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SEWING EQUIPMENT. Intro to Sewing & Fashion. Machine needles different sizes for different fabrics Sizes range from 9-18 The most common are 11 & 14* The higher the # the thicker the needle. Twin & Triple needles are used for topstitching and decorative stitching. Regular- most fabrics
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SEWING EQUIPMENT Intro to Sewing & Fashion
Machine needles • different sizes for different fabrics • Sizes range from 9-18 • The most common are 11 & 14* • The higher the # the thicker the needle Twin & Triple needles are used for topstitching and decorative stitching Regular- most fabrics Ballpoint- knits Wedge- Leather Machine Needles
Needle Insertion & Problems Machine needle is always inserted with the flat side to the back of the machine If the needle is inserted backwards, there will be skipped stitches or the machine will keep coming unthreaded. If the needle is the wrong size/type for the fabric the thread will fray or the fabric may be damaged.
SEWING AIDS BOBBINS Plastic ormetal SELF STICKING SEWING TAPE DOUBLE FACED TAPE • Measured markings on 1 side • Used as a stitch guide • Holds fabric in position • Don’t sew over because of adhesive, it will ruin your needle
Hand Needles Eye Shape- Long or Round SHARP-used for general sewing Round Eye Length-should be in proportion to the eye Point-sharp, blunt/ballpoint& wedge CREWEL/EMBROIDERY- used for thicker threads and yarns Long eye
Measuring Devices SKIRT MARKER C-THRU RULER • Used to aid in marking a hem • Easy to see marking • Precise measurements MEASURING TAPE • Body Measurements
SKIRT MARKER Measuring Devices SEWING GAUGE 6 ”ruler with slide CURVED RULER Used for making curved lines - For hips, armholes HEM GAUGE Mark hems
MARKING DEVICES TAILOR’S CHALK • Easy to use CHALK PENCIL TAILOR’S TACKER • Marks both sides of fabric TRACING WHEEL • Can be smooth or serated • Used with tracing paper Mark- B- Gone/Magic Pen • Washable or Disappearing Chalk wheel • Makes fine lines
SHEARS AND SCISSORS BENT HANDLE SHEARS • Used for cutting patterns and fabric SCISSORS • Used for cutting paper PINKING SHEARS • Cuts a zig zag edge • Prevents fraying EMBROIDERY SCISSORS • Small • Used for needlework • Clipping • Buttonholes THREAD CLIPS • Clip loose threads
MISCELLANEOUS NEEDLE THREADER BEESWAX Useful for threading small eye needles Coat thread SEAM RIPPER POINTER Take out stitches THIMBLE Push out corners Protects finger PIN CUSHION & EMERY BODKIN Holds & cleans pins Put thru elastic LOOP TURNER Turn narrow tubes
MACHINE ACCESSORIES/PRESSER FEET ZIPPER FOOT • Allows you to get close to zipper teeth ZIGZAG FOOT BUTTONHOLE FOOT • “measures” size of your button automatically • Allows needle to go side to side
BUTTONS Sew Thru Button Shank type Used for skirt closures and top of zippers 2 part Snap Fastener Sew in Iron on Stick on