Lesson 14 part 4

Question 1

It is a small, bent wire located at the left side of the upper thread tension regulator. It functions as a thread guide.

Answer 1

Wire spring

Question 2

It moves down to loosen the thread in preparation for the formation of a stitch, and it moves to remove the slack as the stitch is completed.

Answer 2

Take-up lever -

Question 3

• A sewing machine’s can be bought in varying sizes.

Answer 3

Needle

Question 4

It holds the cloth in place while it is being sewn. It is located just below the needle.

Answer 4

Presser foot-

Question 5

• It is located directly beneath the presser foot. It has a saw-like edge that pushes the cloth backward as it is being sewn.

Answer 5

Feed dog

Question 6

• It is located near the balance wheel and contains a lever and numbers indicating the number of stitches per inch. It regulates the length of stitches produced while sewing.

Answer 6

Stitch regulator

Question 7

• It is a short rod beside the balance wheel where the bobbin is inserted. It is used to wind the thread in the bobbin.

Answer 7

Bobbin winder

Question 8

It is the rounded structure at the center of the balance wheel. It disengages the stitching mechanism of the machine when loosened.

Answer 8

Clutch