Questions and Answers
What is the function of the presser foot?
What do feed dogs do?
Moves the fabric through the machine
What is the purpose of spool pins?
Holds top thread
What does the bobbin winder do?
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What does the handwheel control?
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What is the function of the needle clamp?
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What does the presser foot lifter do?
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What is the function of the bobbin case?
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What does the throat plate do?
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What is the purpose of the thread take-up lever?
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What does the foot pedal control?
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What is the purpose of the reverse lever?
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What does the tension dial control?
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What is the purpose of a thread cutter?
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What does the thread guide do?
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What does the stitch length dial control?
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What does the stitch width dial control?
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What is the function of the stitch pattern selector?
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What is the purpose of the needle?
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What does the on/off switch do?
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Study Notes
Sewing Machine Parts and Their Functions
- Presser Foot: Secures fabric, preventing movement during sewing.
- Feed Dogs: Mechanism that advances fabric through the sewing machine.
- Spool Pins: Component that holds the top thread for sewing.
- Bobbin Winder: Device that winds thread onto the bobbin for lower stitching.
- Handwheel: Manually raises and lowers the sewing machine needle.
- Needle Clamp: Secures the needle tightly in position for accurate sewing.
- Presser Foot Lifter: Lever that raises and lowers the presser foot for easy fabric positioning.
- Bobbin Case: Holds the bobbin in place to facilitate thread management while sewing.
- Throat Plate: Metal surface with openings for feed dogs and seam allowance measures.
- Thread Take-Up Lever: Guides thread from the spool, ensuring proper tension to the needle.
- Foot Pedal: Controls machine speed, similar to an accelerator in a vehicle.
- Reverse Lever: Enables backward stitching for reinforcement or corrections.
- Tension Dial: Adjusts the tightness or looseness of stitches for consistent sewing.
- Thread Cutter: Built-in tool for easily cutting threads after sewing.
- Thread Guide: Directs the thread to the needle for proper sewing operation.
- Stitch Length Dial: Adjusts the size of the stitch for different sewing tasks.
- Stitch Width Dial: Controls the width of the stitch, particularly for zig-zag patterns.
- Stitch Pattern Selector: Dial used to choose various types of stitches for different functions.
- Needle: Instrument with an eye at the point for threading and piercing fabric.
- On/Off Switch: Activates or deactivates the sewing machine for operation.
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