1. Parts of the Sewing Machine
Bernina Activa 220

2. Sewing Machine They are made by Bernina in Switzerland
They are computer machines

3. Carries the thread and pierces the fabric.
Needle
Carries the thread and pierces the fabric.

4. Holds the top spool of thread.
Spool Pin
Holds the top spool of thread.

5. Turns the sewing machine on or off.
Power Switch
Turns the sewing machine on or off.

6. Displays information about sewing machine settings
Screen
Displays information about sewing machine settings

7. Stitch Selection Buttons
Changes the pattern of the stitch

8. Creates backstitching to keep seams from coming apart.
Reverse Button
Creates backstitching to keep seams from coming apart.

9. Holds the fabric in place while you sew.
Presser Foot
Holds the fabric in place while you sew.

10. Raises and lowers the presser foot.
Presser Foot Lifter
Raises and lowers the presser foot.

11. Teeth that move the fabric through the machine.
Feed Dogs
Teeth that move the fabric through the machine.

12. Always turn TOWARD YOU to raise and lower the needle.
Handwheel
Always turn TOWARD YOU to raise and lower the needle.

13. Pulls thread from the spool.
Thread Take Up
Pulls thread from the spool.

14. Controls the speed at which the fabric moves through the machine
Foot Pedal
Controls the speed at which the fabric moves through the machine

15. Holds the bobbin while winding.
Bobbin Winder
Holds the bobbin while winding.

16. Makes it so that the needle stops in the desired position.
Needle Stop Up/Down
Makes it so that the needle stops in the desired position.

17. Allows the machine to sew at half of the normal speed
½ Speed Button
Allows the machine to sew at half of the normal speed

18. The place where seam guide- lines are located.
Stitch Plate
The place where seam guide- lines are located.

19. regulates bottom tension
Bobbin Case
Holds the bobbin and
regulates bottom tension