1. Intro to Sewing & Fashion
SEWING EQUIPMENT
Intro to
Sewing & Fashion

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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