Sewing Basics Review

On what part of the sewing machine are the guidelines for stitching marked?

• Thread take-up lever

• Feed dogs

• Stitch Plate

• Presser Foot

This part holds the fabric tight against the stitch plate and feed dogs.

• Feed Dogs

• Presser Foot

• Take Up Lever

• Thread Tension Slot

What is the function of the feed dogs?

• To hold the fabric in place

• To push the needle up and down

• To move the fabric when stitching

• To pivot the fabric

What is the function of the presser foot lever?

• To raise and lower the presser foot

• To raise or lower the feed dogs

• To change the width of the stitches

• To activate the backstitch function

What is the function of the thread tension?

• To sew straight stitches

• To move the fabric while stitching

• To control the tightness or looseness of the thread

• To turn the bobbin

The hand wheel on the sewing machine must be turned:

• towards you (counter clockwise).

• to the side.

• away from you (clockwise).

• perpendicular.

Following the OUTSIDE edge of the presser foot gives an approximate seam allowance width of:

• 3/4 inch

• 1/8 inch

• 5/8 inch

• 1/4 inch

Before starting a row of stitching, the thread take-up lever must be at what position?

• Lowest point

• Highest point

• Middle point

• It doesn't matter

What machine setting must be changed in order to sew a zig-zag stitch? (Choose 2)

• Stitch Length

• Stitch Width

• Stitch Design

• Buttonhole Stitch

Leaving the needle in the fabric, lifting the presser foot and turning the fabric to a new direction to continue is called:

• Pivoting

• Top Stitching

• Stay Stitching

• Cutting