TLE QUIZ REVIEW

• Tape Measure - It is either made of cloth or plastic, it is used to take body measurements.
• Ruler- it is used to draft on a fabric or pattern
• Pins - Used to hold pieces together while sewing
• Hem Gauge - It was used to measure the correct hem of the cloth.
• Metal Gauge - This is movable marker that measures short distances and correct thickness such as distance between buttons, pleats, and hems.
• French Curve - This tool is used in drafting of the arm, neckline and crocth.
• Meter Stick - It is also used in measuring fabrics.
• Tailor's Square - Used for the correct measurements of line in the right angle.
• Curve Stick - Used to have accurate curved lines in skirt.
• Embroidery Scissors - These small scissors are designed for needle work.
• Dressmaking Shears - These big scissors are used for cutting fabric.
• Pinking Shears - These are scissors with zigzag edges used for cutting fabrics.
• Light Trimmer - Used for small cutting, this tool has one point blunt to prevent the fabric from snagging.
• Brent Handled Shears - Shears with straight blades and a handle that is off-set at an angle allows the lower blade to stay.
• Sewing Scissors - These scissors are used for trimming seams and facings
• Thread Clippers -A small tool used for snipping thread.
• Tailor's chalk - This type of chalk is made of soft wax and comes in different colors.
• Seam Ripper - This tool is used to open seams as well as other detailed work.
• Tapestry Needles - Thick needles that have a sturdy, blunt suitable for working tapestry and needle point projects.
• Pin Cushion - Made of varied materials such as cottons it is used to keep needles and pins when unused.
• Thread - Used for stitching cloth.
• Emery Bag - Similar to a pin cushion but contain rougher content it sharpens the needles and avoid it from getting rust.
• Thimble - Used to protect the finger from being pricked.
• Needle - Sewing tool that has one sharp end a hole at the other end to make the thread pass through.
• Long Darners - Long thick needle suitable for mending holes in heavy fabrics.
• Cotton Darners - Used for darling suitable for delicate yarns such as cotton and silk.
• Beading Needle - Very long and fine with a sharp point used for decorative work particularly for attaching beads and sequins.
• Curved Needle - Used in mattress and apholstery work.
• Ballpoint Needle - Used between knit yarn fibers.
• Tracing Wheel - Marking tool with saw tooth blade used to transfer the marks in the pattern to the fabric.
• Tracing Paper - This is used with the tracing wheel to transfer marks from the pattern to the cloth.
• Soft Pencil - This is used for pattern construction.