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Sixth Grade Sewing Packet
biscovering Life Skills
Chap. 17, pgs.37
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Sewing Lab Success: Complete the following statements with the word that
best completes the sentence.
1. Keep you supplies o
you need them.
so they are ready to use when
2. Show c__________________ for others by returning items to where
they belong when you finish using them.
3. Store pins and needles in a p
,
not in your mouth.
4. When handing scissors to someone, pass them with the
h
toward the other person.
5. Before using any sewing machine, read the i
6. Wind the b
your project.
manual.
using the spool of thread you will be using for
7. The four basic stitches used in sewing are regular, basting,
reinforcement and z___________
8. Use you g
to keep the fabric straight as you stitch.
9. Operate the sewing machine at a(n) s_____________ speed.
10. To cut pieces of fabric for a project you should use s___________
11. Protect your finger with a(n)
hand.
when you are sewing by
SEWING TOOL SCftAMBLE
The scrambled words in the sentences that follow have to do with sewing
tools and procedures. Unscramble the letters and write the letters of the
correct words in the spaces provided.
1. SPNI are used to secure pattern pieces to fabrics.
2. A sewing GGEAU can be used to measure short spaces.
3. A(n) NT5ABGI stitch can be used to sew pieces together temporarily.
4. RESASH usually have a raised handle for easier cutting out of pattern
pieces.
5. The &&ZZIA stitch is useful for finishing seam edges and making
buttonholes.
6. A(n) EBTLMHI protects your finger while you are hand sewing.
7. GKPNIIN shears have a zigzag edge and are used to trim raw edges
of
fabrics.
8. The EOFNRICNTEEMR stitch is a short stitch used to strengthen
the stitching area at a corner or point.
9. SSCP.ISSO are used for trimming, clipping and cutting threads.
10. A(n) NNUIPSCOHI is a safe place to hold pins and needles.
11. You will use a MSAE PPRRIE to remove stitches.______________
12. The flexible fabric or plastic strip used to take body measurements is
ETPA EMRSAUE.
called
a(n)
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
bIRECTIONS: To sew most efficiently you need to understand the parts
and function of a sewing machine. Most sewing machines have parts that are
similar. Read the name of each part below and match it to its function by
writing the correct letter on the corresponding blank line. Then study the
sewing machine diagram. Label each part with the appropriate number.
Name of Part
1. stitch regulator
2. bobbin
3. take up lever
Function
A. contains guideline markings that
help keep stitching straight.
B. holds bobbins while the thread is
wound on it
C. controls the length of the stitch
4. presser foot
b. moves fabric forward with each
stitch
5. throat plate
8. feed dogs
E. feeds the thread that forms the
upper part of the stitch
F. determines whether zigzag or
decorative stitch is narrow or wide
0. small spools that hold the thread
inside the machine
H. holds thread spools in place
9. thread tension control
I. holds fabric in place
6. reverse feed button
7. hand wheel
10. stitch width control
11. bobbin winding spindle
12. spool pins
13. needle
J. regulates the tightness or
looseness of thread
K. feeds thread from spooi to needle;
moves up and down as needle moves
L. moves take up lever and needle up
and down
M. control that allows machine to
stitch backwards
Write the NUMBER of the part of the sewing machine in the circle by the
part.
1. stitch regulator
4. presser foot
7. hand wheel
10. stitch width control
13. needle
2.
5.
8.
11.
Bobbin
Throat plate
Feed dogs
Bobbin winding
3. Take- up lever
6. Reverse feed button
9. Thread tension control
spindle
12. Spool pins
MEASURING
General information about measuring;
1. There are two half inches in each inch.
2. There are four quarter inches in each inch.
3. There are eight inches in each inch.
4. There are twelve inches in one foot.
5. There are 36 inches in one yard.
6. There are 3 feet equal to one yard.
Practice in Measuring
1. Locate and mark 1
2. Locate and mark
3. Locate and mark I
inch on this ruler.
inch on this ruler.
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inch on this ruler.
4. Locate and mark 5/8” on this ruler.
5. Locate and mark 2 3/8 inch of this ruler.
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6. How many inches are in
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foot?
7. How many feet are in 1/3 yard?
8. How many inches are in
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yard?
9. How many inches are in 1/3 yard?
10. How many inches are in 2 feet?
11. How many feet are in 2/3 yard?
12. How many inches are in
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yard?
13. How many inches are in 1/8 yard?
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