Parts of The Sewing Machine

Question 1

spool pin

Answer 1

holds the real of thread in position

Question 2

thread guide

Answer 2

leads the thread from the spool to the needle

Question 3

take up lever

Answer 3

a leaver that moves up and down pulling the thread from the spool

Question 4

bobbin case

Answer 4

holds the bobbin in place

Question 5

presser foot

Answer 5

holds the cloth firmly in position when lowered

Question 6

presser foot leaver/lifter

Answer 6

a leaver attached to the presser bar used for raising and lowering the presser foot

Question 7

stitch length regulator

Answer 7

controls the length of the stitch

Question 8

stitch width regulator

Answer 8

controls width of stitch

Question 9

bobbin winder

Answer 9

guides the thread when filling the bobbin

Question 10

balance wheel

Answer 10

it turns as the machine runs it is used to lift and lower the needle

Question 11

stop motion screw

Answer 11

the center of the balance wheel and is used to start and stop the stitching mechanism

Question 12

slide plate

Answer 12

a rectangular plate you slide to remove the bobbin

Question 13

throat plate

Answer 13

a semi-circular disc with a whole to allow the needle to pass through it

Question 14

feed dog

Answer 14

consists of a set of teeth fitted below the needle plate. it helps to move the cloth along while sewing

Question 15

needle clamp

Answer 15

used to hold the needle in place

Question 16

reverse lever

Answer 16

allows the machine to move backwards

Question 17

tension regulator

Answer 17

controls the tightness of the upper thread