Irons Ironing board Irons Made of non rusting material Medium weight Smooth sole Pointed toe to reach fullness If electric, should be thermostatic. Used to press work after each stage of construction Use right temperature for every fabric Wipe before use Do not drop Occasionally clean thoroughly Oil hinges of charcoal iron to prevent […]
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Drawers Wardrobes Hangers Drawers Large enough to carry the work Have smooth finishing For storing all needlework Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth Wardrobes Should have a smooth finish Should be lockable Should have a rod or nail for hanging Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments Clean regularly and place
Tailor’s chalk Tracing wheel Dressmaker’s carbon paper Pencils Tailor’s Chalk Comes in different shapes Buy assorted colours Used for marking patterns Do not drop, it will break Store in the needle work box Tracing Wheel The edge should be well serrated. The wheel should be firmly fixed. Use carbon colour closest to that of
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Needles Sharps Betweens Crewels Sharps Needle Have round eyes Should be fine Eye should be smooth Easy to thread Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle Use correctly Used for ordinary sewing Should be kept in a pin cushion Betweens Needle Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle.
Needlework requires the use of some special tools and equipment which are categorized into two main groups: Small and Large: Measuring Cutting Transferring pattern markings Sewing Pressing Storage Others Objectives Describe how to use and care for basic sewing tools and equipment. Measuring Tools Tape measure
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