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- 2. MEASURING TOOLS Measuring toolsare needed for pattern alternations and body measurements to ensure a well-fitted garment.
- 3. TAPE MEASURE It is numberedback to back, usually 60 inches long and 150 centimeters, with metal tips. In the English system, the unit of measurement is by inch.
- 4. RULER It’s either made ofwood or plastic and is 12 inches long. It is used to draw straight lines.
- 5. TAILOR’S SQUARE This toolis also known as L square. It is used to draw perpendicular lines and to break down measurements. It has two arms connecting perpendicularly; the longer the arm is 24 inches long while the shorter arm is 14 inhes long.
- 6. FRENCH CURVE It isused to shape the depth of the armholes and neckline of the pattern.
- 7. SEWING GAUGE It isa ruler, usually 6 inches long. It is used to mark hems for alteration.
- 8. HIP CURVE It isused in shaping hips skirt hemline and hip shape seam lines.
- 9. MARKING TOOLS In makingthe desired shape or shape of garmets, the following are the different rafting tools:
- 10. TRACING WHEEL It isused with tailors carbon to transfer pattern markings to fabric.
- 11. TAILOR’S CARBON PAPER Itis used with a tracing wheel to create a temporary marking on fabric.
- 12. TAILOR’S CHALK Is anoil-free chalk for transferring markings.
- 13. CUTTING TOOLS To cutgarments accurately and precisely, every cutting tool used should be kept clean, sharp and grease-free.
- 14. CUTTING SHEARS Are pairs ofbent handle blades used to easily cut fabric.
- 15. PINKING SHEARS Used to finish edgesof material to prevent raveling.
- 16. SEAM RIPPER Is ahandy and inexpensive device used in ripping seams. One side is sharp and the other is not to avoid damaging the fabric.
- 17. SCISSORS Are used in snipping, trimming thread ends,and cutting pattern pieces.
- 18. SEWING AIDS AND MATERIALS/ PINNINGTOOLS To make or repair garments, the following are the basic sewing aids and materials.
- 19. THIMBLE Is a smallfitted cap of metal or plastic that is worn on middle finger for protection while sewing by hand.
- 20. PIN CUSHION Is acushion where needles and pins are kept for safety.
- 21. NEEDLES Hand needle is asmall pointed metal that inserts the thread into fabric. It is also used to make stitches in sewing.
- 22. DRESSMAKER PINS Have sharp pointsand will not leave marks on the fabric.
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- 24. THREAD Is a flexible,small diameter yarn or strand usually treated with a surface coating, intended to be used to stitch one or more pieces of material . It may be defined as smooth thread it also involved in seaming and stitching operations.
- 25. PRESSING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS Ironing is the act of sliding the iron back and forth using heat and sometimes steam to remove creases on the garment while pressing is an act of placing the steam iron on the part of the finished garment and pressing it down using force with an up and down movement. Pressing is done during sewing construction.
- 26. FLAT IRON Is adevice used in removing wrinkles in fabric . The following are the types of iron:
- 27. AUTOMATIC IRON Is ofgreat help in pressing. It avoids damaging the garments or fabric by setting the heat control to maintain a suitable temperature for any fabric.
- 28. NON-AUTOMATIC IRON Requires constant checking of theheat temperature to avoid damage on the fabric.
- 29. STEAM IRON Contains chamber where wateris converted into steam. It can be used to create perfect pleats and iron out the wrinkles on clothes.
- 30. IRON BOARD Is madeof wood or steel wherein cloth and garments are pressed. It should be padded, an old woolen blanket is an excellent padding. On top is a snug-fitting, removable cover of a smooth, firm cotton material.