Answers to the Final Study Guide

1-Cover 2-Needle Stitch Plate 3- Thread Take-up lever 4-Rear thread guide 5-Upper thread tension 6-Handle 7-Spool Pin 8- Bobbin winder 9- Hand wheel 10-Different Stitches 11-Presser foot 12- Needle 13-Backstitch 14-Screen 15-Stitch length 16- Stitch Width

Iron-Presses and flattens out fabric Shears-used for cutting fabric Bobbin-holds the bottom thread Pin cushion-holds pins Bobbin case- holds the bobbin Measuring tape-used for taking body measurements Seam ripper-used for taking out unwanted stitches

Matching: Match the term on the left with the correct definition. Bobbin Holds the bottom thread Presser foot Turns the light on and off Presser foot lever Controls movement of the needle HandleUsed to shorten or lengthen the stitch Bobbin winder Covers the bobbin case Foot Pedal Locks the stitch CoverHolds the fabric down as you sew Power switch Winds the thread from spool to bobbin Stitch width Determines width of the zigzag stitch Hand wheelControls how quickly and slowly you sew BackstitchRaises and lowers presser foot Stitch lengthUsed to pick up and carry machine

Things you need to know When is sewing lab Every Thursday from 1:30-2:30 Which way does the finger on the bobbin case face when you put it into the machine? Upwards What type of thread do we always use All-Purpose Are you supposed to wash your fabric before bringing it to class? YES! Can you come in and sew during lunch? No Is it better to bring your supplies and start on time, or start really late on a project? No, never What does the right side of the fabric mean? The side with the print! Are you allowed to take your projects home and sew them if you are behind Never-taking a project home for any reason results in an automatic zero!

What is the purpose of sewing lab? (there are multiple answers) If you are behind you can catch up If you are absent to make up points Be able to have space while you work What term means to sew a corner? Pivot What kind of fabric did you buy for most of your projects? Mostly 100% cotton How much notice are you given to buy fabric for your projects? Since the beginning of the semester How many times are you SUPPOSED to read your directions before asking for help? At least twice! How much is the lab fee for this class? $15.00 When you need help in class, what is the best thing to do? Read your directions, then politely ask the teacher. Don’t yell across the room or interrupt other people while they are getting help How much is the fine if you lose your bobbin case? $40.00-because that is how much it costs to buy a new one! Why aren’t you supposed to sew over pins? (there are multiple answers) It can break the needle It can bend the pins

If you aren’t prepared for your sewing project, what is your assignment? Bookwork How are you supposed to leave the iron on the ironing board? (standing up or flat on the ironing board) Standing up How big is a regular seam? 5/8 inch What tool do you use to remove stitches? Seam ripper What is backstitching? At the beginning and end of the stitch sewing backwards, then forwards to lock in the stitch How should pattern pieces be handled? Carefully! They rip easily Why are you supposed to wash your fabric before bringing it to class? Because it shrinks. If you don’t wash it before using it your stitches can rip or your fabric will pucker What is the purpose of interfacing? To make the fabric more stiff Is it cheaper to buy patterns through the school because you are a student or at the store? Yes! It is so much cheaper, and it is included in your course fee!

Which direction do you turn the hand wheel? Towards you! Is the machine turned on or off when threading it? off What is the purpose of the lines on the needle stitch plate? To help guide your stitches so they are the same size When threading the machine is the needle up or down? up What controls how fast you sew Foot pedal When you start sewing should your presser foot be up or down? Down Does the bobbin thread need to be brought up through the needle stitch plate before sewing Yes Are you responsible for the sewing machine you sign up to use? Yes, if something happens to it, you are responsible. Does the machine need to be threaded correctly to run properly? Yes!

Which direction do you turn the hand wheel? Towards you! Is the machine turned on or off when threading it? Yes What is the purpose of the lines on the needle stitch plate? To help guide your stiches so they are the same size When threading the machine is the needle up or down? up What controls how fast you sew Foot pedal When you start sewing should your presser foot be up or down? down Does the bobbin thread need to be brought up through the needle stitch plate before sewing Yes Are you responsible for the sewing machine you sign up to use? Yes. Does the machine need to be threaded correctly to run properly? yes