Sewing and Fabric ?'s Flashcards
You determine the materials bias by a diagonal line that is at a….
45 degree angle to the selvage edge.
What is a constructional feature of nylon?
Mildew proof.
The tensile strength of stored synthetic material begins to be affected if it is exposed to incandescent light for periods longer what what?
36 hours.
The primary purpose of installing a finger guard on a sewing machine is to what?
Keep fingers away from the needle area and presser feet.
When performing a preventative maintenance inspection on a sewing machine what don’t you check?
Material thickness.
What should you uses to dissolve built up grime on a sewing machine?
Dry cleaning solvent.
To increase tension on the needle thread of the Consew 206RB you turn the…
Tension stud thumb-nut to the right.
When sewing very thick material your needle bends and breaks, how do you prevent this?
Use a larger diameter needle.
What component on the Consew 206RB re engages the safety clutch?
Push button.
What is the max. size lift of the alternating pressure feet on the 199-2A zigzag machine?
15/64 in.
What is the min SPI on the 199-2A zigzag machine?
5.
What type of feed does the Chandler 767 machine have?
Drop feed with alternation presser feet.
