SEWING EQUIPMENT Sewing Equipment are the different tools

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SEWING EQUIPMENT Sewing Equipment are the different tools used on clothing construction.

SEWING EQUIPMENT Sewing Equipment are the different tools used on clothing construction.

MEASURING TOOLS AND SHAPING TOOLS

MEASURING TOOLS AND SHAPING TOOLS

 • L-SQUARE - divides the garment into the desired measurement. It perfect squares

• L-SQUARE - divides the garment into the desired measurement. It perfect squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers.

üHIP CURVE - is used in connecting or shaping curve points.

üHIP CURVE - is used in connecting or shaping curve points.

 • FRENCH CURVE - Is used to shape the depth of the neck

• FRENCH CURVE - Is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.

ü RULER - aids in connecting line. They are graduated inches and centimeter which

ü 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.

• TAPE MEASURE -Is a device used in taking body measurement.

CUTTING TOOLS Are instruments that serve well if properly maintained. The joints are oiled

CUTTING TOOLS Are 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.

• SHEARS - have the length of eight (8) to nine (9) inches. They are sharp metals used for cutting.

 • SCISSOR S - are shorter than shears, also used for shaping short

• SCISSOR S - 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

• 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.

• 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.

• TRIMMING SCISSORS - Are used for cutting or trimming of threads.

 • RIPPER - Is a handy wire rod with a hook in one

• RIPPER - Is a handy wire rod with a hook in one end which is used to remove

MARKING TOOLS • TAILOR CHALK - Is used to transfer the marks from the

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

• 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

• TRACING WHEEL - Is used to transfer seam lines, dark lines and seam allowances.

 • TRACING PAPER - functions like a carbon paper. Tracing paper are categorized

• 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

• 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

• PINS - are used to hold pieces of materials together. Dressmaker’s pins are used for all fabrics.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY: RIA ANGELI G. VERA BSE-TLE III PRESENTED TO: MR. RYAN

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED BY: RIA ANGELI G. VERA BSE-TLE III PRESENTED TO: MR. RYAN ANGELES