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Sewing Machine Parts

Identify the parts of the machine and their function.

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Hand WheelTo manually lift and lower needle
Spool PinTo hold the thread on top of the machine
Take up LeverPulls slack in thread between stitches
Tension ControlControl tightness/looseness of thread
Thread guidesHolds thread in place for the importance parts
Stitch length ControlDetermines how long each stitch will be
Presser FootHold material to feed dog
Feed DogMoves material through machine
Needletakes thread through fabric
BobbinHold the lower thread
Bobbin caseHolds the bobbin
Reverse leverSew stitches backward
Bobbin WinderPuts thread on the bobbin
seam guide"Ruler" for sewing straight
slide plateopens to reveal bobbin case
throat platecovers area below needle and contains a seam guide
presser foot lifterraises and lowers the presser foot
foot controlused to make the machine go fast or slow
stitch width controldetermines how wide the stitches will be
stitch selectordetermines the type of stitch the machine will sew
handwheel releasedisengages handwheel for bobbin winding
clampholds the needle in place by a screw
power switchturns machine on/off
tension discused during bobbin winding to make thread smooth and even


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