SEWING TOOLS Flashcards
1
Q
Take body measurements
A
Tape Measure
2
Q
Measure small details
A
Ruler
3
Q
Measure perpendicular lines
A
Tailor’s Square
4
Q
Measure and mark short distances
A
Gauge
5
Q
Used to measure to and mark hemlines
A
Shirt maker
6
Q
Draw curved lines such as armholes and necklines
A
French Curve
7
Q
Cut the fabric
A
Dressmaker’s shears
8
Q
Finish seam edges to prevent from raveling
A
Pinking shears
9
Q
Used to cut pattern papers and threads
A
Scissors
10
Q
Used to remove stitches from the seam
A
Seam ripper
11
Q
Used to cut buttonholes
A
Buttonhole scissors
12
Q
Used to mark directly on the fabric
A
Tailor’s chalk
13
Q
Used to transfer marks accurately on both sides
A
Tracing wheel
14
Q
Transfer perforated marks
A
Pencil
15
Q
Transfer markings from the patter to the fabric
A
Dressmaker’s tracing paper
