Parts of the Sewing Machine

What part of the sewing machine moves the fabric under the presser foot?

• thread guide

• feed dog

• throat plate

• free arm

What part of the sewing machine holds the fabric in place while sewing?

• bobbin case

• presser foot

• needle plate

• handwheel

Which component of the sewing machine controls the tightness of the thread?

• tension dial

• stitch selector

• spool pin

• needle clamp

Which part of the sewing machine is used to wind the bobbin?

• bobbin winder

• stitch length dial

• reverse lever

• thread cutter

What part of the sewing machine is responsible for forming the stitch?

• needle

• bobbin

• presser foot

• handwheel

Which part of the sewing machine helps to guide the thread from the spool to the needle?

• thread guide

• feed dog

• tension dial

• bobbin case

What is the function of the stitch length dial on a sewing machine?

• to adjust the tension of the thread

• to change the type of stitch

• to control the length of the stitch

• to wind the bobbin

What part of the sewing machine is used to hold the spool of thread?

• spool pin

• bobbin winder

• needle clamp

• presser foot

Which component of the sewing machine is used to lift and lower the presser foot?

• handwheel

• presser foot lever

• stitch selector

• tension dial

What is the function of the feed dog in a sewing machine?

• to guide the thread

• to move the fabric

• to hold the bobbin

• to adjust stitch length