sewing machine [5]

Machine used to assemble two pieces of fabric by means of a series of stitches made with a needle and thread.

presser foot

Part of the sewing machine that keeps the fabric flat against the feed dogs during sewing.

bobbin

Spool on which the lower thread is wound.

feed dog

Each of the pointed metal pieces that move the fabric while sewing.

needle

Metal stem that passes the thread through the fabric to form a stitch.

slide plate

Plate that slides open, providing access to the lower stitching components.

hinged presser foot

Articulated end of the presser foot; it consists of two branches between which the needle passes.

thread trimmer

Slit in which the threads are inserted to cut them after sewing.

presser bar

Cylindrical rod that ends in the presser foot.

needle clamp

Part in which the needle shank is inserted.

needle clamp screw

Part that secures the needle shank to the needle clamp.

thread guide

Part that guides the thread toward the eye of the needle.

needle bar

Cylindrical rod that supports the needle clamp at its lower end and produces the up-and-down movement of the needle.