Sewing Machine Parts and Functions

Functions: It is used as a guide to keep the seam straight and even. The standard seam width is 5/8 inch.

• Seam Guide

• Stitch Width Control

• Feed Dog

• Presser Foot

Functions: It moves the fabric through the machine during stitching.

• Handwheel

• Spool Pin

• Foot Control

• Feed Dog

Functions: It holds the fabric down against the feed Dog while stitching.

• Presser Foot

• Handwheel Release

• Take Up Lever

• Bobbin Winder

Functions: Thread is placed through the eye of the machine needle according to your machine instructions. (Through the front, side, or back.)

• Presser Foot

• Feed Dog

• Needle

• Handwheel Release

Functions: It guides the thread correctly through the machine.

• Thread Guide

• Needle

• Seam Guide

• Stitch Selector

Functions: It lifts and lowers the presser foot.

• Presser Foot Lifter

• Take Up Lever

• Tension Control

• Stitch Width Control

Functions: It takes up the slack in the thread between machine stitches.

• Presser Foot Lifter

• Take Up Lever

• Spool Pin

• Handwheel

Functions: It determines the type of machine stitch. (Straight, zig-zag, ect.)

• Presser Foot Lifter

• Stitch Selector

• Foot Control

• Stitch Length Control

Functions: It controls the tightness and looseness of the thread.

• Take Up Lever

• Tension Control

• Thread Guide

• Stitch Selector

Functions: It holds the spool of Thread.

• Needle

• Presser Foot

• Spool Pin

• Bobbin Winder