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DRESS MAKING - CITS

3 Pencils and pens
• Pencil used for pattern work.
• Red and blue colored pencils used to identify pattern changes.
• Black, green, red, and blue felt-tip pens used for pattern information.

4 Rulers
There are different types of rulers.
• The transparent ruler: It is a large rectangular ruler and also called straight ruler
that is see-through and would have grid lines all throughout. The length can vary,
but 12 inches (30cm) or 18 inches (45cm) is a good length for dressmaking and
pattern measuring.

• Tailor’s L Square: It resembles exactly as the name entails .Technically the L
square with two arms forming a 90° angle that measures, rules, and squares
simultaneously. The tailor’s L square measures 12 or 14 inches by 24 inches (35cm
x 60cm).It is very useful in pattern measuring and scaling down ½” ¼” ⅛” 1/10” and
1/32” scaled measures. (12mm, 6mm, 3mm, 2mm, 1mm).

• Set Square: A set square is a right triangle .it is an essential tool for marking and
finding fabric bias, altering and grading patterns.

5 Curve rulers
There are different types of curved rulers with different functions.
• French Curve: It is a very useful curved template used for shaping armhole and neckline.

• Sleigh curve: It is used to shapes necklines, armholes and other curves like pockets, collars and cuffs.
• Hip curve / leg Curve: This is a device used for shaping hipline, hem, side seam & lapels.

6 Sewing Seam Gauge
• A sewing gauge or seam gauge is a small, useful tool with a sliding
guide to mark out and measure small distances. It can measure
hemlines, tucks, and pleats as well as the spaces required for buttons
and buttonholes.

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Lesson 6 & 7 (3)