Sewing Machine Parts

Front

holds the lower thread supply

Back

bobbin

Front

holds the upper thread supply: throat plate, take up lever, bobbin, spool pin

Back

spool pin

Front

holds the bobbin in place

Back

bobbin case

Front

What helps the upper thread to move up and down with the needle?

Back

take up lever

Front

What moves the fabric under the presser foot? Options: thread guide, feed dog, throat plate, free arm

Back

feed dog

Front

What allows the raising and lowering of the needle and moves the thread to the needle?

Back

hand wheel

Front

allows the machine to backstitch

Back

reverse

Front

holds the bobbin while winding

Back

bobbin winder

Front

allows you to select a variety of different stitches

Back

design dial

Front

determines how long the stitches are

Back

stitch length