Parts of a Sewing Machine

Front

Allows the machine to operate/Turns the power on to the machine

Back

On/Off switch

Front

Controls speed of sewing

Back

Foot pedal

Front

Allows selection of different designs

Back

Stitch pattern label

Front

Holds needle in place

Back

Needle clamp

Front

Holds fabric in place when sewing

Back

Presser Foot

Front

Regulates pressure on the threads. This should not be moved in beginner sewing.

Back

Tension control

Front

Raises and lowers the presser foot

Back

Presser Foot Lifter

Front

Moves fabric under the presser foot

Back

Feed dogs

Front

Has lines to measure and sew straight. **The part on this picture that is metal and has numbers**

Back

Throat plate

Front

Round spool that holds the bottom thread

Back

Bobbin