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

These are a handy little spring-loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of threads.

It is a thin piece of hard chalk for marking the cloth.

It is usually a wire, bent into a diamond shape that is attached to a handle used to facilitate threading.

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

These are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either because of an error or during alterations.

It is used for woolen fabrics and can be removed by pressing.

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

It is also called curve stick made of wood or aluminum and is calibrated on both sides used to shape the hipline and other scissors that need to be curved.

The basic part of any design, this forms the direction or feeling of a design. It consists of vertical, horizontal, and curved line.

It means a relationship of different portion of a design. It should be achieved through judicious use of color, shape, and texture to give a feeling of oneness.

It refer to the shape of an object as determined by line. It reveals or disguises the natural body contour or shape.

It appeals strongly to the sense of touch, whether it is course, fine, smooth, rough, wrinkled, sleek, glossy or slippery.

It is the pleasing relationship of all parts of the object with one another.

Every pleasing design has one part that is more interesting than any other.

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

It is a radiant energy loosely termed light that produces sensation in our eyes.

This is used in making fancy stitches and in making different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for the Barong Tagalog, pillowcases, linen, and other novelty items.

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

This is used in making buttonholes on garments.