The Sewing Machine-Parts and Functions

There are _______ main types of sewing machines.

• 3

• 4

The two main parts of the sewing machines are the head and the ________.

• foot

• bed

The _________________ lowers and raises the needle manually.

• presser foot

• hand wheel

Holds the bottom thread.

• Bobbin

• Take-up Lever

Raises and lowers the presser foot.

• Take-up Lever

• Presser foot Lever

Pressing this sends power to the machine.

• Presser Foot

• Foot Control

Fills the bobbin with thread.

• Bobbin Winder

• Bobbin Case

Covers the bobbin and bobbin case.

• Slide Plate

• Throat Plate

Moves the fabric forward when sewing.

• Feed Dog

• Presser Foot

Determines how many stitches will be made per inch.

• Stitch Length Control

• Stitch Pattern Control