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Parts of the sewing

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Needle a specialized needle for use in a sewing machine.
Bobbin A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.
Bobbin Case Holds the bobbin and is found beneath the throat plate
Bobbin Compartment will hold the bobbin snugly in place, which will allow the machine to neatly unravel it.
Presser Foot Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs for sewing
Presser-bar lifter/Presser foot lifter Raises and lowers the presser foot
Feed Dog Feed Dog
Throat Plate Contains seam allowance markings for accurate sewing
Stitch Selection Panel/ Stitch Pattern Control Can be adjusted to make different decorative stitching patterns
Thread take up lever Feeds thread from the spool to the needle.
Thread Guide Holds the upper thread in place as it moves through the machine
Spool Thread a cylindrical container that holds the thread used in sewing machines.
Spool Pin Holds the spool of thread
Bobbin Winder Spindle/Bobbin Winder Hold the bobbin thread while thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin
Balance Wheel/ Handwheel Controls the up-and-down movement of the needle and thread take up lever
Stitch width regulator/control Adjust the width of stitches when using zigzag or decorative stitches
Tension Control the amount of thread that can pass through the machine to create the stitch.
Stitch length control/regulator Used to adjust stitches from short to long
Reverse level/button Allows you to stitch backwards to secure the end of the seam
Foot pedal control the speed of your sewing machine, serger, cover stitch machine, etc.
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