Parts of the Sewing Machine

Front

The direction in which the hand wheel should be turned

Back

towards you

Front

These two parts act together to feed the fabric through the machine: presser foot; feed dogs

Back

presser foot; feed dogs

Front

This part is used to make the machine backstitch: reverse button, backwards button, thread guide, hand wheel

Back

reverse button

Front

When is the machine engaged?

Back

The machine is engaged when the clutch is pushed in.

Front

This raises and lowers the presser foot

Back

presser foot lifter

Front

This controls the speed of the machine: sewing speed controller, presser foot, speed stick, length dial

Back

sewing speed controller

Front

This controls how tight or loose the stitches are

Back

tension dial

Front

This has measurement markings to sew straight lines and measure seam allowances.

Back

needle/throat plate

Front

This part has tiny teeth that help to move the fabric through the machine.

Back

feed dogs

Front

This part holds the fabric down against the feed dogs.

Back

presser foot