FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Dress Maker’s Carbon Paper

By using carbon paper constructional details such as shape of the pattern, cutting and stitching line can easily be transferred on the material. These are available in white and several colours.

Care to be exercised while using carbon paper.

1. No carbon markings should never be placed on the right side of fabric.
2. No lines to be marked boldly.
3. The colour of the carbon must not show through the fabric.
4. If the garment is underlined, marking may be made on the underlining only.
5. White carbon paper is recommended for colour fabrics, because it is removed easily during cleaning.