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