Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Tailor’s chalk

Most commonly used dress maker’s marking tool is tailors chalk and it is made of either clay or wax. It is available in various colours like white, yellow, blue, red etc with different sizes and shapes which facilitates quick and efficient marking. Wax based tailor’s chalk is available in a 2 inch square white colour piece, mainly used for marking woolen fabrics. Tailors chalk is very safe because it does not leave any stain or permanent marking on the material. Light brushing is sufficient to rub off the marked lines completely.