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small scissors
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Scissors used to clip thread and trim, or cut off fabric
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Shears
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Use shears for cutting fabric. Shears have long blades with one handle for the thumb and one handle for two more fingers. Bent-handled shears improve accuracy because the fabric is hardly lifted from the table as you cute.
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Seam ripper
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The seam ripper has a hook like point. It's handy for cutting and removing stitches
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Tape measure
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This is a narrow strip of durable plastic often marked with both inches and centimeters.
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Measuring stick
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A measuring stick-yardstick or meterstick-is useful for measuring a patern or fabric on a flat surface
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Sewing gauge
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This small ruler has a slide marker that can be set to gauge specific measurments, such as the width of a seam allowance or hem.
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Tracing wheel
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This is used with a special waxed paper to transfer pattern markings to the wrong side of fabric.
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Tailor's chalk
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Pencils, small squares, or small wheels of chalk or wax are used to mark fabric.
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