fashion Flashcards
move the thread from the spool to make a stitch
Take up lever (top thread guide)
applies tension to tread so it winds evenly on the bobbin
Bobbin winder tension disk:
holds the bobbin as it is being filled
Bobbin Winder
allows for manual (by hand) control to raise or lower the needle always turn toward you
Handwheel:
metal cover that allows the needle and thread to connect with the bobbin thread
Throat Plate:
lifts the sewing foot up and down
Presser Foot Lifter:
controls how tightly the top thread is sewn
Needle Thread Tension/Tension Dial:
pushes the tread through the fabric to connect with the bobbin thread to form a stitchThere are different types for different sewing tasks
Needle
keep the spool of thread in place
Spool Pins:
selects different types of stitches
Stitch control:
selects different widths for stitches
Stitch width Dial
selects the length of the stitch
Stitch length Dial
allows the machine to do reverse or backstitching:
Reverse control:
keeps the tread in place
Thread guide:
Rises through throat plate and moves fabric forward with each stitch
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