CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS

• Tape Measure Also known as tapeline, it is made of non-stretchable strip used in taking body measurements. It measures 150 centimeters in the front side and 60 inches on the other side
• Sewing Gauge - This is a six-inch ruler made of aluminum or stiff cardboard with a slider used to measure small hem areas and short distances like hem folds, seam allowance, button holes, pleats, and tucks.
• Ruler — This is the most common measuring device; 12 inches long used to connect two points in drawing straight lines. It may be made of clear plastic or shellacked wood
• Meterstick or Yardstick — This is a one-meter long wooden or steel stick usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters and is used to measure fabric length by yard or meter
• L-Square — This is an aluminum ruler with 90 degrees angle used to draw perpendicular lines and to measure off parallel lines. Two arms are connected perpendicularly and used to make construction lines in pattern drafting
• Hip Curve — It is a curve stick made of metal or wood calibrated on both sides used to form the hipline and other areas of garments that need to be curved
• French Curve — lt is an instrument made of flat metal or wood used to shape the neckline, armholes, and collar.
• Cutting shears — The blades are straight and best for cutting fabrics usually 7-12 inches long.
• Buttonhole scissors — These are used for cutting buttonholes. The blades have a square shape at the joint of scissors to control cutting the cloth off the buttonhole area.
• Embroidery scissors — It is a sharp pointed scissors usually 4-5 inches long used in cutting fine delicate cloth and thread in embroidery work.
• Seam ripper - This tool is intended for cutting off stitches of a seam. Care in using this instrument is required to prevent the cloth from being damaged.