Measuring tools
Tool used to measure body size
Tape measure
Used to cut fabric
Fabric scissors
Tool used to sew by hand
Needle
Used to mark fabric lines
Tailor’s chalk
Machine that stitches fabric
Sewing machine
Used to draw straight lines
Ruler
Used to cut patterns
Paper scissors
Holds fabric together before sewing
Pins
Transfers pattern markings
Tracing wheel
Tool used to press seams
Iron
Tool used to make right angles
L-square
Removes wrong stitches
Seam ripper
Protects fingers while sewing
Thimble
Used with tracing wheel
Carbon paper
Flat surface used with iron
Ironing board
Measures fabric length accurately
Tape measure
Sharp tool used only for cloth
Dressmaker’s shears
Where pins are safely stored
Pincushion
Why markings should be removable
To avoid stains
Why pressing is important
For neat finish
Used in pattern drafting
L-square
Why fabric scissors should not cut paper
To keep them sharp
What tool holds thread for stitching
Needle
Tool used to mark cutting lines
Tailor’s chalk
Tool that speeds up sewing
Sewing machine