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FOURTH

QUARTER

DRESSMAKING 8
DEFINITION OF TERMS
ALTERING- changing portion of a garment so that it fits the body.
CUTTING TOOLS- a cutting implement; a tool for cutting.
FABRIC- the cloth used in making garments.
MEASURING TOOLS- an instruments used for obtaining quantities,
dimensions or forces of real world objects.
SEWING MACHINE- a textile machine used to stitch fabric, cards and
other material with thread.
SEWING TOOLS- instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing
task.

SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT


Sewing equipment different tools are used in garment construction.
The skillful use of the different sewing equipment will help take body
measurement and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed. Success
in sewing calls for the right tools at the right time. All tools must be
appropriate in a proper order and one must know how to use them to
save time and produce the best result. This lesson will provide
knowledge and skills of the different tools and equipment which are
necessary in sewing. A complete set of sewing tools and equipment
are presented to help the students work faster.

MEASURING TOOLS
TAPE MEASURE
A flexible measuring device
used in taking body
measurements. The front has
the measurement of 150
centimeters and 60 inches on
the other side
SEWING GAUGE
This gauge is used for
measurements at hem lines,
button holes and areas where
other small measurements
require checking, such as pleats
and tucks.
RULERS
A ruler measuring 12 inches or
even 18 inches, either clear or
solid.

YARDSTICK
It is used for marking hemlines
and checking grainlines when
laying out the pattern.

L-SQAURE
The tailor square or "L" is used
to transfer measurements to the
draft pattern.
It has two arms connected
perpendicularly.
a.The longer arm is twenty-four
(24) inches long.
b. The shorter arm is fourteen
(14) inches long.

FRENCH CURVE
This is used to shape the depth
of the neckhole and armhole of
the pattern.
CUTTING TOOLS
BENT HANDLED
DRESSMAKERS’ SHEARS
These are made of quality steel
and hold a sharp cutting edge.
Shears have the length of 7- 12
inches and are satisfactory for
most apparel fabrics.
a. All steels, chrome-plated
shears are for heavy duty
cutting
b. b. Stainless steel blades
and plastic handles are
fine for lightweight fabrics.
c. c. A serrated edge shears
give maximum cutting
control and is used for
synthetic fibers and
slippery knits.
PINKING SHEARS
This is popular in zigzagging or
scalloped edge or for seam
finishes. This is used to finish
seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on
many types of fabric
CUTTING SCISSORS
A. Trimming scissor
- It is 3-4 inches long. It is used
for trimmings, clipping threads
and snipping slashes.
B. Embroidery scissor
-It has 4-5 inches finely tapered
blades.
c. Buttonhole scissor
-This is intended for making
buttonholes.

THREAD CLIPPERS’
are a handy little spring loaded
cutting tool that allows for the
snipping of threads.

SEAM RIPPER
are specifically designed for
ripping out stitches from seams,
either as a result of an error or
during alterations.
ROTARY CUTTER AND MAT
work on a cutting mat to protect
the blade and the cutting
surface.

MARKING TOOLS
are required for transferring
pattern markings to garment
fabric pieces and for making
alterations on garments.
CHALK PENCILS OR
DRESSMAKER PENCIL
is used to make fine lines on
fabric. It has an erasing brush at
one end.
LIQUID MARKING PEN
It come in two types. There is
one that washes out and one
that fades after 48 hours.
TAILORS CHALK
This is essential as a marker for
use on materials. Tailor‘s chalk
is available in a range of colors
and is Removed by brushing.

WAX CHALK
This is available in black or
white and is used for woolen
fabrics. Wax can be removed by
pressing.
TRACING WHEEL
A. The serrated edge wheel
produces dots on the fabric and
is suitable for most types of
fabrics.

B. The smooth edge wheel is


best for delicate fabrics and
unlike the serrated edge will not
pierce more delicate fabrics.

DRESSMAKERS CARBON
PAPER
also called dressmaker‘s tracing
paper is a specially waxed
carbon paper that transfer‘s the
tracing wheel‘s markings to the
fabric.
PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS
PINCUSHION
holds the straight pins and
needles while working to
prevent accidents.
HAND NEEDLE
Used in making temporary
stitches and buttonholes. Sizes
of 7 to 10 are for general hand
sewing.
SEWING NEEDLE THREADER
It aids in putting the thread to
the needle. It consists of two
parts. The handle and the wire.

THIMBLE
A small hard pitted cup worn for
protection on the finger that
pushes the needle in sewing.
MATERIALS
FABRIC
The Fabric is the cloth used in
making garments

THREAD
The thread is used in
assembling or constructing the
parts of the garment.

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE


LOCKSTITCH SEWING
MACHINE
This is usually used in homes
and sometimes in school. This
is also called “Domestic Sewing
Machine”.
HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH
SEWING MACHINE
This is sometimes called
“straight stitching machine” or
industrial sewing machine.
OVER EDGING MACHINE
Other companies call it “small
machine.”

EMBROIDERY MACHINE
This is used in making fancy
stitches and in making different
kinds of embroidery stitches.

BUTTON HOLER MACHINE


This is used in making
buttonholes on garments.

BUTTON ATTACHMENT
MACHINE
This is used in attaching
buttons to the garments.

DOUBLE NEEDLE MACHINE


This is used in the construction
of the different kinds of clothing
especially for the inseam, out-
seam and side seam.
BARTACKING MACHINE
This is used in reinforcing the
opening and closing of pockets.
THE UPPER PARTS
1.HEAD-is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.
2.ARM- is the curve part of the head containing mechanism for
operating the needle.
3.BED- is the flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog
where it is mounted, and the shuttle and lower thread are placed.

PARTS OF SEWING MACHINE IN THE ARM


1.SPOOL PIN- is the thread holder.
2.THREAD GUIDE- keeps the thread in position.
3.THREAD TAKE UP LEVER-releases the thread and interlocks with
the bobbin thread.
4.POWER BAR LIFTER- moves the presser foot.
5.TENSION- controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6.NEEDLE BAR- holds the needle in place.
7.NEEDLE CLAMP-holds and tightens the needle.
8.PRESSER FOOR- holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9.NEEDLE- is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for
sewing.
9.BOBBIN WINDER- controls the bobbin while winding thread.
10.STITCH REGULATOR- checks the length of the stitches.
11.BALANCE WHEEL- sets the mechanism in motion.
12.BELT- connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
13.STOP MOTION SCREW-hinders moving when loosened and starts.

PARTS OF SEWING MACHINE UNDER THE BED


1.FEED DOG- moves the fabric while sewing.
2.THROAT PLATE-is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the
bobbin threads come out.
3.SLIDE PLATE- is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin
case.
4.SHUTTLE- holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5.BOBBIN- is a metal spool for winding thread.
6.BOBBIN CASE- holds the bobbin.

THE LOWER PARTS


1.BAND WHEEL- leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
2.BAND WHEEL CRANK- moves the band wheel.
3.PITMON ROD-holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
4.BUILT GUIDE- holds the belt to its place.
5.BUILT SHIFTER-removes the belt from the wheel.
6.DRESS GUARD- protects the dress from the wheel.
7.TREADLE- is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel
through the pitman rod.
8.LEGS- support the cabinet of the machine.
9.CABINET- holds the head of the machine by interlocking screw on
the hinges.

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