Sewing Machine

Front

Moves the take-up lever and needle up and down.

Back

hand wheel

Front

Allows the machine to operate

Back

On/Off switch

Front

What controls the speed of sewing?

Back

Foot pedal

Front

Holds upper thread

Back

Spool pins

Front

Controls the thread as it goes through the needle

Back

Thread take up lever

Front

Holds fabric in place when sewing

Back

Presser Foot

Front

Regulates pressure on the threads. (How tight the thread goes through the machine.) This should not be moved in beginner sewing.

Back

Tension control

Front

What raises and lowers the presser foot?

Back

Presser Foot Lifter / Lever

Front

What 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