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small scissors
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use small scissors to clip threads 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 or more fingers. Bent-handle shears improve your accuracy because the fabric is hardly lifted from the table as you cut.
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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 pattern and fabric on a flat surface
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sewing guage
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This small ruler has a slide marker that can be set to guage specific measurements, 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 transform pattern markings to the wrong side of fabric
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Tailors chalk
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pencils, small squares, or small wheels of chalk or wax are used to mark fabric.
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fabric marker
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This special pen marks fabrics temperarily. Some fabric pen marks can be removed with water. Others fade in a short period of time. Test fabric markers on a scrap of fabric before using them.
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Iron and ironing board
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A steam iron and a well padded ironing board enable you to press as you sew
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press cloth
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Use a press cloth for dark fabrics. Place it between the fabric and iron to keep dark fabrics from developing a shine. you can but a ready-made press cloth or use a clean, lightwear cloth or hankercheif.
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