Sewing Machine Sewing Machine VocabularyVocabulary

Ms. Stawski

On/Off ButtonOn/Off ButtonLocated on the side of the machine.Keep off when threading machine

or positioning needle.

Power cord

Bobbin Bobbin

Round plastic spool that holds the bottom thread in place.

Bobbin CaseBobbin Case

Holds bobbin and regulates bottom thread tension as stitches are formed.

Bobbin WinderBobbin Winder

Allows you to fill a bobbin automatically

Throat PlateThroat Plate

Provides a smooth surface for sewing and provides stitching guidelines.

Feed DogsFeed Dogs

Moves fabric under the presser foot as stitches are formed.

Hand WheelHand Wheel

Controls up and down motion of the thread take-up lever, thread, and needle. Always turn towards your body.

Needle ClampNeedle Clamp

Holds needle in position.

Presser FootPresser Foot

Holds fabric in place.

PF is up when threading.

PF is down when sewing

Presser Foot LifterPresser Foot Lifter

Raises and lowers the presser foot.

PF is down PF is up

Reverse ControlReverse Control

Makes the machine stitch backwards. Use at the beginning and end of your work to lock in your stitches.

Spool PinsSpool Pins

Holds upper thread

Spool CapSpool CapSlide onto the spool pin to hold

the thread spool in place.

Stitch Length RegulatorStitch Length Regulator

Sets length of the stitches

Set to 3

Stitch Width ControlStitch Width Control

Sets width of the stitches

Needle Position ControlNeedle Position Control

Controls the position of the needle.

Leave in the center

Tension ControlTension Control

Controls the tightness or looseness of a stitch.

Set to 3

Thread Take-up leverThread Take-up lever

Controls the thread as it flows through the needle.

5/8 Line5/8 Line

The line on the throat plate that your fabric’s edge should touch to make a proper seam.

2nd from right

Foot PedalFoot PedalControls the speed of the

machine.