How to use a sewing machine - Test
  • 1. What is the primary function of a sewing machine?
A) To cut fabric.
B) To embroider designs by hand.
C) To iron clothes.
D) To join fabrics together with thread.
  • 2. What is the name of the part of the sewing machine that holds the spool of thread on top?
A) Bobbin winder
B) Presser foot
C) Spool pin
D) Thread guide
  • 3. What is the bobbin?
A) The pedal that controls the speed.
B) A small spool that holds the thread used for the underside of the stitch.
C) The needle used for sewing.
D) A type of fabric.
  • 4. Which direction should you typically wind a bobbin?
A) Counter-clockwise
B) It doesn't matter.
C) Up and down
D) Clockwise
  • 5. What is the purpose of the presser foot?
A) To adjust the stitch length.
B) To sharpen the needle.
C) To wind the bobbin.
D) To hold the fabric in place while sewing.
  • 6. What does the feed dog do?
A) Cuts the thread.
B) Adjusts the tension.
C) Moves the fabric under the needle.
D) Lubricates the machine.
  • 7. What does the stitch length control?
A) The type of stitch (straight, zigzag, etc.).
B) The speed of the machine.
C) The width of the fabric being sewn.
D) The length of each individual stitch.
  • 8. What is thread tension?
A) The length of the thread.
B) The tightness or looseness of the thread.
C) The brand of the thread.
D) The color of the thread.
  • 9. What type of needle should you use for lightweight fabrics?
A) A ballpoint needle.
B) A larger, thicker needle.
C) A smaller, finer needle.
D) Any needle will work.
  • 10. Why is it important to backstitch at the beginning and end of a seam?
A) To speed up the sewing process.
B) To make the seam look neater.
C) To use up extra thread.
D) To secure the stitches and prevent unraveling.
  • 11. What is the purpose of seam allowance?
A) The time it takes to sew a seam.
B) The space between the stitching line and the edge of the fabric.
C) The price of the fabric.
D) The amount of thread used in a seam.
  • 12. What is a serger used for?
A) Embroidery.
B) Overlocking edges to prevent fraying.
C) Quilting.
D) Sewing buttonholes.
  • 13. What is the first thing you should do before starting to sew?
A) Start sewing immediately.
B) Choose a complicated pattern.
C) Read the sewing machine manual.
D) Oil the sewing machine.
  • 14. What does it mean to 'ease' fabric?
A) To iron the fabric smoothly.
B) To cut the fabric.
C) To gently manipulate a slightly larger piece of fabric to fit a smaller piece without creating gathers.
D) To stretch the fabric.
  • 15. Which stitch is best for hemming?
A) Zigzag stitch
B) Satin stitch
C) Straight stitch
D) Blind hem stitch
  • 16. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To make fabric softer.
B) To add structure and stability to fabric.
C) To add color to fabric.
D) To waterproof fabric.
  • 17. What type of stitch is used for sewing stretch fabrics?
A) Backstitch
B) Blind hem stitch
C) Zigzag stitch
D) Straight stitch
  • 18. What is a walking foot used for?
A) Sewing buttonholes.
B) Feeding multiple layers of fabric evenly.
C) Sewing zippers.
D) Attaching elastic.
  • 19. What is the correct way to thread a needle?
A) Through the bobbin case.
B) From the shank towards the eye.
C) It doesn't matter which way.
D) From the eye towards the shank.
  • 20. What is the function of a seam ripper?
A) To remove unwanted stitches.
B) To thread the needle.
C) To measure seam allowance.
D) To cut fabric.
  • 21. Which way do you turn the hand wheel to lower the needle?
A) Towards you.
B) To the left.
C) Away from you.
D) It doesn't matter.
  • 22. What should you do if your machine starts making a loud noise?
A) Oil the machine excessively.
B) Increase the speed to overpower the noise.
C) Stop sewing and check for problems like tangled thread or a bent needle.
D) Ignore it and keep sewing.
  • 23. What's the best way to clean a sewing machine?
A) Use a small brush to remove lint and dust.
B) Use a vacuum cleaner.
C) Use compressed air without holding the parts.
D) Wash it with soap and water.
  • 24. What happens if your thread tension is too tight?
A) Nothing, tight tension is always good.
B) The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.
C) The fabric will sew faster.
D) The stitches will be invisible.
  • 25. What is topstitching?
A) Stitching inside the seam allowance.
B) Stitching used to create gathers.
C) A decorative row of stitches on the right side of the fabric.
D) Stitching used to hold seams together.
  • 26. What is the purpose of staystitching?
A) To waterproof the fabric.
B) To add color to the fabric.
C) To prevent fabric from stretching out of shape.
D) To make the fabric softer.
  • 27. What is a French seam?
A) A seam that is very easy to sew.
B) A seam that encloses the raw edges of the fabric for a clean finish.
C) A seam that is invisible.
D) A seam used for sewing French fabrics.
  • 28. Why should you unplug the machine before performing maintenance?
A) To prevent accidental starts and injury.
B) To clean the machine easier.
C) It's not necessary to unplug the machine.
D) To save electricity.
  • 29. What is a shank?
A) A type of fabric.
B) The thread that is used for sewing.
C) The part of the needle that fits into the sewing machine.
D) The pointed tip of the needle.
  • 30. What is basting?
A) A type of fabric finishing.
B) A permanent stitch.
C) A temporary stitch used to hold fabric in place before final stitching.
D) A way to waterproof fabric.
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