Also known as Tailor’s square, made of wood or aluminum and is calibrated on both sides used to make perpendicular lines.

It is used to shape the depth of the neckline and armhole of the pattern.

It is a flexible measuring device usually marked with inches on one side and centimeters on the other used to take body measurements.

It is lighter than shears in weight used to cut pattern pieces, trimming and clipping threads.

Specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams.

According to this principle, from the center of the dress, design should be identified on both sides and may be achieved symmetrically or asymmetrically balance.

Every pleasing design has one part that is more interesting than any other. This is the center of interest.

Means a relationship of different portion of a design.

The pleasing relationship of all parts of the object with one another.

These are smooth movement repeated. It is created by repeated use of the design.

The basic part of any design, this forms the direction or feeling of a design.

Refers to the shape of an object as determined by line.

A radiant energy loosely termed light that produces sensation in our eyes.

Refers to the general arrangement, pattern or planning of lines, shapes, details etc.

A gradual increasing or decreasing in size, direction or color.

It is a thin piece of hard chalk for marking the cloth. It is available in a range colors and is removed by brushing.

A small cushion used to hold pins and needles.

 A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

A small, slender, rod-like instrument with a sharp point on one end and an eye or hole for thread on the other used to pass thread through cloth to make stitches in sewing

A thin strand, cord or filament of natural or manufactured material used to join two or more pieces of fabric together.

It is also called curve stick made of wood or aluminum and is calibrated on both sides used to shape the hipline.

This is also called ―Domestic/ Sewing Machine. It is run by foot and may also be converted to electric power machine.

Other companies call it “small machine”. It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.

This is used in attaching buttons to the garments.

It holds the thread in place.

It keeps the thread in correct position.

Controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.

Controls the bobbin while winding thread.

Checks the length of the stitches.

Moves the fabric while sewing.

 It connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.

Moves the presser foot up and down.

The flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog, shuttle and lower thread.

The system where the unit of measurement is centimeter.

The first line found in 1 inch.

How many centimeters are there in one inch?

Measure from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder.

Measure from the left (front) armhole seam to the right (front) armhole seam.

Measure along the whole circumference of the wrist with two fingers in at the end of the tape measure for easing.

Measure around the bust with the tape measure running on the same level in front, at the back and on the sides.

Measure from the center of the shoulder down to the tip of the bust.

It is taken around the smallest part of the body between the bust and the hips.

In taking circumferential measurements of the body, stay______ of the customer to check the alignment of tape measure.

Measure around the circumference of the armhole.

Add height, strength, and dignity. Gives the impression of height.

How many inches are there in one yard?

Can be described as having equal “weight” on equal sides of a centrally placed like a see saw.

Give the impression of shorter and heavier.

It is a type of oil that lubricates and gives the sewing machine longer life.

A good posture during machine operation prevents one from__________.