Let’s Learn About the parts of the sewing machine This presentation will show you pictures of the part and the Name of the part with a description of the part’s function

This is a Sewing Machine

The reverse lever allows you to stitch in reverse The reverse lever allows you to stitch in reverse. We use reverse to make our stitches secure at the beginning and end of seams.

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.

Stitch length determines the length of the stitch The range on this machine is from 0 to 4 (0=the shortest stitch, 4=the longest).

The bobbin winder winds the thread from the spool to the bobbin, mechanically.

The Spool pin holds the spool of thread.

Thread tension determines the tightness or looseness of the stitch.

The pressure dial determines how much pressure the presser foot will have on the fabric. Use More pressure for light fabrics, & less pressure for heavy fabrics.

The face plate is a cover that covers all the inner working parts of the sewing machine.

The check spring holder is actually hidden in this machine The check spring holder is actually hidden in this machine. It works with the thread tension to slow down the amount of the thread going to the needle.

The sewing light helps you to thread the needle and to see your stitching.

Feed dogs are a teeth-like part that works with the presser foot to pull your fabric through the machine.

The throat plate has stitching guide lines on it and has a hole for the needle to pass through to the bobbin casing.

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.

The presser foot holds the fabric against the feed dogs; so the feed dogs can pull your fabric through the machine.

The needle clamp is a black clamp that tightens to hold the needle in place.

The presser foot lifter gently lifts the presser foot up and lowers it against the feed dogs. The presser foot must be lowered before you begin to sew; or fabric will not move through the machine!

The take-up-lever pulls the thread back after each stitch, so that the stitches will lay evenly into the fabric.

The handwheel raises and lowers the needle. You must always pull the handwheel towards yourself to prevent tangling of the threads.

The clutch knob is located inside of the handwheel The clutch knob is located inside of the handwheel. 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.

The power switch turns on the power on the sewing machine (and also turns off the power) electrically.

The power socket connects the power source to the sewing machine.

The foot pedal controls the speed of the sewing machine.

The thread cutters cut the threads at the end of a row of stitching to disconnect your fabric from the sewing machine.