Sewing Parts and Techniques

Sewing Parts and Techniques 

Other Terms to Know

Bobbin

The part that holds the bottom thread.

Bobbin Case

Holds the bobbin in the machine and adds tension.

Needle

Carries the thread through the fabric and forms a knot with the bobbin thread.

Still More Terms to Know

Power Switch

Turns the sewing machine on and off.

Stitch or Darn Button

The feed dogs either are up and moving the fabric through the machine or they are down and the fabric will not move through the machine.

Foot Pedal

The power of moving the machine by pressing the pedal.

Sewing Machine Trouble Shooting

If the sewing machine does not sew properly, it is usually due to incorrect use.

BEFORE you ask for help, check the following:

*The needle has been inserted correctly with the flat side of the shank to the rear.

If you have skipped stitches:

*The needle is blunt, bent or incorrectly inserted.

*A different needle is needed.

If your needle breaks:

*The needle clamp screw is not tight enough.

*The thread being used is of poor quality.

*The fabric is being pulled while needle is still inserted.

If your machine fails to run:

*The plug is not inserted correctly.

*The power is not on.

*The bobbin winder is engaged.

Basic Sewing Techniques

Before beginning to sew, pull threads under and back behind the presser foot.

Presser foot DOWN for sewing.

Machine will feed automatically.

Do NOT sew over pins. Take the out as you sew.

Watch SEAM GUIDE as you sew NOT needle.

When stopping in the middle of sewing, put needle DOWN into the fabric.

Remove lint FREQUENTLY

Most problems are caused by:

Incorrect threading, thread, needle

Stitch is formed by:

Upper and bobbin threads interlocking

If machine is not threaded correctly:

Stitch will loop or skip

If stitches are uneven:

Check Thread Tension

If machine is making unusual noises:

 Check the Bobbin, needle, or threading