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Knowing the proper use of different sewing

tools, supplies and accessories will help
you produce creative and marketable
products.

Sewing tools, supplies and accessories are

classified according to their use.
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO USE:

 Measuring Tools
 Cutting Tools
 Pinning Tools
 Marking Tools
 Pressing Tools
 Stitching and Turning Tools
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MEASURING TOOLS AND AIDS INCLUDE:

a. Tape measure
b. Yardstick or meter stick
c. Transparent ruler
d. Seam gauge
e. L-square or tailor square
f. Hip curve
g. French curve
h. Hem marker

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MARKING TOOLS INCLUDE:

a. Tracing wheel
b. Tailor’s carbon paper
c. Tailor’s chalk
d. Drawing thread and needle
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PRESSING TOOLS INCLUDE:

a. Flat iron
b. Pressing cloth
c. Ironing board
d. Padding
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PINNING TOOLS INCLUDE:

a. Dressmaker pins
b. Pin cushions
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CUTTING TOOLS INCLUDE:

a. Sewing Scissors
b. Shears
c. Seam Ripper
d. Pinking Shears
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STITCHING AND TURNING TOOLS AND AIDS
INCLUDE:

a. Needle
i. Machine needle
ii. Hand needle
b. Needle threader
c. Emery bag
d. Thimble
e. Thread
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 Used to push a needle
through the material
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