Intro to Sewing & Fashion SEWING EQUIPMENT Intro to Sewing & Fashion

Machine Needles Machine needles different sizes for different fabrics Sizes range from 9-18 The most common are 11 & 14* The higher the # the thicker the needle Twin & Triple needles are used for topstitching and decorative stitching Regular- most fabrics Ballpoint- knits Wedge- Leather Machine Needles

Needle Insertion & Problems Machine needle is always inserted with the flat side to the back of the machine If the needle is inserted backwards, there will be skipped stitches or the machine will keep coming unthreaded. If the needle is the wrong size/type for the fabric the thread will fray or the fabric may be damaged.

SELF STICKING SEWING TAPE SEWING AIDS BOBBINS Plastic or metal SELF STICKING SEWING TAPE DOUBLE FACED TAPE Measured markings on 1 side Used as a stitch guide Holds fabric in position Don’t sew over because of adhesive, it will ruin your needle

Hand Needles Eye Shape- Long or Round SHARP-used for general sewing Round Eye Length-should be in proportion to the eye Point-sharp, blunt/ballpoint& wedge CREWEL/EMBROIDERY- used for thicker threads and yarns Long eye

Measuring Devices SKIRT MARKER C-THRU RULER Used to aid in marking a hem Easy to see marking Precise measurements MEASURING TAPE Body Measurements

Measuring Devices SKIRT MARKER SEWING GAUGE 6 ”ruler with slide CURVED RULER Used for making curved lines - For hips, armholes HEM GAUGE Mark hems

MARKING DEVICES TAILOR’S CHALK Easy to use CHALK PENCIL TAILOR’S TACKER Marks both sides of fabric TRACING WHEEL Can be smooth or serated Used with tracing paper Mark- B- Gone/Magic Pen Washable or Disappearing Chalk wheel Makes fine lines

SHEARS AND SCISSORS BENT HANDLE SHEARS Used for cutting patterns and fabric SCISSORS Used for cutting paper PINKING SHEARS Cuts a zig zag edge Prevents fraying EMBROIDERY SCISSORS Small Used for needlework Clipping Buttonholes THREAD CLIPS Clip loose threads

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDLE THREADER BEESWAX Useful for threading small eye needles Coat thread SEAM RIPPER POINTER Take out stitches THIMBLE Push out corners Protects finger PIN CUSHION & EMERY BODKIN Put thru elastic Holds & cleans pins LOOP TURNER Turn narrow tubes

MACHINE ACCESSORIES/PRESSER FEET ZIPPER FOOT Allows you to get close to zipper teeth ZIGZAG FOOT BUTTONHOLE FOOT “measures” size of your button automatically Allows needle to go side to side

BUTTONS Sew Thru Button Shank type Used for skirt closures and top of zippers 2 part Snap Fastener Sew in Iron on Stick on