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DRESSMAKING 7

what kind of tools are


illustrated
inside the bubbles?
A. Cutting to C. Pinning tools
ols
D. Marking tools
B. Measuring to
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MEASURIN
G TOOLS
Tape Measure
A flexible measuring device used in
taking body measurements. The front
has the measurement of 150
centimeters and 60 inches on the
other side. Fiberglass tape is
commonly used by dressmakers.
o French Curve
This is used to shape the
depth of the neck hole and
armhole of the pattern.
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o Yard Stick
A yardstick is made of smooth,
shellacked hardwood or metal. It is
used for marking hemlines and
checking grainlines when laying out
the pattern.
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o Sewing Gauge
Sewing gauge is small ruler with a sliding
guide and is about six inches long. This
gauge is used for measurements at hem
lines, button holes and areas where other
small measurements require checking,
such as pleats and tucks. The gauge is
usually made of metal or plastic
o Rulers
A ruler measuring 12 inches or even
18 inches, either clear or solid. It is a
useful tool to have for measuring and
drawing straight seam lines and
cutting lines. It also aids in connecting
lines. A clear ruler is also a good tool
for marking buttonholes.
CTIUTGN
TLOOS
CUTTING
TOOLS
Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears
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. Shears have the
length of 7- 12 inches and are
satisfactory for most apparel
fabrics.
Types of Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears
a.All steels, chrome-plated
shears are for heavy duty
cutting
b.Stainless steel blades and
plastic handles are fine for
lightweight fabrics
c. A serrated edge shears give
maximum cutting control and is
used for synthetic fibers and
slippery knits
PINKING 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-
resistance edge. This is not
satisfactory for straight cutting .
CUTTING SCISSOR
a. Trimming scissors- It is 3-4
inches. It is used for trimmings,
clipping and snipping slashes.

b. Embroidery scissors- It has 4-5


inches tapered blades. Both points
are sharp for use in working with
the fine details in delicate fabrics
and in embroidery work.
CUTTING SCISSOR
c. Buttonhole scissors -This is
intended for making buttonholes

d. Thread clippers- are handy little


spring loaded cutting tool that
allow for the snipping of threads.
These clippers are specially used to
ship threads and they are not
designed to cut fabric
ARMKNIG
TLOOS
MARKING
TOOLS
TAILOR’S CHALK- This is essentials as
a marker for use on materials. Tailors
chalk available in a range of colors
and is removed by brushing
TRACING WHEEL- The serrated edge
of wheel produce dots on the
fabrics.
DRESSMAKER’S CARBON PAPER- Is a
special waxed carbon paper that
transfer’s the tracing wheels marking
to the fabric.
SWIENG
TLOOS
SEWING
TOOLS
SEWING TOOLS
PIN CUSHION – a pin cushion 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.
SEWING TOOLS
SEWING NEEDLE THREADER- It aid in putting the
thread to the needle. It consists of two parts. The
needle and the wire. The end of the wire that is a
way from the holder is folded. Place the folded wire
of the needle threader through the eye of the
sewing machine.
THIMBLE An aids hand pitted cup worn for the protection on
the finger that pushes the needle in sewing
MATERIAL
S
MATERIALS
THREAD – the thread is used in assembling
or construction the parts of the garments.
Threads vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics need
strong threads. Threads should have the
same color with that of the fabric used.

FABRIC- is the cloth used in making garments.


The plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is
the most appropriates materials for the
begginers because these are very easy to handle.
ACTIVITY 1:
FIND IT!

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ACTIVITY #1:FIND IT

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ACTIVITY 2:
MATCHY MATCHY!

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1.
a. A flexible measuring device used in taking
body measurements. The front has the
measurement of 150 centimeters and 60
inches on the other side. Fiberglass tape is
commonly used by dressmakers
( A, E , I , O , U )
2.

b. is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or


metal. It is used for marking hemlines and
checking grainlines when laying out the
pattern.
( A, E , I , O , U )
3.

c. A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about


six inches long. This gauge is used for
measurements at hem lines, button holes and
areas where other small measurements
( A, E , I , O , U )
require checking, such as pleats and tucks.
4. The gauge is usually made of metal or plastic

d. This is used to shape the depth of the neck


hole and armhole of the pattern.
( A, E , I , O , U )
5.

e. measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either


clear or solid. It is a useful tool to have for
measuring and drawing straight seam lines
and cutting lines. It also aids in connecting
lines. A clear ruler is also a good tool for
marking buttonholes.
( A, E , I , O , U )
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Why is it important to
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know about the different hand
tools used in dressmaking?

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