1. Identifying Sewing Equipment
Clothing
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2. Identifying Sewing Equipment
Divided into 6 categories based on their purpose:
1. Measuring
2. Pinning
3. Cutting
4. Marking
5. Stitching
6. Pressing

3. Measuring Tools Tape measure Sewing or seam gauge
Yardstick or meter stick
Transparent ruler
Hem gauge
Skirt marker
1st three items are essential!

4. Pinning Tools Silk Pins Ballpoint Pins Ball-head Pins T-Pins
Pincushion

5. Pinking or scalloping shears Embroidery scissors Seam ripper
Cutting Tools
Dressmaker’s shears
Sewing scissors
Pinking or scalloping shears
Embroidery scissors
Seam ripper
Thread clipper
Rotary cutter

6. Marking Tools Fabric marking pen Tracing wheel Tailor’s chalk
Ordinary thread

7. Special Sewing Items Disappearing basting thread Liquid seam sealant
Stabilizer

8. Stitching Tools Needles Thimble Needle Threaded Glue Stick
Basting Tape
Loop Turner
Pointer

9. Pressing Equipment Iron Ironing board Press cloth Tailor’s ham
Sleeve board
Seam roll
Point presser
1st three
essential

10. Review Name 3 essential measuring tools.
How should you use and store pins safely?
What is the difference between scissors and shears?
Why is a thimble useful?
Name the three essential items needed.