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Sewing machine

to study for textiles test.

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a specialized needle for use in a sewing machine. Needle
A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread. Bobbin
Holds the bobbin and is found beneath the throat plate Bobbin Case
will hold the bobbin snugly in place, which will allow the machine to neatly unravel it. Bobbin Compartment
Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs for sewing Presser Foot
Raises and lowers the presser foot Presser-bar lifter/Presser foot lifter
Has a toothlike surface that moves the fabric during stitching Feed Dog
Contains seam allowance markings for accurate sewing Throat Plate
Can be adjusted to make different decorative stitching patterns Stitch Selection Panel/ Stitch Pattern Control
Feeds thread from the spool to the needle. Thread take up lever
Holds the upper thread in place as it moves through the machine Thread Guide
a cylindrical container that holds the thread used in sewing machines. Spool Thread
Holds the spool of thread Spool Pin
Hold the bobbin thread while thread is wound from the spool to the bobbin Bobbin Winder Spindle/Bobbin Winder
Controls the up-and-down movement of the needle and thread take up lever Balance Wheel/ Handwheel
Adjust the width of stitches when using zigzag or decorative stitches Stitch width regulator/control
the amount of thread that can pass through the machine to create the stitch. Tension Control
Used to adjust stitches from short to long Stitch length control/regulator
Created by: S81910
 

 



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