SEWING TOOLS Flashcards by Aron Miguel

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Take body measurements

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Tape Measure

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Measure small details

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Ruler

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Measure perpendicular lines

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Tailor’s Square

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Measure and mark short distances

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Gauge

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Used to measure to and mark hemlines

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Shirt maker

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Draw curved lines such as armholes and necklines

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French Curve

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Cut the fabric

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Dressmaker’s shears

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Finish seam edges to prevent from raveling

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Pinking shears

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Used to cut pattern papers and threads

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Scissors

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Used to remove stitches from the seam

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Seam ripper

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Used to cut buttonholes

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Buttonhole scissors

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Used to mark directly on the fabric

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Tailor’s chalk

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Used to transfer marks accurately on both sides

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Tracing wheel

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Transfer perforated marks

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Pencil

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Transfer markings from the patter to the fabric

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Dressmaker’s tracing paper

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Small cap used to the protect the fingers

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Thimble

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Join the patterns on a fabric

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Pins

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Used to keep and sharpen needles

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Emery bag

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Handy device used in passing the thread

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Needle threader

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Padded flat surface for ironing

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Ironing board

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Press the cloth against the ironing board

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Flat iron

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Used to press the seams of the sleeves

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Sleeve board

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Filaments twisted together

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Threads

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Available in different types and sizes

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Needles

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Used to close the openings of garments

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Fasteners

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Used to temporarily hold patterns papers

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Tapes and Bindings

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Used for pattern drafting

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Pattern papers

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Trimmings used for decorative purposes

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Laces

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Used to strengthen the thread for hand sewing

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Beeswax or leftover candles

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Material made into garments

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Fabrics