Tailor Tools 2

Question 1

Which tool is used to mark fabric with temporary lines that can be brushed or steamed away?

Accepted Answer

Tailor's chalk

Answer

Tailor's chalk leaves erasable marks for cutting and sewing guidelines.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a seam ripper?

Accepted Answer

Removing stitches

Answer

A seam ripper has a sharp pointed blade to cut and remove unwanted stitches.

Question 3

Which scissors create a zigzag edge to reduce fabric fraying?

Accepted Answer

Pinking shears

Answer

Pinking shears cut a serrated zigzag that limits raveling of woven fabric edges.

Question 4

A bodkin is most commonly used to:

Accepted Answer

Thread elastic or cord through a casing

Answer

A bodkin is a blunt needle-like tool that pulls elastic, ribbon, or cord through a casing.

Question 5

Which tool measures a curved seam or the body more accurately than a rigid ruler?

Accepted Answer

Tape measure

Answer

A flexible tape measure conforms to body curves and curved seams for accurate readings.

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