5. What are the different types of non-woven fabrics? PART � IV Answer in detail: 1. Explain plain, satin, twill and its properties. 2. Differentiate wovens and non-wovens. Answers for objective questions: 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. TOOLS FOR CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 6.1 INTRODUCTION: Well selected sewing equipments are essential for making a garment of good appearance. These are usually available at each and every home, as these tools are helpful for women in Garment making. Tools for clothing construction can be classified as 1. Measuring tool 2. Drafting tool 3. Marking tool 4. Cutting tool 5. Stitching tool 6. Pressing tool 6.2 MEASURING TOOL: Measuring tools are needed for taking body measurements and transferring it into paper patterns. Some of the measuring tools are 1. Measuring Tape 2. Meter scale 3. Ruler 1. Measuring Tape: Measuring Tape is one of the important tool for sewing. This is commercially available in different models. With the use of this one can take their own body measurement or measure from a garment for stitching a new garment and to check the measurement of the garment to be sewing in between stitching. Wrinkles must be removed when measuring from a stitched garment. Note that the tape must not get twisted while measuring. The model or person to be measured must not bend while taking measurement. Select a firm, good quality tape which will not stretch after use. It is usually about � wide and 60 long.

13.5 GATHERS: Gathering is an effective and decorative way of distributing fullness over a given area. In dress making, gathers are often used at yokes line, waist line, neck line, upper and lower edge of sleeves for kids and ladies garment. The amount of material needed for gathering will be twice the measurement of waist circumference.