A beginners guide, everything you need to know about pattern making tools.
The tools described here form a basic selection with which most pattern cutting techniques can be achieved. The best way to discover which of the many tools available to pattern cutters are most appropriate and how they work is to seek advice from patterns cutters and technicians.Each practitioner will have their own favorite tools, gathered together during a lifetime of experience.
1-Hip Curve
2-Armhole Ruler x 3
3-Pattern Hooks // Large and Small
4-Cutting Mat
5-Glue Stick
6-Markers Pens in black, blue, green, red and biros
7-Dress pins: long, short, fine, thicker
8-Highlighter pen
9-Scal pen
10-Sellotape, masking tape, Scotch Magic Tape, Double-sided sticky tape
11-Pattern Notcher
12-Pattern Hole Punch
13-Tape Measure: withg imperial and metric measurements
14-Metal Ruler
15-Metal Ruler
16-Pattern Master - new version (top) old version (below)
17-Set Squares
18-Grading Ruler
19-Unpicker / quick picker
20-Tracing wheels x 2
21-2H pencils
22-Pencil sharpener and soft eraser
23-Pattern drill with drill parts
24-French curves, as a set
25-Tailor's chalk and chalk dispenser
26-Paper/card scissors
27-Fabric scissors
28-Awls x 3
29-Pattern cutting paper, dot and cross
30-Pattern cutting card