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Sewing Machine Parts

Clutch Knob

Place: Inside hand wheel
Definition: When pulled out, stops needle from moving

Hand Wheel

Place: On the top right outside of machine
Definition: Raises and lowers the needle

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Bobbin

Place: Inside needle plate
Definition: Provides the bottom thread

Needle Clamp

Place: Black screw above the needle
Definition: Keeps needle in place

Bobbin Case

Place: Underneath bobbin cover
Definition: Where the FILLED bobbin drops in

Feed Dogs

Place: Underneath the presser foot
Definition: Moves fabric along while sewing

Needle Plate

Place: Metal cover on base of machine
Definition: Where the fabric goes while sewing

Presser Foot

Place: Below the needle
Definition: Holds fabric against feed dogs

Thread Take Up Lever

Place: Metal hook to the right of light bulb
Definition: Pulls thread back after each stitch to prevent tangles

Bobbin Winder Spindle

Place: Top of machine, far right
Definition: Winds thread from spool to bobbin

Bobbin Winder Stopper

Place: Right next to the bobbin winder spindle
Definition: Automatically stops the bobbin from winding when full

Reverse Lever

Place: Lower right of machine
Definition: Allows you to stitch in reverse, making seams stronger

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Pattern Selector

Place: Middle right of machine
Definition: Determines what kind of stitch

Stitch Length Selector

Place: Top right of machine
Definition: Determines length of stitch (2.5)

Bobbin Cover Switch

Place: To the right of the bobbin cover
Definition: Opens the bobbin cover

Bobbin Cover

Place: In front of the presser foot
Definition: Covers the bobbin case

Presser Foot Lifter

Place: Behind the presser foot
Definition: Lifts and lowers the presser foot against the feed dogs

Spool Pin + Cap

Place: Top middle of machine
Definition: Holds thread and keeps it in place