Pattern Tools & Equipment
PATTERN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT NZ
Everything around the pattern, from first mark to final finish.
Build accurate, repeatable patterns with the tools that sit around your ruler: measuring tapes, seam and hem gauges, fabric markers, chalk, tracing paper, pattern weights, clamps, notchers, punches, pressing aids, basting tape and finishing notions.
Find the pattern tool you need
Tape measures, seam gauges and hem guides 02 · Mark & transfer
Chalk, erasable pens, tracing and transfer tools 03 · Draft
Pattern paper, freezer paper and template plastic 04 · Hold steady
Pattern weights, hooks and cloth clamps 05 · Notch & punch
Pattern notchers, punches, tracers and awls 06 · Press & shape
Ironing rulers, seam pressing and heat-safe aids 07 · Glue & baste
Basting tape, fusible web and fabric adhesives 08 · Finish
Bias tape, piping, fasteners and specialist notions
Quick-shop by project
A dependable pattern workflow
Use a tape and gauge to set consistent reference points and seam allowances.
Choose chalk or an erasable marker suited to the fabric and test it first.
Weights, hooks and clamps stop paper shifting while you trace or cut.
Pressing aids, basting products and bias tools keep edges crisp and repeatable.
Pattern tools buying guide
Drafting: use pattern paper or template plastic for repeatable pieces, with weights or clamps to prevent movement.
Marking: match the marking medium to the fabric and test on a hidden area before transferring lines.
Notching: notchers and punches create clean construction reference points; an awl makes accurate pivot or drill points.
Pressing: heat-safe rulers and seam aids help set folds without distorting the pattern or fabric.
NZ-owned and shipping nationwide from Auckland. Contact Direct Sewing if you need help choosing a pattern tool or equipment.
