1. DEFINITIONS The “Need to Know Info”

2. Bobbin Winder Threads bobbin evenly and tightly Located on top of machine

3. Thread Guides Guides thread through the machine so that it doesn’t tangle or knot

4. Backstitch (Reverse) Stitch backwards to make stitch stronger Use at the beginning and end of seams

5. Stitch-Length Determines how long and far apart stitches are

6. Stitch-Width Determines how wide stitches are An EX: would be a zigzag stitch

7. Needle Position In the center of the stitch-width selector Determines which side of the presser foot the needle is positioned on

8. Needle Plate Under the presser foot Has measurable stitch guide lines

9. Dog-Feed System Feeds the fabric through the machine by using its teeth

10. Presser Foot Raises and lowers Puts pressure on the fabric

11. Bobbin Case Holds the bobbin

12. Spool/Pin Holder Holds the thread in place

13. Presser Foot Lifter Raises and lowers the presser foot Usually in the back of the machine

14. Take-up Lever Moves the thread through the upper tension disks

15. Foot Pedal/Control Controls the speed at which a fabric moves through the machine

16. Hand Wheel Allows slower, more careful stitches Turn it towards you It also allows you to manually move the needle up and down

17. Hand Wheel Release Allows you to wind the bobbin with out running the machine needle

18. Machine Needles The flat side of the needle goes towards the back of the machine when being replaced

19. Notions Items used to make/finish an outfit EX: Buttons, zippers, hook-and-eye

20. Seam Ripper Item used to remove stitches

21. Pins Hold the fabric together while cutting and sewing

22. Shears Large scissors that are used for cutting fabric

23. Scissors Smaller, used to cut out patterns

24. Seam Gauge 6 in. ruler used to measure small hems and small measurements

25. Tape Measure 60 in. flexible ruler used to take body measurements

26. Tailor’s Chalk Used to make marks on fabric Will remove easily without damaging