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First Two Weeks Flashcards

1
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What is the bobbin case

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Holds the bobbin in the machine and regulates the tension of the bobbin thread; may be removable or stationary

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What is the bobbin winder

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Winds the thread onto the bobbin

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What is the feed dog

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Teeth that move the fabric under the presser foot, advancing the fabric one stitch at a time

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What is the hand wheel

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Controls the movement of the take up lever, can be turned by hand to raise or lower needle

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What is the needle clamp screw

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Holds the needle firmly in the machine ; loosed and tightened by a screw

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6
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What is the power and light switch

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Turns on the machine and light

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What is the presser foot

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Holds the fabric against the feed dogs as you stitch. Raises and lowers the presser foot

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What is the pressure regulator

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Adjust the amount of pressure the presser foot applies to the fabric. Regulates tension on needles thread by tightening or loosening

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9
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What is the reverse stitch control

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Button or lever that allows backwards stitching

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10
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What are spool pins

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Holds spool of thread that feeds the top stitching side of fabric

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What are stitching guidelines

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Keep edge of fabric aligned so seam allowences will be uniform in width

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12
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What are stitch length controls

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Regulates the length of the stitch. -(about 10 stitches per inch for regular seam stitching and stay stitching )

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13
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WhT is the stitch selector

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Regulates the selection different stitching patterns, including Zigzag, stretch stitch, and decorative stitches

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What is the stitch width control

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Regulates width of zig zag, stitching and positions the needle for straight stitching

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What is take up lever

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Controls the amount of thread pulled from the spool to the needle for each stitch, moves up and down as you stitch

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16
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What is thread guidelines

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Helps guide upper thread from spool to needle without tangling

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17
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What is the throat guide

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Located directly under the needle and surrounds the feed dog: usually has a seam with guide lines to help keep stitching straight

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18
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What are sewing scissors

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Used to trim and clip seams and threads

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19
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What is dressmakers shears

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Used only for cutting fabric

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20
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What is the rotary cutter

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Round, retractable blade for cutting fabric

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21
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What is the seam ripper

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Removes stitches and takes out seams

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22
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What is pinking shears

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Cuts a zigzag edge to finish seams

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23
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What is the cutting mat

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A flat self healing surface used for cutting

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24
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What is a straight pin

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Aids in pinning pattern to fabric for cutting

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25
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What is a sewing gauge

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Used to measure short distances, has a moveable indicator

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26
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What is a tape measure

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Used to measure fabric, grain lines and body

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27
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What is a skirt marker

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Device for measuring hem lengths accurately

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28
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What is a meter or yard stick

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For adjustments to pattern or check grain lines

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29
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What is a transparent ruler

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Used to cut straight edges with the rotary cutter

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30
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What is dressmakers tracing paper

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Paper that comes in colours to mark fabric

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31
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What is tailors chalk

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Removable substance that is used for temporary marking

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32
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What is a marking pen or pencil

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Can be sharpened to give thin line and removed by doing laundry

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33
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What is a tracing wheel

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Device with teeth that is used to transfer markings on to fabric from pattern

34
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What is thread and hand needle

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Used to make thread tracings or tailors tacks

35
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What is a thimble

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Metal plastic or leather object that fits over middle finger for sewing

36
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What are hand sewing needles

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Have sharp point on one end and an eye on the other

37
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What are straight pins

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Used to attach pattern to fabric or hold fabric pieces together before sewing

38
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What is the buttonhole twist

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Strong thread that is used for hand sewing or sewing on buttons

39
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What is the needle threader

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Small device with thin metal wire that helps thread a needle

40
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What is polyester thread

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A synthetic thread that is best for synthetic fabrics and knits

41
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What is a pin cushion

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Object that holds pins

42
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What is cotton thread

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Strong thread that is used for hand sewing or sewing in buttons

43
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What is a loop turner

A

Twisted fibres that are used to hold cotton fabrics together

44
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Can students use equipment without teacher present

A

No

45
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Can you put large fabric on floor

A

No

46
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Where should u put back packs

A

Under table

47
Q

What way do u rip a seam ripper

A

Away from u

48
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What way do u hand scissors to another person

A

Handle first

49
Q

How do u position an iron board

A

So no one can walk around or behind it

50
Q

Do u check the temp of iron by touching soul plate

A

No

51
Q

Always do what before sewing

A

Close the bobbin cover

52
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What do u do if the fabric does not feed through

A

Turn off power, lift the presser foot to lift out fabric

53
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Sewing machines should not be left unattended when?

A

Plugged in

54
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Rest the iron on what

A

It’s heel

55
Q

To run the machine press the what

A

Foot control pedal

56
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What does a handwheel do

A

Controls the movement of the take up lever and needle; can be controlled by hand or power; should always be turned towards you

57
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What does thread tension control do

A

Adjusts tension on the thread as required for a particular project

58
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What does bobbin do

A

Holds thread inside machine

59
Q

What does presser foot do

A

Holds fabric in place while you sew

60
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What does bobbin windle spindle do

A

Holds the bobbin while winding the bobbin

61
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What does the take up lever do

A

Pulls thread from the spool

62
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What does foot control do

A

Controls how fast the sewing machine sews

63
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What does feed dog do

A

Moves fabric as you sew

64
Q

What does the bobbin case do

A

Holds the bobbin, allows the bobbin to then and stitch; provides bobbin tension

65
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What does reverse control do

A

Allows to stitch backwards

66
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What does spool pin do

A

Holds the spool of thread in place

67
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What does stitch width control do

A

Sets the width of the zigzag stitch

68
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What does bobbin wonder tension do

A

Provides tension on thread when winding bobbin

69
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What does presser foot lever do

A

Lifts and lowers the presser foot

70
Q

What kind of water do u put in irons and why

A

Distilled so that the calcium doesn’t build up inside

71
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Why is there a temp setting on iron

A

Different fabrics require different temps

72
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What is the purpose of a pressing cloth

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Separates the fabric and iron to avoid stains and scorching

73
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Why is it important to iron with the grain of the fabric

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So that iron will flatten the seams without misshaping or stretching them

74
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When ironing cloths where do u start

A

Small are to back to front

75
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Why should u iron dark dull fabric on wrong side

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To prevent shiny spot

76
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Why do y want to have cotton and linen to damp

A

They would wrinkle to much to press well without being damp

77
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What does press as you go mean

A

Press each seam while u sew it

78
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Why should u press seams flat before pressing them open

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It flattens and sets the stitches so the seam lays smooth and flatter

79
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What is pressing

A

Using a lifting and lowering motion

80
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What is ironing

A

Using a sliding motion is

81
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How should a straight seam usually be pressed

A

Press flat and then open

Fashion Gr11 (2 decks)

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