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LESSON 4 : PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The direction in which the hand wheel should be turned
a)
towards you 
b)
away from you 
2.
These two parts act together to feed the fabric through the machine
a)
thread guide; presser foot
b)
feed dogs; needle clamp
c)
presser foot; feed dogs
d)
needle clamp; thread guide
3.
This part is used to make the machine backstitch
a)
reverse button
b)
backwards button
c)
thread guide
d)
hand wheel
4.
This part of the machine is used to put the machine in neutral
a)
needle clamp
b)
take up lever
c)
presser foot
d)
clutch
5.
The machine is engaged when the clutch is pushed in or out
a)
out
b)
in
6.
This controls the speed of the machine
a)
gas pedal
b)
presser foot
c)
speed stick
d)
length dial
7.
Controls how long or short the stitches are
a)
selector
b)
stitch length dial
c)
tension dial
d)
width dial
8.
This opens up for the bobbin
a)
bobbin case
b)
slide plate
c)
needle clamp
d)
feed dogs
9.
This part holds the fabric down against the feed dogs
a)
Presser foot lifter
b)
thread guide
c)
presser foot
d)
tension dial
10.
Another name for the gas pedal is the____?
a)
Speed foot
b)
speed pedal
c)
foot pedal
d)
foot petal
11.
This takes the thread up and down the needle.
a)
needle clamp
b)
thread take up lever
c)
hand wheel
d)
thread guide
12.
What would happen if  your thread tension was too tight?
a)
puckering
b)
wrinkles
c)
it would fall out
d)
there would be holes
13.
Depending on the machine, this will be a button, or a lever, that allows you to stitch backward to secure the end of a seam.
a)
Stitch Pattern Control
b)
Reverse Stitch Control
c)
Stitch Length Control
d)
Bobbin
14.
A set of metal "teeth" that move the fabric during stitching
a)
Bobbin
b)
Tension Control
c)
Feed Dogs
d)
Handwheel
15.
This HOLDS the bobbin and is found beneath the throat plate.  
a)
Throat Plate
b)
Presser Foot
c)
Tension Control
d)
Bobbin Case
16.
A lever that raises and lowers the presser foot
a)
Presser Foot Lifter
b)
Feed Dogs
c)
Foot Control
d)
Bobbin
17.
A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.  
a)
Bobbin
b)
Throat Plate
c)
Foot Control
d)
Feed Dogs
18.
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 Control
19.
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
20.
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
21.
This spindle holds the bobbin while thread is wound from the thread spool to the bobbin.  The location of this spindle varies with each machine.
a)
Bobbin
b)
Bobbin winder spindle
c)
Bobbin case
d)
Bob
22.
This holds the spool of thread.
a)
Bobbin
b)
Spool Pin
c)
Foot Control
d)
Feed Dogs
23.
These guide the needle thread as it travels from the spool to the needle.
a)
Foot Control
b)
Thread Guides
c)
Bobbin
d)
Handwheel
24.

holds the lower thread supply

a)

spool pin

b)

bobbin

c)

feed dog

d)

hand wheel

25.

holds the upper thread supply

a)

throat plate

b)

take up lever

c)

bobbin

d)

spool pin

26.

holds the bobbin in place

a)

thread guide

b)

bobbin case

c)

feed dog

d)

bobbin winder

27.

helps the upper thread to move up and down with the needle

a)

take up lever

b)

foot pedal

c)

bobbin

d)

design dial

28.

moves the fabric under the presser foot

a)

thread guide

b)

feed dog

c)

throat plate

d)

free arm

29.

allows the machine to backstitch

a)

stitch width

b)

reverse

c)

needles

d)

free arm

30.

holds the bobbin while winding

a)

bobbin winder

b)

bobbin case

c)

hand wheel

d)

throat plate

31.
a)
Needle Clamp Screw
b)
Pattern Selector Dial
c)
Stitch Length Dial
d)
Thread Cutter
32.
a)
Presser Foot
b)
Spool Holder
c)
Thread Take Up Lever
d)
Powercord and Foot Pedal
33.
a)
Pattern Selector Dial
b)
Pressure Foot Lifter
c)
Pressure Dial
d)
Reverse Stitch Lever
34.
a)
Stitch Length Dial
b)
Thread Cutter
c)
Presser Foot Lifter
d)
Reverse Stitch Lever
35.

Identify this part of the machine

a)

Feed Dogs

b)

Stitch Width Control

c)

Bobbin Winder

d)

Tension Control

36.

This protects the bobbin from dirt and dust.

a)

Hand Wheel

b)

Pressure Foot

c)

Bobbin Case Cover

d)

Reverse Lever

37.

Moves the fabric under the pressure foot as you sew.

a)

Feed Dogs

b)

Bobbin Winder

c)

Stitch Length Selector

d)

Throat Plate

38.

Controls the movement of the take-up lever and needle.

a)

Tension Control

b)

Hand Wheel

c)

Stitch Pattern Selector

d)

Stitch Width Selector

39.

This part controls the speed of the machine.

a)

Presser foot

b)

Foot pedal

c)

Driver

d)

Tension control

40.

Should be set on “A”

a)

Handle

b)

Hand Wheel

c)

Tension Control

d)

Stitch Pattern Selector

41.

Moves the pressure foot up and down.

a)

Foot Pedal

b)

Bobbin Winder

c)

Pressure Foot Lifter

d)

Needle

42.

Holds the spool of thread in place while you sew.

a)

Spool Pin

b)

Hand Wheel

c)

Bobbin Case Cover

d)

Throat Plate

43.

Before beginning to sew, pull threads through the ____________ and bobbin casing and behind the ____________.

a)

needle; presser foot

b)

bobbin winder; take up lever

c)

thread cutter; spool pin

44.

Don't ____________ the fabric; the machine will feed it through automatically.

a)

push and pull

b)

cut

c)

tear

45.
When passing scissors to another person offer them the:
a)
points
b)
middle
c)
handles
d)
none of the above
46.
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
47.
Sewing items like seam rippers, needles, scissors, and straight pins can cause injury and should be handled carefully
a)
true
b)
false