Sewing Machine Parts
I am the part of the machine that holds the top thread.
What is the spool pin?
I am where you wind the thread onto the bobbin.
What is the bobbin winder?
I have an eye but I cannot see. (And you use me to sew.)
What is a needle?
I am the other name for soap.
What is detergent?
What are pins or clips?
I move the fabric.
What are the feed dogs?
I must be in the down position when you sew.
What is the presser foot?
Use me to cut fabric, but NEVER paper.
What are shears?
Use me to brighten whites and disinfect. Don't use me on color clothes though.
What is bleach?
Trace your patterns on this side of your fabric.
What is the wrong side?
I am the small plastic piece that holds the bottom thread.
What is the bobbin?
I must be between the 2 and the 3 when you are sewing a seam.
What is the stitch length?
Use me, along with a needle, to sew two pieces of fabric together.
What is thread?
Use me to get rid of static cling.
What is fabric softener?
Do this if you want to remove wrinkles from fabric.
What is iron?
I raise and lower the presser foot.
What is the presser foot lifter or lever?
My job is to make a knot
If you make a mistake, use me to remove your stitches.
What is a seam ripper?
Use me to pre-treat stains.
What is a stain stick or spray?
When pinning fabric to sew, these sides should always be touching.
What are the "right" side or "pretty" side.
I am a metal plate and I have lines so you know where to line up your fabric.
What is the throat plate?
I am the part you should always make sure is at it's highest position when you finish sewing so your machine doesn't come unthreaded.
What is the take up lever?
Use me to cut your fabric so it has a zig zagged edge.
What are pinking shears?
I am the first thing you should do before using the dryer so you don't start a fire.
Do this if you want the fabric to stay a certain way or meld the thread into the fabric.
What is press?