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Give the uses of the following items:-1.Needles 2.Pin 3.Thimble 4.Tape measure 5.Tracing paper 6.Tracing wheel 7.Scissors 8.Trimming scissors 9.Pinking shears 10.Pin cushion

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1.Needles
2.Pin
3.Thimble
4.Tape measure
5.Tracing paper
6.Tracing wheel
7.Scissors
8.Trimming scissors
9.Pinking shears
10.Pin cushion

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Martin
1.NEEDLES: This is used for both machine and hand sewing. The size of the needle to be used depends on the type of material. There are many types of needles

2. PIN: This is a sharp and very slender metal used to hold materials in position for sewing. To ensure freedom from rustneedles,
pins should be stored in containers with powder or woollen materials which absorb moisture.

3. THIMBLE: This is used to protect the middle finger while hand sewing. When not in use, it should not be put into water to avoid rusting especially the metal type.

4. TAPE MEASURE: This is made up of firm fabric and clearly marked on both sides with inches and centimeters respectively. It is usually 60 inches long.

5. TRACING PAPER: It is a carbon light paper available in different colours used with tracing wheel for transferring pattern
markings e.g. dart, button hole etc on to fabrics.

7. TRACING WHEEL: It is used with tracing paper to transfer pattern markings onto fabrics.

8. SCISSORS: This is used for cutting on fabrics before and while sewing. This should be very sharp. Users should avoid dropping
them carelessly or using them for the wrong purpose.

9. TRIMMING OR THREAD SCISSORS: Used for cutting off threads from fabrics. It usually has a round colorful handle and about 6
inches long.

10. PINKING SHEARS: This is used for neatening edges of specimens and seams of garments.

11. PIN CUSHION: Used for keeping needles and pins while sewing.
marto answered the question on May 2, 2019 at 06:08

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