Sewing tools can be divided into four main categories: measuring, marking, cutting, and sewing. Measuring tools such as tape measures and seam gauges are necessary to produce well-fitting garments. Marking tools like dressmakers' pencils and tailors' chalk help transfer patterns to fabric. Accurate cutting requires tools like scissors and shears. Other useful tools include beeswax, thimbles, and various types of needles. Proper care and storage of sewing tools in a kit helps ensure safety and longevity.

1. Sewing Tools

2. Sewing Tools
Sewing Tools may be divided into four
main categories:
Measuring
Marking
Cutting
Sewing

3. Tools for Measuring
There are various tools used for
measuring. Without them you could
not produce a well fitting garment.

4. Examples of Measuring Tools
Tape Measure
Sewing /Seam Gauge
Yardstick
Hem Gauge
Transparentruler
SkirtMarker

5. Tools for Marking
When making garments, you will have
to transfer markings from a paper
pattern to the fabric, or mark seam
allowances, darts and other
construction details. The tools listed
below help you to do these tasks more
efficiently.

6. Examples of Tools for Marking
Dressmaker’s Pencil
TracingWheel Dressmaker’s Carbon
Tailor’s Chalk

7. Tools for Cutting
Accurate cutting of fabric is very
important when sewing.
Remember to cut out fabric on a flat,
hard surface, such as a table or a
special cutting board. A variety of
tools can be used.

8. Examples of Tools for Cutting
Sewing/Embroidery Scissors
Dressmaking Shears
Seam Ripper
TrimmingScissors
Pinking Shears

9. Other Tools
There are some other items that are
useful for sewing.

10. Examples of Other Tools
Beeswax
Bodkin
Thimble
Pin cushion
Pins
NEEDLES
Machine needles
Sharps
Darners
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11. Tools for Sewing
Tools for sewing include:
Sewing Machine
Serger
We will discuss these in a next class.

12. Care of Sewing Tools
Sewing tools should be properly stored for safety
purposes as well as for durability. Keep all sewing tools
in a suitable sewing kit.
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.

13. Time to Recap!