Parts of Sewing Machine

Functions of different parts of sewing

machine
Foot Pedal
It controls the speed of the machine which
depends on the force exerted on it. But it is not an
essential part of high-speed sewing machines as
the machine speed can be set by one single
adjustment and start and stop of the sewing
machine is then controlled with the push of a
button.
Power cord and switch
The electricity for the machine is supplied by the
power cord which has to be connected tightly to
the machine for constant supply of power. The
power switch is used for switching ON and OFF of
the sewing machines electrically
Hand wheel
It is used for slowly raising and lowering the
sewing needle manually to provide better control
to position fabric under the needle. The clutch
knob positioned inside the wheel acts as a safety
feature, that is, when the knob is pulled out, it
avoids the needle from jabbing up and down while
winding a bobbin.
Reverse Lever
It is situated on the front side of the machine. This
is used for making reverse stitching while sewing
at the end of every seam to secure it
Spool pin and holder
It holds the sewing thread besides controls the
sewing thread direction as it goes through the
machine
Bobbin Winder
It is used to wind the bobbin thread on the empty
bobbin. Bobbin winders can be located at the top
or right side of the machine
Pattern selector
It is used to decide the kind of stitch to be sewn on the
fabric, such as straight stitches or zigzag or an embroidery
stitch. Based on the machine type, a variety of stitches
can be selected beside straight stitches
Stitch Length
•Stitch length determines the length of the stitch
•The range on the machine is from 0 to 4. 0 is the
shortest stitch, 4 is the longest.
•The stitch length adjustment adjusts the length of stitches
the sewing machine makes. The adjustment takes place
at the feed dog not the machine needle.
•Shortening the stitch length shortens the amount of fabric
that is fed under the presser foot before the needle comes
down and vice versa.
Needle and needle clamp

The needle fits into the needle bar, which holds it

in place with a small screw. The needle clamp is
used to fix the needle in place
Take – up Lever

The take-up lever moves up and down during the stitch

formation to provide the extra thread while forming the
loop and takes back the needle thread after each stitching
to set the stitch. It is used to regulate the needle thread
tension at an optimum level.
Presser foot
It is used to grip the fabric from the top counter to the feed
dog; therefore, the feed dog can move the fabric through
the machine. It applies downward pressure on the material
as it is fed under the needle.
Presser Dial

The presser dial determines the quantity of pressure to be

exerted on the fabric through the presser foot. Lighter
weight fabrics necessitate higher pressure for better
control of fabric during stitching and vice versa
Feed dog
Feed dogs are a ‘teeth-like’ component that combines with
the presser foot to transport the fabric by one stitch. It also
regulates the stitch length by adjusting the fabric
movement per stitch
Face plate
It is a cover that conceals all the internal working elements
of the machine
Throat plate
It has a hole for the needle to go through to the bobbin
casing, a pair of slots for the feed dog to move and
stitching guide lines. It is a removable part, which covers
the bobbin and bottom of the sewing machine
Sewing light
It aids in threading the needle and allows you to see the
stitching in both day and night.
Presser foot lever
It is used to engage and disengage the presser foot on the
fabric against the feed dogs gently. When it is in the
upward position, the tension disks are disengaged and
vice versa
Thread cutter
Sewing machine thread cutters are usually located behind
the needle of the sewing machine, so that it is convenient
while the fabric is moved to the back of the machine, the
sewing thread can be cut using the thread cutter
Slide plate
It is a plastic cover that protects the bobbin case from the
dirt and dust. It also gives the open space for accessing
the bobbin zone under the sewing machine for changing
the bobbins and other maintenance work to be carried out
in this area
Bobbin Case
It is the case where the bobbin has to be fixed. This can
be found under the needle plate and usually has a piece
of plastic that flips up to cover the bobbin case when not
sewing. Bobbin cases are not exchangeable in different
sewing machines
Bobbin
A bobbin is a small package that carries the bottom
sewing thread and is fitted onto the bobbin case. Bobbins
are filled on the bobbin winder and the thread should be
evenly distributed on the bobbin