Parts of Sewing Machine

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Parts of Sewing Machine and Their Functions

Different Parts of Sewing


Machine:
1. Spool pin: The main function of spool
pin is to hold the spool of thread.

2. Bobbin binder spindle: During winding,


bobbin is placed here.

3. Bobbin winder stopper: When bobbin


reaches its optimum capacity then bobbin

winder stopper stops the bobbin winding.

4. Stitch width dial: The main object of stitch width dial is to control the zigzag stitch.

5. Pattern selector dial: Pattern selector dial is to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern.

6. Hand wheel: Hand wheel is used to raise and lower the need, which is situated in the right
side of the machine.

7. Stitch length dial: Stitch length dial is used to control the length of the stitch.

8. Reverse stitch lever: The machine will sew in the reverse while the lever is pushed.

9. Power switch: Power switch means the off-on office of the sewing machine. Normally power
switch is located at the right side of the machine.

10. Bobbin winder thread guide: These types of thread guide are used during bobbin winding.

11. Thread tension dial: Thread tension dial is used to control the tension on the top thread.

12. Thread take-up lever: During sewing the top thread passes through the thread take-up
lever. Thread take-up lever moves up and down with the needle.

13. Needle clamp screw: Needle clamp screw holds the needle in its actual place.

14. Presser foot: Presser foot holds the fabric in its definite place.
15. Bobbin cover: During sewing bobbin cover protects and covers the bobbin holder.

16. Bobbin cover release button: This type of button is used to release the cover for entrance to
the bobbin.

17. Feed dog: During sewing, feed dog pulls the fabric in forward.

18. Needle: Needle is used to form a stitch in the garments.

19. Needle plate: Needle plate is a metal plate which is situated under the needle and presser
foot. It helps to move the fabric forward during sewing.

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