Home Economics

What are the different types of sewing machines?

• The different types of sewing machines are mechanical, electronic, computerized, and embroidery.

• Singer, Brother, Janome, and Juki

• Wooden, plastic, metal, and glass

• Handheld, tabletop, industrial, and robotic

Name three sewing machine accessories and their uses.

• Electric,treadle and hand

• Sewing machine foot pedal for dancing

• Sewing machine needles for knitting

• Sewing machine oil for cooking

What are the basic food preparation techniques?

• Cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, grating, peeling, and mixing

• Boiling, frying, baking, grilling

• Knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidering

• Sanding, painting, varnishing, staining

Explain the process of garment construction.

• Buying the fabric, cutting it randomly, and sewing the pieces together

• Pattern making, cutting fabric, sewing the pieces together, adding finishing touches, and pressing the final garment.

• Drawing a pattern on the fabric, ironing the pieces, and adding buttons

• Using a pre-made pattern, gluing the pieces together, and adding decorations

What are the different types of fabric and their characteristics?

• Paper, cardboard, leather, etc. with characteristics like water resistance, breathability, insulation, etc.

• Cotton, silk, wool, polyester, etc. with characteristics like durability, breathability, texture, etc.

• Wood, rubber, stone, etc. with characteristics like absorbency, stretchiness, smoothness, etc.

• Glass, plastic, metal, etc. with characteristics like softness, flexibility, warmth, etc.

List three safety measures to be followed while using a sewing machine.

• 1. Always keep your fingers away from the needle while the machine is in operation. 2. Use a needle guard or presser foot to protect your fingers. 3. Unplug the machine when not in use to prevent accidental starts.

• Use the machine with wet hands

• Keep the machine plugged in at all times

• Wear loose clothing while operating the machine

What is the purpose of a serger in sewing?

• To finish the edges of fabric and create a professional-looking seam.

• To add decorative stitching to the fabric

• To attach buttons and zippers to the garment

• To create gathers and ruffles in the fabric

What is the role of a presser foot in a sewing machine?

• It holds the fabric in place and helps guide it through the sewing machine.

• It cuts the fabric as it sews

• It controls the speed of the sewing machine

• It measures the length of the fabric

What are the different stitches used in garment construction?

• round stitch, square stitch, triangle stitch

• up stitch, down stitch, left stitch, right stitch

• red stitch, blue stitch, green stitch, yellow stitch

• straight stitch, zigzag stitch, overlock stitch, blind hem stitch, and buttonhole stitch

Explain the concept of grainline in fabric.

• Color of the fabric

• Thickness of the fabric

• Type of fabric used

• Direction of the threads in the woven fabric