Sewing EquipmentSewing Equipment

Teen Living Objective 12.01

LockstitchLockstitch

• A stitch that uses a thread above the fabric to meet another thread ________

• _________________________________________________________________

Feed DogsFeed Dogs

• Two small rows of metal teeth that ___________________________________________________________for each stitch

Raising & Lowering the NeedleRaising & Lowering the Needle

• The ______________________________• _____________________________________

_________

Threading the Sewing MachineThreading the Sewing Machine

• A _________________________________will show the proper way to thread the machine

Regular StitchRegular Stitch

A _____________________________used for most purposes

Basting StitchBasting Stitch

A __________________________________________________________________and

for gathering fabric

Reinforcement StitchReinforcement Stitch

A short stitch used to ___________________________________________or point

Zigzag StitchZigzag Stitch

A sideways stitch used to_______________________________, make button holes, and

sew special seams

Adjusting Tightness of StitchesAdjusting Tightness of Stitches

• The ____________________________________________________________________

______________of the machine’s stitches

Presser FootPresser Foot

The presser foot helps ___________________________________to keep stitches in a

straight line

Thread GuidesThread Guides

• __________________________________________________________________

Types of NeedlesTypes of Needles

• _______________________________– for most fabrics

• Ballpoint – for knits

Oiling a Sewing MachineOiling a Sewing Machine

• A sewing machine should be oiled occasionally with___________________

• ________________________________

SergerSerger

• A________________________________________________________________________________________

Serger vs. Conventional Sewing Serger vs. Conventional Sewing MachineMachine

• A serger has: – ____________________________________– Loopers instead of bobbins– _____________________to trim & smooth the

fabric– Differential feed to keep some fabrics from

puckering– ___________________________________&

decorative stitching– Special threads

Handwheel on a SergerHandwheel on a Serger

• The _____________________________________________________and moves loopers by hand

Thread Guide Poles on a SergerThread Guide Poles on a Serger

• _________________________________• To feed each thread through its own

set of tension controls

Cones of Thread vs. SpoolsCones of Thread vs. Spools

• Sergers use ______________________as they hold a large amount of special thread for smoother feeding

Removing StitchesRemoving Stitches

• _______________________________

Shears vs. ScissorsShears vs. Scissors

Shears are used to cut fabricThey have long blades & two different shaped handles_____________________________________________

_____________________________Scissors are used for trimming &

clippingThey are ____________________________

Handles are the same shape

Edge Finishing ScissorsEdge Finishing Scissors

• ________________________________

Press ClothPress Cloth

• For some fabrics, a press cloth is needed to ______________________________

caused by the iron’s heat• It can be dampened to provide

additional steam for fabrics that are difficult to press