Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Hem marker/skirt marker

A hem marker is used to measure skirt hem lengths evenly from the floor. It provides much quicker and more accurate method of marking hems than yardstick. It is available in various types- Pin marker, chalk marker and combination of pin and chalk marker .Pattern maker usually prefers pin marker because of its accuracy. The chalk marker is convenient because it is self administered aid that enables a person to mark her/ his own hem lines.