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These move the fabric through the machine.
What are feed dogs?
100
This is a delicate fiber and should be pressed carefully. Care must be taken to prevent water spotting and unwanted shine from the iron.
What is silk?
100
This fiber is very popular and comes from a cotton plant.
What is cotton?
100
This is where information about pattern is. On it are sizes, suggested fabrics, garment descriptions, back view illustrations, yardage requirements, notions, and finished garment measurements.
What is the pattern envelope?
100
Sewing in reverse and forward over the same 3-5 stitches to secure the end of a line of sewing.
What is back stitching?
200
This machine uses overlock stitches to prevent seams from raveling.
What is a serger?
200
You should keep your fingers and face away from this when using an iron.
What is the steam path?
200
This fabric is made by a series of continuous loops.
What are knits?
200
These are used to match seams.
What are notches?
200
This is done when you need to change direction when sewing.
What is pivoting?
300
To fix this sewing malfunction, you must take out the hook and clean out the threads. Then put the hook back into the machine.
What is a thread jam?
300
This fiber can become matted when it is exposed to extreme heat and moisture.
What is wool?
300
This fiber can be stretched up to 5 times its original length.
What is spandex?
300
These two thread grains should be perpendicular to each other.
What are lengthwise and crosswise threads?
300
This is used to add structure and form to fabrics. It is unseen and is available in many weights. It comes in fusible or sew-in forms.
What is interfacing?
400
These make zig zag shaped cuts and are used to finish raw edges to keep them from fraying.
What are pinking shears?
400
This technique makes your projects look more professional and rids them of a homemade appearance.
What is pressing?
400
This fabric is made by bonding fibers or yarns together into a web.
What is non-woven/felted?
400
Make sure each end of these arrows are equal distance from the selvage.
What are strait of grain arrows?
400
This type of thread is used do decorative stitching and has a shiny appearance.
What is metallic thread?
500
Doing this simple step will fix most sewing malfunctions.
What is rethreading the machine?
500
This motion is used when you press something and gives the project a more professional look.
What is up and down?
500
Use rubbing alcohol or hairspray to remove this type of stain.
What is ink? (ball-point pen)
500
You should transfer these from the pattern to your fabric using chalk or a fabric marker just before you sew.
What are marks?
500
This needle can be used with woven or knit fabrics. It is sharp yet very slightly rounded giving it the characteristics of a ball point and sharp needle at the same time.
What is a universal needle?
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