Metal plate that shows seam measurement by the lines engraved upon it.
What is the stitch plate?
100
Close them. Grip them by the closed blade and hand them, handle facing away from you, to the other person.
What is the right way to pass scissors/shears?
100
Used to make measurements necessary in sewing. It is flexible and long.
What is the Tape Measure?
100
three pieces of equipment used for the retrieval (pick up) of pins.
What is the magnetic wand, the magnetic pin cushion and the fabric pin cushion?
200
Stitch selection buttons
What are the buttons showing all designs and stitching options called?
200
Buttons that determine how wide or narrow stitches will be. *fat or skinny*
What are the stitch width buttons?
200
In your locker or in the classroom... not in the sewing room. There isn't enough room.
What is the right place to store all of your stuff?
200
Used to protect tables from sharp equipment.
What is the cutting board?
200
Put all equipment and projects away. Sewing machines have covers replaced, bobbins and spools are put away on the shelf and bobbin cases are returned to the corresponding number on the wall.
What happens at the 5 min. bell?
300
The needle position buttons
What are the buttons that determine/decide where the needle position will be?
300
Piece of metal that applies pressure to the fabric so that the feed dogs can pull it through. *skiing*
What is the Presser foot?
300
keep them to yourself and always be aware of where they are when you are cutting, pinning or sewing.
what do you do with your fingers?
300
Sharp and small. Used to erase mistakes.
What is seam ripper?
300
thread and other sewing supplies usually listed on the back of a pattern that you will need to complete a project.
What are the notions?
400
Tension Dial
What is dial that keeps the spools thread not too loose or too tight... "taut"?
400
Very important in threading our machine. Make sure to follow all directions by the arrows and turn the hand wheel if you can't see it and it is not in the highest possible position. Make sure that the thread gets inside correctly or major problems could occur.
What is the Take-up lever?
400
Use as intended and do not rough handle when sewing. Always follow manufacturer's guide.
How do I use the Machine?
400
Has an angled handle and is best used when the tip is touching the table when cutting.
What are the shears?
400
They matter because one slight miscalculation can totally throw off a project. It may not fit right or go together the way that it should. You could end up wasting fabric because you didn't do these right. You could end up getting very frustrated and may have to do things over.
Why do measurements matter?
500
Feed Dogs
What is controlled by a white button but that grips fabric and pulls it through the sewing machine?
500
There are two of these on our sewing machine. We will use the white one. They are designed to hold a container of thread.
What is the Spool Pin?
500
Put them away in the appropriate places. Never force them when working on your project. Pick them up off of the floor and use the appropriate equipment to store and pick them up. Always be aware of where they are when you are sewing so you don't get stuck.
What what are the pins and needles?
500
Used to make exact measurements and make measuring easier. Has a small plastic attachment.
What is the hem gauge?
500
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