small sewing equipment. tape measure use: taking body measurements care & precautions: keep tape...
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Small Sewing Equipment
Tape MeasureUse:
Taking body measurements
Care & Precautions:
Keep tape wrapped up
Don’t stretch
Seam GaugeUse:
Measures short distances
(Ex. seam allowances)
Care & Precautions:
Take care not to bend
Straight PinsUse:
Holding layers of fabric together until stitched
Care & Precautions:
Always store in pin cushion
Pin CushionUse:
Holds straight pins
Care & Precautions:
Avoid breaking the fabric so the stuffing stays inside
Sewing Machine Needles
Use:
Passing the thread through the fabric while machine stitching
Care & Precautions:
Keep sharp & straight
Hand Sewing NeedleUse:
Holds thread while hand sewing
Care & Precautions:
Don’t use as a pin
Return to instructor when done
Needle ThreaderUse:
Makes threading small needles easier
Care & Precautions:
Fragile! Be Careful!
Seam RipperUse:
Helps remove inaccurate stitches
Care & Precautions:
Careful not to catch & rip the fabric!
ShearsUse:
Cutting fabric
Bend in handle allows a smooth cut
Care & Precautions:
Using on things other than fabric will make them dull
ScissorsUse:
Cutting paper
Symmetrical handles & blades
Care & Precautions:
Pass handle first!
Pinking ShearsUse:
Finishing seams to prevent fabric from unraveling
Care & Precautions:
Only use on fabric!
ClippersUse:
Trimming threads
Care & Precautions:
Very sharp blade tips!
ThimbleUse:
Used to push needle through thick or tough fabrics
Wear on middle finger
Care & Precautions:
Find a size that fits your finger comfortably
Marking Pens, Pencils & Chalk
Use:
Transfer markings from patterns to fabric
Care & Precautions:
Only make the marks just dark enough
Steam IronUse:
Get wrinkles out of fabric
Care & Precautions:
It’s hot!
Circle the pieces of equipment that you need to bring from home.
Place a *star* next to the pieces of equipment that you will have available at your sewing machine.
Underline the pieces of equipment that you will need to borrow from and return to your instructor.
Review Time!