Sewing Machine Parts

Question 0

Spindle that holds the spool of thread

Answer 0

Spool pin

Question 1

The complete sewing machine without cabinet or stand

Answer 1

Head

Question 2

Holds the upper thread in position

Answer 2

Thread guide

Question 3

Moves the needle and take-up lever up and down. Always turn towards you

Answer 3

Hand wheel

Question 4

Winds the bobbin

Answer 4

Bobbin winder, spindle, switch and tension disc

Question 5

Stops the needle from moving up and down when winding the bobbin

Answer 5

Coupling wheel

Question 6

Regulates the amount of upper thread used. Controls the tightness of the stitches

Answer 6

Upper tension

Question 7

Takes up the excess thread

Answer 7

Take-up lever

Question 8

Pushes and pulls the thread through the fabric for stitching

Answer 8

Needle

Question 9

Holds the fabric on the feed dog

Answer 9

Presser foot

Question 10

Raises and lowers the presser foot

Answer 10

Presser foot lever

Question 11

Moves the fabric as it is being stitched

Answer 11

Feed dog

Question 12

Holds the bobbin which supplies the bottom thread to make a complete stitch with the upper thread

Answer 12

Bobbin case

Question 13

Determines the length of the stitches

Answer 13

Stitch length selector

Question 14

Makes it possible to sew in reverse direction. A backstitch is done to knot the threads

Answer 14

Reverse lever

Question 15

Determines the speed of the sewing machine

Answer 15

Foot control