fashion Flashcards
bobbin winder spindle
holds the bobbin while winding the bobbin
bobbin winding tension disk
helps guide the thread between the spool and the winder
bobbin winder stopper
stops winding the bobbin when it reaches capacity
stitch length dial
dial that lets you adjust the length of you stitches for different applications
spool pin
used to hold the spool of thread in place during sewing
upper thread guide
guides the thread from the spool down the needle
pattern selector dial
dial that allows you to select a number of stitch types and designs based on your purpose
reverse stitch lever
serves the purpose of reinforcing stitches and sewing the ends of seams
thread take up lever
pulls the thread from the spool to feed it through the machine and lifts the thread back up out the cloth after a stitch has been made
thread tension dial
adjusting tight the upper thread is held when sewing
needle clamp screw
holds needle in place
needle
consists of the shank shaft and flat side
extension table
extends the working area of your sewing machine
presser foot
an attatchment used with sewing machines to hold the fabric flat
face cover
covers oiling points on the needle bar