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Parts of the Sewing Machine
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7th Grade
09/17/2013

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Handwheel
Definition
Controls the up and down movement of the needle and thread take-up lever by hand.
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Thread take-up lever
Definition
Feeds the thread from the spool to the needle.
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Throat plate
Definition
Contains seam allowance markings for accurate sewing and sewing straight lines.
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Bobbin
Definition
A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.
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Bobbin case
Definition
Holds the bobbin and is located beneath the throat plate.
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Bobbin winder spindle
Definition
Where you wind the bobbin using thread from the spool.
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Feed dog
Definition
Has a tooth like surface the moves(Feeds) fabric during stitching. it is located beneath the presser foot.
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Presser foot
Definition
Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dog when sewing. This must be down in order to sew.
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Tension control
Definition
Adjusts the tightness or looseness of the upper thread.
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Stitch length control
Definition
Used to adjust stitches from short to long.
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Stitch width control
Definition
Adjusts the width of the stitches when doing zigzag or decorative stitches. It allows you to put the needle in the middle of the presser foot when doing straight stitching.
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Stitch pattern control
Definition
This can be adjusted to make different decorative stitch patterns.
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Reverse button or lever
Definition
Allows you to stitch backwards(Back stitch)to secure the end of a seam.
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Spool pin
Definition
Holds the spool of thread.
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Thread guides
Definition
Holds the upper thread in place as it moves through the machine.(This is need to be followed when threading the machine.)
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