Sewing Machine Parts Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the Hand Wheel?

Moves fabric under the presser foot

Holds the spool of thread

Controls the raising and lowering of the needle (correct)

A small flat spool that holds the lower thread

What does the Bobbin Winding Spindle do?

Holds the bobbin while thread is wound on it.

What is the purpose of the Spool Pin?

Holds the spool of thread.

What does the Stitch Width Control adjust?

Controls the width of stitches. Signup and view all the answers

What are Thread Guides used for?

Helps to keep the thread in place and guide it from spool to needle without tangling. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Throat Plate?

Covers the area under the needle and has markings to help keep stitching straight. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Tension Control do?

Controls looseness or tightness of stitches/thread. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Foot Pedal?

Gives power to the machine and controls starting, stopping, and rate of speed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Slide Plate?

Covers the bobbin case and opens for easy removal and replacement of bobbin. Signup and view all the answers

What are Feed Dogs?

A tooth-like surface that moves fabric under the presser foot during stitching. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Presser Foot do?

Holds fabric in place against the feed dog system while sewing. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Stitch Length Regulator control?

Controls the length of the stitches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Presser Foot Lifter/Lever?

Lets you raise and lower the presser foot. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Take Up Lever do?

Feeds thread from the spool to the needle. Signup and view all the answers

What is Reverse Stitch Control?

Allows you to stitch backward to secure stitching at the beginning and end of seams. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bobbin?

A small flat spool that holds the lower thread inside the machine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Bobbin Case?

Holds the bobbin. Signup and view all the answers

What are Seam Guides used for?

Measure the distance from the needle to the edge of your fabric. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sewing Machine Needle do?

Takes the thread through the fabric to form the upper part of the stitch. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sewing Machine Components

Hand Wheel: Controls the needle's position; always turn toward you to avoid misalignment.
Bobbin Winding Spindle: Supports the bobbin during the winding process for thread.
Spool Pin: Secures the thread spool, allowing for smooth thread flow during sewing.
Stitch Width Control: Adjusts the width of stitches, affecting their narrowness or wideness.
Thread Guides: Keeps thread correctly positioned and prevents tangling while threading from the spool to the needle.
Throat Plate: Metallic cover beneath the needle with markings to aid in stitching accuracy.
Tension Control: Regulates the tightness or looseness of stitches; should remain untouched for optimal performance.
Foot Pedal: Powers the machine and regulates speed; operated with the front part of the right foot.
Slide Plate: Moves to expose the bobbin case, facilitating easy bobbin access on drop-in models.
Feed Dogs: Textured surfaces that feed the fabric beneath the presser foot during stitching.
Presser Foot: Secures fabric against the feed dogs; must remain in the down position to ensure even sewing.
Stitch Length Regulator: Controls the length of each stitch, affecting the overall stitch appearance.
Presser Foot Lifter/Lever: Located at the back of the machine, it raises and lowers the presser foot; essential to be in the down position while sewing.
Take Up Lever: Manages the flow of thread from the spool to the needle, moving up and down in sync with the needle's actions; a key area to check if sewing issues arise.
Reverse Stitch Control: Enables backward stitching via a button or lever, necessary for securing seams at both ends.
Bobbin: A small, flat spool that houses the lower thread supply for the machine.
Bobbin Case: Encases the bobbin within the machine, holding it securely in place.
Seam Guides: Printed on the throat plate to assist in measuring the distance from the needle to the fabric edge, ensuring straight stitching.
Sewing Machine Needle: Punctures the fabric to integrate the upper thread, forming the stitch's top portion.

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Test your knowledge of essential sewing machine parts with these flashcards. Each card presents a term related to sewing machines, along with its definition. Perfect for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike!