Answers to the Final Study Guide

5-Upper thread tension 7-Spool Pin 4-Rear thread guide 6-Handle 8- Bobbin winder 16- Stitch Width 3- Thread Take-up lever 9- Hand wheel 15-Stitch length 14-Screen 13-Backstitch 10-Different Stitches 2-Needle Stitch Plate 12- Needle 11-Presser foot 1-Cover

Measuring tape-used for taking body measurements Iron-Presses and flattens out fabric Shears-used for cutting fabric Seam ripper-used for taking out unwanted stitches Bobbin-holds the bottom thread Pin cushion-holds pins Bobbin case- holds the bobbin

Matching: Match the term on the left with the correct definition. Bobbin Holds the bottom thread Presser foot Turns the light on and off Presser foot lever Controls movement of the needle Handle Used to shorten or lengthen the stitch Bobbin winder Covers the bobbin case Foot Pedal Locks the stitch Cover Holds the fabric down as you sew Power switch Winds the thread from spool to bobbin Stitch width Determines width of the zigzag stitch Hand wheel Controls how quickly and slowly you sew Backstitch Raises and lowers presser foot Stitch length Used to pick up and carry machine

Basting- Using the biggest stitch length (5) to create a temporary stitch How to insert the bobbin case into the machine- make sure the finger is pointing upwards and you hear a loud click When sewing lab is- thursdays from 1:30-2:30 What type of thread we use- all-purpose When making a shirt, what body measurement would you use to determine the size- Chest/bust measurement(because it is the biggest upper body measurement) Selvage-The smooth, uncut edge of the fabric. Sometimes it has white on it. The purpose of seam finishing- so your seams don’t ravel or fray, and it makes your garments look nicer Seam allowance- the distance from the stitching to the edge (most of the time it is 5/8) Tools used to transfer pattern lines and symbols to fabric- tracing paper and tracing wheel, tailors pencils, tailors chalk What position the iron should be left on the ironing board- Standing up Class fee-$15.00 How to lay out your fabric- usually it is selvages together

How to lay out your pattern pieces onto your fabric- follow your pattern guide. Always lay them out first before pinning Notches-triangles on your pattern Purpose of notches- used to help match up fabric, should always be cut outward. Notions- anything needed for a project besides your fabric and thread (zippers, buttons, hook and eye) Seam gauge-6” ruler used to measure seams Seam ripper-used to take out unwanted stitches Which direction you turn the hand wheel-towards you Purpose of the needle stitch plate- help guide your stitches so they are straight and even What tool you use to take body measurements- measuring tape What size seam is most commonly used-5/8