Sewing Machine Operation

These come in assorted sizes that allow you to work with different fabrics in the sewing machine.

• Sewing machine thread
• Sewing machine needles
• Fabric scissors
• Sewing machine bobbins

What is the first step in using a needle threader?

• Cut the thread to a specific length before starting.
• Pull the thread through the fabric before using the threader.
• Thread the needle through the needle threader's opening.
• Insert the thread into the needle first.

In which finger is the thimble worn?

• middle finger
• ring finger
• thumb
• index finger

This is the finest kind of sewing pin and these are used for fine and delicate fabrics.

• silk pin
• ballpoint pin
• quilt pin
• safety pin

This bag is used for polishing needles and pins.

• sewing kit
• Emery bag

• toolbox
• fabric pouch

This is a saw-toothed metal disk. It is used for transferring markings from the pattern to the cloth.

• sewing gauge
• fabric cutter
• cutting wheel
• tracing wheel

A typical sewing tape measure is how many inches long?

• 30 inches
• 60 inches
• 72 inches
• 50 inches

This is a small shear used for cutting notches, clipping curves, and snipping threads.

• Fabric shears

• Pruning shears
• Sewing shears

• Pinking shears

True or False: When using tailor's chalk, marks should be used in the wrong side of the fabric.

• False
• True

Which of these is NOT used for pressing clothes?

• Iron
• Steamer

• Press Cloth

• Toaster