Name:____________________________ Date:_____________ Day/Period:________/________

Parts and Functions of the Sewing Machine

Please Read the Directions:

Lowercase letters a-u: Identify the part of the machine on the diagram. Please place the number from the
diagram next to the appropriate lowercase letter that identifies that part.
Uppercase letters A-U: Identify the correct function of each part by writing the Lowercase letter
choice of the part on the next to the definition of the correct function

A. ____holds the thread inside the machine

B. ____holds the bobbin while it winds a. ____ Take-up lever
C. ____provides tension on the thread when the bobbin winds b. ____Bobbin winder spindle
D. ____moves the fabric along as you sew c. ____ Feed dog
E. ____lowers and raises the feed dog d. ____ Bobbin winder thread guide
F. ____controls how fast the machine sews e. ____Hand wheel
G. ____controls the movement of the take-up lever and f. ____Stop motion Knob
needle; can be controlled by power or by hand; always turn it g. ____Needle
toward you h. ____Needle plate/Throat plate
H. ____stops needle movement during bobbin winding i. ____Needle Clamp
I. ____turns the light off and on j. ____Needle position control knob
J. ____carries the thread and pierces the fabric k. ____Power switch
K. ____holds the needle in place l. ____Presser foot
L. ____fits around the feed dogs; the needle goes through it; m. ____Presser foot lever/lifter
it has a seam guide on it n. ____Reverse control
M. ____moves the needle to different positions: center, right, o. ____Spool pin
and left p. ____Stitch-length control
N. ____turns the sewing machine on or off q. ____Stitch-width control
O. ____holds fabric in place while you sew r. ____ Bobbin
P. ____lifts and lowers the presser foot s. ____Thread guides
Q. ____allows the machine to stitch backward t. ____Thread tension control
R. ____holds the spool of thread in place u. ____Foot Pedal
S. ____sets the length of the stitch
T. ____shows you which pattern the machine will sew
U. ____sets the width of the zigzag stitch
V. ____pulls thread from the spool
W. ____holds the thread in place on the sewing machine
X. ____adjusts tension on the thread as required for a particular project
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PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

STUDY GUIDE AND QUIZ

Directions: Write the number from the diagram next to the Lowercase letter indicating te name of the
machine part.

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 RULES FOR USING THE SEWING MACHINE
The procedures and rules for using the sewing machines:

1. Before sewing, pull threads UNDER and BACK behind the presser foot about 6 or 10 inches.

2. The handwheel always turns toward you, even when you stitch in reverse.

3. Keep fingers several stitches away from stitching line; keep them flat on the machine to the sides
of the presser foot.

4. The presser foot must always be in the down position for sewing.

5. Don’t force or pull the fabric—the machine will feed it automatically.

6. Use the Detail scissors to cut the thread tails or trim threads with scissors as you work.

7. The take-up lever should always be at the top when beginning and ending a line of sewing.

8. Report any needed repairs.

9. ONLY Practice sew on paper patterns when preparing for the TLC Sewing permit.

10. Take pins out as you sew; DO NOT SEW OVER PINS!

11. Maintain a slow, even speed with the foot control.

12. Watch the seam guide as you sew (NOT THE NEEDLE) to produce an even sewing line.

13. When stopping in the middle of a line of sewing, put the needle down into the fabric to prevent
thread loops.

14. Keep the bulk of the fabric to the left of the needle when sewing so you can see the seam guides
on the needle plate.
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DAILY QUESTION/DQ: Please answer in your
folder and be prepared to share

What benefits can you

you gain from learning
how to sew?

How can it help you with

your other subjects(Math,
English, Social Studies &
Science)?
Please take out your Parts
and Functions Worksheet

Last class we labeled the parts of

the sewing machine. Today you
will find the part on the
vocabulary packet and write it in
on your Parts and Functions
Worksheet. Practice & Teacher
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