parts of the sewing machine

• the three important parts of a sewing machine are the - CABINET, HEAD AND STAND.
• cabinet - one or more drawers
• head - upper metal part
• arm - carries the whole part
• spool pin - holds the spool of thread
• thread guide - guides the upper threading
• tension regulator - loseness and tightness
• thread take up lever - moves up and down
• needle bar - needle in place
• needle - held by a clamp
• needle clamp - holds the needle
• presser bar - holds the presser foot
• presser foot - holds the fabric
• presser bar lifter - lowers the presser foot
• face plate - left end head
• throat - where the needle passes
• throat plate - covers the feed dog
• feed dog - moves the fabric
• slide plate - covers the shuttle
• bobbin - lower threading
• bobbin case - holds the bobbin
• shuttle - bobbin case in place
• bobbin winder - wind the thread
• stitch regulator - regulates the length
• stop motions crew - release and tighten
• balance wheel - drive wheel
• stand - carries the bed
• (STAND) drive wheel - drives the balance
• (stand) belt guide - an indention
• (stand) drive wheel crank - turns the drive wheel
• (stand) pitman rod - connects the treadle
• (stand) treadle - foot operated
• (stand) legs - support the stand