Tailor Tools 3

Question 1

A rotary cutter should always be used together with which tool for safety and accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Self-healing cutting mat

Answer

A self-healing mat protects surfaces and the blade while guiding straight rotary cuts.

Question 2

What is a tailor's ham used for?

Accepted Answer

Pressing curved seams and darts

Answer

A firmly stuffed tailor's ham supports curved areas like darts and princess seams during pressing.

Question 3

Which marking tool transfers pattern lines onto fabric using a toothed wheel and colored paper?

Accepted Answer

Tracing wheel

Answer

A tracing wheel rolls over tracing/carbon paper to transfer construction lines to fabric.

Question 4

A seam gauge is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Measuring consistent small distances like hems

Answer

A seam gauge has a sliding marker to measure repeated short distances such as hems and buttonholes.

Question 5

Which tool is designed to press the inside of long, narrow seams like sleeves?

Accepted Answer

Sleeve board

Answer

A sleeve board is a small ironing board that fits inside sleeves and narrow areas.

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