Sewing Machine Parts

Front

Covers the bobbin and bobbin case.

Back

Bobbin Cover

Front

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

Back

Bobbin

Front

Allows you to set a seam allowance

Back

Stitch Plate

Front

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

Back

Needle

Front

Helps hold the fabric in place as you sew.

Back

Presser Foot

Front

Used to raise and lower the presser foot

Back

Presser Foot Lever

Front

Leads the thread through the machine to the needle

Back

Thread take up lever

Front

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

Back

Thread Regulator

Front

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

Back

Thread Tension Dial

Front

Used to change the type of stitch the machine does.

Back

Stitch pattern selector knob