Republic of the Philippines

ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Miagao Campus
Miagao, Iloilo
Hand Outs in GFD 121
Different kinds of Tools in Sewing

Lesson 1 Sewing Basics

1 Cutting tools and other tools
a. Cutting Tools
- It is an essential tool for sewing which is use for cutting fabrics.

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8 inch long scissors suitable for cutting fabric because the blades rest flat on the cutting surface.
2. Trimming Scissors - 6 inch long scissors used for trimming and clipping seams a
hem edges, seams, etc. It should not be used for cutting out a garment because it will not give an

b. Measuring Tools
- It is essential for pattern alterations and body measurements to ensure a
good garment fit, measurements should be taken often and accurately.

ing body measurements, drafting patterns, and measuring fabrics. It has a metal tip and reversible
easure fabric and to check grain line. It can be used in marking a long straight line and in measuring
g or shaping slightly curve points. It has a measure of inches at the front and centimeters at the bac
References:

http://www.textilesmachinery.com/parts-of-sewing-machine-andtheir-functions-with-picture/

http://phsclothingtech.weebly.com/sewing-tools-andequipment.html

http://www.typesofclothingfabrics.com/
Prepared by: Caren T. Tiquison and Ma. Hazel B. Guzman
BTTE/GFD

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