Storage Equipment

1.  Drawers
2.  Wardrobes
3.  Hangers
4.  Drawers
5.  Large enough to carry the work
6.  Have smooth finishing
7.  For storing all needlework
8.  Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth

Wardrobes

1.  Should have a smooth finish
2.  Should be lockable
3.  Should have a rod or nail for hanging
4.  Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments
5.  Clean regularly and place moth balls occasionally

Hangers

1. Have assorted sizes
2. Should be made of smooth wood plastic or metal
3.  Should be strong and wide
4. Used for hanging complete or incomplete garments.
5.  Dust occasionally to keep clean.

Others:

1.  Thimble
2.  Stiletto
3.  Bodkin
4.  Embroidery loop
5.  Pressing cloth
6.  Sleeve board
7.  Thimble
8.  Should fit on the middle finger.

Others

– Metal thimbles last longer, especially those made of stainless steel.

– Ensure that the metal ones do not have rough edges that may damage the thread and fabrics.

Choice and Care

1. It is used to push the needle through the fabric.
2. It also protects the finger from needle pricks.
3. Wear on the correct finger.

Stiletto

1. Must be sharp
2. Should be thick enough to leave holes on the fabric
3.  Should be smooth not to spoil the fabric
4.  Used for making holes and eyelets
5.  Do not drop as the point will become blunt
6.  Bodkin
7.  Eye must be large.
8.  Point should be blunt so that it does not pierce through the work when it is in use.
9. Used for threading elastic cords, ribbons and tapes through casings or eyelets.
10.  Store in the needlework box.
11.  Embroidery Loop
12.  Choose according to the work
13.  Similar to ironing board but small
14.  Used for pressing small shaped articles such as cuffs and sleeves
15.  Choose lint free clothes that are closely woven
16. Used for dampening when pressing.
17.  Wash and store after use.