Sewing Tools

Sewing Tools
Sewing Tools may be divided into four
main categories:

Measuring
Marking
Cutting
Sewing
 Tools for Measuring

There are various tools used for

measuring. Without them you could
not produce a well fitting garment.
Examples of Measuring Tools

Yard stick
Tape Measure
Sewing /Seam Gauge

Transparent ruler

Hem Gauge
Skirt Marker
 Tools for Marking
When making garments, you will have
to transfer markings from a paper
pattern to the fabric, or mark seam
allowances, darts and other
construction details. The tools listed
below help you to do these tasks more
efficiently.
Examples of Tools for Marking

Tracing Wheel Dressmaker’s Carbon

Tailor’s Chalk

Dressmaker’s Pencil
 Tools for Cutting
Accurate cutting of fabric is very
important when sewing.
Remember to cut out fabric on a flat,
hard surface, such as a table or a
special cutting board. A variety of
tools can be used.
Examples of Tools for Cutting

Seam Ripper
Sewing/Embroidery Scissors
Dressmaking Shears

Trimming Scissors

Pinking Shears
 Other Tools
There are some other items that are
useful for sewing.
 Examples of Other Tools

Pins
Bodkin

Beeswax NEEDLES

Sharps Between
Crewel
Thimble Machine needles Darners
Pin cushion
 Tools for Sewing
Tools for sewing include:
Sewing Machine
Serger

We will discuss these in a next class.

 Care of Sewing Tools
Sewing tools should be properly stored for safety
purposes as well as for durability. Keep all sewing tools
in a suitable sewing kit.
 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.
Time to Recap!