Basic Sewing Tools and Equipment

1. Basic Sewing Tools and Equipment

2. Familiarizing yourself with the specific tools
and equipment in sewing will help you sew
correctly and successfully. Tools are implements
for manual use while equipment are those for
special purpose.

3. Basic tools and equipment are classified as
measuring tools, cutting tools, and sewing tools.

4. Measuring Tools
Tape measures, rulers, and yardsticks or
meter sticks are classified as measuring tools.

5. 1. Shears. Shears are six inches or 15 centimeters in length.
The openings in their handles vary, with the handle for the
thumb being smaller than the handle for other fingers.
2. Pair of scissors. This tool is about four to five inches long
with sharp tips.
3. Pinking shears. This tool has a zigzag edge. It is good for
finishing seams, hems, and facings.

6. ruler
tape measure

7. Cutting Tools
Cutting tools requires good, sharp tools
such as shears, pairs of scissors, and even
pinking shears.

8. 1. Tape measure. It is a narrow plastic or metal strip
used to get objects or body measurements.
2. Ruler. It is used for measuring and marking
straight lines.
3. Yardstick or meter stick. Used to measure the
length of cloth or fabric.

9. scissors
shears
pinking
shears

10. Sewing Tools

11. 1. Needles. A needle is a small slender tool made of
steel and is used for sewing.
2. Pins. It is used for holding cloth and pattern paper
in place while sewing and cutting.
3. Pincushion and emery bag. Used to hold pins
and needles for ready use.

12. 4. Thread. This is used with needle to make stitches.
5. Thimble. It is a cap-like device or cover that protects the
fingers from pricks while sewing.
6. Tracing wheel. It is used to transfer markings to the fabric.
7. Sewing box. It is a container that holds all small tools for
sewing.

13. scissors
shears
pinking
shears