Sewing Tools

Besides a sewing machine, you will need a few tools of the trade. You will need: -Measuring tools -Cutting tools -Marking equipment -Other tools

Sewing Tools Measuring tools Tape Measure- flexible tape used to take body measurements

Sewing Tools Measuring Tools Yardstick used to measure mark grain lines hems, etc.

Sewing Tools Measuring Tools Seam gauge6”- 6” ruler with a sliding marker for seams and hems

Sewing Tools Cutting Tools Shears - used to cut fabric. Have long blades and bent handles to allow fabric to remain flat when cutting

Sewing Tools Cutting tools Scissors - smaller than shears. Used for trimming and clipping.

Sewing Tools Cutting tools Seam Ripper - Used to remove stitches. Has a sharp pointed end and a small blade.

Sewing Tools Marking Tools Tracking wheel and Paper Used to transfer pattern marks to fabric

Sewing Tools Marking Tools Chalk Used to mark fabric can be brushed off

Sewing Tools Marking Tools Fabric Markers Has ink that evaporates or is washed away in cold water

Sewing Tools Other tools Pins Used to attach pattern to fabric and hold layers of fabric together

Sewing Tools Other tools Needles Carry the thread thru the fabric

Sewing Tools Other Tools Pin Cushion Holds pins and needles when not in use

Sewing Tools Other Tools Thimble Protects the finger as it pushed the needle through the fabric