WorksheetsSewing Machine Use and Repair 2
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
You should use the pivoting method when:
sewing seams.
sewing hems.
sewing corners.
Lint in the machine should be:
ignored -- "it does no harm or good".
left to collect oil and help the machine to run smoothly.
removed regularly to prevent build-up.
Your machine is making an unusual noise when you are stitching. You should:
check to see that the bobbin is in correctly.
check to see that the needle is all the way in and straight.
check the threading.
all of these answers are correct.
To avoid mineral build-up, steam irons should be filled with:
hot water.
tap water.
distilled water.
Which of the following problems could be fixed by the student?
Improper threading.
Blunt needle.
Needle in backwards.
All of these.
Which of these practices might damage or reduce the efficiency of a sewing machine?
Applying a drop of oil at each oiling point.
Leaving thread ends in the machine.
Removing the stitch to clean the underside of the machine.
When adjusting the upper tension, the presser foot:
should be in the down position.
should be in the up position.
can be either up or down--it doesn't matter.
"Scissors" are better for cutting fabric than "shears".
True
False
Rotary cutters may be used on any table or counter top.
True
False
Shears have long blades and bent handles so the blade will be flat on the table when cutting fabric.
True
False
Rotary cutters have a safety guard, which should be engaged when the rotary cutter is NOT in use.
True
False
What part of the machine moves the fabric through automatically?
Spool pin.
Tension control.
Feed dogs.
Bobbin case.
Where should both upper thread and bobbin thread be when you begin to sew to avoid tangles?
Around the bobbin winder.
Under the feed dogs.
In front of the presser foot.
Back behind the presser foot.
How is a stitch formed on the sewing machine?
Bobbin winder tangles the thread.
Upper and bobbin threads lock.
Bobbin thread goes through the needle.
Single chain stitch from the top thread.
You should back stitch how many stitches?
15-20 stitches.
It doesn't really matter.
3-5 stitches.
1-2 stitches.
Sergers have the capability of going really fast. Therefore you should: (more than one answer is correct)
go slow enough to be in control at all times.
go as fast as the serger will.
go at a steady pace.
When you have finished serging a seam, you should:
cut the thread off right by the needle.
leave a thread tail about 3 to 4 inches long.
Cut off right behind the presser foot.
As you guide the fabric through the serger with your fingers, it is important not to pull the fabric through or hold the fabric back.
True
False
