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WorksheetsHistory of Sewing - Newfang
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the first machine to enter the home?
the ice machine
the sewing machine
the vacuum cleaner
the washing machine
In which century did the sewing machine enter the home?
1600s
1700s
1800s
1900s
According to the video, who was the first person to build a sewing machine?
Singer
Kraft
Thimmonier
Gunlocke
Why did Thimmonier go out of business?
He couldn´t teach others how to use the machine.
The lighting in the factory was poor.
The sewing machine parts were too expensive.
The tailors stormed his factory to protect their business.
What seems to be the secret of the sewing machine?
The foot pedal.
The needle.
The feed dog.
The presser foot.
Which of the following are steps to making a lock stitch? (check all that are correct to earn credit)!
Needle goes through material.
Use reverse stitch to finish.
Needle comes out and stitch pulls tight.
Use zig-zag stitch to begin.
Bottom bobbin push through the loop of the thread.
What was Isaac Singer´s real love?
Drama.
Carpentry.
Sewing.
Cooking.
How many days did it take Isaac singer to create a prototype of a sewing machine?
11 days
18 days
27 days
30 days
How many children did Isaac Singer have?
2
6
11
18
How did Isaac Singer first advertise for his home sewing machine?
He went house to house and demonstrated.
He bought a an add on the local radio station.
He had a woman sew pants for a crowd in a theater.
He advertised in the local newspaper and pubs.
What safety precaution does the narrator of the video forget to take at the beginning of the video?
He uses a dull needle while he is hand sewing.
He does not ear goggles while he is hand sewing.
He does not wear a thimble while he is hand sewing.
He is not wearing his sewing helmet.
