Parts of A Sewing Machine
this part of the sewing machine means the "off-on" office of the sewing machine
Power Switch
this component allows the machine to sew in reverse
a foot controller used to increase or decrease the speed of sewing on a machine
Foot Pedal
Students are not to use any sewing equipment unless the teacher is present. (true or false)
True
the main function of this is to hold the spool of thread
Spool Pin
This dial is used to control the tension of the thread. It can be adjusted depending on the thickness or stretchiness of a material.
Thread Tension Dial
Bobbin Case
what should you do when your machine is not in use
turn it off / unplug
a small cylender in your sewing machine that holds the thread that completes the bottom stitch
Bobbin
This item is a flat metal plate that is located under the presser foot. It often has measurements.
Needle Plate
a small lever used to raise and lower the presser foot
Presser Foot Lever
if you hear a funny noise whie using a machine this is the first thing you should do
turn it off
this is where the bobin is secured/stored
this component moves up and down with the needle (and handwheel)
Thread Take-Up Lever
used to clamp fabric in place during sewing
Presser Foot
why should you plug the power cord into the machine before the wall?
to reduce the risk of electricution
this component pulls fabric forward through the machine
Feed Dogs
during sewing, the top thread passes through the _________________
Thread Take-Up Lever
this component can only be turned toward the user (counterclockwise)
Handwheel
you should force the machine to sew, including tugging on the thread if there is resistance (true or false)
False