Sewing Machine Basics

Switch on right side of the machine that turns the machine and light off and on

Lever on button that allows machine to stitch backwards

Plastic covering that slides out or is removed to access the bobbin case

A round disc where the bottom thread of the sewing machine is wound

Place at top of the machine that holds the thread spool

Small, flat screw just above the needle that holds the needle in place

Part that holds the spool of thread on the spool pin

The area under the slide plate that holds the bobbin

Used to control the length and width of the stitches

Controls the speed at which the machine runs

The plate that covers the light and mechanical parts of the machine

Determines the tightness or looseness of the thread

Holds fabric in place when lowered

Guides the thread through the machine

Makes the stitches

Feeds thread from spool to needle as it moves up and down

Feeds the fabric through the machine

Lever used to raise and lower the presser foot

Button used to select the patter of stitches

Moving this makes the needle and take up lever move up and down

Located on the hand wheel that keeps the needle from moving

Plate under the needle that has a whole for needle to go through