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Knowing the proper use of different
sewing tools, supplies and accessories
will help you produce creative and
marketable products.
Sewing tools, supplies and accessories
are classified according to their use.

CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO USE:

Measuring Tools
Cutting Tools
Pinning Tools
Marking Tools
Pressing Tools
Stitching and Turning Tools

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MEASURING TOOLS AND AIDS INCLUDE:

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Tape measure
Yardstick or meter stick
Transparent ruler
Seam gauge
L-square or tailor square
Hip curve
French curve
Hem marker

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A human made
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Tailors carbon paper
Tailors chalk
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Used with a tracing

wheel to create a
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Flat iron
Pressing cloth
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Used to cover
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Resist the heat of

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Useful for making
pleats, bias-strips
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PINNING TOOLS INCLUDE:

a. Dressmaker pins
b. Pin cushions

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CUTTING TOOLS INCLUDE:

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Sewing Scissors
Shears
Seam Ripper
Pinking Shears

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Used for cutting

fabrics
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shaped differently
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cuts a zigzag edge

is used for finishing
hem edges, seams and
so forth
It should not be used
for cutting out a
garment because it will
not give an accurate
cut line of the fabric.

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STITCHING AND TURNING TOOLS AND

AIDS INCLUDE:
a. Needle
i. Machine needle
ii. Hand needle
b. Needle threader
c. Emery bag
d. Thimble
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Attached to the
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Makes threading
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Protects the middle

finger from getting
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Used to push a needle
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