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WorksheetsSewing Machine Parts and Safety
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is #1
a)
Take up lever
b)
Presser Foot Lifter
c)
Presser Foot
d)
Reverse
2.
What is # 2
a)
Hand wheel
b)
Presser Foot Lifter
c)
Presser Foot
d)
Reverse
3.
What is # 3
a)
Hand wheel
b)
Presser Foot Lifter
c)
Presser Foot
d)
Reverse
4.
What is # 4
a)
Hand wheel
b)
Presser Foot Lifter
c)
Presser Foot
d)
Reverse
5.
What is # 5
a)
Hand wheel
b)
Presser Foot Lifter
c)
Presser Foot
d)
Reverse
6.
What should you do at the beginning and end of each stitch?
a)
Stop sewing
b)
Start sewing
c)
Backstitch
d)
Lock stitch
7.
What direction do you turn the hand wheel to get the bobbin loop?
a)
Away from you
b)
Toward you
c)
Backwards
d)
Sideways
8.
Which thread do you hold to get the bobbin loop?
a)
Spool Thread
b)
Bobbin Thread
9.
This HOLDS the bobbin and is found beneath the throat plate.
a)
Throat Plate
b)
Presser Foot
c)
Tension Control
d)
Bobbin Case
10.
A lever that raises and lowers the presser foot
a)
Presser Foot Lifter
b)
Feed Dogs
c)
Foot Control
d)
Bobbin
11.
A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.
a)
Bobbin
b)
Throat Plate
c)
Foot Control
d)
Feed Dogs
12.
A dial for adjusting the tightness or looseness of the needle thread - NEVER TOUCH THIS DIAL!!
a)
Bobbin
b)
Bobbin Winder Spindle
c)
Throat Plate
d)
Tension Dial/Control
13.
This holds the fabric firmly into place, against the feed dogs, for sewing.
a)
Handwheel
b)
Sewing
c)
Thread Take-up lever
d)
Presser Foot
14.
This is used to adjust the length of stitches from short to long
a)
Stitch Length Control
b)
Bobbin
c)
Stitch Width Control
d)
Spool Pin
15.
This large wheel on the RIGHT side of the machine controls the up-and-down movement of the needle and thread take-up lever
a)
Bobbin
b)
Needle
c)
Handwheel
d)
Presser Foot
16.
This holds the spool of thread.
a)
Bobbin
b)
Spool Pin
c)
Foot Control
d)
Feed Dogs
17.
These guide the needle thread as it travels from the spool to the needle.
a)
Foot Control
b)
Thread Guides
c)
Bobbin
d)
Handwheel
18.
The amount of pressure you apply with your foot to this control regulates the operation of the machine.
a)
Foot Control
b)
Presser Foot
c)
Thread Guides
d)
Sewing
19.
When should you back stitch?
a)
never
b)
every 10 stitches
c)
everytime you start and stop
d)
every 5 stitcthes
20.
This part moves the fabric through the machine
a)
feed dogs
b)
presser foot
c)
thread guide
d)
reverse
21.
Controls how long or short the stitches are
a)
selector
b)
stitch length dial
c)
tension dial
d)
width dial
22.
This raises and lowers the presser foot
a)
Feed dog
b)
tension dial
c)
presser foot lifter
d)
slide plate
23.
The direction in which the handwheel should be turned
a)
towards you
b)
away from you
24.
When sewing, you should guide the paper/fabric towards you.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
When passing scissors to another person offer them the:
a)
points
b)
middle
c)
handles
d)
none of the above
26.
The best place to hold pins while sewing is:
a)
in your mouth
b)
in a pincushion
c)
pinned to your sleeve
d)
on the table
27.
To prevent injury when the sewing machine is operating you should:
a)
lean close to the needle to watch the stitching line
b)
be ready to pull the plug if the machine does not stop
c)
use a fast speed
d)
keep your fingers away from the needle
28.
When stitching a pinned seam you should:
a)
remove the pins as you come to them and put them in a pincushion
b)
hold your fingers close to the pins
c)
ignore the pins and stitch at a regular speed
d)
ignore the pins and stitch at a fast speed
29.
Sewing items like seam rippers, needles, scissors, and straight pins can cause injury and should be handled carefully
a)
true
b)
false
30.
Clean up around your work area before you leave the classroom and put your materials away.
a)
true
b)
false
31.
Remove your foot from the foot control when you are not sewing.
a)
true
b)
false
32.
The presser foot should always be in the up position when sewing.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Which of the following can you NOT cut with shears
a)
Fabric
b)
Thread
c)
Paper
34.
No one but the person controlling the sewing machine should be using the foot pedal.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Putting pins in your mouth is good because it keeps them handy when you sew.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
You should sew:
a)
as fast as you can
b)
with your eyes closed
c)
at your own pace
d)
at a slow speed
37.
Turn the sewing machine off at the end of the period
a)
True
b)
False
38.
The automatic threader is the only way to thread the needle on the sewing machine
a)
True
b)
False
39.
This tool has an eye and is used to carry thread through the fabric to make stitches
a)
thread
b)
pin
c)
seam ripper
d)
needle
40.
What needs to be kept away from electrical equipment?
a)
Hands
b)
Feet
c)
Water
d)
All sharp items
41.
What do you need to do if you notice damaged cords?
a)
Tell all your friends
b)
Tell the teacher
c)
Tell the person closest to you
d)
Tell the teacher immediately
42.
What do you need to be careful of when using the overlock?
a)
Sharp and moving parts
b)
Moving parts
c)
Sharp parts
d)
The threads
43.
How many people should you a machine at a time?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
44.
What should you focus on when using the machines?
a)
Your friends
b)
The class next door
c)
What you are doing
d)
The person next to you
45.
this tool is used to measure large flat surfaces.
a)
ruler
b)
yardstick
c)
measuring tape
d)
seam gauge
46.
Match the equipment with its name.
a)
tape measure
b)
seam gauge
c)
shears
d)
seam ripper
47.
Match the equipment with its name.
a)
tape measure
b)
seam gauge
c)
shears
d)
seam ripper
48.
What should you do if a machine is not working properly?
a)
Stop and move to another machine
b)
Let your friend use it
c)
Tell others not to use it and seek assistance from the teacher
49.
Keep your fingers
a)
away from the needle
b)
away from the fabric
c)
away from the counter
50.
This tool is used to measure curved areas
a)
measuring tape
b)
yard stick
c)
ruler
d)
seam gauge
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