Dressmakers carbon paper

 Dressmaker carbon paper are used to quickly transfer the markings from the pattern on to the fabric and in needle craft designs. The ink is usually permanent, so it is important to transfer the pattern to the wrong side of the fabric. They are available in different colors.

Slide the carbon paper face down to the fabric and in between the fabric and the pattern and trace with the help of the tracing wheel. It is largely used in sewing to transfer darts, tucks, pocket, pleats, placement lines etc.

                                  

Embroidery hoops

The Embroidery hoops must have tool for embroider. It consists of a pair of rings. The larger ring consists of a tightening device, a metal or plastic headed screw. They are made of wood or plastic and are available in various shapes such as circular, oval, square, triangle etc.

The hoops help to adjust the level of tension of your fabric and helps to stabilize your work. It is important to choose a hoop that is a little larger than your design. Most frequently used sizes range from 6 to 14 inches. Besides embroidery it is also used for painting the fabric and in home decoration.

To use it, separate the two loops by loosening the screw, place the fabric of interest on smaller loop. Then place the outer loop aligning the screw to reach desired tension on the fabric.

                                 

 

Hole punch

A Hole punch also known as punch plier the tool is used for making or punching neat round holes. It comes with various sized revolving hole-cutter attachments and a comfort handle grip. It is simple to use, choose the desired size by rotating the wheel, align your material of interest and squeeze.

It is used to cut holes in fabric for eyelets (grommets) or popper snaps, belts, watch bands, shoes, canvas, vinyl, rubber and so on. It is perfect tool for leather work, simple repair and crafts.

                           

Sewing Pattern

The Sewing Pattern acts as a template from which parts of your clothing is traced on to the fabric. Normally they are prepared out of paper or cardboard.

Ready patterns available in market makes sewing easy and are available in range of sizes (xs - xxl) on the clothing of interest such as blouses, tops, skirts, night pants etc.

Awl

Awl is a sharp, small, pointed tool used for piercing holes. It suitable for making holes in fabric and leather, for attaching rivets, eyelets or buttonholes. They are widely used by shoemakers and craftsmen.

It is very simple to use and comfortable on hand. Many variations are available. Some have an eye at the pointed end which helps in drawing the thread through the holes for performing manual lock stitch sewing especially for leather and in this case called a sewing awl. It should always be kept covered for safety purposes.

                                  

Paper Scissors

The Paper Scissors have thin sharp blades for cutting and stable handles to hold for control. They are used to cut pattern paper, paper designs in crafting and should not be used for fabric.

Spring Action shears

The Spring Action Shear is made of stainless-steel blades and bent handle design for precise cut. The spring-loaded mechanism opens blades after every cut minimizing the hand fatigue and makes the cutting easier.

It is ideal for cutting an array of materials such as denim, silk, vinyl, leather and multiple layers of fabric. The lock system keeps the blade closed for safe storage.

                                        

Embroidery scissors

Embroidery scissors are made of good quality stainless steel with thin, sharp matching blades and pointed edges. The sizes range from 3 to 5 inch. The embroidery scissors are perfect for cutting small areas of fabric where high precision is needed. They are useful for trimming threads, general needle work, embroidery, unpicking, making buttonholes etc. It is also available in various vintage designs (stork, grass, flower, leaf, butterfly, guitar, blossom etc.) which gives a stylish and elegant look to the scissors.

                                    

Pinking shears

The Pinking shear cuts a zig-zag pattern as they have a saw-toothed blade instead of straight. The blades are made of stainless steel for long cutting life. They are available in lengths of 16 and 19 cm.

They are excellent for finishing raw edges and seams as it creates a fray resistant edge. They can be used for fabrics, linings, silk, leather etc. to reduce fraying and also for decorative purposes.