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This document provides an overview of basic tools used in sewing and their classifications. It separates tools into four categories: measuring tools, cutting tools, marking tools, and sewing tools. For each category, it lists common tools and provides a brief description of their uses. Key tools include tape measures, scissors, chalk, needles, pins, thread, and sewing machines. Basic stitches like running, backstitch, and blanket stitches are also outlined. The document concludes with an explanation of the main parts of a sewing machine.

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Sewing

This document provides an overview of basic tools used in sewing and their classifications. It separates tools into four categories: measuring tools, cutting tools, marking tools, and sewing tools. For each category, it lists common tools and provides a brief description of their uses. Key tools include tape measures, scissors, chalk, needles, pins, thread, and sewing machines. Basic stitches like running, backstitch, and blanket stitches are also outlined. The document concludes with an explanation of the main parts of a sewing machine.

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Basic Classification of Tools

 Measuring Tools
 Cutting Tools
 Marking Tools
 Sewing Tools

Measuring Tools
- An equipment used to measure the physical quantity

Tape Measure

- Is a measuring tool used for taking body measurements to produce well-fitting clothes and pants.

Ruler

- Is a measuring tool used to measure and draft lines on a fabric or pattern.

Gauges

- Is used to measure hems and seam allowances.

French Curve

- Is a measuring tool used in drafting curves in the pattern of the arm, neckline and crotch.
Cutting Tools
- Is a tool that is used to remove material from the work piece by means of shear deformation.

Pinking Shears

- Are scissors with serrated blades or zigzag edges ( similar to saw) used for cutting the fabric edge and prevent
it from fraying or raveling.

Sewing Scissors

- Is a cutting tool used for trimming seams and facings.

Ripper

- Is a cutting used to open and remove stiches, seams as well as other detailed work.

Marking Tools
- Transfer all the little notations that appear on the pattern, the ones that tells where to cut, fold, sew, or
place adjoining pieces.
Tailors Chalk

- This is an orange colored hard square wax used for marking guidelines or sewing lines in fabric.

Tracing Wheel

- Is a marking tool with saw tooth blade used to transfer the marks from the pattern paper to the cloth.

Tracing Paper

- This is used with the tracing wheel to transfer marks from the pattern paper to the cloth.

Sewing Tools
- A tool that is used for fastening or attaching objects using stitches.

Needle
- Used in sewing to pass the thread through the cloth either by hand or machine.

Pins

- Used for a variety of purposes such as holding pattern in place, fit fabric or garment on the body, hold
fabric together, and secure lace, sequins or beads.

Pin Cushion

- It is used to keep needles and pins in place when not in use.

Thread

- Is used for stitching cloth either by hand or machine and comes in different colors and thickness.

Needle Threader
- Aids in inserting the thread into the eye of the needle.

Thimble

- A small, durable, proactive cap made of metal or plastic, used to protect the finger from being prickled
when pushing the needle through the cloth.

Cloth

- It is a women or felted made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber.

Sewing Machine

- Most important piece of equipment for stitching and sewing clothes and fabrics.

The Basic Stitches:


1. Basting stitch
The basting stitch is usually sewn with a single thread, and is used to hold pieces of fabric together
temporarily until final sewing by hand or machine. Basting stitches can also be used to trace pattern
markings onto fabric with thread, such as marking pocket placement or a hemline

2. Running stitch

The running stitch is a small stitch, usually sewn with a single thread for securing two pieces of fabric together in a
plain seam. You can use the running stitch sewn with double thread knotted securely at the end to pull fabric into
gathers.

3. Back stitch

The back stitch is usually sewn with a single thread and creates a strong, secure seam. The front of the stitch should lie in a neat row,
and the back will look like longer overlapping stitches.

4. Overcast stitch

The overcast stitch uses a single layer of thread and can be used to finish the raw edges of a seam.

5. Blanket Stitch
The blanket stitch is a stitch used to reinforce the edge of thick materials. Depending on circumstances, it may also be
called a cable stitch or a crochet stitch. It is "a decorative stitch used to finish an unhemmed blanket

6. Catch Stich

Also called herringbone stitch. This is used for a flat finish next to fabric, such as seam binding on a hem. Hold open hem
edge away from you work from left to right. Take a stitch in the hem, then a tiny stitch to the right just beyond edge of
hem with the point of needle to the left. This makes diagonal lined that cross each other.

7. Chain Stich

is a sewing and embroidery technique in which a series of looped stitches form a chain-like pattern. Chain stitch is an
ancient craft – examples of surviving Chinese chain stitch embroidery worked in silk thread have been dated to the
Warring States period

PARTS OF A SEWING MACHINE


1. Spool pin: Holds a spool of thread.
2. Bobbin winder spindle: Bobbin is placed here during winding.
3. Bobbin winder stopper: Stops winding the bobbin when it reaches capacity.
4. Stitch width dial: Controls the width your stitch. It is used to create a zigzag stitch.
5. Pattern selector dial: Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern. On
computerized machines, stitches are usually selected on a menu screen.
6. Hand wheel: The large knob on the right side of your machine. Manually raises and lowers the needle.
7. Stitch length dial: Controls the length of the stitch. Shorter stitches for finer fabrics, longer for heavier fabrics,
basting and gathering.
8. Reverse stitch lever: The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed. Depending on your machine
model, this may be a button.
9. Power switch: The off-on switch is usually located on the right side of the machine, beneath the hand wheel.
10. Bobbin winder thread guide: A thread guide used when a bobbin is being wound.
11. Thread tension dial: Controls the tension on the top thread. If too tight, the bobbin thread appears on the right
side of the fabric. If set too loose, the needle thread loops on the underside of the fabric.
12. Thread take-up lever: The top thread passes through the thread take-up lever. It moves up and down with
the needle.
13. Needle clamp screw: This clamp holds the needle in place.
14. Presser foot: When lowered using a lever on the back side of the machine, this foot holds fabric in place.
15. Bobbin cover: Covers and protects the bobbin holder while sewing.
16. Bobbin cover release button: Releases the cover for access to the bobbin.
17. Feed dog: The feed dog pulls fabric forward while sewing.
18. Needle: A needle pushes the thread through the fabric to form a stitch.
19. Needle plate: A metal plate beneath the needle and presser foot. It has an opening for the needle to pass through
as it stitches, and another for the feed dogs to emerge and help move the fabric forward during sewing. Also called a
throat plate.

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