Sewing Tools
Used to cut fabric ONLY
What are fabric shears/scissors
holds spool of thread
What is a spool pin
Checked out to you at the beginning of the period and must be turned back in at the end of every period
what is sewing machine/everything
Used to select the style of stitch.
What is a stitch selector
Controlling the speed of the needle with this. The faster you press down, the faster the needle will go.
What is the foot pedal
This is when you start cleaning up
What is at the end of class/when teacher says
Pins and needles should never be placed in your
What is mouth
This is used to sew together a garment, purse or quilt etc
What is a needle
This ensures your stitches are locked/secure
What is backstitching/reversing
This is where all of your sewing should be done
What is in class or home I guess
Never unplug your machine by pulling on this
What is the chord
Used to store pins with their heads protruding so as to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized
What is a pin cushion
Located directly under the needle; keeps the fabric stable/secure from moving
What is the presser foot
Houses the bobbin
bobbin compartment
Your machine should never sound like this when sewing (speed)
Like a racecar
Like a conveyor belt, moves the fabric through, located under the presser foot.
What is a Feed Dog
This number should be lower when you are sewing delicate fabrics and higher when you are sewing coarse fabrics. makes the thread looser or tighter (rubberband)
What is tension control
You put your thread through this part of the needle when threading it
What is the eye
Plus/chords should be placed _________ to prevent someone from tripping
Out of the way, not on the floor, tucked away etc