LESSON 2

Question 1

are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It can be manipulated by hand.

Answer 1

Sewing tools

Question 2

are the different tools used in
clothing constructions

Answer 2

Sewing Equipment

Question 3

Classification of Sewing Tools

Answer 3

measuring tools
cutting tools
marking tools
drafting tools
pinning and sewing tools

Question 4

Measuring tools:

Answer 4

Tape measure
Yard stick
Sewing Gauge
Ruler

Question 5

used to take body measurements

Answer 5

Tape measure

Question 6

Usually used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern.

Answer 6

Yard stick

Question 7

6 inch ruler with a sliding marker, used
to measure short distances

Answer 7

Sewing Gauge

Question 8

A 12 inches ruler either clear or solid. It is used to measure and draw straight seams and cutting lines. It also aids in connecting lines.

Answer 8

Ruler

Question 9

CUTTING TOOLS:

Answer 9

Trimming scissors
Shear
pinking shear
embroidery scissor
buttonhole scissor
thread clippers
seam ripper

Question 10

It is 3-4 inches long, used for trimming, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

Answer 10

trimming Scissors

Question 11

• Longer than scissors
• Bent handle allows fabric to lie flat as it is cut
• Used to cut fabric

Answer 11

shear

Question 12

• Zig zag cutting edge
• Used to give seam edges a finished look
• Prevent raveling
• Give a decorative edge

Answer 12

pinking shear

Question 13

It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Both points are sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics and in embroidery work

Answer 13

embroidery scissor

Question 14

Special scissors that help you cut the
slit for the button hole

Answer 14

Buttonhole scissor

Question 15

Used to clip the threads as you sew

Answer 15

Thread Clippers

Question 16

are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of an error or during alterations. They should be used carefully to prevent damage to the fabric.

Answer 16

Seam ripper

Question 17

MARKING TOOLS:

Answer 17

tracing wheel
marking pens and pencils
tailor’s chalk

Question 18

two types of tracing wheel:

Answer 18

serrated edge wheel
smooth edge wheel

Question 19

produces dots on the fabric and is
suitable for most types of fabrics

Answer 19

serrated edge wheel

Question 20

is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the serrated edge will not pierce more delicate fabrics.

Answer 20

smooth edge wheel

Question 21

are used to mark fabric when sewing

Answer 21

Marking Pens and Pencils

Question 22

Used to transfer markings onto fabric

Answer 22

Tailor’s Chalk

Question 23

DRAFTING TOOLS:

Answer 23

L- Square
Hip Curve
French Curve

Question 23

• is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
• two arms connected perpendicularly:

Answer 23

L- Square
a.The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
b. The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches
long

Question 24

It is used in shaping hips skirt hemline and hip shape seam lines.

Answer 24

Hip Curve

Question 25

This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

Answer 25

French Curve

Question 26

PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS:

Answer 26

Needles Pins Pin cushion Thimble Thread Needle Threader

Question 27

- Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. - Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.

Answer 27

Needles

Question 28

It is used to holds the pieces of fabric together.

Answer 28

pins

Question 29

It is used to hold the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents

Answer 29

Pin cushion

Question 30

A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing

Answer 30

thimble

Question 31

is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment.

Answer 31

thread

Question 32

It aids in putting the thread to the needle.

Answer 32

Needle Threader

Question 33

Care of Sewing Tools

Answer 33

- Sharp objects such as pins and needles should be placed in covered containers or on pin cushions - Keep covers on seam rippers. - Where sleeves are available, use for storage of shears and scissors. - Do not cut paper with fabric shears.

Question 34

also referred to as Straight Stitch, is one of the basic hand sewing and embroidery technique on which most other forms of stitching and embroidery are based. The procedure for working the stitch involves inserting the needle into a fabric and taking it out at small intervals.

Answer 34

Running Stitch

Question 35

is a basic hand stitch where the thread is sewn in a back and forth motion. The top of the stitch looks like a series of small touching stitches while the back is overlapping.

Answer 35

back stitch

Question 36

is how you finish the lower edge of a garment after you’ve decided on the length you want it. is securing the fabric in place while also covering the raw edge and preventing it from unraveling.

Answer 36

Hemming stitch

Question 37

is a straight stitch with one perpendicular stitch added in to help make it unique.

Answer 37

blanket stitch