Chapter 1- Sewing Machine Parts and Functions

Question 1

It is used as a guide to keep the seam straight and even. The standard seam width is 5/8 inch.

Answer 1

Seam Guide

Question 2

It moves the fabric through the machine during stitching.

Answer 2

Feed dog

Question 3

It holds the fabric down against the feed dog while stitching.

Answer 3

Presser foot

Question 4

Thread is placed through the eye of the machine needle according to your machine instructions.

Answer 4

Needle

Question 5

It guides the thread correctly through the machine.

Answer 5

Thread guide

Question 6

It lifts an dlowers th epresser foot.

Answer 6

Presser foot lifter

Question 7

It takes up the slack in the thread between machine stitches.

Answer 7

Take up lever

Question 8

It controls the tightness and looseness of the thread.

Answer 8

Tension control

Question 9

It determines the type of machine stitch.

Answer 9

Stitch selector

Question 10

It holds the spool of the thread.

Answer 10

Spool pin

Question 11

It winds the thread on to the bobbin.

Answer 11

Bobbin winder

Question 12

It controls the up and down movement of the machine needle.

Answer 12

Handwheel

Question 13

It prevents the needle from moving while winding the bobbin.

Answer 13

Handwheel Release

Question 14

It controls the width of the stitch.

Answer 14

Stitch width control

Question 15

It controls the length of the stitch.

Answer 15

Stich length control

Question 16

It controls the speed of the sewing machine.

Answer 16

Foot control

Question 17

A long temporary stitch done by hand.

Answer 17

Baste

Question 18

The length and crosswise threads of a fabric.

Answer 18

Grain

Question 19

The instruction sheet that explains how a sewing project is constructed.

Answer 19

Guidesheet

Question 20

Transferring pattern details to fabric from the pattern.

Answer 20

Marking

Question 21

Small items used in sewing, such as thread, buttons, snaps, etc.

Answer 21

Notions

Question 22

To change the direction of the machine stitching by turning the fabric while the needle is still in the fabric.

Answer 22

Pivot

Question 23

The amount of fabric from the cut edge to the seam edge.

Answer 23

Seam allowance

Question 24

The line on which the seam is stitched.

Answer 24

Seam line

Question 25

The reverse stitch on the sewing machine, used at the beginning and ending of a seem.

Answer 25

Backstitch

Question 26

The finished edge of woven fabrics that runs parallel to the lengthwise grain.

Answer 26

Selvage