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Sewing Machine

Fashion Design

TermDefinition
Balance Wheel Large wheel on the right side of the machine controls the up and down movement of the needle and thread take-up lever
Bobbin A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread
Bobbin winder clutch knob Disengages clutch, so machine will fill the bobbin spool
Bobbin winder spindle Holds the bobbin while thread is wound from the thread spool to the bobbin
Bobbin winder thread guide Guides thread from spool pin to bobbin winder spindle
Feed Dogs A set of metal "teeth" that move the fabric during stitching
Foot Control Controls the speed of your stitching
Machine socket Socket to connect the machine plug that connects to the foot control and power supply plug
Needle Range from 60(very fine for delicate fabrics) to 110(very thick for coarse, heavy fabrics)
Needle plate Metal plate, under the machine needle- on most machines, this metal plate is also etched with seam allowance markings for accurate sewing
Pattern selection dial Stitch pattern control can be adjusted to make different stitching patterns
Power switch Turns power on and off the sewing machine
Presser Foot Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs for sewing
Presser foot lifter A lever that rises and lowers the lesser foot
Slide plate Opening, and closing o the bobbin case
Spool pin Holds the spool thread
Stitch length dial Used to adjust the length of the stitches from long to short
Thread cutter Cuts thread
Thread tension dial DIal for adjusting the tightness or looseness of the thread
Upper thread guide Guides thread from spool pin to the tension area
Created by: sarah_luster
 

 



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