Names And Definitions

Question 0

Spool pin

Answer 0

Holds spool of thread

Question 1

Tension disc

Answer 1

Puts tension on thread when presser foot is down

Question 2

Thread guides

Answer 2

Guides thread in the correct direction

Question 3

Take up lever

Answer 3

Moves down to take thread from spool pin and moves up the slack as the stitch is completed.

• should be down when start and stop sewing*

Question 4

Needle

Answer 4

Takes thread down through fabric to connect with the bobbin thread.

Question 5

Needle release

Answer 5

Releases needle for replacement

Question 6

Bobbin winder tension disc

Answer 6

Puts tension on thread as it is wound into the bobbin

Question 7

Hand wheel

Answer 7

Raises and lowers needle when turned by hand

• turn towards you to move foreward*

Question 8

Hand wheel release

Answer 8

Releases the machine so that the needle will not go up and down

Question 9

Power button

Answer 9

Turns the light and power on and off

Question 10

stitch selector dial

Answer 10

controls the length and width of stitches (usually 2.5)

Question 11

cover plate

Answer 11

covers open area in front of bobbin case

Question 12

guide lines

Answer 12

lines which guides how far from the edge of the fabric you are sewing

Question 13

back stitch lever

Answer 13

press this to sew backwards

Question 14

presser foot

Answer 14

holds the fabric in place while you are sewing

Question 15

presser foot lever

Answer 15

raises and lowers the presser foot

Question 16

bobbin case

Answer 16

holds bobbin

Question 17

foot pedal

Answer 17

controls the speed of the machine