Understanding the Basic Parts of a Sewing Machine

The video tutorial provides an introduction to sewing machines, highlighting their invention and the progress they brought to dressmaking. It explains the different types of sewing machines, including hand, treadle, and electric machines. The tutorial then delves into the parts of a treadle sewing machine, detailing their functions and mechanisms. Key components such as the thread guide, tension disk, take-up lever, and needle bar are discussed. The video concludes with a summary of the basic parts and their importance in sewing.

What was one of the main benefits of the sewing machine's invention?

• It slowed down the sewing process.

• It made sewing more expensive.

• It made seams less durable.

• It made sewing faster and stitches more even.

Which type of sewing machine allows both hands to be free while sewing?

• Manual machine

• Electric machine

• Treadle machine

• Hand-operated machine

What is the function of the thread guide in a sewing machine?

• To cut the thread

• To hold the thread in position from the spool to the needle

• To wind the bobbin

• To adjust the stitch length

How is the tension of the thread adjusted in a sewing machine?

• By changing the bobbin

• By adjusting the needle size

• By using a foot pedal

• By a spring and a nut on the tension disk

What is the purpose of the take-up lever in a sewing machine?

• To wind the bobbin

• To cut the thread

• To adjust the stitch length

• To feed the thread to the needle and tighten the loop

What does the presser foot do in a sewing machine?

• Cuts the thread

• Winds the bobbin

• Holds the cloth firmly in position

• Adjusts the stitch length

What is the function of the stitch regulator?

• To hold the fabric in place

• To wind the bobbin

• To adjust the tension of the thread

• To control the length of the stitch

What is the role of the bobbin winder?

• To cut the thread

• To hold the needle

• To wind the thread on the bobbin

• To adjust the stitch length

Which needle type is commonly used for knit and stretch fabrics?

• Sharp point

• Extra fine point

• Universal point

• Ballpoint

What should be considered when selecting a needle for sewing?

• The width of the fabric and thread

• The length of the stitch

• The type of sewing machine

• The color of the fabric