Proper Selection Of Sewing Tools And Materials

Question 1

Used to measure small details

Answer 1

Ruler

Question 2

Used to finish seam edges to prevent from raveling

Answer 2

Pinking shears

Question 3

Used to transfer marking from the pattern to the fabric using a tracing wheel

Answer 3

Dressmaker’s tracing paper

Question 4

Used to keep the needles and safety pins

Answer 4

Pin cushion

Question 5

Standard size is 14 for general use

Answer 5

Machine needles

Question 6

Used to transfer perforated marks

Answer 6

Pencil

Question 7

Used to join the patterns on the fabric

Answer 7

Pins

Question 8

Used to measure and mark hemline

Answer 8

Skirt marker

Question 9

Used to remove stitches from the seam

Answer 9

Seam ripper

Question 10

Used for basting and for stitching

Answer 10

Needle and thread

Question 11

Used to transfer marks on the fabric with the aid of the tracing wheel

Answer 11

Tailor’s chalks

Question 12

A small cap used to protect fingers

Answer 12

Thimble

Question 13

Used to transfer marks

Answer 13

Tracing wheel

Question 14

Used to take body measurements

Answer 14

Tape measure

Question 15

Used to measure and draw perpendicular lines

Answer 15

Tailor’s square

Question 16

Used to cut buttonholes

Answer 16

Buttonhole scissors

Question 17

Used to keep and sharpen needles and pins

Answer 17

Emery bag

Question 18

Standard number is 50 mercerized for synthetic fabrics

Answer 18

Threads

Question 19

Can be used electrically or manually

Answer 19

Treadle sewing machine

Question 20

Is a heavy type of sewing machine found in factories

Answer 20

Industrial Sewing Machine

Question 21

Used to cut the fabric

Answer 21

Dressmaker’s shears

Question 22

Used to draw curve lines such as armholes and necklines

Answer 22

French curve

Question 23

Used to cut the hanging threads

Answer 23

Thread clipper