Sewing Machine Parts Review

Press and HOLD this button to stitch backward and secure the beginning and end of a seam.

• Stitch Pattern Button

• Reverse Stitch Button

• Stitch Length Control

• Bobbin

This feeds thread from the spool to the needle. It must be in the TOP position to thread your machine.

• Throat plate

• Foot control

• Thread take-up lever

• Presser Foot

A set of metal "teeth" that move the fabric during stitching

• Bobbin
• Tension Control
• Feed Dogs
• Handwheel

A lever that raises and lowers the presser foot

• Presser Foot Lifter

• Feed Dogs

• Foot Control

• Bobbin

A small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread. Can be plastic or metal depending on the sewing machine.

• Bobbin

• Throat Plate

• Foot Control

• Feed Dogs

This is the metal plate under the machine needle. The seam allowance guide is located on this.

• Handwheel

• Feed Dogs

• Needle Plate

• Tension Control

This holds the fabric firmly into place, against the feed dogs, for sewing.

• Handwheel

• Sewing

• Thread Take-up lever

• Presser Foot

This stitch mode can be adjusted to change the type of stitch that you do.

• Stitch Width Control

• Stitch Pattern Control

• Stitch Length Control

This is an image of the indicator window on your sewing machine. What mode is the machine currently in?

• Pattern Selection Mode

• Stitch Width Mode

• Stitch Length Mode

This mode is used to adjust the width of the stitches when sewing a zig zag. It also can move your needle left or right.

• Stitch Length Mode

• Tension Mode

• Pattern Selection Mode

• Stitch Width Mode