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  • What is the major part of the lockstitch sewing machine that contains the mechanism for operating the needle?
    Upper and Lower part
  • What does the term "Head" refer to in a lockstitch sewing machine?
    The complete sewing machine without a cabinet
  • What is the function of the Bed in a lockstitch sewing machine?
    It is the flat portion of the machine
  • What are the major parts of the upper part of a lockstitch sewing machine?
    • Arm: mechanism for operating the needle
    • Head: complete sewing machine without a cabinet
    • Bed: flat portion of the machine
  • What is the function of the Spool Pin in a sewing machine?
    It is the thread holder
  • What does the Thread Guider do in a sewing machine?

    It keeps the thread in position
  • What is the purpose of the Presser Bar in a sewing machine?
    It moves the presser foot
  • What is the function of the Presser Foot in a sewing machine?
    It holds the fabric in place while sewing
  • What does the Tension control in a sewing machine do?
    It controls the looseness and tightness of stitches
  • What is the purpose of the Needle Bar in a sewing machine?

    It holds the needle in place
  • What does the Needle Clamp do in a sewing machine?

    It holds and tightens the needle
  • What is the function of the Needle in a sewing machine?
    It is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing
  • What is the role of the Balance Wheel in a sewing machine?
    It sets the mechanism in motion
  • What does the Belt do in a sewing machine?
    It connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel
  • What are the parts of the sewing machine located in the Arm?
    • Spool Pin: thread holder
    • Thread Guider: keeps thread in position
    • Presser Bar: moves the presser foot
    • Presser Foot: holds fabric in place while sewing
    • Tension: controls looseness and tightness of stitches
    • Needle Bar: holds needle in place
    • Needle Clamp: holds and tightens the needle
    • Needle: slender tool for sewing
    • Balance Wheel: sets mechanism in motion
    • Belt: connects balance wheel to drive wheel
  • What is the function of the Feed Dog in a sewing machine?

    It moves the fabric while sewing
  • What does the Throat Plate do in a sewing machine?
    It is the window of the feed dog where the bobbin threads come out
  • What is a Bobbin in a sewing machine?
    A metal spool for winding thread
  • What is the purpose of the Bobbin Case in a sewing machine?
    It holds the bobbin
  • What are the parts of the sewing machine located under the Bed?
    • Feed Dog: moves fabric while sewing
    • Throat Plate: window of the feed dog where bobbin threads come out
    • Bobbin: metal spool for winding thread
    • Bobbin Case: holds the bobbin
  • What is the function of the Band Wheel in a lockstitch sewing machine?
    It leads the balance wheel through the belt connection
  • What does the Band Wheel Crank do in a sewing machine?
    It moves the band wheel
  • What is the purpose of the Pitman Rod in a sewing machine?
    It holds the thread to the band wheel crank
  • What does the Belt Guide do in a sewing machine?

    It holds the belt in place
  • What is the function of the Belt Shifter in a sewing machine?
    It removes the belt from the wheel
  • What is the purpose of the Treadle in a sewing machine?
    It is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel
  • What does the Dress Guard do in a sewing machine?
    It protects the dress from the wheel
  • What is the function of the Legs in a sewing machine?
    They support the cabinet of the machine
  • What does the Cabinet do in a sewing machine?
    It holds the head of the machine
  • What are the lower parts of the lockstitch sewing machine?
    • Band Wheel: leads balance wheel through belt connection
    • Band Wheel Crank: moves the band wheel
    • Pitman Rod: holds thread to band wheel crank
    • Belt Guide: holds the belt in place
    • Belt Shifter: removes the belt from the wheel
    • Treadle: where feet are stationed to drive the band wheel
    • Dress Guard: protects dress from the wheel
    • Legs: support the cabinet of the machine
    • Cabinet: holds the head of the machine