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Dress Form
A three-dimensional model of the torso used for fitting clothing that's being designed or sewn. Allows designers to see how garments will look on the body.
Tailor's Chalk
A marking tool used to temporarily mark fabric for cutting, hemming, or altering. The marks are removed by washing or brushing the fabric.
Thimble
A small protective shield worn on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing. It helps to prevent injuries and gives more control.
Iron-On Interfacing
A type of material that is fused to a fabric's wrong side by heat to provide additional stability and shape. Commonly used in collars, cuffs, and facings.
Sewing Gauge
A measuring tool used for small measurements when sewing, such as hems or pleats. A sliding marker allows repeated marking of the same measure.
Pattern Weights
Small weights used to hold a pattern in place on fabric, preventing it from moving while tracing or cutting around it.
Pinking Shears
Scissors with a serrated blade, creating a zigzag pattern on the fabric’s edge. This prevents fraying and adds a decorative finish.
Tracing Wheel
A tool with a serrated edge used to transfer pattern markings onto fabric, often along with tracing paper, by making dotted outlines.
Fabric Marker
A pen specially designed for marking on fabrics without causing damage. The marks are usually washable or fade away.
Press Cloth
A cloth used between the iron and the fabric being pressed. It protects the fabric from heat damage and helps to avoid shininess and scorching.
Bodkin
A tool for threading elastic, cording, or ribbons through casings and channels. It can be a pin or a tweezer-like instrument.
Measuring Tape
A flexible ruler used to measure distances or sizes on fabric or a body. Essential for ensuring correct sizing and alterations.
Sewing Scissors
Scissors specifically designed for cutting fabric. They have sharp blades that can cut cleanly without fraying the material.
Basting Tape
A double-sided adhesive tape that holds fabric temporarily in place. It's used in place of basting stitches, especially for holding zippers or hems before final sewing.
Serging Thread
A type of thread used in a serger or overlock machine to create finished edges and seams. Provides stretch and strength for seams that need it.
Rotary Cutter
A cutting tool with a circular blade, which rolls across fabric for cutting. It provides a clean, straight cut and is convenient for cutting several layers at once.
Seam Ripper
A tool used to cut and remove stitches without harming the fabric. It's commonly used when a mistake has been made or alterations are needed.
French Curve
A drafting tool used to draw smooth curves, especially for armholes and necklines. Aids in pattern making and altering patterns.
Cutting Mat
A mat with grid lines for protecting the surface underneath as well as providing measurements. It's often used in conjunction with a rotary cutter or craft knife.
Needle Threader
A device that helps to pull thread through the eye of a needle, consisting of a thin wire loop attached to a small handle.
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