Sewing 1 Final Review

The seam width (allowance) guidelines in the sewing machine are located on the:

• stitch plate

• stitch length control

• stitch number control

• none of the above

How does the sewing machine form a stitch:

• Lower thread wrap around each other

• Upper thread wraps around the needle and interlocks through the fabric

• Upper thread and bobbin threads interlock.

• None of the above

The feed dogs:

• holds the fabric in place

• move the fabric while stitching

• push the needle up and down

• all of the above

The presser foot lifter/lever:

• Raises and lowers the presser foot

• Is found on the front of the sewing machine

• raises or lowers the feed dogs

• none of the above

The function of the thread tension is to:

• Sew straight stitches

• control the tightness or looseness of the thread

• Move the fabric while stitching

• all of the above

What is the best tool for measuring short distances of six inches or less?

• measuring tape

• yard stick

• wooden ruler

• seam gauge

The handwheel on the sewing machine must be turned:

• towards you

• away from you

• it does not matter

• none of the above

Which is NOT an advantage of using a serger?

• it cuts off excess fabric

• It finishes the seam

• It sews decorative top stitches

• all of the above are correct

When using a serger, do not serge over:

• pins

• metal zippers

• excessive bulk

• all of the above are correct

The best tool to take out stitches is with a:

• scissors

• knives

• seam ripper

• seam pointer