Bell 5: Sewing Machine Parts Identification

Front

What is the outer knob with the mark to choose the number? It will make a straight stitch when on 0 and a zig zag stitch if on any other number. This should always be on 0 when sewing a straight line.

Back

Stitch width dial

Front

What is the function of this part when you use the numbers? It should always be set at 3. Options: stitch length, stitch width, reverse, make a button hole

Back

stitch length

Front

What is the name of this part that you use to backstitch?

Back

reverse knob

Front

What is the function of this knob when you push it up?

Back

reverse stitch

Front

What is this dial for?

Back

Turn the machine on and off

Front

What are these 2 parts? Options: bobbin spindles, thread guides, spool pins, needle positions

Back

spool pins

Front

You should never touch this part and the dot should always be at the zero. What is this part called?

Back

buttonhole knob

Front

This should always be on 5. The red line touches the red line. What is this part?

Back

tension dial

Front

What is the silver part that is long and in the middle, nicknamed the head knocker, and should always be up when you start and stop sewing?

Back

take-up lever

Front

What part controls the speed of the machine? The harder you push, the faster it goes. You should always go slow.

Back

foot peddle