Practicing Basic Machine Operation Sample #1

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1 Practicing Basic Machine Operation Sample #1 Listed below are various tasks required in basic sewing machine operation. Demonstrate your ability to perform each task by creating a sample. The samples that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the samples to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use one 7 X 7 square to sew ) Answer questions when appropriate & have teacher sign of when observing you with certain tasks. Threading the sewing machine 1. Wind the bobbin & insert correctly in the sewing machine. 2. Thread the sewing machine. Be sure to pull up the bobbin thread. The Needle 1. Remove the needle. Inspect it for a blunt end & replace it correctly. Straight Stitching & Reverse 1. For this stitch, make sure the machine is set at regular stitch length (2 ½). 2. Make sure to backstitch at this stitch. * REMINDER* 1. Start with the take-up lever at the highest point to prevent the thread from coming out of the needle when you begin stitching. 2. Keep threads pulled to the back of the presser foot when beginning stitching to prevent the thread from knotting. Basting Stitch 1. For this stitch, make sure the machine is set at Signature of Observer Signature of Observer Sew the sample related to this task. Sew the sample related to

2 basting stitch (5). 2. Make sure to not backstitch at the beginning & end of this stitch. A basting stitch doesn t require backstitching. Zigzag Stitch 1. Stitch one line of zigzag stitch going from narrow to wide. 2. To create the zigzag, adjust the stitch width control. Decorative Stitches 1. Sew 6 decorative stitches by selecting them on your machine. this task. Sew the sample related to this task. What happened with each adjustment? Sew the sample related to this task. Why did you choose these stitches?

3 Turning A Corner Sample # 2 Listed below are various tasks required in basic sewing machine operation. Demonstrate your ability to perform each task by creating a sample. The sample that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the sample to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use one 7 X 7 square to sew sample.) Answer questions when appropriate Seam Guidelines 1. Find the stitching guidelines on the throat plate & find the 5/8 inch marking. 2. Sew a 5/8 inch seam around the square, pivoting at the corners. 3. Sew a ¼ inch seam (edge of presser foot) next to the last stitching line; pivoting at corners. Do this 7 more times. 4. Practice keeping lines straight, backstitching at the beginning & end; & pivoting at the correct points. Turning A Corner 1. Stitch a square corner on a fabric swatch. When you reach the corner, leave the needle down in the fabric. 2. Lift up the presser foot & turn the fabric. 3. Continue to sew. Sew the sample related to this task Are the corners square? What happens when you do not leave the needle in the fabric when you turn the corner?

4 Seam Allowances Sample # 3 Listed below are the proper steps to complete different seam allowances. Follow the steps to create both a 5/8 inch seam and ¼ inch seam. You will need four 4 X 4 squares to complete these Each seam will be sewn using 2 squares of fabric. The samples that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the samples to this paper and place in your sample notebook. Answer questions when appropriate. 5/8 Inch Seam 1. Find the stitching guidelines on the throat plate & find the 5/8 inch marking. 2. With two of your squares sew a 5/8 inch seam; with right sides together. 3. Make sure to backstitch at the 4. Press the seam open, so that the seam is displayed. *REMINDER* Most seams are stitched 5/8 from the edge of the fabric. It will be stated in the pattern if you are to use a different seam allowance. 5/8 Inch Seam 1. Find the stitching guidelines on the throat plate & find the 1/4 inch marking. (Edge of presser foot) 2. With two of your squares sew a 1/4 inch seam; with right sides together. 3. Make sure to backstitch at the 4. Press the seam open, so that the seam is displayed. this task. What do you use as a stitching guide? this task. What do you use as a stitching guide?

5 Gathering Sample # 4 Listed below are the proper steps to complete gathering. Follow the steps below to create your gathering sample. The sample that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the sample to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use one 7 X 7 square to sew sample.) Answer questions when appropriate Gathering Sample 1. Adjust the stitch length to a basting stitch (5). You will be basting 2 rows to create a gather. Make sure that you do not backstitch. 2. Stitch the first row ¼ inch from the edge of the fabric. Make sure to leave some thread at both ends; like a tail. 3. Stitch the next row at 5/8 inch from the edge of the fabric. Make sure to leave some thread at both ends like a tail. 4. Repeat the same process but on the opposite side of the fabric square. 5. Pull both threads from one end. Gently slide the fabric along thread to gather half the section. 6. Repeat at the other end until the gathered section is the proper 7. Repeat the same process but on the opposite side of the fabric square.

6 Sewing with Plaids Sample # 5 Listed below are the proper steps for sewing with plaids. Follow the steps below to create your plaid sample. The sample that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the sample to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use your only plaid square to sew sample.) Answer questions when appropriate 1. Cut out your 2 pattern pieces of pants included behind this paper. 2. Lay your pattern pieces on plaid fabric. Make sure the notches and lines are on the same line or color on the plaid. 3. Cut out one of each pattern piece. 4. With right sides together match up the lines and sew the inner & outer seam at ¼ seam. Make sure you pin them together to make sure you lines match up. 5. Turn right side out to show how well your plaid matches. 6. Press the sample. Why do you want you plaids to match up?

