First Two Weeks Flashcards by Page Manning

What is the bobbin case

Holds the bobbin in the machine and regulates the tension of the bobbin thread; may be removable or stationary

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What is the bobbin winder

Winds the thread onto the bobbin

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What is the feed dog

Teeth that move the fabric under the presser foot, advancing the fabric one stitch at a time

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What is the hand wheel

Controls the movement of the take up lever, can be turned by hand to raise or lower needle

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What is the needle clamp screw

Holds the needle firmly in the machine ; loosed and tightened by a screw

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What is the power and light switch

Turns on the machine and light

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What is the presser foot

Holds the fabric against the feed dogs as you stitch. Raises and lowers the presser foot

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What is the pressure regulator

Adjust the amount of pressure the presser foot applies to the fabric. Regulates tension on needles thread by tightening or loosening

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What is the reverse stitch control

Button or lever that allows backwards stitching

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What are spool pins

Holds spool of thread that feeds the top stitching side of fabric

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What are stitching guidelines

Keep edge of fabric aligned so seam allowences will be uniform in width

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What are stitch length controls

Regulates the length of the stitch. -(about 10 stitches per inch for regular seam stitching and stay stitching )

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WhT is the stitch selector

Regulates the selection different stitching patterns, including Zigzag, stretch stitch, and decorative stitches

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What is the stitch width control

Regulates width of zig zag, stitching and positions the needle for straight stitching

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What is take up lever

Controls the amount of thread pulled from the spool to the needle for each stitch, moves up and down as you stitch

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What is thread guidelines

Helps guide upper thread from spool to needle without tangling

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What is the throat guide

Located directly under the needle and surrounds the feed dog: usually has a seam with guide lines to help keep stitching straight

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What are sewing scissors

Used to trim and clip seams and threads

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What is dressmakers shears

Used only for cutting fabric

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What is the rotary cutter

Round, retractable blade for cutting fabric

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What is the seam ripper

Removes stitches and takes out seams

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What is pinking shears

Cuts a zigzag edge to finish seams

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What is the cutting mat

A flat self healing surface used for cutting

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What is a straight pin

Aids in pinning pattern to fabric for cutting

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What is a sewing gauge

Used to measure short distances, has a moveable indicator

What is a tape measure

Used to measure fabric, grain lines and body

What is a skirt marker

Device for measuring hem lengths accurately

What is a meter or yard stick

For adjustments to pattern or check grain lines

What is a transparent ruler

Used to cut straight edges with the rotary cutter

What is dressmakers tracing paper

Paper that comes in colours to mark fabric

What is tailors chalk

Removable substance that is used for temporary marking

What is a marking pen or pencil

Can be sharpened to give thin line and removed by doing laundry

What is a tracing wheel

Device with teeth that is used to transfer markings on to fabric from pattern

What is thread and hand needle

Used to make thread tracings or tailors tacks

What is a thimble

Metal plastic or leather object that fits over middle finger for sewing

What are hand sewing needles

Have sharp point on one end and an eye on the other

What are straight pins

Used to attach pattern to fabric or hold fabric pieces together before sewing

What is the buttonhole twist

Strong thread that is used for hand sewing or sewing on buttons

What is the needle threader

Small device with thin metal wire that helps thread a needle

What is polyester thread

A synthetic thread that is best for synthetic fabrics and knits

What is a pin cushion

Object that holds pins

What is cotton thread

Strong thread that is used for hand sewing or sewing in buttons

What is a loop turner

Twisted fibres that are used to hold cotton fabrics together

Can students use equipment without teacher present

Can you put large fabric on floor

Where should u put back packs

Under table

What way do u rip a seam ripper

Away from u

What way do u hand scissors to another person

Handle first

How do u position an iron board

So no one can walk around or behind it

Do u check the temp of iron by touching soul plate

Always do what before sewing

Close the bobbin cover

What do u do if the fabric does not feed through

Turn off power, lift the presser foot to lift out fabric

Sewing machines should not be left unattended when?

Plugged in

Rest the iron on what

It’s heel

To run the machine press the what

Foot control pedal

What does a handwheel do

Controls the movement of the take up lever and needle; can be controlled by hand or power; should always be turned towards you

What does thread tension control do

Adjusts tension on the thread as required for a particular project

What does bobbin do

Holds thread inside machine

What does presser foot do

Holds fabric in place while you sew

What does bobbin windle spindle do

Holds the bobbin while winding the bobbin

What does the take up lever do

Pulls thread from the spool

What does foot control do

Controls how fast the sewing machine sews

What does feed dog do

Moves fabric as you sew

What does the bobbin case do

Holds the bobbin, allows the bobbin to then and stitch; provides bobbin tension

What does reverse control do

Allows to stitch backwards

What does spool pin do

Holds the spool of thread in place

What does stitch width control do

Sets the width of the zigzag stitch

What does bobbin wonder tension do

Provides tension on thread when winding bobbin

What does presser foot lever do

Lifts and lowers the presser foot

What kind of water do u put in irons and why

Distilled so that the calcium doesn’t build up inside

Why is there a temp setting on iron

Different fabrics require different temps

What is the purpose of a pressing cloth

Separates the fabric and iron to avoid stains and scorching

Why is it important to iron with the grain of the fabric

So that iron will flatten the seams without misshaping or stretching them

When ironing cloths where do u start

Small are to back to front

Why should u iron dark dull fabric on wrong side

To prevent shiny spot

Why do y want to have cotton and linen to damp

They would wrinkle to much to press well without being damp

What does press as you go mean

Press each seam while u sew it

Why should u press seams flat before pressing them open

It flattens and sets the stitches so the seam lays smooth and flatter

What is pressing

Using a lifting and lowering motion

What is ironing

Using a sliding motion is

How should a straight seam usually be pressed

Press flat and then open

First Two Weeks Flashcards

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