Chapter 33: Sewing Basics

Match the following definitions to the words.

• tool used to remove stitches

• Embroidery Hoop

• holds sewing pins in place

• Thimble

• protective shield for fingers while sewing

• Bobbin

• small plastic spool under the needle

• Pin Cushion

• holds fabric taut while embroidering

• Seam Ripper

Match the following stitches to the definitions (Page 675)

• used for decorative purposes

• Basting stitch

• used to prevent fabric edges from fraying

• Zigzag stitch

• used to make seams that join fabric

• Backstitch

• used to temporarily hold fabric pieces together

• Regular stitch

• used to reinforce seams

• Overlock stitch

Match the following: Parts of the sewing machine (page 674)

• supports the fabric

• Feed Dogs

• holds the bobbin

• Bobbin Case

• holds the fabric in place

• Needle Plate

• moves the fabric forward

• Presser Foot

• holds thread in place

• Thread Guides

Match the following: Parts of the sewing machine (page 674)

• holds a spool of thread

• Spool Pins

• Used to adjust stitch width

• Stitch width control

• raises & lowers take-up lever

• Foot Pedal

• Controls the speed of the sewing machine

• Hand wheel

• Makes different stitching pattern

• Stitch Pattern Control

Match the following: Parts of the sewing machine (page 674)

• Regulates how tightly the thread

• Tension Control

• Metal plate that covers the bobbin

• Stitch width control

• Used to adjust stitch length

• Stitch length control

• Keeps thread feeding evenly

• Take-up Lever

• Used to adjust stitch width

• Slide/ throat plate

Match the following: Building a sewing kit (677)

• Pins and Pin cushion

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• Needle and Thread

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• Sewing gauge

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• Thimble

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• Shears

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