PRETEST

1. Tension controls
the looseness and
tightness of stitches.
2. Spool pin keeps the
thread in position.
3. Thread guide is the
thread holder.
4. Presser bar lifter
moves the presser
foot.
5. Needle bar holds the
needle in place.
Upper Parts of
Lockstitch
Sewing
Machine
The Upper Parts is
composed of:
•HEAD
•ARM
•BED
•Head – is the complete
sewing machine without a
cabinet or stand
•Arm – is the curve part of
the head containing
mechanism for operating
the needle
•Bed – is the flat portion of
the machine and beneath is
the feed dog where it is
mounted, and the shuttle
and lower thread are
placed
Parts of Sewing
Machine in the
ARM
•Spool Pin – is
the thread holder
•Thread Guide –
keeps the thread
in position
•Thread Take up
Lever – releases the
thread and interlocks
with the bobbin
thread
•Presser bar lifter
– moves the
presser foot
•Tension – controls
the looseness and
tightness of
stitches
•Needle Bar –
holds the needle in
place
•Needle – is a
slender tool
attached in the
needle clamp used
for sewing
REVIEW
QUIZ
1. It keeps the
thread in position
2. Moves the
presser foot
3. It releases the
thread and
interlocks with the
bobbin thread
4. Is the thread holder
5. Controls the
looseness and
tightness of stitches
6. Is a slender tool
attached in the needle
clamp used for sewing
7. Holds the needle in
place
8-10. Upper Parts of
sewing machine is
composed of _____,
_______, and
_________.