Sewing Machine Components Quiz

What does the spool pin do?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the amount of pressure the presser foot places against the feed system

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What is the function of the presser foot pressure adjustment?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the amount of pressure the presser foot places against the feed system

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What does the needle thread tension dial do?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the amount of pressure the presser foot places against the feed system

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

What is the purpose of the takeup lever?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the flow of needle thread

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What does the reverse stitch button allow you to do?

• Lets you stitch backward

• Controls the flow of needle thread

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What is the role of the presser foot?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Holds fabric against the feed dog

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What does the feed dog do?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Moves fabric under the presser foot

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What is the function of the needle plate?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the amount of pressure the presser foot places against the feed system

• Has guidelines to help you sew straight

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What does the bobbin plate cover do?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Controls the amount of pressure the presser foot places against the feed system

• Covers the bobbin and bobbin case

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project

What does the bobbin winder do?

• Holds the spool of thread

• Guides the thread when filling the bobbin with thread

• Swings open for access to the movable parts and the light

• Lets you set the tension for your particular project