Sewing Machine Parts and Functions with Images:
Sewing machine plays an important role in the apparel manufacturing sector. There are a lot of sewing machines used in the apparel industry. This article has presented a detailed discussion on sewing machine parts and functions with their images which is vastly used in the readymade garments industry.
Different Parts of Sewing Machine:
- Bobbin binder spindle,
- Spool pin,
- Handwheel,
- Stitch width dial,
- Bobbin winder thread guide,
- Feed dog,
- Bobbin cover,
- Thread tension dial,
- Pattern selector dial,
- Bobbin winder stopper,
- Needle clamp screw,
- Stitch length dial,
- Reverse stitch lever,
- Power stitch,
- Thread take-up lever,
- Presser’s foot,
- Bobbin cover release button,
- Needle plate,
- Needle.
Functions of Sewing Machine Parts with Pictures:
Functions of each sewing m/c parts have discussed below with their images:
1. Bobbin binder spindle:
During winding, the bobbin is placed here.
2. Spool pin:
The main function of the spool pin is to hold the spool of thread.
3. Handwheel:
The handwheel is used to raise and lower the need, which is situated on the right side of the machine.
4. Stitch width dial:
The main object of the stitch width dial is to control the zigzag stitch.
5. Bobbin winder thread guide:
These types of thread guides are used during bobbin winding.
6. Feed dog:
During sewing, the feed dog pulls the fabric forward.
7. Bobbin cover:
During sewing, the bobbin cover protects and covers the bobbin holder.
8. Thread tension dial:
A thread tension dial is used to control the tension on the top thread.
9. Pattern selector dial:
The pattern selector dial is to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern.
10. Bobbin winder stopper:
When the bobbin reaches its optimum capacity then the bobbin winder stopper stops the bobbin winding.
11. Needle clamp screw:
The needle clamp screw holds the needle in its actual place.
12. Stitch length dial:
Stitch length dial is used to control the length of the stitch.
13. Reverse stitch lever:
The machine will sew in the reverse while the lever is pushed.
14. 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.
15. Thread take-up lever:
During sewing the fabric, the top thread passes through the thread take-up lever. The sewing thread take-up lever moves up and down with the sewing needle.
16. Presser’s foot:
Presser’s foot holds the fabric in its definite place.
17. Bobbin cover release button:
This type of button is used to release the cover for entrance to the bobbin.
18. Needle plate:
The needle plate helps to move the fabric forward during sewing. It is a metal plate that is situated under the needle and presser foot.
19. Needle:
The needle is used to form a stitch in the garments.
Author of This Article:
Noor Ahmed Raaz
B.Sc. in Apparel Manufacturing
Noakhali Textile Engineering College
Mobile: +8801722797194
