Parts and Functions of a sewing machine Flashcards
Machine setting for straight stitch
stitch length:2.5
stitch width:0
machine setting for zig zag stitch
stitch length:2.5-5
stitch width:3
stitching guidelines
allows you to set distance from an edge and helps you sew straight
presser foot
holds the fabric in place
tension control
adjusts the tension of the top thread
stitch selector
selects the different stitches
stitch width
controls the width of the stitch
hand wheel
allows u to use the machine manually
needle position control
allows you to alter the needle position
buttonhole
automatically stitches a buttonhole
stitch length and reverse stitch
controls the length of stitch and puts feed dog into reverse
stitch programme control
allows you to choose red or green stitch programme
feed dog
drops the feed dog so u can stitch freestyle
machine setting for gathering stitch
Width=0
Length=5
machine setting for stretch stitch
width:1
Length: 2.5