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Sewing Tools Assignment

Sewing Tools Assignment. Tape Measure. Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring: 1. Fabric 2. patterns 3. Body Measurements. Seam gauge. Seam gauges are Small metal rulers Used to measure small areas. Hem Gauge. Multipurpose measuring tool.

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Sewing Tools Assignment

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  1. Sewing Tools Assignment

  2. Tape Measure Long plastic or fiberglass strip with marks for measuring: 1. Fabric 2. patterns 3. Body Measurements

  3. Seam gauge Seam gauges are Small metal rulers Used to measure small areas

  4. Hem Gauge • Multipurpose measuring tool. • It has a curved, hem-shaped side that is used to mark standard hem depths • Straight side is used like a ruler

  5. Yard Stick • Wooden measuring stick. • Usually a yard or a meter long

  6. Shears vs. Scissors • Scissors = shorter blades and handles have matching holes and are centered • SHEARS = different sizes holes and blades are to one side used for cutting fabric

  7. PINKING SHEARS • Shears used to finish raw edges Pinking shears cut A special edge VVVVVVVVVV

  8. Rotary Cutter Used to cut fabric Looks like pizza cutter For fabric

  9. Rotary Ruler and Mat The ruler is used with the rotary cutter To cut straight. The mat is a special Mat that protects the table.

  10. Danger! If you cannot use the rotary cutter safely, you will not be able to use it any more • You can be seriously hurt by the blade of the rotary cutter! • The blade is a razor blade and very sharp!

  11. Embroidery Scissors Small sharp scissors for trimming threads And cutting in small places

  12. Buttonhole Scissors Special scissors that help you cut the slit for the button hole

  13. Thread Clips Used to clip the threads as you sew

  14. Scissor Rules • Cut only fabric • Never cut pins • Don’t drop • Get sharpened when dull • Dull scissors will not cut fabric!

  15. Marking Pencils & Pens Special pens or pencils that are used to mark fabric when sewing

  16. Tracing Wheel and Paper • Coated paper comes in assorted colors • Used to transfer markings onto fabric

  17. Tailor’s Chalk • Used to transfer markings onto fabric • Remove them by brushing before pressing over them.

  18. Seam Ripper A small sharp tool Used to remove stitches

  19. Loop Turner • Long slim wire with a latch hook at one end used to turn tubing or cording to the right side

  20. Point Turner • Plastic or wooden point turner used to push out points such as collars and cuffs

  21. Bodkin • Used for inserting elastic or drawstrings into casings

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