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sewing machine
parts of the sewing machine
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7th Grade
01/04/2011

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thread guide
Definition
holds the thread in place during sewing. Usually several on the sewing machine leading to the needle.
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Bobbin winder tension
Definition
adjust the tightness of the thread so the bobbin winds evenly
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needle thread tension disc
Definition
regulates the tightness or losseness of the stitches
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spool holder
Definition
holds the spool of thread in place during sewing
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Bobbin winder
Definition
winds thread from spool of thread onto the bobbin.
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hand wheel or balance wheel
Definition
Moves take-up lever and needle up and down disengage when winding a bobbin.
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stitch pattern control
Definition
regulates type of stitch from straight to zigzag
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reverse stitch button
Definition
control thatallows the machine to stitch backwards
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throat plate (also called the needle plate)
Definition
covers working parts and helps guide your seams. Contains seam guide markings that help keep stitching straight.
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Bobbin in bobbin case
Definition
bobbin is a small metal spool that holds the thread. bobbin case holds the threaded bobin in the lower part of the sewing machine. The sewing machine must be threaded with both a spool thread through the needle thread tension disc and a bobbin case to sew properly.
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Presser foot
Definition
holds fabric in place so the feed dog can pull.
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Feed dogs
Definition
moves the fabric backwards with each stitch, pulling the fabric through the machine.
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presser bar lifter
Definition
raises and lowers the presser foot.
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take up lever
Definition
feeds the threaf from spool to needle; moves up and down
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stitch length regulator
Definition
controls or adjusts the lenght of a stitch
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