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