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There are certain pieces of equipment that you require for sewing. Measuring tools in sewing are so important for the perfect fit and shape of any garment. The various simple sewing equipment can be grouped according to their uses as follows:
Tools For Measuring
- Ruler: This is used for marking. It is also used in pattern drafting.
- Tape measure: This is used for taking measurement of the body, fabric, etc. They are marked on both sides in inches and centimetres. The tape measure is a standard measuring tool that every sewer should have in their sewing kit.
- Hem marker: This is used for marking the hems of finished garments.
Tools For Marking and Tracing
- Tracing wheel: This is used with carbon paper or tracing paper in transferring marking from pattern to fabrics.
- Tracing paper: This paper comes in manty colours. It is used in transferring pattern markings onto fabrics.
- Tailor’s chalk: This is a special coloured chalk used for making marks on patterns and fabrics.
Tools For Cutting
- Scissors and shears: It is used for cutting paper, fabrics and thread.
Tools For Stitching
- Dressmakers pin
- Pin-cushion and emery bag
- Needles
Taking Body Measurement
- The person to be measured should stand erect on both feet.
- Measurement should be taken comfortably without pulling the tape too tight or loose.
- All girth measure should be taken tightly, as ease for movement is included in the draft.
- To avoid mistake, take the measurement twice.
Quiz
- Mention three measuring tools as well as their function.
- List three stitching tools.
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