1. PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

4. BOBBIN
Holds the lower thread

5. BOBBIN CASE/HOUSING
Holds the bobbin
BOBBIN Housing for the whole unit

6. BOBBIN WINDER
Puts thread on the bobbin

7. FEED DOG
Moves fabric under needle

8. FOOT PEDAL
Gives power to the machine

9. HAND WHEEL
Manually controls the machine

10. PRESSER FOOT LEVER Raises and lowers the presser foot
ALWAYS have the foot DOWN when sewing.

11. NEEDLE
Takes thread through the fabric

12. NEEDLE RELEASE Keeps needle from moving while bobbin is filling
Also called Hand Wheel Loosen Knob

13. PRESSER FOOT
Holds fabric in place
Don’t “pop” it!!!

14. Makes the machine sew backward
REVERSE CONTROL
Makes the machine sew backward
(secures stitching)

15. SEAM GUIDES
Measure distance from needle while sewing

16. SPOOL PIN
Holds spool of thread

17. SLIDE PLATE
Covers the bobbin case

18. STITCH LENGTH REGULATOR
Controls the length of the stitches
Should be on 3-5

19. STITCH Selector CONTROL
Changes machine from straight stitch to zig-zag

20. TAKE-UP LEVER
Pulls thread off the spool

21. Controls looseness or tightness of stitches
TENSION CONTROL
Controls looseness or tightness of stitches
Don’t change this!!

22. THREAD GUIDES
Keep thread in place

23. THROAT PLATE
Covers area under the needle
Do not remove.