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Sewing Machine Parts/Stitches

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This allows the machine to back-stitch

a)

Take-Up Lever

b)

Presser Foot

c)

Feeddog

d)

Reverse

2.

Never __________ or ___________ the fabric through the machine. Your fabric will feed through automatically. (choose TWO answers)

a)

catch

b)

pull

c)

turn

d)

push

3.

What is the purpose of a backstitch?

a)

To make a test stitch before you begin

b)

To make sure your stitching is straight

c)

To add a decorative touch to a seam

d)

To secure the stitching at both ends of a seam

4.

This controls the length of the stitch

a)
Fabric feed control
b)
Needle position lever
c)
Stitch tension knob
d)

Stitch length selector

5.

This controls the width of the stitch

a)
Stitch length control
b)
Tension adjustment
c)

Stitch width selector

d)
Feed dog height adjustment
6.

What sewing machine part is this?

a)
needle
b)
feed dogs
c)
presser foot
d)
bobbin
7.

What sewing machine part is this?

a)
bobbin
b)
feed dogs
c)
needle
d)
presser foot
8.

What sewing machine part is this?

a)
feed dogs
b)
needle
c)
presser foot
d)
bobbin
9.

This controls the up and down movement of the machine needle -  it is used for slow, manual movement.

a)
Handwheel
b)
Stitch selector
c)
Tension dial
d)
Foot pedal
10.

This holds the spool of thread while sewing on the sewing machine.

a)

Spool pin

b)
Fabric clamp
c)
Needle holder
d)
Thread guide
11.

This keeps the thread from tangling when threading the machine.

a)

Take-up Lever

b)
Tension dial
c)
Thread spool
d)
Needle holder
12.

This part sits on the floor and using pressure with your foot you can make the need go

a)

foot pedal

b)
switch
c)
lever
d)
brake
13.

This holds the fabric against the feed dog while stitching

a)
throat plate
b)
bobbin
c)
presser foot
d)
needle
14.

This moves the fabric through the machine during stitching, so pulling or pushing the fabric is not necessary.

a)
Thread tensioner
b)
Needle plate
c)
Stitching foot
d)
Feed dogs
15.

Which part of the sewing machine is responsible for holding the needle in place?

a)

Needle clamp

b)

Bobbin case

c)

Presser foot

d)

Feed dogs

16.

What is the function of the tension dial on a sewing machine?

a)

To adjust the stitch length

b)

To control the tightness of the thread

c)

To change the needle position

d)

To select the stitch pattern

17.

What is the function of the presser foot on a sewing machine?

a)

To hold the fabric in place while sewing

b)

To control the speed of the machine

c)

To adjust the tension of the thread

d)

To change the needle position

18.

Which part of the sewing machine is used to wind the bobbin?

a)

Bobbin winder

b)

Needle clamp

c)

Thread guide

d)

Presser foot

19.

What are the lines for on the metal plate of the sewing machine?

a)
The lines are for decorative purposes only.
b)
The lines indicate the speed settings of the machine.
c)
The lines are used to measure fabric length.
d)
The lines are guides for aligning fabric and ensuring accurate stitching.
20.

Where should your hands never be when sewing for safety reasons?

a)
Above the sewing machine while threading the needle.
b)

On the metal plate in the path of the needle or under the presser foot.

c)
On the table beside the sewing machine.
21.

Stitch that allows flex on a machine

a)
Blind hem stitch
b)
Overlock stitch
c)
Zigzag stitch
d)
Straight stitch
22.

Simple stitch on a machine that is quick but neat

a)
Straight stitch
b)
Blind hem stitch
c)
Overlock stitch
d)
Zigzag stitch