Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine

It is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.

• arm

• bed

• head

• leg

It holds the upper thread supply

• bobbin

• bobbin winder

• tension control

• spool pin

It holds the fabric while sewing.

• thread guide

• presser foot

• feed dog

• needle clamp

It connects the balance wheel and the drive wheel.

• belt

• band wheel

• dress guard

• treadle

It holds the belt to its place.

• belt guide

• belt shifter

• dress guard

• pitman rod

It determines how long are the stitches.

• thread guide

• thread take lever

• presser bar lifter

• stitch regulator

It holds the needle in place.

• needle

• needle bar

• needle clamp

• presser foot

It is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.

• throat plate

• feed dog

• slide plate

• presser foot

It is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin threads come out.

• throat plate

• feed dog

• slide plate

• presser foot

It moves the fabric under the presser foot

• thread take-up lever

• feed dog

• bobbin case

• presser foot