5. Needle bar: This is a steel rod which holds the needle at one end with the help of a clamp. 6. Bobbin case: This moves into position to catch the top thread and form the stitch, as the needle is lowered into the bobbin chamber.

3. Ruler: A ruler is useful for measuring small distances as tucks, hems, facing, etc. on patterns, for drawings lines and marking dots. Meter Scale Measuring Tape Ruler 6.3 DRAFTING TOOL: These tools are helpful to fix the pattern, draw, draft and cut the pattern as well as fabric. The following tools will be of use. Some of the drafting tools are 1. Wooden Table 2. Brown sheet 3. Dress Model 4. Bell pin 5. Pin Cushions.