Parts of Sewing Machine and Their Functions

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Introduction:

Sewing machine plays an important role in the garments manufacturing industry. There are a lot of sewing machines used in the ready-made garments sector. This article has shown all the parts of a sewing machine and the function of those.

Different Parts of Sewing Machine:

  1. Spool pin,
  2. Bobbin binder spindle,
  3. Bobbin winder stopper,
  4. Stitch width dial,
  5. Pattern selector dial,
  6. Handwheel,
  7. Stitch length dial,
  8. Reverse stitch lever,
  9. Power stitch,
  10. Bobbin winder thread guide,
  11. Thread tension dial,
  12. Thread take-up lever,
  13. Needle clamp screw,
  14. Presser’s foot,
  15. Bobbin cover,
  16. Bobbin cover release button,
  17. Feed dog,
  18. Needle,
  19. Needle plate.

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    Parts of the sewing machine

Functions of Sewing Machine Parts:

Functions of each sewing machine parts have discussed below:

1. Spool pin:
The main function of the spool pin is to hold the spool of thread.

2. Bobbin binder spindle:
During winding, the bobbin is placed here.

3. Bobbin winder stopper:
When the bobbin reaches its optimum capacity then the bobbin winder stopper stops the bobbin winding.

4. Stitch width dial:
The main object of the stitch width dial is to control the zigzag stitch.

5. Pattern selector dial:
The pattern selector dial is to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern.

6. Handwheel:
The handwheel is used to raise and lower the need, which is situated on the right side of the sewing machine.

7. Stitch length dial:
Stitch length dial is used to control the length of the stitch.

8. Reverse stitch lever:
The machine will sew in the reverse while the lever is pushed.

9. Power switch:
Power switch means the off-on office of the sewing machine. Normally power switch is located on the right side of the machine.

10. Bobbin winder thread guide:
These types of thread guides are used during bobbin winding.

11. Thread tension dial:
A thread tension dial is used to control the tension on the top thread.

12. Thread take-up lever:
During sewing, the top thread passes through the thread take-up lever. Thread take-up lever moves up and down with the needle.

13. Needle clamp screw:
The needle clamp screw holds the needle in its actual place.

14. Presser’s foot:
Presser’s foot holds the fabric in its definite place.

15. Bobbin cover:
During sewing, the bobbin cover protects and covers the bobbin holder.

16. Bobbin cover release button:
This type of button is used to release the cover for entrance to the bobbin.

17. Feed dog:
During sewing, the feed dog pulls the fabric forward.

18. Needle:
The needle is used to form a stitch in the garments.

19. Needle plate:
A needle plate is a metal plate that is situated under the needle and presser foot. It helps to move the fabric forward during sewing.

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75 thoughts on “Parts of Sewing Machine and Their Functions

    1. How should I fixed the spring it falls out of posting and I don’t know where and my sawing machine is sawing I a reverse stich

  1. Fantastic!, will like to know more about sewing pls, about measurement of the neck, burst and how to fix pocket

    1. I really happy to know the parts of sewing machine and it’s function.thank u so much have a blessed day

  2. I guess I was not satisfied with dis answers, so it might be better if there’s a drawing and labelling of a sewing machine.
    Pls I want my request to be granted.

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  4. I I have a sewing machine bout it by someone and they bough it by homechoice long time ago so the wheel did break where can I buy one

  5. You probably haven’t oiled the machine in a while. Read the instructions on the machine manual on how to oil it. I believe it should work just fine after some TLC.

    1. Pls amend all what you’ve written above with a drawing and the labelling.you guys that are saying thanks for the explanation are pure liars you guys didn’t gain anything you are just lying

  6. Am Jessica, please I have an issue with my machine that is so disturbing…my machine is not sewing properly; if I should sew It gets a lot of knots at the back of the fabric and the thread cuts whenever I want to sew. Please help me out with some solution please 🙏 🙏🙏🥺🥺🥺

  7. Thank you for the extremely clear explanation; it is very beneficial to my work. I’m very glad I now understand the purpose of each sewing machine part. Many thanks; have a good day. thanks for sharing.

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