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Sewing Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bobbin winder | puts the thread on the bobbin |
| spool pin | holds the spool of thread |
| stitch selector | determines the type of stitch |
| tension control | controls the tightness or looseness of the thread |
| take up lever | takes up the slack of the thread between stitches |
| feed dog | moves fabric through the machine while sewing |
| seam guide | used as a guide to keep the seam straight and even |
| handwheel | controls the up and down movement of the machine needle |
| handwheel release | prevents the needle from moving while winding the bobbin |
| foot control | controls the speed of the sewing machine |
| presser foot | holds the fabric down against the feed dog while stitching |
| backstitch | done at the beginning and end of every seam |
| baste | a long temporary stitch done by hand or machine |
| pivot | change the direction of the machine stitching by turning the fabric while the needle is still in the fabric |
| seam | the line on which you stitch the fabric |
| needle | used to sew by machine or hand |
| pin | holds two pieces of fabric together |
| seam ripper | used to take out stitching mistakes |
| bobbin | holds the bottom thread of a machine |
| seam gauge | small ruler used for sewing projects |
| shears | used for sewing to cut fabric |
| What speed should you sew at? | slow |
| Where should you put your hands when you are sewing at the machine? | either side of the presser foot |
| Should you sew over pins placed in the fabric? | no, take them out |
| Where should your foot rest when you are at the machine but not sewing | on the floor, never rest it on the foot control |
| How should you unplug the machine? | pull on the plug, not the cord |
| Where should pins be when you are not using them? | in a container or pin cushion, never in your mouth |
| How do you hand someone shears | give them the handle first |