6.5 CUTTING TOOLS: These tools are helpful to cut out the pattern from paper, to cut the fabrics and thread. The cutting tool which are commonly used are. 1. Scissors 2. Shears 3. Pinking shears 4. Seam Ripper 5. Thread Clipper 6. Embroidery scissors 1. Scissors: These have round handles and the blades are usually 6 or less than 6 inches. They are designed mainly for snipping threads and trimming seams. However, scissors with 5 inch blade can be used by beginners for cutting fabric as well.

Answers for objective type Questions: 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (a) 177 18. SKIRTS 18.1 INTRODUCTION: A skirt is a garment which covers the lower part of a figure from the waist to the hem, ending at any desired length. A skirt can be decorated with any type of fullness or it can cling to the body. It is generally simpler to design a skirt pattern than a bodice, because skirts are less intricately shaped. Skirt outlines and lengths vary tremendously with fashion.