Tailoring Tech Review 1

What are modern sewing machines called?

What are the two most important features to look for in a sewing machine?

True or False?

In lockstitch machines a top-thread and bottom-thread loop and lock to create a series of secure stitches.

True or False?

The main function of the serger is to trim the edge of the seam with a built in blade and overcast the seam to finish the edge of the fabric.

True or False?

You can sew a complete garment on a Blind Hem Machine

What are 3 sewing tools needed to help you when sewing other than the sewing machine?

What is the difference between a lockstitch machine and a serger?

• The lockstitch machine has basic straight, chain, and zig-zag stitches that are used to sew while the serger function is to trim the edge of the seam with a built in blade and overcast the seam to finish the edge of the fabric

• The Serger is much slower than the lockstitch machine

• Lockstitch machines are only made as industrial while sergers are both industrial and domestic

• The serger is easier to thread than the lockstitch machine

What is true about the bobbin?

• The bobbin holds the thread that forms the stitches on the top side of the fabric.

• A bobbin made for one machine will not work on all other machines.

• The bobbin is a circular wheel-like object that the thread is spun around.

• If the bobbin becomes damaged in any way the machine stitch will still form correctly.

• All of the above

What is true about the bobbin case?

•  It is the part of the machine that holds your bobbin when sewing.

•  There are two types of bobbin cases: removable and inset.

•  It adds tension to the bottom thread.

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which one is the lockstitch machine?

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