Parts of a Sewing Machine

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Across
  1. 4. More simple way by “dropping in” the bobbin when threading the machine
  2. 8. Part that holds the presser foot
  3. 9. Used to turn the main power and sewing light on and off
  4. 10. Removable metal shield inset into the work surface, covering the bobbin area
  5. 13. Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply
  6. 14. This will assist you with threading the needle
  7. 15. This controls the stitch length. Stitch length should be set at 2
  8. 17. This controls the tension of the upper thread. Tension should be set at 4
  9. 19. Turn this to choose which stitch you want
  10. 20. Used to raise and lower the presser foot
  11. 21. Pulls the thread from the spool to feed it through the machine
  12. 23. Holds and tightens the needle
  13. 24. A screw for adjusting or tightening the presser foot holder
  14. 26. Pass the thread through the thread cutter to cut them.
  15. 27. This is used when threading the sewing machine
Down
  1. 1. This holds the spool of thread.
  2. 2. Used this to control the sewing speed and to start and stop sewing
  3. 3. Allows for free arm sewing. Remove when sewing cylindrical pieces such as pant legs.
  4. 5. This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
  5. 6. Carry the machine using this handle
  6. 7. The footplate of a sewing machine that holds the fabric down onto the part that feeds it under the needle.
  7. 11. Push this to stitch in the reverse direction.
  8. 12. This winds the thread onto the bobbin for us as the lower thread.
  9. 16. Specialized needles for use in a sewing machine
  10. 18. This controls the stitch width. Stitch width should be set at 0.
  11. 22. Used to manually raise and lower the needle
  12. 25. An area that extends out to allow the sewer to manipulate fabric more easily around and under the needle.