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=Textiles in our Daily Lives =

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= Textile Materials = = Textile Tools = Tools help you to work with raw materials and manipulate them into a final product. They are usually designed for a specific task to achieve particular results. Some tools are related specifically to textiles technology. They help you to work with raw materials, such as threads, yarns and fabrics.

Tools specific to textiles include:
 * Dressmaker's chalk, marking pens and pencils
 * Dressmaker's model
 * Sewing machine
 * Overlocker
 * Pins
 * Dressmaker's shears/scissors
 * Thimble
 * Unpicker

__1.Marking a stitching line on an unusually shaped cushion:__ Dressmakers Chalk is used. When using the chalk you must never place the chalk near your mouth.



__2.Cutting an embroidery thread:__ Thread clippers are used. When using thread clippers you must be careful not to cut yourself.

 __3.Hand-sewing a button to a shirt:__ Hand sewing needles are used. When hand sewing wear a thimble to prevent pricking yourself.



__4.Unpicking stitches sewn in the incorrect position:__ An unpicker is used. When using an unpicker be careful not to rip a hole in your material.

__5.Holding 2 pieces of fabric together while you are sewing__: Pins are used. When using pins be careful not to prick yourself as they are sharp.

= Textile Technique s = = = I think that I did not do very well with my machine stiching as my stitching is all over the place. Once I got the hang of it it turned out a little bit better. = = = = = =  media type="custom" key="5956715"
 * __Machine stitching- Straight and curvy lines.__ **
 * __My Experimentations__**
 * __My Independent Research__ **