The Official PCC Pattern Making Kit – Designed for Pasadena City College Apparel & Sewing Students
Start your fashion design journey with confidence. The PCC – Pasadena City College Pack by IDS-LA is a complete, premium-quality toolkit required for PCC apparel, sewing, and pattern-making courses. Every item inside the kit has been carefully selected to meet classroom requirements—ensuring students have the right tools from day one.
Whether you're drafting your first pattern, cutting muslin, learning garment construction, or building your final portfolio pieces, this kit gives you professional fashion-industry tools trusted by designers, tailors, and sewing experts worldwide.
What’s Included (Full Kit Contents)
Cutting & Trimming Tools
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Mundial Scissors 270-8 Bent Trimmer Knife Edge 8"
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Plastic Thread Snips (Golden Eagle)
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Deluxe Seam Ripper & Buttonhole Cutter – Surgical steel blade
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Deluxe Bent Tweezers 6" – Stainless steel, curved serrated tip
Measuring & Marking Tools
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Dritz 620 6" Sliding Marker Sewing Gauge
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60” Flexible Measuring Tape
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Tailor Chalk (4 pcs)
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NPT10 Tracing Wheel / Needle Point Tracer
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Threading wire – Long, twisted brass wire
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Wooden Handle Scratch Awl
Pattern-Making Tools
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Lance FC-1 Armhole French Curve #17, 9" (23 cm)
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Lance HC-024 Aluminum Hip Curve, 24"
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Westcott B-85 2" x 18" Beveled Graph Ruler (8ths)
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Pattern Paper Notcher 45N, 1/16" x 1/4"
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Pattern Hooks (12 pcs)
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Pattern Cards, cost sheet (2 pcs)
Papers & Fabrics
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Roll of Dotted Alpha Numeric Marking Paper 48" x 5 yards
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Manila Pattern Paper (125 wt) 48" x 5 yards
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Muslin Fabric – Medium Weight (5 yards x 63")
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60” Fusible Interfacing – 1 yard (white or black)
Sewing Tools & Essentials
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IDS-LA Straight Dressmaker Pins #17 – 2.5 oz
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Colored Glass Ball Head Pins 1.5" – 1 oz (IDS-LA)
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Hook & Eyes
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Hand Sewing Needles
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Sewing Machine Needles (10 pcs)
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Thread T40 or T50 – Cone in black or white
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3 yards of 1/2” Black Twill Tape
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6-Pack of Bobbins for Juki "Regular" Industrial Machines
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Bobbin Case for Juki Single Needle Machines
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Screwdriver for Juki presser feet
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5 Industrial Presser Feet Set – Zipper, invisible zipper, standard, etc.
Why Choose the IDS-LA PCC Pack?
Meets ALL Pasadena City College requirements
Premium, durable tools that last through your entire program
Industry-standard rulers, curves, and papers used by real pattern makers
Cost-effective bundle vs. buying tools individually
Perfect for beginners, fashion students, and apparel startups
Fast and easy pickup from our Downtown Los Angeles store
Build better patterns. Sew cleaner seams. Work like a professional—starting today.
FAQ – PCC Pattern Making Kit
1. Is this the official required kit for Pasadena City College?
Yes. This kit includes all essential tools used in PCC apparel and sewing classes and meets instructor requirements.
2. Do I need this kit if I’m taking only one sewing class?
Yes. Most introductory sewing and pattern-making classes require nearly all the items included. Buying the complete kit saves time and money.
3. Can I pick up my kit in-store?
Absolutely. IDS-LA is located in Downtown Los Angeles. Students can pick up same-day.
4. Are the tools professional quality?
Yes. Brands such as Mundial, Dritz, Lance, and IDS-LA are trusted by professional designers and pattern makers.
5. Is everything I need included?
Yes. This pack includes cutting tools, rulers, curves, marking materials, pins, papers, muslin, interfacing, presser feet, bobbins, and more.
6. Can I order this kit even if I’m not a PCC student?
Yes. Anyone learning pattern making, sewing, or fashion design will benefit from this complete tool set.