Conversation Tools for Sewing　縫紉工具

1

A:Could you please tell me something about tools for sewing?

B:Yes.Tool is very important.Sharp tools make good work.It's necessary to have right tools before beginning to cut patterns and make up garments.There are many tools for us to use.I brought along some tools,they are scissors,needles,thimbles,tape-measures,all kinds of rulers and so on.

A:Is there anything else?

B:Yes,we need pencils and some tailor's chalks.

A:Where can we get these tools?

B:You can buy some of them from supermarkets.Some you may have to buy from specialist shops.

A:Why should we use these tools?

B:The professional result in sewing depends on right tools.

A:I see.Thank you.

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A:Could you please tell me something about sewing machine?

B:Sure,the quickest way to sew is with a sewing machine.Sewing machine plays an important role in our job.Sewing machines are very high speed so they perform specific function in garment industry.

A:It is said that there are many kinds of sewing machines.What are they?

B:Generally speaking,we have lock stitch sewing machine which has straight stitching lock stitch.It is very useful for the sewing of most fabrics.So it is a must in sewing.

A:Besides lock stitch machines,have you got...?

B:We have zigzag machines,safety stitch over lock machines and buttonhole machines.

A:Thank you for your introduction.

B:Don't mention it.

New Words and Expressions

tools for sewing　縫紉工具

Sharp tools make good work　工欲善其事，必先利其器

cut patterns　剪樣板

make up garments　制作服裝

bring along　帶來

scissors　剪刀

tape measure　卷尺

tailor's chalk　劃粉

specialist shop　專賣店

professional result in sewing　專業縫紉效果

depend on　依靠

perform specific function　起特別作用

industry　工業，行業

it is said　據說

generally speaking　一般來說

lock stitch sewing machine　鎖針縫紉機

straight stitching　直縫

fabric　織物

must　必不可少的事物

zigzag machine　曲折縫縫紉機

safety stitch over lock machine　包縫機

buttonhole machine　鎖紐孔機

don't mention it　別客氣

at very high speed　高速