Basics of Using a Sewing Machine for Beginners

What should you do first after plugging in your sewing machine?

• Install a needle

• Replace the presser foot

• Turn the machine on

• Thread the needle

Which needle size is recommended for everyday sewing projects?

• 100/16

• 80/10

• 70/10

• 90/14

What is the first step in threading your sewing machine?

• Place the spool thread

• Fill the bobbin

• Lift the presser foot

• Thread the needle

What tool is essential for cutting fabric?

• Tape measure

• Fabric scissors

• Rotary cutter

• Seam ripper

Why is backstitching important when sewing?

• It prevents the thread from unraveling

• It strengthens the seam

• It is only for aesthetics

• It adds decoration

What stitch setting should you use for sewing stretchy fabric to maintain its stretchiness?

• Basting stitch

• Stretch stitch

• Zigzag stitch

• Straight stitch

What is the purpose of a ballpoint needle when sewing with knit fabrics?

• To make sewing faster

• To create decorative stitches

• To prevent tearing the fabric

• To sew thicker fabrics

How should you handle fabric when sewing to avoid distorting its shape?

• Push it through the machine

• Let the sewing machine guide it

• Stretch it slightly

• Hold it tightly