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Simple sewing tools
When you have the correct tools, it make sewing easy and enjoyable. Also, the right equipment should be used for the right work.
The simple sewing tools
- 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
Care of simple sewing, knitting and crocheting tools
- Get a kit for sewing
- Protect needle, pins thimbles with white powder
- Scissors used for cutting materials should not be used to cut paper
- Protect scissors from rust.
Quiz
- Mention three sewing tools as well as their uses.
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