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What do you do if your finger is under the needle?
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Sew away
Move your finger
What should you do before making adjustments to the machine or the thread?
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Turn the machine off
Keep the machine on and press the pedal
Does the sewing machine backstitch?
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Yes
No
How might you stop your seams from coming undone?
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Use the backstitch that the machine definitely has
Cut your threads off with plenty of room to tie off. Tie several reef knots, and seal with either a lighter or fray-check glue.
Manually turn your material to stitch back a couple of stitches.
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What must you check before operating the sewing machine?
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Oil levels
That the machine has been threaded correctly
That the bobbin is sitting correctly in its house
That nothing other than your material is in the way
That the presser foot is down
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Which way do you thread the needle?
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left to right
right to left
What should you check if you have skippped stitches?
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The needle is sharp
The tension is correct on the top
The tension is correct on the bobbin
The thread thickness is appropriate for your material
The bobbin is threaded correctly
The top is threaded correctly
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What do you do if the thread is stuck?
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Make sure the tension is released by lifting the presser foot or pressing the knee pad
Turn the machine wheel a little to ensure a full stitch revolution is completed
Abandon your project in the machine and never enter the room ever again
What do you do if the needle breaks?
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Cry
Immediately stop sewing, collect the loose bits and throw them safely away
Replace it with one of the spare needles in the drawer. Remember that different needles produce different styles of seams.
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What sort of textiles can you sew on the machine?
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Thick fabrics, light-medium weight leather (generally 1-3mm thick), similar materials
Lightweight fabrics, very thin leather, things you would normally just sew on the standard sewing machine.
Bacon and other meats
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What do you do with the stray threads that fall around when you are sewing?
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Leave them to collect on the floor around you like a nest because other users love that
Clear the table and sweep the floor before you leave
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