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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) Presser foot
B) Thread guide
C) Spool pin
D) Bobbin winder
  • 3. What is the bobbin?
A) A type of fabric.
B) The needle used for sewing.
C) The pedal that controls the speed.
D) A small spool that holds the thread used for the underside of the stitch.
  • 4. Which direction should you typically wind a bobbin?
A) Clockwise
B) Up and down
C) Counter-clockwise
D) It doesn't matter.
  • 5. What is the purpose of the presser foot?
A) To wind the bobbin.
B) To hold the fabric in place while sewing.
C) To adjust the stitch length.
D) To sharpen the needle.
  • 6. What does the feed dog do?
A) Lubricates the machine.
B) Adjusts the tension.
C) Moves the fabric under the needle.
D) Cuts the thread.
  • 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 color of the thread.
B) The brand of the thread.
C) The length of the thread.
D) The tightness or looseness of the thread.
  • 9. What type of needle should you use for lightweight fabrics?
A) A larger, thicker needle.
B) A ballpoint 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 make the seam look neater.
B) To speed up the sewing process.
C) To use up extra thread.
D) To secure the stitches and prevent unraveling.
  • 11. What is the purpose of seam allowance?
A) The space between the stitching line and the edge of the fabric.
B) The time it takes to sew a seam.
C) The price of the fabric.
D) The amount of thread used in a seam.
  • 12. What is a serger used for?
A) Sewing buttonholes.
B) Quilting.
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) Start sewing immediately.
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 stretch the fabric.
D) To gently manipulate a slightly larger piece of fabric to fit a smaller piece without creating gathers.
  • 15. Which stitch is best for hemming?
A) Straight stitch
B) Satin stitch
C) Blind hem stitch
D) Zigzag stitch
  • 16. What is the purpose of interfacing?
A) To waterproof fabric.
B) To add structure and stability to fabric.
C) To add color to fabric.
D) To make fabric softer.
  • 17. What type of stitch is used for sewing stretch fabrics?
A) Backstitch
B) Blind hem stitch
C) Straight stitch
D) Zigzag stitch
  • 18. What is a walking foot used for?
A) Feeding multiple layers of fabric evenly.
B) Attaching elastic.
C) Sewing zippers.
D) Sewing buttonholes.
  • 19. What is the correct way to thread a needle?
A) From the eye towards the shank.
B) From the shank towards the eye.
C) Through the bobbin case.
D) It doesn't matter which way.
  • 20. What is the function of a seam ripper?
A) To cut fabric.
B) To measure seam allowance.
C) To remove unwanted stitches.
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) Stop sewing and check for problems like tangled thread or a bent needle.
B) Ignore it and keep sewing.
C) Increase the speed to overpower the noise.
D) Oil the machine excessively.
  • 23. What's the best way to clean a sewing machine?
A) Use a vacuum cleaner.
B) Wash it with soap and water.
C) Use a small brush to remove lint and dust.
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) Nothing, tight tension is always good.
C) The fabric will sew faster.
D) The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.
  • 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 add color to the fabric.
B) To prevent fabric from stretching out of shape.
C) To waterproof the fabric.
D) To make the fabric softer.
  • 27. What is a French seam?
A) A seam that is very easy to sew.
B) A seam used for sewing French fabrics.
C) A seam that is invisible.
D) A seam that encloses the raw edges of the fabric for a clean finish.
  • 28. Why should you unplug the machine before performing maintenance?
A) To prevent accidental starts and injury.
B) It's not necessary to unplug the machine.
C) To save electricity.
D) To clean the machine easier.
  • 29. What is a shank?
A) The pointed tip of the needle.
B) A type of fabric.
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 type of fabric finishing.
B) A way to waterproof fabric.
C) A temporary stitch used to hold fabric in place before final stitching.
D) A permanent stitch.
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