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Transcript of Sewing Machine Vocabulary Ms. Stawski. On/Off Button Located on the side of the machine. Keep off...
Sewing Machine Sewing Machine VocabularyVocabulary
Ms. Stawski
On/Off ButtonOn/Off ButtonLocated on the side of the machine.Keep off when threading machine
or positioning needle.
Power cord
Bobbin Bobbin
Round plastic spool that holds the bottom thread in place.
Bobbin CaseBobbin Case
Holds bobbin and regulates bottom thread tension as stitches are formed.
Bobbin WinderBobbin Winder
Allows you to fill a bobbin automatically
Throat PlateThroat Plate
Provides a smooth surface for sewing and provides stitching guidelines.
Feed DogsFeed Dogs
Moves fabric under the presser foot as stitches are formed.
Hand WheelHand Wheel
Controls up and down motion of the thread take-up lever, thread, and needle. Always turn towards your body.
Needle ClampNeedle Clamp
Holds needle in position.
Presser FootPresser Foot
Holds fabric in place.
PF is up when threading.
PF is down when sewing
Presser Foot LifterPresser Foot Lifter
Raises and lowers the presser foot.
PF is down PF is up
Reverse ControlReverse Control
Makes the machine stitch backwards. Use at the beginning and end of your work to lock in your stitches.
Spool PinsSpool Pins
Holds upper thread
Spool CapSpool CapSlide onto the spool pin to hold
the thread spool in place.
Stitch Length RegulatorStitch Length Regulator
Sets length of the stitches
Set to 3
Stitch Width ControlStitch Width Control
Sets width of the stitches
Needle Position ControlNeedle Position Control
Controls the position of the needle.
Leave in the center
Tension ControlTension Control
Controls the tightness or looseness of a stitch.
Set to 3
Thread Take-up leverThread Take-up lever
Controls the thread as it flows through the needle.
5/8 Line5/8 Line
The line on the throat plate that your fabric’s edge should touch to make a proper seam.
2nd from right
Foot PedalFoot PedalControls the speed of the
machine.