecting lines.

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Ruler

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9
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CUTTING TOOLS:

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Trimming scissors
Shear
pinking shear
embroidery scissor
buttonhole scissor
thread clippers
seam ripper

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10
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It is 3-4 inches long, used for trimming, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

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trimming Scissors

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11
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  • Longer than scissors
  • Bent handle allows fabric to lie flat as it is cut
  • Used to cut fabric
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shear

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12
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  • Zig zag cutting edge
  • Used to give seam edges a finished look
  • Prevent raveling
  • Give a decorative edge
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pinking shear

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13
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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

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embroidery scissor

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14
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Special scissors that help you cut the
slit for the button hole

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Buttonhole scissor

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15
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Used to clip the threads as you sew

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Thread Clippers

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16
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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.

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Seam ripper

17
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MARKING TOOLS:

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tracing wheel
marking pens and pencils
tailor’s chalk

18
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two types of tracing wheel:

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serrated edge wheel
smooth edge wheel

19
Q

produces dots on the fabric and is
suitable for most types of fabrics

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serrated edge wheel

20
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is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the serrated edge will not pierce more delicate fabrics.

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smooth edge wheel

21
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are used to mark fabric when sewing

A

Marking Pens and Pencils

22
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Used to transfer markings onto fabric

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Tailor’s Chalk

23
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DRAFTING TOOLS:

A

L- Square
Hip Curve
French Curve

23
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  • is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
  • two arms connected perpendicularly:
A

L- Square
a.The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
b. The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches
long

24
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It is used in shaping hips skirt hemline and hip shape seam lines.

A

Hip Curve

25
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This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

A

French Curve

26
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PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS:

A

Needles
Pins
Pin cushion
Thimble
Thread
Needle Threader

27
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  • Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.
  • Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
A

Needles

28
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It is used to holds the pieces of fabric together.

A

pins

29
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It is used to hold the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents

A

Pin cushion

30
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A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing

A

thimble

31
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is used in assembling or constructing
the parts of the garment.

A

thread

32
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It aids in putting the thread
to the needle.

A

Needle Threader

33
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Care of Sewing Tools

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  • 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.
34
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also referred to as Straight Stitch, is one of the basic hand sewing and embroidery technique on which most other forms of stitching and embroidery are based. The procedure for working the stitch involves inserting the needle into a fabric and taking it out at small intervals.

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Running Stitch

35
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is a basic hand stitch where the thread is sewn in a back and forth motion. The top of the stitch looks like a series of small touching stitches while the back is overlapping.

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back stitch

36
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is how you finish the lower edge of a garment after you’ve decided on the length you want it. is securing the fabric in place while also covering theraw edge and preventing it from unraveling.

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Hemming stitch

37
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is a straight stitch with one perpendicular stitch added in to help make it unique.

A

blanket stitch

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