Parts of Sewing Machine

Ms. Maiden G. Camilon

 Parts of sewing Machine

 Spool pin – It is a three-inch

rod structure that holds the
top spool of thread
 Parts of sewing Machine

 Thread guides – hold the thread in

place, from the spool pin down
to the upper thread tension
regulator.
Parts of sewing Machine

 Upper thread tension regulator

- Consists of two small discs that
keep the thread slightly taut. It
regulates the tightness of stitches
and prevents formation of loops
in the fabric.
Parts of sewing Machine

 Wire Spring - A small , bent

wire located at the left side
of the upper thread tension
regulator. It functions as a
thread guide
Parts of sewing Machine
 Take – Up lever

 It moves down to loosen

the thread in preparation
for the formation of a
stitch, and it moves to
remove the slack as the
stitch is completed.
Parts of sewing Machine


Needle -  A sewing machine
needle can be bought in
varying sizes. The most
common type used in
sewing ordinary is size
14.
 Parts of sewing Machine

 It holds the cloth

in place while it is
being sewn.

 Presser Foot
Parts of sewing Machine

 It pushes the cloth

backward as it is being
sewn. Located directly
beneath the presser foot.

 Feed Dog
 Parts of sewing Machine

 Stitch regulator - It
regulates the length of
stitches produced
while sewing.
 Parts of sewing Machine

 Bobbin Winder – Used to

wind the thread in the
bobbin.
 Parts of sewing Machine

 Clutch - It disengages
the stitching mechanism
of the machine when
loosened.