Sewing Vocab

Front

Used to raise/lower the needle, located on the right side of the machine.

Back

Hand Wheel

Front

Main function: holds the thread spool.

Back

Spool Pin

Front

Holds fabric in place.

Back

Presser Foot

Front

This pulls the fabric in while sewing.

Back

Feed Dog

Front

Used to form a stitch in garments.

Back

Needle

Front

Controls tension on top thread.

Back

Thread Tension Dial

Front

Purpose: Control zig zag stitch.

Back

Stitch Width Dial

Front

During winding, the bobbin is placed here:

Back

Bobbin Winder Spindle

Front

Symbol for desired stitch pattern.

Back

Pattern Selector Dial

Front

Holds the needle in place.

Back

Needle Clamp Screw