Sewing Machine
What is Sewing Machine?
The Machine which is used to stitch fabric or other material together with thread.
What types of Sewing Machine?
There are two types of sewing machine
- Manually operated sewing machine
- Electrically operated sewing machine
Parts of the Sewing Machine
Write down the different parts of the sewing machine with definition.
Some parts of the sewing machine is given below
1. Reverse Lever
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| 1. Reverse Lever |
The reverse lever allows you to stitch in reverse. We use reverse to make our stitches secure at the beginning and end of seams.
2. Pattern Selector
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| 2. Pattern Selector |
The pattern selector lets you determine what kind of stitch you will be making, such as straight stitches or an embroidery stitch or zig-zag.
3. Stitch Length
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3. Stitch Length-01
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Stitch length determines the length of the stitch.
Stitch length range 0-4 mm.
Average stitch length 2.5mm.
Typical stitch width range 0-5 mm.
Stitch width is needed for zig-zag stitch
4. Bobbin Winder
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| 4. Bobbin Winder |
The bobbin winder winds the thread from the spool to the bobbin, mechanically.
5. Spool Pin
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| 5. Spool Pin |
Spool pin holds the spool of thread.
6. Thread Tension
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| 6. Thread Tension |
7. Pressure Dial
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7.Pressure Dial |
The pressure dial determines how much pressure the presser foot will have on the fabric.
More pressure may be needed for light weight fabrics, and less pressure for heavy, or thick fabrics.
8. Face Plate
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| 8. Face Plate |
The face plate is a cover that covers all the inner working parts of the sewing machine.
9. Check Spring Holder
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| 9.Check Spring Holder |
The check spring holder is actually hidden in our machines. It works with the thread tension to slow down the amount of the thread going to the needle.
10. Sewing Light
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| 10. Sewing Light |
The sewing light helps you to thread the needle and to see your stitching; both day and night.
11. Feed Dogs
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| 11. Feed Dogs |
Feed dogs are a “teeth-like”part.The basic function of the feed dogs is to move the fabric forward by a distance equal to the stitch length.
12. Throat Plate
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| 12. Throat Plate |
The throat plate is a static component which has slots for the feed dogs and a slot for sewing needle for zig-zag stitch. The upper surface of the throat plate is highly polished.
13. Slide Plate
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| 13. Slide Plate |
The slide plate is a clear plastic cover that covers the bobbin case to keep dust and dirt out of the moving parts area of the bobbin case.
14. Presser foot
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| 14.Presser foot |
The presser foot holds the fabric against the feed dogs; so the feed dogs can pull your fabric through the machine
15. Needle Clamp
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| 15. Needle Clamp |
The screw that tightens to hold the needle in place, and loosens when you want to change the needle.
16. Presser foot Lifter
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| 16. Presser foot Lifter |
The presser foot lifter gently lifts the presser foot up and lowers it against the feed dogs.
Note: the presser foot must be lowered before you begin to sew; or fabric will not move through the machine!
17. Take-Up-Lever
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| 17. Take-Up-Lever |
The take-up-lever pulls the thread back after each stitch, so that the stitches will lay evenly into the fabric.
18. Hand wheel
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| 18. Hand wheel |
The main purpose of a hand wheel on a sewing machine is to slowly raise the needle by hand. This gives you control to position fabric under the needle.
19. Power Switch
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| 19. Power Switch |
The power switch turns on the power on the sewing machine and also turns off the power, electrically.
20. Power Socket
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| 20. Power Socket |
The power socket connects the power source to the sewing machine.
21. Foot Pedal
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| 21. Foot Pedal |
The foot pedal operates the speed of the sewing machine, electrically.
22. Thread Cutter
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| 22. Thread Cutter |
The thread cutters cut the threads at the end of a row of stitching to disconnect your fabric from the sewing machine.
These are the main parts of a sewing machine.
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