Sewing Machine Parts and Sewing Terms

Front

Take up lever

Back

Pulls thread back after each stitch so that the stitches will lay flat.

Front

Slide plate

Back

A clear plastic cover that covers the bobbin plate to keep dust out.

Front

Thread guide

Back

Holds and guides thread from the spool to the needle.

Front

Feed dog

Back

Pushes and moves the fabric through the machine.

Front

Throat plate

Back

The metal plate under the needle and contains seam allowances.

Front

Reverse stitch button

Back

Allows you to stitch backwards over the top of the first few stitches.

Front

Foot pedal

Back

Engages the machine to run.

Front

Hand wheel

Back

Manually controls the up and down movement of the needle and take-up lever.

Front

Presser foot lifter

Back

Gently lifts the presser foot up and lowers it against the feed dogs.

Front

Bobbin winder

Back

Winds the thread to the bobbin, mechanically.