Pre-final h.e

• Tape Measure


  Used to measure distances and to take body measurements. It measures 150 centimeters on the front side and 60 inches on the other side.
• Sewing Gauge


  Used to measure small hem areas and short distances like hem folds, seam allowance, buttonholes, pleats, and tucks
• Hip Curve


  Used to shape the hipline and other areas of garments that need to be curved
• Ruler


  Used to connect two points in drawing straight lines
• Pinking shears


  Used to finish seams and raw edges and to create decorative edges on many types of fabric
• Pincushion


  Used to hold pins and needles to prevent them from scattering in the workplace
• Thimble


  A small cup placed on the tip of the middle finger to protect from pricking while sewing. It is made of metal or plastic.
• Tailor's chalk


  Used to mark the fabric. It comes from a variety of colors.
• Pin


  Used to fasten two or three materials together and hold the cloth in place when cutting
• Bartacking Machine


  Used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets
• Embroidery Machine


  Used for making different kinds of fancy stitches and create patterns to decorate garments and apparel
• Lockstitch Sewing Machine


  Used for stitching light and moderately heavy fabrics. It is called "Domestic Sewing Machine" and is run by foot and may also be converted to an electric power machine.
• English and Metric System


  Used as a set of standards in measurement
• Sleeve length


  A body measurement that is measured from shoulder tip down to the desired length of the sleeves
• Bust


  Measured around the fullest part of the bust
• Waist


  Measured around the fullest part of the waist
• Belt


  A part of sewing machine that provides a link between the balance and band wheel
• Presser foot


  Part of the sewing machine that has to be in the "down" position before you can sew
• Feed dog


  Helps move your fabric through the machine while sewing
• Symmetrically or the formal balance


  Can be described as something having equal "weight" on equal sides of a centrally placed object like a see-saw
• Asymmetrically or the informal balance


  Refers to the structure of decoration and accessories that are different from both sides
• Emphasis


  Used to create interest in a garment or to draw attention to a specific part of an ensemble
• Value


  The lightness or darkness of a particular color like light blue or dark blue
• Primary Colors


  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Blue
• Secondary Colors


  • Green
  • Violet
  • Orange
• Intermediate Colors


  • Yellow-green
• Cool Colors


  • Green
  • Blue-green
  • Blue
  • Blue-violet
  • Violet
• Blue is the coolest color
• Warm Colors


  • Red
  • Red-orange
  • Orange
  • Yellow-orange
• Red is the warmest color
• Shades


  Pure colors that are made darker by mixing with black
• Neutrals


  • White
  • Black
  • Gray
• Intensity


  The dullness or brightness of color
• Hue


  Another term for color
• 1 yard = 0.9144m
• Types of Body Measurements


  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
  • Circumferential
• Running stitch


  The most basic and commonly used stitch
• Blanket stitch


  Used to prevent raveling
• Blanket stitch


  A technique of temporarily holding two layers of fabrics together
• A good practice of cleaning and lubricating the sewing machine is twice a week