1. Tape                               1. Winder

2. Seam                              2. Threader

3. Sewing                           3. Board

4. Bobbin                           4. Measure

5. Upper                            5. Pin

6. Pin                                 6. Tension

7. Needle                          7. Machine

8. Feed                             8. Ham

9. Spool                           9. Gauge

10. Pressing                     10. Dogs

11. Ironing                       11. Cushion

Sewing

Have you ever played the game "Boggle" before?  The idea is to make words, 3 letters or more. Letters must be adjacent (next to, above , below, or diagonal from).  The "#" symbol is a wild space and you can use any letter to make your word.  See how many words you can find.  I will post your name and number of words you find.  See if you can find more than your classmates.

How many words - 3 letters or more can you make from:   SEWING MACHINE  ????

Bring them to class and I will post your name and the number of words you found.  See if you can find more than your classmates.

An Alliteration is the repetition of the initial consonant.  In this activity, I would like you to use your name as the first word and then get creative, using a sewing theme and as many words as you can. I will add your alliteration to this web site as well as post it in the sewing class room.  Here is an example using my name:

Sue Sews Seams Superbly

                 Print off this page.  Fill in the blanks from the Word List.  Bring the completed page to class.

WORD LIST

thread take-up    spool pin    thread guide    tension control    bobbin winder    stitch width selector    needle    thread guide    presser foot lifter    reverse button    on/off switch    feed-dog    throat plate    bobbin case   bobbin

stitch length selector    light    foot pedal    hand wheel    presser foot

1. The_______________  __________________  ________________ lifts and lowers the presser foot.  Raise it to insert or remove fabric.  Lower it when ready to sew.

2. The _______________  ______________________  _____________________ adjusts the length of the stitch.

3. The _____________  ______________________  ______________________ changes a straight stitch to a zigzag stitch.

4. Turn the ______________  __________________ to raise and lower the needle to place it where you want.

5. The ________ -________  and the presser foot work together to move the fabric.

6. The _____________________  ______________________  adjusts the amount of pressure on the the thread as it goes through the machine.

7. The _____/______  _________________ turns the power on and off.

8. Press the___________________  ___________________ to sew backwards.

9. The _____________________  ___________________ directs the thread from the spool to the needle.

10. The _________________ holds the bobbin thread and fits into the bobbin case.

11. Press the ____________  ___________________ to make the sewing machine go and to control speed.

12. The________________ shines on the sewing area so you can see the needle and thread better.

13. The _________________  _________________________ has openings for the needle and the feed-dog.

14. The _________________  ___________ holds the spool of thread in place.

15. The ___________________  _____________________ holds the bobbin when winding thread onto it.

16. The _____________________  _______________ and the feed-dog work together to move the fabric.

17. The _____________________  ______________ - ________ keeps the tension on the thread.  Start and stop with this lever in its highest position.

18. The ___________________________ carries the thread through the fabric and joins it with the bobbin thread.

The Bible has stories about people who sew. The Bible also has sewing terms, such "measure, eye of the needle, etc" that really have nothing to do with sewing.  However, we can learn a lot about the culture of that day and some valuable lessons for everyday living.  This is an activity that will challenge you to find these types of things in your Bible. For every "New" Bible verse or passage you bring to class, you will be given a gift from the "Treasure Box" and I will enter it on this site for everyone else to read.

1. Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25, and  Luke 18:25  "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."

The camel was the largest animal found in Palestine. The great contrast between the largest animal and the smallest opening represents what humanly speaking, is impossible. I don't believe that God is saying rich people won't go to heaven. However, if riches become your god, that is, living to please yourself with your wealth and never satisfied with how much you have, you are not a true follower of God.  God has blessed many people with wealth and those who use it to help others, will receive the blessing of peace, joy and contentment in this life. 

2. John 19:23 (Submitted by Wendy Tait)  "When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining.  This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom."

When Jesus walked on this earth, these are the articles of clothing men wore:

-Inner tunic - This was a cotton or linen undergarment for the upper body, sometimes reaching to the ankles.  In Jesus case this undergarment was seamless, a picture of Christ's perfection.  Also it was too valuable to be cut up so they cast lots for it instead.

- Tunic coat or Ketonet - This was a shirt like garment worn over the inner tunic.  Usually had long sleeves and extended down to the ankles.

- Cloak or Mantle - This was a robe worn over all the other garments for warmth.

- Headdress - This was a piece of fabric worn over the head as protection from the sun.

- Sandals - They were made from harder leather.