Tools and

Equipment in
Sewing
Measuring Tape It has a smooth surface tape that is clearly marked with increments of inches and
centimeters on both sides. A firm good quality tape which will not stretch after use
is to be selected. It is usually about inch to inch wide and 60 inches long, and
has 1/8 divisions. It has centimeter markings along other edge. At one end of the
tape is attached a metal strip about 3 inches long and at the other end, a small
metal covering.

Rulers There are two types of rulers, one is a small ruler of 1 inch wide and 6 inches long
divided into 1/8" or 1/16" divisions on one side and centimeters on the other side,
second one is of 2 inches wide and 18 inches long. Generally small rulers are made
of clear plastic and larger rulers with metal, wood and plastic. Small rulers are used
for measuring small distances for tucks, hem facings, etc. and used at the sewing
machine. The larger rulers are used at the work table.

Yard stick or Meter scale

These may be wooden, plastic or metal. It is available in 36 inches or 45
inches in length. They are useful for checking grain lines when fixing pattern
pieces on material and for drawing long seam lines on fabric or paper.

L - Scale
It has arms or sides made of metal giving it a L-Shape; the long arm measures
24 inches, the short arm 14 inches. This has a perfect right angle corner and is
used to draw lines at right angles at the time of drafting. It is helpful during the
process of straightening the fabric to check whether the corners of the fabric
have got the right angled structure.

Hem Gauge