1. Answers to the Final Study Guide

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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