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- 1. DRESSMAKING
- 2. Abstraction Sewing Tools- are instruments that in accomplishing a sewing task. These are those which don't require the use of electricity. These are used manually or by hand.
- 3. Sewing tools and equipment Sewing equipment different tools are used in garment construction. The skillful use of the different sewing equipment will help take body measurement and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed
- 4. MEASURING TOOLS Are instruments used for obtaining quantities, dimension or forces of real-world objects. They are also tools used to differentiate distances on particular materials or objects
- 5. TAPE MEASURE Used in taking body measurement
- 6. SEWING GAUGE Used for measurements at hem lines, button-holes and areas where other measurements require checking.
- 7. Rulers A useful tool to have for measuring and drawing straight seam lines and cutting lines.
- 8. Yardstick Is used for making hemlines and checking grainlines when laying the pattern.
- 9. The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. It also divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers. It can also function as a tape measure. L- square
- 10. CUTTING TOOLS Cutting tools are instruments that serve well if properly maintained. Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts and well-defined notches and they do not damage fabric. On the other hand, dull tools slow the cutting process, and make your hand and wrist tire easily.
- 11. These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge. The blades move easily and cut smoothly along the entire length and the points should come together. Shea have the length of 7-12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics Bent- handled dressmaker
- 12. Pingking shears This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes. This is used to finish seams and raw edges and to create decorative edges on many types of fabric. It cuts a ravel-resistant edge. This is not satisfactory for straight cutting
- 13. Thread clippers Thread clippers are a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of threads. These clippers are specifically used to snip threads and they are not designed to cut fabric
- 14. Rotary Cutter and Mat It is an adaptation of the giant rotary cutter used by the garment industry. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by left or right-handed sewers.
- 15. Marking tools are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on garments MARKING TOOLS
- 16. Chalk pencils/Dressmaker pencil This is available in white or pastel shades. This chalk pencil is used to make fine lines on fabric. It has an erasing brush at one end.
- 17. Liquid Marking Pen Liquid marking pens come in two types. There is one that washes out and one that fades after 48 hours. Those that wash out should not be used on fabric that show water marks. The mark should be removed before pressing the fabric.
- 18. Tailors Chalk This is essential as a marker for use on materials. Tailor 's chalk is available in a range of colors and is Removed by brushing.
- 19. Wax Chalk This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.
- 20. PINNING TOOLS
- 21. Pincushion A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents. Hand Needle Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
- 22. Thimble A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
- 23. Fabric he Fabric is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is the most appropriate material for beginners because these are very easy to handle. MATERIALS
- 24. Thread The thread is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. Threads vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics need stronger threads. Threads should have the same color with that of the fabric used.
- 25. SEWING MACHINE
- 26. FIVE BASIC STITCHES Running Stitch 1. Back Stitch 2. Stem Stitch 3. Split Stitch 4. Chain Stitch 5.
- 29. Parts of body to be measure can be taken in: Horizontal Measurement Vertical Measurement Circumferential Measurement
- 30. Bust Lift your arms to the side. Measure around your body crossing over the fullest par of your bust. (The tape measure must run directly over your nipples and across your shoulder blades on your back).
- 31. Bust to Bust Measure from your one nipple to other nipple
- 32. Upper Bust Measure around the torso directly above the bust line. From armhole to armhole +8cm down from neck.
- 33. Lower Bust Measure around the torso directly under the bustline.
- 34. Hips Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guide, this is often 20cm below your natural waistline. Stand with your knees together.
- 35. Shoulder to Bust Measure from tip of the shoulder to the centre of bust (nipple).
- 36. Front Shoulder to Waist Measure from tip of shoulder over bust to natural waistline.
- 37. Shoulder to Shoulder Measure across the back of neck from socket of one shoulder to socket of the other shoulder.
- 38. Shoulder to Neck Measure from base of neck along top of shoulder to the shoulder socket.
- 39. Down to Center Back Measure from nape of neck to natural waist
- 40. Back Shoulder To Waist Measure from tip of shoulder to natural waist line.
- 41. Across Back Measure from armhole across back to armhole positioning tape measure + 8cm down from nape of neck.
- 42. Full Back Measure from side seam, under armpits to side seam across back, positioning tape measure +- 4cm down under armpit.
- 43. Sleeve Hole Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.
- 44. Bicep Measure around the fullest part of the arm
- 45. Elbow Do a fairely loose measurement around the bent elbow
- 46. Under Arm Measure from under the arm. Start at the armpit to wrist.
- 47. Over Arm Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with a bent arm, to the wrist.
- 48. Side Seam Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down.
- 49. Upper Arm Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm to crook of elbow