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Sewing Machine Parts
Mrs. Byrne's Sewing Machine Parts Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| raises and lowers the sewing machine needle | hand wheel |
| winds thread onto bobbin | bobbin winder |
| holds thread in place during sewing | spool pin and cap |
| prevents tangles | thread guide |
| pulls thread off the spool | take up lever |
| controls rate of thread as it passes through the machine | tension dial |
| holds fabric against feed dogs | presser foot |
| covers feed dogs | throat plate |
| raises and lowers the presser foot | presser foot lifter |
| use to cut thread at end of seam | thread cutter |
| move fabric through machine | feed dogs |
| covers bobbin case | slide plate |
| controls sewing speed | foot pedal |
| turns machine on and off as well as the light | on-off switch |
| disengages gears, allows for bobbin winding | fly wheel |
| use for back-stitching to secure stitches | reverse button |
| controls length of stitches …..set on 3 | stitch length control |
| regulate width, pattern, and needle positions | stitch controls |