Parts Of Mechanical Sewing Machine
IMS Question 12.01
True or False
IMS 12.02
Vocabulary
100
what is the flat surface of the sewing machine
Bed
100
What is the difference between pins & needles ?
Pins hold fabric and needles bring thread through fabric
100
A thimble is used when Marking
False ; Is used when hand sewing
100
The shank on a bottom is there to allow for :
Room when the button is closed .
100
Shears
Are used to cut pattern pieces from fabric
200
What is a mechanism used to wind bobbins
Bobbin Winder
200
Which basic tool holds pins while sewing
Pin cushion
200
To cut fabric use long even strokes
True
200
When practicing sewing a simple seam , the seam allowance should be :
5/8" .
200
Sewing gauge
Is used to measure smaller areas such as hems and cuffs .
300
What is the mechanism which controls motion of the fabric
Feed Dog
300
Ironing and pressing are different because ironing :
Glides the iron back and forth .
300
Care instructions for fabric are found on the : Bolt of the fabric
True
300
The notches on the pattern pieces are used for :
Matching pattern pieces with one another .
300
Tracing wheels
Used to transfer pattern markers to fabrics
400
What is a device which carried thread to a certain place
Thread Guide
400
What tool should be used to remove unwanted stitches from a seam
Press cloth
400
To sew a simple seam , backstitch : At the beginning of a seam only .
False ; At the beginning and end of the seam and secure it .
400
It is best to sew buttons on using how many strands of thread ?
2
400
Tailors chalk
Helps you put pattern pieces together for sewing
500
What is the plate under the pressure foot with slots to allow feed to reach fabric
Needle Plate
500
What are pinking shears used for
To Finish the edge of fabric
500
While sewing a seam on a sewing machine , you should watch : The feed and your fingers .
False ; Edge of the fabric and the guideline .
500
What can be used to create a seam finish ?
Pinking Shears
500
Pin Cushion
Holds pins and needles
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