LESSON 2 Flashcards
are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It can be manipulated by hand.
Sewing tools
are the different tools used in
clothing constructions
Sewing Equipment
Classification of Sewing Tools
measuring tools
cutting tools
marking tools
drafting tools
pinning and sewing tools
Measuring tools:
Tape measure
Yard stick
Sewing Gauge
Ruler
used to take body measurements
Tape measure
Usually used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern.
Yard stick
6 inch ruler with a sliding marker, used
to measure short distances
Sewing Gauge
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.
Ruler
CUTTING TOOLS:
Trimming scissors
Shear
pinking shear
embroidery scissor
buttonhole scissor
thread clippers
seam ripper
It is 3-4 inches long, used for trimming, clipping threads and snipping slashes.
trimming Scissors
- Longer than scissors
- Bent handle allows fabric to lie flat as it is cut
- Used to cut fabric
shear
- Zig zag cutting edge
- Used to give seam edges a finished look
- Prevent raveling
- Give a decorative edge
pinking shear
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
embroidery scissor
Special scissors that help you cut the
slit for the button hole
Buttonhole scissor
Used to clip the threads as you sew
Thread Clippers
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.
Seam ripper
MARKING TOOLS:
tracing wheel
marking pens and pencils
tailor’s chalk
two types of tracing wheel:
serrated edge wheel
smooth edge wheel
produces dots on the fabric and is
suitable for most types of fabrics
serrated edge wheel
is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the serrated edge will not pierce more delicate fabrics.
smooth edge wheel
are used to mark fabric when sewing
Marking Pens and Pencils
Used to transfer markings onto fabric
Tailor’s Chalk
DRAFTING TOOLS:
L- Square
Hip Curve
French Curve
- is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
- two arms connected perpendicularly:
L- Square
a.The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
b. The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches
long
It is used in shaping hips skirt hemline and hip shape seam lines.
Hip Curve
This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
French Curve
PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS:
Needles
Pins
Pin cushion
Thimble
Thread
Needle Threader
- Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.
- Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
Needles
It is used to holds the pieces of fabric together.
pins
It is used to hold the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents
Pin cushion
A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing
thimble
is used in assembling or constructing
the parts of the garment.
thread
It aids in putting the thread
to the needle.
Needle Threader
Care of Sewing Tools
- 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.
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.
Running Stitch
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.
back stitch
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.
Hemming stitch
is a straight stitch with one perpendicular stitch added in to help make it unique.
blanket stitch
