Marking Tools
True or False—Tailor's chalk rubs away easily.
True
True or false:
A flexible measuring tape is only used for measuring your body.
False
True or false:
it doesn't matter which way you cut while using cutting tools
false—you must always cut away from yourself
True or false—you should never leave an iron face down on a table
True
True or false—the best place to store pins when sewing is holding them in your sleeve
False
Heat-soluble pens come off fabric when _____
When you heat it with an iron
A _______ is great to be used when you need to measure a large piece of fabric on a flat surface.
Meter stick
____ ____ are best for making curved, precise cuts on fabric.
Rotary cutters
____ is used to protect delicate fabric from an iron
press cloth
The cap that protects your finger from the needle is called a: _____
thimble
What rolls over a pattern to transfer the markings
A tracing wheel
This measuring tool can be used to precisely align and cut fabric according to the fabric's pattern.
Grid ruler
This tool is used to cut seams in fabric, without damaging it
Seam ripper
This dull, narrow pressing tool is helpful when your goal is to create flat, crisp creases, and edges.
Point presser
What is the difference between good and bad quality thread?
bad quality thread is uneven
You’re worried about a tool leaving permanent marks on your fabric, what should you do?
Check on a spare piece of fabric
My pants are way too long, and I’m going to need to hem them. Marking where the fold needs to be is important. What should I use?
Seam gauge
Demonstrate how to pass scissors to a friend
Right way—holding them down, by the blade
You need to press seams on a curved piece of fabric. What would you use?
a ham
You’re trying to thread a needle, but it’s not working. What do you do?
use a needle threader