Parts of a Sewing Machine and their Functions

For grade 7 home economics

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moves the fabric as you sew

feed dogs

holds the spool of thread

spool pin

guides the thread towards the needle

thread guide

push down on this to make the needle go up and down

foot pedal

controls the tightness of the thread

tension dial

moves up and down to pull thread to make a stitch

thread take up lever

holds the fabric in place as you stitch

presser foot

lifts and lowers the presser foot

presser foot lifter

plastic/metal disc used to wind thread onto

bobbin

makes the machine sew backwards

reverse lever

raises and lowers the needle by turning towards you

handwheel

controls the length of the stitch

stitch length dial

turns on the machine

power and light switch