A spindle or cylinder, with or without flanges, on which yarn, thread, wire, tape or film is wound.

Allows you to set a seam allowance

• Holds the upper thread so that it can connect with the bobbin thread to make a stitch

• Helps hold the fabric in place as you sew.

• Used to raise and lower the presser foot

• Leads the thread through the machine to the needle

• Part of the machine that makes sure the thread goes through the machine smoothly.

• Adjusts the tension of the thread as it goes through the machine.

• Used to change the type of stitch the machine does.

• Regulates the length of the stitch

Allows you to control the width of the stitch

• Holds the thread in place so that it can unwind as you sew.

• Used to raise and lower the needle for threading or changing sewing directions

Used to make a "knot"