1. Cutting tools- are instrument used in cutting fabric, thread and other sewing materials while sewing.

Sharp cutting tools can make clean cuts and well define notches and they do not damage fabric. On the
other hand, dull tools slow the cutting process and make your hand and wrist tire easily. Sewing cutting tolls
should not be used for other household task. Cutting tools must be sharpened regularly and the joints are
oiled occasionally for better use.
Examples are:
Bent- handled dressmaking shears- 7-12 inches long and used to cut fabrics.

Pinking shears- Used to finish the seams and raw edges of garments for construction and cuts a ravel
resistant edge.

Trimming scissors- 3-4 inches long and used for trimmings.

Embroidery scissors- 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Use with fine details in delicate fabrics and in
embroidery works.

Button hole scissors- Intended for making buttonholes.

Thread clippers- A handy spring loaded cutting tool used to snip threads. Seam ripper

Rotary cutter and mat- Used in garment industry and

can be used by left or right handed sewers.

Seam ripper- Used for ripping out stitches from seams,

either as a result of an error or during alteration.
2. Marking Tools- are the tailor’s guide to make the sewing accurate. It is also required for transferring pattern
markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on garments.
Examples are:
Chalk pencils/ dressmakers pencil- used to make fine
lines on fabric and it has an erasing brush at one end.

Liquid marking pen-

2 types
1. Water soluble end- removed through washing

2. Disappearing Ink- fades after 48 hours

Tailors chalk- An essential marker for most fabrics and can be removed by brushing.

Wax chalk - Used for woolen fabrics and can be removed by pressing.

Tracing wheel-
2 Types
1. Serrated edge wheel – creates dots on the fabrics
2. Smooth edge wheel – creates fine lines on fabrics

Dressmakers carbon paper- Specially waxed carbon paper that

transfer’s the tracing wheel’s markings on the fabric.