SEWING TOOLS Flashcards by Aron Miguel

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Take body measurements

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Tape Measure

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Measure small details

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Ruler

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Measure perpendicular lines

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Tailor’s Square

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Measure and mark short distances

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Gauge

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Used to measure to and mark hemlines

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Shirt maker

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Draw curved lines such as armholes and necklines

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French Curve

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Cut the fabric

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Dressmaker’s shears

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Finish seam edges to prevent from raveling

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Pinking shears

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Used to cut pattern papers and threads

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Scissors

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Used to remove stitches from the seam

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Seam ripper

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Used to cut buttonholes

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Buttonhole scissors

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Used to mark directly on the fabric

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Tailor’s chalk

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Used to transfer marks accurately on both sides

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Tracing wheel

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Transfer perforated marks

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Pencil

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Transfer markings from the patter to the fabric

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Dressmaker’s tracing paper

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Small cap used to the protect the fingers

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Thimble

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Join the patterns on a fabric

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Pins

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Used to keep and sharpen needles

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Emery bag

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Handy device used in passing the thread

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Needle threader

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Padded flat surface for ironing

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Ironing board

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Press the cloth against the ironing board

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Flat iron

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Used to press the seams of the sleeves

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Sleeve board

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Filaments twisted together

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Threads

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Available in different types and sizes

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Needles

Used to close the openings of garments

Fasteners

Used to temporarily hold patterns papers

Tapes and Bindings

Used for pattern drafting

Pattern papers

Trimmings used for decorative purposes

Laces

Used to strengthen the thread for hand sewing

Beeswax or leftover candles

Material made into garments

Fabrics