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• tape measure is used in taking body measurements
• ruler is used in drawing lines and marking fabrics
• seam gauge is used for measuring and marking short distance such as hems, ticks, and seam
• hem marker is an accurate guide for measuring and making lines
• hip curve is used for shaping the hips and skirt hemline
• tailor square is used to draw perpendicular lines determining square corners and dividing measurement
• french curve is used to shape necklines
• seam ripper is a special tool that features a curved blade ending in a sharp point on one side and a small ball on the opposite edge
• tracing wheel is used to transfer markings from patterns to fabric with or without tracing paper
• tailor's chalk is a thin piece of hard chalk used in tailoring for making temporary alliteration marks on clothing
• dressmaker carbon paper is used to transfer construction marks from the pattern to the fabric with the help of a tracing wheel
• pins are used to hold pieces of fabric together
• thimble is a small cap, usually made of metal and plastic
• thread is a kind of yarn used for hand sewing and in home sewing machines
• pin cushion is a small firm cushion into which pins are stuck when not in use
• emery bag is used to sharpen pins and needles
• hand sewing machine - is the type of sewing machine that is controlled with the hand
• computerized sewing machines - controlled by computer chips with the correct tension, length, and width programmed
• over locker machines - used to stop fraying and give a professional finish to the seams of a garment
• embroidery machine - is used in making different kinds of embroidery stitches
• button holer machine is used in making buttonholes on fabrics
• spool pin is fitted on top of the arm to hold the reel
• thread guide holds the thread in position from the spool to the needle