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. 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 TOOLSAre 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.
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
P R E S E N T E D BY:
RIA ANGELI G. VERABSE-TLE III
P R E S E N T E D T O :
MR. RYAN ANGELES
