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Lets Learn About the parts to the smith middle
school sewing machine This
presentation will show you pictures of the part
and the Name of the part, followed by a
definition of the parts function
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This is our Smith Middle School Sewing Machine
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1. Reverse Lever
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The reverse lever allows you to stitch in
reverse. We use reverse to make our stitches
secure at the beginning and end of seams.
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2. Pattern Selector
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The pattern selector lets you determine what kind
of stitch you will be making, such as straight
stitches or an embroidery stitch or zig-zag.
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3. Stitch Length
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Stitch length determines the length of the
stitch The range on our machine is from 0 to 4.
0 the shortest stitch, 4 the longest.
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4. Bobbin Winder
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The bobbin winder winds the thread from the spool
to the bobbin, mechanically.
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5. Spool Pin
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Spool pin holds the spool of thread.
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6. Feed Dogs
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Feed dogs are a teeth-likepart that works with
the presserfoot to pull your fabric through the
machine.
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7. Slide Plate
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The slide plate is a clear plastic cover that
covers the bobbin case to keep dust and dirt out
of the moving parts area of the bobbin case.
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8. Hand wheel
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The hand wheel raises and lowers the needle. You
must always pull the hand wheel towards yourself
to prevent tangling of the threads.
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9. Clutch Knob
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The clutch knob is located inside of the hand
wheel. It is a safety feature of the sewing
machine that when pulled out, prevents the needle
from jabbing up and down when winding a bobbin.
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10. Power Switch
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The power switch turns on the power on the sewing
machine and also turns off the power,
electrically.
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11. Presser foot
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The presser foot holds the fabric against the
feed dogs so the feed dogs can pull your fabric
through the machine.
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12. Presser foot Lifter
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The presser foot lifter gently lifts the presser
foot up and lowers it against the feed
dogs. Note the presser foot must be lowered
before you begin to sew or fabric will not move
through the machine!
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13. Foot Pedal
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The foot pedal operates the speed of the sewing
machine, electrically.
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14. Take-Up-Lever
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The take-up-lever pulls the thread back after
each stitch, so that the stitches will lay evenly
into the fabric.
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Location of 2 Thread Cutters
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The thread cutters cut the threads at the end of
a row of stitching to disconnect your fabric from
the sewing machine.