Sewing Tools and Equipment -(Clothing1)

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Prepared by : Myla T. De la Peña
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SEWING TOOLS
AND
EQUIPMENT
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, 90% of the
students will be able to:
Identify the sewing tools and the equipment needed
for each of the processes of sewing.
Give the uses of the sewing tools and the
equipment.
Apply how to use those tools and equipment in their
laboratory activity.
Basic sewing of
5 processes:
Measuring, Cutting, Marking,
Hand and Machine stitching, and
Pressing.
Measuring Tools
1. Tape measure – a material that will not
stretch but has the flexibility to take
body measurement
2. Ruler – is needed for measuring curved
edge, like the arms eye seams and
neckline seams.
3. Measuring Stick- is for marking straight
long lines.

4. L square- used for dividing measurements and
lines.
5. Standard French Curve- used for shaping the
neck lines, armholes and collars.
6. Sewing Gauge- metal ruler with a sliding
marker. It is convenient for measuring hems,
buttonholes, and pleats.
Cutting Tools
1. Scissors/Shears- scissors have both
handles of the same size while shears have
one handle larger than the other.
2. Seam ripper- it removes stitches
3. Stitch ripper- used to cut stitches
4. Pinking shears- used to form fray-
resistant edges.
Marking Tools
1. Dressmaker’s carbon - Used for
transferring pattern markings to all types
of fabric
2. Tracing wheel- used with a dressmaker’s
carbon to transfer pattern marking to the
wrong side of the fabric.
3. Tailor’s chalk- used for transferring
pattern markings to the fabric.
4. Seam marker- used for making seam
allowances.
5. Dressmaker pencil- used to make fine

lines on fabric. It has an erasing brush at
one end.
6. Liquid marking pen- is used for
marking. The mark disappears after 48
hours.
Stitching Tools and
Accessories
1. Sewing machine- most important piece
of equipment for stitching.
2. Needles- come in various size, lengths,
and point shapes for different uses.
There are two general classifications of needles
of needles, namely, needles for sewing machine stitching
and needles for hand stitching.
There are different kinds of hand needles,
such as the following:
Sharp needle- all-purpose and medium- length
needle.
Crewel needle- is sharp and of medium length
used for embroidery.
Milliner or Straw- used for long basting. They
are long with rounded eyes.
3. Pins – are available in various
thicknesses, lengths and are made of brass, stainless
steel or nickel-plated steels.
There are different kinds of pins, such as:
Dressmaker’s pins which are 1 ½ inches (2.6 cm) long and are used
for general sewing.

Lace pins, or pleating pins which are 1 inch (2.5 cm) long are used
for pinning delicate fabrics to indicate seam allowance.
Glass headed pins which have a colored ball heads, are easy to
handle but are generally expensive.
4. Thimble- used to protect the middle
finger as you do hand sewing.
5. Pin cushion – used to store pins safely.
6. Emery pack- has an abrasive material
inside to clean and sharpen needles and
pins.
7. Needle threader- makes the threading of
hand and machine needles easier.
8. Thread – should be of high quality. The
color of the thread should be the same as
that of the fabric.
9. Bee wax- makes the thread stronger and
prevents tangling for hand sewing.
Needle threader
1. Place the Wire Through the Eye of the Needle.
2. Place the Thread in the Wire.
3. Pull the Thread Through the Eye of the Needle.
Pressing Tools
is the secret to a perfectly finished
garment. The essential pressing tools are
a sturdy ironing board, a steam iron and
pressing cloth.
Class Activity:
I want you to group yourselves into 2
groups. Each group will be provided

letters and later I will ask you a
question. You will answer me by putting it
in the Manila paper. The first group will
accomplish the task will be given an
additional points during our quiz.
Do you get me class?
Question is…
What are the stitching
tools and accessories
of basic sewing?