Sewing Machine Parts

controls the speed of the machine

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Holds the fabric against the feed dog

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passes thread through the fabric to make each stitch

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controls the up and down movement of the take up lever needle

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winds the thread on to the bobbin

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holds the spool of thread

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has measurements to help keep seams straight and even when sewing

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takes up the slack in the thread between stitches

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controls the tightness or looseness of the thread

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lifts and lowers the presser foot

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