1. Parts of the Sewing Machine
Bernina Activa 220

2. Round metal spool which holds the bottom thread.
#1 Bobbin
Round metal spool which holds the bottom thread.

3. regulates bottom tension
#2 Bobbin Case
Holds the bobbin and
regulates bottom tension

4. The place where seam guide- lines are located.
#3 Needle Stitch Plate
The place where seam guide- lines are located.

5. Teeth that move the fabric through the machine.
#4 Feed Dogs
Teeth that move the fabric through the machine.

6. Holds the fabric in place while you sew.
#5 Presser Foot
Holds the fabric in place while you sew.

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

8. Carries the thread and pierces the fabric.
#6 Needle
Carries the thread and pierces the fabric.

9. Holds the needle in place.
#7 Needle Clamp
Holds the needle in place.

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

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

12. Allows the machine to sew at half of the normal speed
#10
½ Speed Button
Allows the machine to sew at half of the normal speed

13. Stops the machine at the end of a single stitch or stitch combination.
#11
Pattern End Button
Stops the machine at the end of a single stitch or stitch combination.

14. Pulls thread from the spool.
#12
Thread Take Up Lever
Pulls thread from the spool.

15. Provides tension on the thread while winding a bobbin.
#13
Bobbin Pretension
Provides tension on the thread while winding a bobbin.

16. Controls the tightness on the thread.
#14
Upper Thread Tension
Controls the tightness on the thread.

17. Displays information about sewing machine settings
#15
Screen
Displays information about sewing machine settings

18. Sets the length of stitches.
#16
Stitch Length Buttons
Sets the length of stitches.

19. Needle Position Buttons
#17
Needle Position Buttons
Changes needle position from left to center to right.

20. Sets the width of zigzag and pattern stitches.
#18
Stitch Width Buttons
Sets the width of zigzag and pattern stitches.

21. Holds the top spool of thread.
#19
Spool Pin
Holds the top spool of thread.

22. Holds the bobbin while winding.
#20
Bobbin Winder
Holds the bobbin while winding.

23. Saves any combination of 30 stitches, letters or numbers.
#21
Memory Buttons
Saves any combination of 30 stitches, letters or numbers.

24. Programs the machine to sew letters and words.
#22
Alphabet Buttons
Programs the machine to sew letters and words.

25. Can be turned TOWARD YOU to raise and lower the needle.
#23
Handwheel
Can be turned TOWARD YOU to raise and lower the needle.

26. Stitch Selection Buttons
#24
Stitch Selection Buttons
Changes the pattern of the stitch

27. Turns the sewing machine on or off.
#25
Power Switch
Turns the sewing machine on or off.

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