1. Machine parts and Functions
The Sewing Machine
Machine parts and Functions
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2. Hand Wheel Provides a means for raising and lowering the needle.
FYI – The needle must be in the down position to begin sewing; and the up position when finished.
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3. Bobbin Winder Lets you fill the bobbin with thread quickly and easily.
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4. Pattern Display Panel
Shows a variety of patterns available for your sewing needs.
Ex. Straight or zig zag
Pattern options
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5. Friction-Free Spool Pin and Cap
Holds the top thread supply and allows it to unwind smoothly as the spool does not turn.
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6. Stitch Width Lever
Controls the width of patterns and sets the needle for straight stitching.
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7. Snap-in Thread Guide
Helps to insure a smooth flow of thread from the spool to the tension.
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8. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
Provides tension for bobbin winding.
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9. Auto Needle Thread Tension Lever
Controls top thread tension.
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10. Face Plate Removable cover protecting movable parts and sewing light.
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11. Sewing Light
Illuminates sewing area.
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12. One-way Needle Clamp
Holds needle in sewing machine and prevents incorrect insertion.
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13. Needle Plate Supports the fabric during sewing.
Gives a guide for seam widths.
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14. Removable Extension Table
Lets you change the machine bed from flat to free arm.
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15. Presser Foot Lifter Located at the back of machine.
Lets you raise and lower presser foot.
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16. Thread Cutter Built into the face plate for convenience and safety.
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17. Slide Plate Opens for easy removal and replacement of bobbin.
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18. Feed System Moves fabric under presser foot. Also called – feed dog.
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19. Presser Foot
Holds fabric against the feed system and snaps on and off.
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20. Bed
The work surface of the machine.
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21. Stitch Length Lever Allows for a variety of stitch lengths.
Should be set from 2 to 2 ½ for regular stitching.
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22. Power and Light Switch
Turns on the machine and sewing light at the same time.
Only turn machine on when ready to sew. If you leave the machine for any reason, turn it off!
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23. Reverse Lever
Provides either momentary or continuous reverse fabric movement.
Used to reinforce the beginning and end of a line of stitching.
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24. Pattern Selector Dial
Turns directly to any of the patterns, plus buttonhole, shown on the pattern display panel.
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25. Stitch Balance Ring
Adjusts appearance of Special Stitch patterns and buttonholes.
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26. Electrical Power Cord Connects machine to your electrical outlet.
Plugs into outlet
Plugs into sewing machine
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27. Speed Controller Also called, foot pedal.
Designed for safety and convenience, regulates the electronic solid state speed control.
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28. Pass your test!
Must pass the sewing machine test, with at least 80%, in order to sew!
Information included:
Sewing machine parts and functions
Safety rules
Threading the machine
Correct placement of bobbin
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