1. PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

2. BOBBIN
Holds the lower thread

3. BOBBIN CASE
Holds the bobbin

4. BOBBIN WINDER
Puts thread on the bobbin

5. FEED DOG
Moves fabric under needle

6. FOOT FEED
Gives power to the machine

7. HAND WHEEL
Manually controls the machine

8. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER Raises and lowers the presser foot
ALWAYS have the foot DOWN when sewing.

9. NEEDLE
Takes thread through the fabric

10. NEEDLE RELEASE Keeps needle from moving while bobbin is filling
Also called Hand Wheel Loosen Knob

11. PRESSER FOOT
Holds fabric in place
Don’t “pop” it!!!

12. REVERSE CONTROL
Makes the machine sew backward
(secures stitching)

13. SEAM GUIDES
Measure distance from needle while sewing

14. SPOOL PIN
Holds spool of thread

15. SLIDE PLATE
Covers the bobbin case

16. STITCH LENGTH REGULATOR
Controls the length of the stitches
Should be on 2.5

17. Changes machine from straight stitch to zig-zag
STITCH WIDTH CONTROL
Changes machine from straight stitch to zig-zag

18. TAKE-UP LEVER
Pulls thread off the spool

19. TENSION UNIT
Controls looseness or tightness of stitches
Don’t change this!!

20. THREAD GUIDES
Keep thread in place

21. THROAT PLATE
Covers area under the needle
Do not remove.