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WorksheetsSewing Equipment & Materials
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
A fabric texture, such as corduroy, that runs in a particular direction and requires all pattern pieces be cut facing the same direction.
a)
Selvage
b)
Basting
c)
Nap
d)
Notch
2.
The amount of fabric left between the cutting line and the seam line when sewing. It should be 5/8 inch unless otherwise noted.
a)
Selvage
b)
Seam Width
c)
Seam Length
d)
Seam Allowance
3.
Tightly woven factory edge of fabric that runs parallel to the lengthwise grain.
a)
Selvage
b)
Line
c)
Backstich
d)
Grain
4.
Temporary, long running stitches created by hand or machine to hold fabric in place before final stitching.
a)
Casing
b)
Folding
c)
Basting
d)
Ironing
5.
Folded and stitched tunnel of fabric that holds elastic, cording, or a curtain rod.
a)
Basting
b)
Folding
c)
Casing
6.
A reverse stitch done at the beginning and end of a permanent seam to keep it from unraveling.
a)
Frontstich
b)
Backstich
c)
Centerstich
7.
Pattern mark shaped like a diamond or triangle that is printed on the cutting line of a pattern to indicate where the seams should meet.
a)
Notch
b)
Label
c)
Needle
d)
Notions
8.
The line that is exactly parallel to the selvage on the fabric. The symbol for it is the long arrow symbol printed on a pattern.
a)
Stichline
b)
Grainline
c)
Crossline
9.
Most sewing is done with ________ sides of the fabric together, unless otherwise noted.
a)
Wrong
b)
Left
c)
Right
d)
Center
10.
A small tool used to remove stitches is called:
a)
Rotary Wheel
b)
Schears
c)
Seam Ripper
11.
The paper template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before cutting out and assembling.
a)
Tracer
b)
Pattern
c)
Sketch
12.
Important part of a sewing machine that should be changed often to keep it sharp. The thread passes through it.
a)
Needle
b)
Notions
c)
Bobbin
13.
Term for a variety of small objects or accessories used in sewing. They can include items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article such as buttons, snaps and collar stays, or small tools used in sewing such as thread, pins, marking pens, and seam rippers.
a)
Supplies
b)
Notions
c)
Materials
14.
Located beneath the presser foot, these "teeth" help move the fabric under the presser foot. In the raised position, they "feed" the fabric.
a)
Feed Dogs
b)
Levers
c)
Tension
15.
Finished bottom edge of a garment.
a)
Stitch
b)
Hem
c)
Seam
16.
Controlled by disks in the tension dial to apply drag to the machine thread to form the stitches properly. May need to be adjusted for different types of fabric.
a)
Stitch length
b)
Tension
c)
Stitch width
17.
Washing fabric before cutting or sewing. This also removes sizing, a chemical applied to new fabrics.
a)
Preshrinking
b)
Downsizing
c)
Measuring
18.
Line of stitching where two pieces of fabric are joined together
a)
Hem
b)
Stitch
c)
Seam
19.
Length of a stitch determined by the movement of the feed dogs. This is usually set to around 2.5 or 3 for most purposes.
a)
Stitch Length
b)
Stitch Width
20.
Width of a stitch. It is zero for a straight stitch, or a higher number for a zigzag stitch.
a)
Stitch Length
b)
Stitch Width
21.
Holds the lower thread.
a)
Bobbin
b)
Thread Control
22.
Gives power to the machine.
a)
Foot Pedal
b)
Hand Wheel
23.
Manually controls the machine.
a)
Foot Pedal
b)
Hand Wheel
24.
Raises and lowers the presser foot
a)
Presser Foot Lifter
b)
Hand Wheel
25.
Measure distance from needle while sewing
a)
Stitch Guide
b)
Seam Guide
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