Like any other art or craft, sewing begins with basic techniques. The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing gives you the essential information you need for sewing garments and items for your home. In ...
Descripción: Like any other art or craft, sewing begins with basic techniques. The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing gives you the essential information you need for sewing garments and items for your home. In ...
With The Sewing Machine Classroom, readers can finally start taking control of their sewing machines. In this book, readers will learn how their machine is supposed to work, why it works that way, ...
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Descripción: mechanism and machine theory
PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE
Bobbin
holds the thread inside the machine
Bobbin case
holds the bobbin; allows the bobbin to turn and form the stitch; provides bobbin thread tension
Bobbin winder spindle
holds the bobbin while it winds
Bobbin winder tension
provides tension on the thread when the bobbin winds
Feed dog
moves the fabric along as you sew
Feed dog control knob
lowers and raises the feed dog
Foot or knee control
controls how fast the machine sews
Handwheel
controls the movement of the take-up lever and needle; can be controlled by power or by hand; always turn it toward you
Handwheel release
stops needle movement during bobbin winding
Light switch
turns the light off and on
Needle
carries the thread and pierces the fabric
Needle clamp
holds the needle in place
Needle plate
fits around the feed dogs; the needle goes through it; it has a seam guide on it
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Power switch
turns the sewing machine on or off
Presser foot
holds fabric in place while you sew
Presser foot lever
lifts and lowers the presser foot
Reverse control
allows the machine to stitch backward
Spool pin
holds the spool of thread in place
Stitch-length control
sets the length of the stitch
Stitch-pattern selector
shows you which pattern the machine will sew
Stitch-width control (zigzag control)
sets the width of the zigzag stitch
Take-up lever
pulls thread from the spool
Thread cutter
a place to cut the thread(s) without using scissors
Thread guides
holds the thread in place on the sewing machine
Thread tension control
adjusts tension on the thread as required for a particular project
RULES FOR USING THE SEWING MACHINE The procedures and rules for using the sewing machines: 1. Before sewing, pull threads UNDER and BACK behind the presser foot about 3 or 4 inches. 2. The handwheel always turns toward you, even when you stitch in reverse. 3. Keep fingers several stitches away from stitching line; keep them flat on the machine to the sides of the presser foot. 4. The presser foot must always be in the down position for sewing. 5. Don’t force or pull the fabric—the machine will feed it automatically. 6. Use the tread cutter to cut the thread tails or trim threads with scissors as you work. 7. The take-up lever should always be at the top when beginning and ending a line of sewing. 8. Report any needed repairs. 9. NEVER sew paper in the sewing machine. 10. Take pins out as you sew; DO NOT SEW OVER PINS! 11. Maintain a slow, even speed with the foot control. 12. Watch the seam guide as you sew (NOT THE NEEDLE) to produce an even sewing line. 13. When stopping in the middle of a line of sewing, put the needle down into the fabric to prevent thread loops. 14. Keep the bulk of the fabric to the left of the needle when sewing so you can see the seam guides on the needle plate.
