Parts of the Machine
What part moves up and down to make stitches?
Needle
True or False – It’s okay to sew over pins.
(False)
What part pulls fabric through the machine while sewing?
(Feed dogs)
What part holds the fabric down flat as you sew?
(Presser foot)
Where does the fabric rest under the needle?
(Needle plate)
What part do you turn by hand to move the needle up and down?
Hand wheel
What should you always do before leaving your sewing station?
(Turn off the machine / clean up workspace)
Which lever makes the machine sew backwards to secure stitches?
(Reverse lever)
What part guides the top thread and keeps tension even?
(Take-up lever)
What part holds the spool of thread?
(Spool pin)
What small spool of thread goes underneath the needle plate?
Bobbin
Where should your fingers never be while sewing?
(Near the needle)
Which dial controls how long each stitch is?
(Stitch adjuster / stitch length dial)
What do you press with your foot to control sewing speed?
(Foot pedal)
Which two threads lock together to make a stitch?
(Top thread + bobbin thread)