Sewing Tools and Equipment  to handle.

 Thread – the thread is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the

Sewing equipment different tools are used in garments construction. The
garment. Thread varies in size. Heavy fabrics need stronger threads.
skill full use of the difference sewing equipment will help take body measurement
Threads should have the same color with that of the fabric.
and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed.
After learning the tools and equipment in sewing, produce a sewing kit with the
Success in sewing calls for the right tools at the right time. all tools must
following:
be appropriate in a proper order and one must know how to use them to save
time and produce the best result.  Measuring tools
 French curve
This lesson will provide knowledge and skills of the different tools and
 Ruler
equipment which are necessary in sewing. A complete set of sewing tools and
 Tape measure
equipment are presented to help the student work faster.
 Cutting tools
Cutting Tools  Shears
 Pinking shears
Cutting tools are instruments that serve well it properly maintained.
 Scissors
Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts and well-defined notches and they do not
 Ripping or thread clip scissors
damage fabric. On the other hand, dull tools slow the cutting process, and make
 Trimming scissors
you hand and wrist tired easily. Sewing cutting should not be used for another
 Ripper
household task. Cutting tools must be sharpen regularly and the joints are oiled  Marking tools
occasionally for better use.  Tailor chalk
 Pencil with eraser
Bent-Handled Dressmaker’s Shears  Tracing wheel
These are made of quality of steel and hold a sharp cutting edge. The  Thread
blades move easily and cut smoothly along the entire length and the points  Pins
should come together. Shears have the length of 7-12 inches and are satisfactory  Drafting tools
for most apparel fabrics:  Pattern paper
 Measuring and shaping tools
a. All steels, chrome-plated shears are for heavy duty cutting.  Pinning and sewing tools
b. Stainless steel blades and plastic handles are fine for lightweight fabrics.  Pins
c. A serrated edge shears give maximum cutting control and is used for  Weights
synthetic fiber and slippery knits.  Hand needle
Materials  Thimble
 Pin cushion
 Fabric – is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton fabrics,
flour sack or catch is the most appropriate material for beginners because
these are amazingly easy