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1. Spool Pin

Spool-Pin

Thread usually comes on a spool. That is the wooden thread holder you buy in the store. The spool pin holds the spool of thread for you making it easier for you to thread your machine and keep the thread coming as you want it to. Read about the spool pin felt.

2. Bobbin Binder Spindle

Bobbin Binder Spindle

A bobbin is a little cylinder that may come with or without flanges. It holds the thread that is wound around it. The spindle is where the bobbin is placed during winding.

3. Bobbin Winder Stopper

Bobbin-Winder-Stopper

The bobbin is only so large. It cannot always hold the amount of thread you want to put on it. This part stops the bobbin from collecting thread when it has reached full capacity.

4. Stitch Width Dial

Stitch-Width-Dial

On many newer sewing machines, you get a variety of stitch options to use. The purpose of this part is to control the zig-zag stitch option while you are busy concentrating on your sewing.

5. Pattern Selector Dial

Pattern-Selector-Dial

This little dial allows you to select one stitch pattern out of the many that come built into your sewing machine. You just turn the dial to get the pattern that you want on your clothes and other fabrics you want to mend or create.

6. Hand Wheel

Hand-Wheel

This is the manual needle control which raises or lowers the needle. It is usually located at the right-hand side of the machine. It shouldn’t be that hard to turn.

7. Stitch Length Dial

Stitch-Length-Dial

More recent sewing machines may have this part attached to them. Its purpose is to control the length of your selected stitch. This helps you stay in control of your sewing duties and make sure you get what you want and need.

8. Reverse Stitch Lever

Reverse -titch-Lever

Once you push this lever, you get to sew in the opposite direction. This function makes your sewing a little easier and faster to do because you can go forward or in reverse when you need to.

9. Power Switch

Power-Switch

You already know what this switch does. The key to using it is to make sure you turned your sewing machine off before you walk away. Also, it should be located at the right side of your machine.

10. Bobbin Winder Thread Guide

Bobbin-Winder-Thread-Guide

When you activate this part on your sewing machine, you are guiding the thread towards the bobbin/ This makes winding your thread up a little easier and should prevent twists, tangles or caught thread.