Identifying Sewing Equipment Clothing Page 472-477
Identifying Sewing Equipment Divided into 6 categories based on their purpose: 1. Measuring 2. Pinning 3. Cutting 4. Marking 5. Stitching 6. Pressing
Measuring Tools Tape measure Sewing or seam gauge Yardstick or meter stick Transparent ruler Hem gauge Skirt marker 1st three items are essential!
Pinning Tools Silk Pins Ballpoint Pins Ball-head Pins T-Pins Pincushion
Pinking or scalloping shears Embroidery scissors Seam ripper Cutting Tools Dressmaker’s shears Sewing scissors Pinking or scalloping shears Embroidery scissors Seam ripper Thread clipper Rotary cutter
Marking Tools Fabric marking pen Tracing wheel Tailor’s chalk Ordinary thread
Special Sewing Items Disappearing basting thread Liquid seam sealant Stabilizer
Stitching Tools Needles Thimble Needle Threaded Glue Stick Basting Tape Loop Turner Pointer
Pressing Equipment Iron Ironing board Press cloth Tailor’s ham Sleeve board Seam roll Point presser 1st three essential
Review Name 3 essential measuring tools. How should you use and store pins safely? What is the difference between scissors and shears? Why is a thimble useful? Name the three essential items needed.