7 Patch Pockets Sample # 6 Listed below are the proper steps for sewing a patch pocket. Follow the steps below to create your patch pocket sample. The sample that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the sample to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use one 4 X 4 Square & one 7 X 7 Square to sew sample.) 1. Using the 4 X 4 square finish the top edge of the pocket. Turn the fabric down towards the wrong side ¼ and ¼ again and then sew as close to the edge as you can. 2. Next fold the top edge of the right side of the fabric 1 inch from the top & press. 3. Stitch around the three sides of the pocket that haven t been sewn on. Stitch ½ inch from the edge of the fabric. (Remember to pivot on the corners.) Use a basting stitch (5) but make sure to backstitch at the 4. Next clip the corners diagonally by the top of the fabric. 5. Turn and fold to the wrong side of the fabric, making sure the corners are square. 6. Working from the wrong side of the pocket, pull out one lower corner diagonally to the stitching line; creating a mitered edge. 7. Fold the triangle to the wrong side, keeping the seam allowances open and out. 8. Fold the seam allowances to the center to form a diagonal line. Press in

8 place. Stitch across top stitching line again so it shows through on the right side of pocket. 9. Place the pocket onto the back piece centering it carefully. Pin in place. (Use the 7 X 7 square.) 10. Topstitch the pocket to the back, stitching 1/8 inch from the edge. Reinforce top of pocket with a triangle or rectangle. Backstitch at the

9 Buttons & Buttonholes Sample # 7 Listed below are the proper steps for sewing buttons & buttonholes. Follow the steps below to create your buttonhole sample first. Then follow the steps below to sew on the two different types of buttons. The samples that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the samples to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use one 4 X 4 Square to sew The buttons will be sewn on by the side of the buttonhole sample.) Sewing a Buttonhole 1. Select the buttonhole stitch on your machine. Take a 4 X 4 square and fold in half. Draw the desired length of the buttonhole; marking the top and bottom. (The marking with look like a Capital I) 2. Place fabric under presser foot. With the line right in the center. Start sewing with machine. 3. When reaching the bottom of buttonhole push the backstitch. This will finish the bottom of the button hole. 4. Push the backstitch again and the machine will sew up the other side of button hole. 5. Push the backstitch again and this will finish the top of the buttonhole. 6. Push the backstitch one last time. This will lock thread in place and the machine will stop. Trim up all loose threads. 7. Cut open the button hole. Sewing Button with Holes 1. Use a hand needle and a knotted thread. Make a small stitch in the fabric where

10 the button will be located. Insert the needle through on of the holes on the underside of the button. Pull the thread through the button. 2. Hold a toothpick, or pin on the button between the holes. Push the needle down through the fabric. Bring the needle up through the fist hole and down through the hole four or five more times. 3. Remove the toothpick, or pin and pull the button up. Bring the needle down through the second hole in the button, but do not push it through the fabric. Wrap the thread around the loose threads under the button. Do this four or five times. This creates a thread shank for the button to allow easy buttoning. 4. End the stitching by bringing the needle through to the back of the fabric. Take several small stitches running the needle through the thread loop and pulling tight. Sewing a Button with a Shank 1. Use a hand needle and a knotted thread. Make a small stitch in the fabric where the button will be located. Insert the needle through the hole on the underside of the button. Pull the thread through the button. 2. Then push the needle back through the fabric and repeat step #1. Do this about 4 or 5 times. 3. End the stitching by bringing the needle through to the back of the fabric. Take several small stitches running the needle through the thread loop and pulling tight.

11 Hemming Stitches Sample # 8 Listed below are the proper steps for hemming stitches. Follow the steps below to create your hemming stitches. The two different stitches will be sewn on the same square of fabric. The samples that you will be making will be added to your sample notebook. Please attach the samples to this paper and place in your sample notebook. (Use three 4 X 4 squares to sew ) Machine Hemming Stitches 1. Fold fabric edge under ¼ inch and then ¼ inch again. Press and pin into place. 2. Machine stitch the folded edge into place. Stitch as close as you can to the edge. 3. Remember to backstitch at the Hand Hemming Stitches 1. Fold fabric edge under ¼ inch and then ½ inch. Press and pin into place. 2. Use a hand needle and knotted thread. Hide the knot in the fabric. 3. Take another small stitch above the hem diagonally. Then stitch back into the hem. Repeat this stitch over and over until the hem is completed. Blind Hem 1. Serger the bottom of one side of the square. Fold fabric edge up ½ inch. Press into place. 2. Fold the hem backwards to the right side of the fabric. Then place the serging towards the wrong side of the fabric. Pin into place. Attach the blind hem foot to the machine. 3. Select the blind hem stitch on the machine. Place

12 the serging side on the right side of blind hem foot bar. The rest of the hem will be on the left side. 4. Slow start stitching. The stitch will sew about four stitches on the right side of the blind hem foot bar. Then the stitch will just over the bar and form a zigzag. 5. Continue until you come to the end of the hem. Remember to backstitch at the

13 Clothing 1 Sample Notebook Rubric Place this paper at the beginning of your sample notebook. Place samples in the correct order behind this sheet. Make sure correct samples are attached to the correct instruction sheets. Sample #1 Sample #2 Sample #3 Fantastic! (10 pts.) Needs help! (5 pts.) What happened? (0 pts.) Questions are answered & are correct. Got required signatures for certain tasks. Questions are answered & are correct. the Questions are answered with incorrect answers. Only got half of the required signatures for certain tasks. the Questions are answered with incorrect answers. the threads are Questions are not answered. Didn t get signatures or certain task. threads are Questions are not answered. threads are

14 Sample #4 Sample #5 Sample #6 Sample #7 Questions are answered & are correct. Questions are answered & are correct. Questions are answered with incorrect answers. the the Questions are answered with incorrect answers. the Questions are not answered. threads are threads are Questions are not answered. threads are threads are

15 the Sample #8 the threads are