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Sewing Machine Parts
| part | meaning |
|---|---|
| Needle Position Selector | indicates direction on needle |
| Stitch Width Knob | the width of each indivisual stitch |
| Thread take-up lever | used to guide thread when threading the machine |
| extension table | hides the bobbin case |
| upper tension control dial | tension to avoid looping, always have the dial on five |
| stitch length knob | indivisual length of each stitch |
| reverse button | used to back stitch, which secures your thread |
| thread cutter | cuts thread |
| presser foot screw | holds presser foot in place |
| presser foot | holds your fabric in place while sewing |
| needle plate | indicated 5/8 of an inch |
| shuttle hook | holds your bobbin case |
| needle clamp screw | holds needle in place |
| thread guide/ bobbin winding tension disk | used to thread bobbin and guide thread when threading the machine |
| handle | used to carry the machine |
| bobbin case | holds your bottum thread called bobbin |
| feed dogs | pulls your fabric through the machine |
| needle | used to sew |
| spool pin | were you put your top thread called a spool |
| balance wheel | moves your needle up and down, always turn it towards you |
| main power | on and off switchfor your machine |
| bobbin winding assembly | used to thread your bobbin |
| foot controller | the gass!! If your foot is on the gas and the machine is moving, the needle will be moving up and down |
| presser foot lever | moves your presser foot up and down |