shears- good quality blade, for cutting out garments
embroidery- for hand work
pinking- for seam finishes
appliqué - for specialty trimming
paper cutting scissors - for trimming patterns only
pins
dressmaker - 1 - 1 1/14 inch long metal varies
glass head - longer steel pins
silk - finest grade steel also comes in 1 1/4 - 15/8 inches
ball point - rounded tip for use with knit fabrics
rotary cutter
28 mm - small, trimming one or two layers
45 mm - standard for cutting out garments
60 mm - large for cutting layers of fleece and heavy weight fabrics
measuring devices
tape measure - for taking body measurements
seam gauge - used for measuring hems, placement for buttons and seams
metal ruler - used for drafting straight lines (provided)
hip curve - used for altering and drafting patterns (provided)
Plexiglas ruler - used for cutting straight lines with rotary cutter
hem curve - used for measuring and adjusting curved hems (provided)
Fabric and Pattern - see syllabus requirements for the individual classes
thread options
100% cotton - for construction and hand work
silk- for embellishment
poly cotton -for construction
polyester- for serger use
nylon - clear for specialty stitching
Notions - see pattern for items needed
zipper
buttons
hooks and eyes/snaps
seam tape, trims
bobbins
size 15 - standard for the Janome machines in class
size 66 - are
domed and will not fit in machines.
Debra Hillen dhillen@jccc.net
913-469-8500 Ext 7286
Johnson County Community College
