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# Sewing Machine Parts Definition **07-SMP Definition | Textile Arts and Design** **Sewing Machine** * **Machine:** A machine with mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching. * **Bobbin Cover:** Opens to allow for placing bobbin. * **Needle Stitch Plate:** Metal plate, underneath presser...

# Sewing Machine Parts Definition **07-SMP Definition | Textile Arts and Design** **Sewing Machine** * **Machine:** A machine with mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching. * **Bobbin Cover:** Opens to allow for placing bobbin. * **Needle Stitch Plate:** Metal plate, underneath presser foot, where seam allowance guides are found. * **Feed Dog:** Toothed metal piece to hold fabric down. * **Presser Foot:** Holds fabric down against the feed dogs. * **Needle:** A sharp tool that pierces fabric while sewing. * **Thread Cutter:** A tool that allows for easy thread cutting. * **Reverse / Backstitch Button:** Allows reversing stitching for locking stitches. * **Presser Foot Lever:** Raises/lowers the presser foot. * **Thread Take-up Lever:** Pulls the thread from spool pin. * **Bobbin Pre-Tension:** Provides thread tension while winding around bobbin. * **Tension Dial:** Controls thread tightness/looseness. * **Bobbin Winder:** Winds thread onto bobbin in place. * **Spool Pin:** Holds the spool of thread in place. * **Handwheel:** Manually raises/lowers the needle. * **Stitch Width Selector Dial:** Allows changing stitch width.