Sewing Machine Terms

Releases or engages the presser foot to the fabric when sewing.

• Drop Presser Foot Lever 
• Feed Dogs 
• Thread Guide 
• Take Up Lever 

Holds the lower threads in the bobbin case counter clockwise.

• Spool Holder  
• Bobbin 
• Bobbin Winder Device 
• Bobbin Cover

Holds the bobbin in place below the bobbin cover.

• Throat Plate 
• Pressor Foot 
• Bobbin Case 
• Needle 

Actually sews thread to the fabric/flat side goes to the back.

• Needle 
• Bobbin 
• Hand Wheel 
• Reverse Sewing Button 

Pushes the fabric forward evenly while sewing.

• Feed Dogs 
• Drop Presser Foot Lever 
• Thread Guides 
• Hand Wheel 

Bobbin thread comes up thru the hole/seam allowance guide mark.

• Throat Plate 
• Bobbin Cover 
• Needle Plate 
• Pattern Selection Dial 

Covers the bobbin and clips into place.

• Throat Plate 
• Needle Plate 
• Presser Foot 
• Take Up Lever 

Holds the fabric in place as you sew-raises and lowers.

• Take Up Lever 
• Thread Guides 
• Drop Presser Foot Lever 
• Presser Foot 

Directs the upper thread from the spool to the needle.

• Thread Guide 
• Tension Dial 
• Reverse Sewing Button 
• Stitch Length Dial 

Adjust the speed of sewing to slow, moderate, and fast.

• Foot Pedal 
• Speed Range Control Lever 
• Main On/Off Switch 
• Hand Wheel