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Sewing Machine

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What adjusts the tightness and looseness of the thread as it goes through the machine? Thread Tension Dial
What holds the spool of the thread? Spool holder or Spool Pin
What holds the bobbin while you wind the thread from the spool onto the bobbin? Bobbin Winder Spindle
What adjusts the length of the stitch? Stitch Length Dial or Stitch Regulator
What adjusts to the type of sticth you want? Pattern Selector Dial
What will make the machine stitch backwards when pushed? Hint: It's used for back stitching Reverse Stitch Lever
What is a plastic plate that covers the bobbin and the bobbin case? Slide Plate
What contains the guidline markings that help keep the stitching straight? Needle Plate or Throat Plate
What is used to carry the machine? Carrying Handle
What feeds the thread from spool to needle? It moves up and down as the needle moves Thread Take-Up Lever
What raises and lowers the presser foot? Presser foot Lifter
What holds the fabric in place? Presser foot
What holds the Needle in place? Needle Clamp
What part lifts for free arm sewing? Free Arm
What connects the machine and foot to the power supply? Machine Socket
What turns the sewing machine on and off? Power Switch
Pull this knob away from the machine to disengage clutch when winding bobbin. Always push this back after bobbin wound Clutch Knob
What moves the take-up lever and needle up and down? Balance wheel or Hand wheel
What moves fabric forward with each stich and has a toothlike surface? Feed Dog
What's a small spool that holds the thread inside the machine? Bobbin
What feeds the thread that forms the upperpart of the stitch? Needle
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