Sewing Machine Parts Quiz

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What is the purpose of the presser foot on a sewing machine?

To manually raise the needle
To cut the thread
To adjust thread tension
To hold fabric down against the feed dogs (correct)

The handwheel on a sewing machine is used to lower the presser foot.

False (B)

What does the tension dial control on a sewing machine?

Thread tightness or looseness

The ______ is a toothed metal piece that holds fabric down on a sewing machine.

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Match each sewing machine part with its function:

<p>Bobbin Cover = Allows for placing bobbin Needle = Pierces fabric while sewing Thread Cutter = Allows for easy thread cutting Bobbin Winder = Winds thread onto bobbin in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sewing Machine

A machine with a mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching.

Presser Foot

Holds fabric down against the feed dogs during sewing.

Feed Dog

Toothed metal piece to hold fabric down while sewing.

Needle

A sharp tool that pierces fabric while sewing.

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Bobbin Cover

Opens to allow placing the bobbin.

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Study Notes

Sewing Machine Parts

Sewing Machine: A machine with a mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching.
Bobbin Cover: Opens to allow placing a bobbin.
Needle Stitch Plate: Metal plate under presser foot, guides are on it.
Feed Dog: Toothed metal piece below the stitch plate, holds the fabric down.
Presser Foot: Holds the fabric during sewing.
Needle: Sharp tool piercing the fabric.
Thread Cutter: Tool for easily cutting thread.
Reverse/Backstitch Button: Allows back stitching and prevents stitches from falling apart.
Presser Foot Lever: Raises and lowers the presser foot.
Thread Take-up Lever: Pulls the thread from the spool.
Bobbin Pre-tension: Provides tension when winding the thread around the bobbin.
Tension Dial: Controls thread tightness/looseness.
Bobbin Winder: Winds the thread.
Spool Pin: Holds the spool of thread.
Handwheel: Manually raises/lowers the needle.
Stitch Width Selector Dial: Allows altering stitch width.