Sewing Machine Parts and Accessories

Hello Omoge, fine and beautiful lady. Today I want to share with you some sewing machine parts and accessories. I know you love to sew beautiful dresses with your sewing machine like me. So I decided to put together this post to show how much I love and appreciate you.

Sewing is an art that has been practiced for thousands of years, and with the invention of sewing machines, the art has become even more accessible to everyone.

Sewing machines have been around since the 19th century, and they have evolved into a sophisticated machine that has a plethora of parts and accessories.

To understand the basic mechanics of a sewing machine, one must know its parts and accessories.

 The basic sewing machine parts includes:

1. Needle- It is the most crucial part of a sewing machine, it pierces through the fabric, looping the thread with the hook to create stitching.

2. Throat Plate- It is the flat metal part that lies under the needle within the sewing bed, and it contains holes to lay down thread as it passes down from the spool and through the needle.

3. Presser Foot- It holds the fabric firmly in place when sewing is in progress. The presser foot applies pressure to the fabric to keep it from moving around while sewing.

4. Bobbin- It is a metal or plastic spool that holds the thread on the underside of the fabric.

5. Stitch Regulator- The stitch regulator helps in controlling the length and width of the stitches.

6. Feed Dog- It is the toothed mechanism that helps the fabric move forward in a straight line.

7. Tension control; It is the metal disc located on the head of the machine. It regulates the tension on the thread while it's in use.

8. Reverse lever- This is the lever that allows the user to sew stitches backward to secure the ends of the fabric.

9. Thread Cutter; It is a blade located on the side of the machine that lets the user trim the thread after a job is complete.

10. Motor- It is the source of power for the machine that runs it.

Sewing machine Accessories includes;

1. Presser feet- There are various types of presser feet. With each designed for a particular purpose. For example, the Walking Presser Foot is best for sewing many layers of fabric. The Zipper Foot is best for sewing close to zippers and piping.

Other types include; the buttonhole foot, the rolled hem foot, and the overcasting foot.

2. Bobbin Case; It is a small plastic or metal box that holds the bobbin, which is placed beneath the needle plate of the sewing machine.

3. Screwdriver;  It is used to adjust and replace screws on the sewing machine.

4. Lint Brush; It helps to remove the accumulated lint that is produced when sewing.

5. Seam Ripper; It is a small tool used to take out the unwanted stitches.

6. Quilting ruler; It is a tool used in quilting to measure fabric and ensure straight lines.

7. Bobbin Winder; It is a separate device or a mechanism provided with a sewing machine, used to wind the bobbin while sewing.

8. Extension table; It is an accessory that is attached to the sewing table to provide additional working space for larger or heavier fabrics.

9. Thread stand; A thread stand is a vertical stand that is used to hold spools of thread when thread runs out of the machine's inbuilt spool holder.

10. Walking foot; It is a specialized presser foot that helps feed multiple layers of fabric evenly.

Sewing is an enjoyable and therapeutic activity, but it becomes even more enjoyable when you have the proper accessories to ensure that the sewing experience goes smoothly.

With the right tools and accessories, you can bring your sewing projects to the next level.

The significance of knowing the operation of sewing machine parts and accessories cannot be over-emphasized.

Having the knowledge of what to do, where it goes, how it fits, and also how to properly use it serves as a guide to individuals who are new in the sewing world or wish to renovate their old machines.

In conclusion, sewing machine parts, and accessories make sewing effortless and can significantly improve the sewing experience. 

Having knowledge of the basic sewing machine parts and accessories can help achieve a great quality stitch. 

It can make sewing much more enjoyable and ultimately help create finished projects that are straight, accurate and lasts long.