Parts Of The Sewing Machine Flashcards
Thread Tension Dial is…
A dial that adjusts the tightness or looseness of the need thread
Take-up Lever is…
Feeds thread from the spool to the needle
Spool pin is…
This pin holds the spool of thread
Bobbin winding spindle is…
Holds the bobbin while thread is wound from the thread spool to bobbin
Hand wheel is…
Large wheel on right side of machine controls the up-and-down movement of the needle and thread take-up lever
Stitch Patterns is…
Can be adjusted to make different stitching patterns
Presser Foot Lever is…
Lever raises and lowers the presser foot
back stitch button is…
Allows backward stitching (or retracing your stitches) secures edge for a tight hold
Bobbin and Cover is…
Bobbin- small flat spool that holds the bottom thread. Cover is placed over top
Feed dog is…
A set of metal teeth that move the fabric during stitching
Needle plate is…
Metal plate under the machine needle, has seam allowance markings for accurate sewing and straight lines
Presser Foot is…
Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs for sewing. Must be down to sew
