Measuring / Drafting Tools

Cutting Tools
Marking Tools
Sewing Tools
 Measuring
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Drafting Tools
 Tape Measure
--is used in taking body measurements.
 Ruler

-- it is used for measuring and marking

straight lines and short distances.
 French Curve

it is used to shape the depth of the

--

neckline and armhole of a pattern.

 Hip Curve

– it is used in connecting or shaping

curve points especially in the hipline.
Cutting
Tools
 Shears

-- used for cutting fabrics.

 Scissors

--used for trimming, cutting threads and

clipping seams.
 Seam Ripper

-- it is used for taking out seams and for

slashing stitches.
Marking
Tools
 Tailor’s Chalk

--is used to transfer marks from the

pattern to the fabrics.
Tracing Wheel & Tracing Paper

--is used to transfer marks from the

pattern to the fabrics.
Sewing
Tools
Sewing
Tools
 Needle

-- is used for sewing. They come in different

sizes. They are pointed, sharp and well
polished.
 Pins

-- like needles, they are sharp, pointed and

well polished. They are used for keeping
cloth and pattern paper in place while
sewing and cutting.
 Thimble

-- it is placed on the middle finger to protect

it from being pricked by the needle while
sewing.
 Pin Cushion

-- it is where the pins and needles are kept

in place.