Sewing Machine Manual

A bobbin case in a sewing machine is:

• a part that holds the bobbin and provides tension to the thread

• a needle used for sewing

• a foot pedal for controlling speed

• a light for illuminating the sewing area

The function of a needle in a sewing machine is to:

• stitch fabric together

• cut fabric

• measure fabric

• iron fabric

Jay is learning to sew and asks, "What are feed dogs in a sewing machine?"

• A type of needle

• A part that moves the fabric

• A type of stitch

• A sewing machine brand

A bobbin in a sewing machine is used for what purpose?

• To hold the thread that forms the stitches

• To cut the fabric

• To adjust the tension

• To power the machine

Fidel is learning to use a sewing machine and he wants to know what thread guides are used for. Thread guides in a sewing machine are used to:

• hold the fabric in place

• guide the thread from spool to needle

• control the speed of sewing

• adjust the tension of the thread

A thread tension dial in a sewing machine is used to:

• Adjust the tightness of the thread

• Change the needle

• Control the sewing speed

• Select the stitch pattern

Emely is learning to sew and is using a sewing machine. She wonders what the presser foot is used for:

• Cutting fabric

• Holding fabric in place

• Threading the needle

• Winding the bobbin

A handwheel in a sewing machine is used to:

• control the speed of the machine

• manually move the needle up and down

• adjust the tension of the thread

• change the stitch pattern

A stitch selector in a sewing machine is used to:

• Choose the type of stitch

• Adjust the tension

• Control the speed

• Thread the needle

What is a stitch length dial in a sewing machine?

• A dial that adjusts the length of the stitch

• A button that changes the sewing stitch speed

• A lever that controls the needle position

• A switch that turns the machine on and off