Sewing Tools
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1. It aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists of two parts. The handle and the wire. The end of the wire that is away from the holder is folded. Place the folded wire through the eye of the sewing needle.

2. Instruments used for obtaining quantities, dimensions or forces of real world objects.

3. It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Both points are sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics and in embroidery work.

4. 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. It is also a good tool for marking buttonholes.

5. Are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of an error or during alterations. They should be used carefully to prevent damage to the fabric.

6. Used to transfer the tracing wheel's line to the wrong side of the fabric. Select a color close to your fabric, yet visible enough to see.

7. Used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment.

8. This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.

9. These tools are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on garments.

10. Instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task

11. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

12. This is essential as a marker for use on materials. Available in a range of colors and is removed by brushing. It does not need sharpening.

13. A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long. This is used for measurements at hem lines, button holes and areas where other small measurements require checking, such as pleats and tucks. This is usually made of metal or plastic.

14. Used to mark tucks, darts, pleats and pockets. One type disappears after about 48 hours. Another type washes off with water.

15. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by left or right-handed sewers. This is available in different sizes with different blades.

16. This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. It can be removed by pressing.

17. Made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. It is used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern.

18. It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

19. Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.

20. The cloth used in making garments.

21. 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. These have the length of 7- 12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.

22. A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.

23. The serrated edge wheel produces dots on the fabric and is suitable for most types of fabrics. The smooth edge wheel is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the serrated edge will not pierce more delicate fabrics. The smooth edge wheel creates a solid line.

24. This is available in white or pastel shades. This is used to make fine lines on fabric.

25. 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.