Conversation Tools for Sewing　缝纫工具

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.

2

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　缝纫工具

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

cut patterns　剪样板

make up garments　制作服装

bring along　带来

scissors　剪刀

tape measure　卷尺

tailor's chalk　划粉

specialist shop　专卖店

professional result in sewing　专业缝纫效果

depend on　依靠

perform specific function　起特别作用

industry　工业，行业

it is said　据说

generally speaking　一般来说

lock stitch sewing machine　锁针缝纫机

straight stitching　直缝

fabric　织物

must　必不可少的事物

zigzag machine　曲折缝缝纫机

safety stitch over lock machine　包缝机

buttonhole machine　锁纽孔机

don't mention it　别客气

at very high speed　高速