SEWING EQUIPMENT Sewing Equipment are the different tools used on clothing construction.

MEASURING TOOLS AND SHAPING TOOLS

L-SQUARE - divides the garment into the desired measurement. It perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers.

HIP CURVE - is used in connecting or shaping curve points.

FRENCH CURVE - Is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.

RULER - aids in connecting line RULER - aids in connecting line. They are graduated inches and centimeter which are commonly made of either wood or plastic.

TAPE MEASURE -Is a device used in taking body measurement.

CUTTING TOOLS Are instruments that serve well if properly maintained. The joints are oiled once in a while for better use,

SHEARS - have the length of eight (8) to nine (9) inches. They are sharp metals used for cutting.

SCISSORS - are shorter than shears, also used for shaping short curves, trimming and cutting buttonholes.

PINKING SHEARS - give an attractive zigzag cut edge to the fabrics that do not ravel.

RIPPING OR THREAD CLIP SCISSORS - are the scissors with short blades. They are used for ripping of stitches and seams.

TRIMMING SCISSORS - Are used for cutting or trimming of threads.

RIPPER - Is a handy wire rod with a hook in one end which is used to remove seams and stitches.

- Is used to transfer the marks from the pattern to the fabrics. MARKING TOOLS TAILOR CHALK - Is used to transfer the marks from the pattern to the fabrics.

PENCIL WITH ERASER - Is helpful in marking pattern in fabrics with light colors as well as in drafting of patterns.

TRACING WHEEL - Is used to transfer seam lines, dark lines and seam allowances.

TRACING PAPER - functions like a carbon paper. Tracing paper are categorized into black and white depending upon the color to be traced.

THREAD - when basting, silk threads are more appropriate. Contrasting colors should be used for easy location and removal if necessary.

PINS - are used to hold pieces of materials together. Dressmaker’s pins are used for all fabrics.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY: RIA ANGELI G. VERA BSE-TLE III PRESENTED TO: MR. RYAN ANGELES