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Sewing Notions and Sewing Machine Parts for PoHS

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controls the length of the stitches   stitch regulator  
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small spool that holds thread inside machine   bobbin  
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feeds thread from spool to needle; moves up and down as needle moves   take-up lever  
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holds fabric in place   presser foot  
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contains guideline markings that help keep stitching straight   throat plate  
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control that allows machine to stitch backwards   reverse feed button  
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moves take-up lever and needle up and down   hand wheel  
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move fabric forward with each stitch   feed dogs  
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regulates tightness or looseness of thread   thread tension control  
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determines whether zigzag or decorative stitch is narrow or wide   stitch width control  
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holds bobbin while thread is wound on it   bobbin winding spindle  
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hold thread spools in place   spool pins  
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feeds the thread that forms the upper part of the stitch   needle  
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holds bobbin and is found beneath throat plate   bobbin case  
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a lever that raises and lowers the presser foot   presser foot lifter  
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make different stitching patterns   stitch pattern control  
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amount of pressure you apply with your foot to this control regulates the operation of the machine   foot control  
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guide the needle thread as it travels from spool to needle   thread guides  
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clip threads and cut fabric   small scissors  
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use for cutting fabric   shears  
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remove stitches   seam rippers  
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plastic marked with inches and centimeters   tape measure  
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measuring a pattern or fabric   measuring stick  
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slide marker that can be set to mark specific measurements   sewing gauge  
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trace patterns to wrong side of fabric   tracing wheel  
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mark on fabric   chalk tailors  
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fabric marker   marks on fabrics  
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