FACS - Sewing Machine Parts

Question 1

Spool Cap

Answer 1

prevents spool of thread from slipping while stitching

Question 2

Spool Holder/Pin

Answer 2

Holds the upper spool of thread

Question 3

Bobbin Winder

Answer 3

Winds the thread onto the bobbin

Question 4

Thread Take-up Lever

Answer 4

Controls the slack in the thread between machine stitches

Question 5

Stitch Width Button

Answer 5

Adjusts width of the stitches

Question 6

Stitch Length Button

Answer 6

Adjusts how long the stitches are

Question 7

Hand Wheel

Answer 7

Manually stitches when turned toward you

Question 8

Foot Pedal

Answer 8

Controls speed of sewing

Question 9

Presser Foot Lifter

Answer 9

Raises and lowers the presser foot

Question 10

Reverse Button

Answer 10

Allows the machine to stitch in reverse for securing stitches

Question 11

Speed control

Answer 11

Controls maximum speed of machine stitching

Question 12

Lower Thread Guide

Answer 12

Positions thread directly in front of needle

Question 13

Needle

Answer 13

Thread is placed through the eye of the needle

Question 14

Presser Foot

Answer 14

Holds fabric down during stitching

Question 15

Feed Dogs

Answer 15

Moves fabric through the machine during stitching

Question 16

Throat Plate

Answer 16

Marked with seam guidelines and used to sew straight and even

Question 17

Bobbin Cover

Answer 17

Keeps bobbin in place while stitching

Question 18

Bobbin

Answer 18

Round spool that holds the bottom thread