Sewing Machine Parts and Functions: A Student's Guide
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21 Terms
What is a Bobbin?
A small cylindrical object that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine.
What is a Bobbin Case?
A component that holds the bobbin in place and allows the thread to be pulled through the needle.
What is a Bobbin Winder?
A mechanism that winds thread onto the bobbin.
What is a Throat Plate?
The plate that covers the bottom of the machine, showing seam allowances and providing a surface for fabric to rest on while sewing.
What are Feed Dogs?
Metal teeth that move the fabric through the sewing machine as the needle stitches.
What is a Foot Pedal?
A control that regulates the sewing machine's speed and operation by foot pressure.
What is a Hand Wheel?
A wheel that allows manual control of the needle's position and movement.
What is a Needle?
A slender tool with a pointed end for piercing fabric and a hole for the thread.
What is a Needle Clamp Screw?
A small screw that holds the needle in place within the sewing machine.
What is a Power Switch?
A switch that turns the sewing machine on and off.
What is a Presser Foot?
A component that holds the fabric in place while sewing.
What is a Presser Foot Lever?
A lever used to raise and lower the presser foot.
What is Reverse?
A lever or button that allows the machine to stitch backwards.
What is a Spool Pin?
A pin that holds spools of thread in place during sewing.
What is a Spool Pin Cap?
A cap that secures the spool of thread on the spool pin.
What is a Stitch Length Selector?
A dial or button used to control the length of the stitches.
What is a Stitch Width Selector?
A dial or button used to control the width of the stitches.
What is a Tension Dial?
A dial that regulates the amount of tension on the thread as it travels through the machine.
What are Thread Guides?
Metal hooks and loops used to guide the upper thread through the machine.
What is a Thread Take-Up Lever?
A part that feeds thread from the spool to the needle, moving up and down.
What is a Basting Stitch?
A long temporary stitch used to hold fabric pieces together before final sewing.