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SEWING
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SEWING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENTS
What is Sewing?
Sewing is used primarily to produce clothing and
household furnishings as curtains, bedclothes,
upholstery, and table linens. It is also used for sails,
bellows, skin boats, and other items shaped out of
flexible materials such as canvas and leather.
 Sewing equipment different tools
are used in garment construction.
The skillful use of the different
sewing equipment will help take
body measurement and drafting
pattern with accuracy and speed.
 Success in sewing calls for the
right tools at the right time. All
tools must be appropriate in a
proper order and one must know
how to use them to save time and
produce the best result.
MEASURING TOOLS
 MEASURING TOOLS
Tape Measure
A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. The front
has the measurement of 150 centimeters and 60 inches on the other side.
Fiberglass tape is commonly used by dressmakers.
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Sewing Gauge
A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long. This gauge is
used for measurements at hem lines, button holes and areas where other small
measurements require checking, such as pleats and tucks. The gauge is usually
made of metal or plastic.
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Rulers
A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear or solid. It is a
useful tool to have for measuring and drawing straight seam lines and cutting
lines. It also aids in connecting lines. A clear ruler is also a good tool for marking
buttonholes.
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Yardsticks
A yardstick is made of smooth,
shellacked hardwood or metal. It is used
for marking hemlines and checking
grainlines when laying out the pattern.
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L-square
The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft
pattern. It also divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has
perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers. It can also
function as a tape measure. It has two arms connected perpendicularly.
A . The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
B . The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches long.
CUTTING TOOLS
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Cutting tools are instruments that serve
well if properly maintained. Sharp
cutting tools make clean cuts and well-
defined 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 tools should not be used for
other household task. Cutting tools must
be sharpened regularly and the joints are
oiled occasionally for better use.
 Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears
These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting
edge. The blades move easily and cut smoothly along the
entire length and the points should come together.
Shears have the length of 7- 12 inches and are
satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.
 Pinking Shears
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for
seam finishes. This is used to finish seams and raw
edges and to create decorative edges on many types
of fabric. It cuts a ravel-resistant edge. This is not
satisfactory for straight cutting.
PINNING AND SEWING TOOL
Pincushion
A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles
while working to prevent accidents.
Hand Needle
Used in making temporary stitches and
buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand
sewing.
Sewing Needle Threader
It aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists
of two parts. The handle and the wire. The end of
the wire that is away from the holder is folded. Place
the folded wire of the needle threader through the
eye of the sewing needle.
Thimble
A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
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