Menu

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Fleece Fun

Free Sewing Patterns and DIYs

  • Sewing School
  • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Fleece Sewing Projects
      • Free Fleece Hat Pattern
      • DIY Cozy Blankets
    • Apron Patterns
    • Bag and Purse Patterns
    • Baby Patterns
    • Child Patterns
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Handmade Gift Ideas
  • Free Cricut Maker Projects
  • Holiday Projects
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
      • Diy Christmas Ornaments
    • New Years Eve
    • Valentines Day
    • Saint Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
  • Free Costume Patterns
    • Capes
    • Princess
    • Star Wars
    • Trolls
Home » How to Sew » Sewing Basics: What are the parts to a Sewing machine?
This content contains affiliate links or sponsored elements, read our Disclosure Policy.

By Angel Hickman Peterson Leave a Comment

Sewing Basics: What are the parts to a Sewing machine?

Pin
Share
Tweet
124Shares

I’ve had several people ask me over the years to put together a “sewing basics” course for them to learn how to sew.  I love how she shows the basic parts to a sewing machine. Perfect for beginners who want to learn how to sew.I’m happy to oblige with a little help from my friends at AllFreeSewing.com!  I’ll be sharing some basics courses to help you get started sewing in not time.  Today I’m giving you the run down on the Parts to a sewing machine.  Things might look a little different on your machine – but all machines have these key elements.

Parts to a Sewing Machine:

  1. Spool Pin – Where the thread starts, can be on it’s side or sit straight up.
  2. Tension Plates – These plates “squeeze” the thread to make the tension tighter and looser as needed.
  3. Take up Lever – this pulls the thread to keep it moving to the needle
  4. Needle – What pierces the fabric, also you will need to use the correct type depending on your project/material.
  5. Presser Foot – What runs over the cloth, again there are several types of feet for different projects.
  6. Feed dogs – what pushes the fabric under the foot.
  7. throat plate – Metal plate underneath the foot with measurement marking s on it.
  8. Bobbin – small spool of thread that delivers the bottom thread for the stitch.
  9. Reverse button – used to revers the flow of fabric and stitch, typically used to finish a seam.
  10. Hand Wheel – Wheel used to manually crank the needle or adjust it.
  11. Stitch Selection – how to change the type of stitch your machine makes.
  12. Pedal, bar, button – what makes the machine go
  13. Bobbin winding – how you get thread on your bobbin

Once you know the basic “anatomy” of your machine you’re ready to start sewing.  Don’t worry I have a few more tutorials like this one up my sleeve to help you on your sewing journey. 🙂

Watch the video below for a quick run down of a sewing machine:

Don’t worry I have a few more tutorials like this one up my sleeve to help you on your sewing journey. 🙂

You can learn more about my visit to the AllFreeSewing Studios here.

More How to Sew Lessons:

  • How to get started sewing with a sewing machine
  • How to Unpick a Seam
  • How to Make a Button Hole
  • What is a Straight Stitch and How to Sew it
  • What is a Basting Stitch?
  • How to read a Sewing Pattern
  • How to Make a Rolled Hem or a Baby Hem
  • What to Look for a in a Good Sewing Machine
  • What are the must have sewing tools?
  • Traditional Sewing Pattern VS Digital
  • How to Choose a Sewing Machine
  • 5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Crafts and Fabric
  • You can see all the How to Sew Lessons Here

Working With Different Fabrics:

  • Coral Fleece Vs. Polar Fleece what is the difference?
  • What is the Anatomy of Fabric?
  • 7 Things you need to know about sewing with Minky Fabric
  • How to Sew with Faux Fur
  • Which Fleece is Which?  Your Quick Start Guide to Fleece

I love how she shows the basic parts to a sewing machine. Perfect for beginners who want to learn how to sew.

Pin
Share
Tweet
124Shares

More from fleece Fun!

Handmade Gifts in a Flash: Your guide to making & giving joy!

Get lovely ideas for fast homemade gifts sent right to your inbox!

Sweet! I just sent you can email!

WE WONT SEND YOU SPAM. UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME.

2288 shares
  • Facebook396
  • Twitter

Filed Under: How to Sew, Learn to Sew for Free, sewing tips, Video Tutorial Tagged With: sewing 101, sewing basics, sewing tips

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




You Might Also Love

I love this collection of tips to save money on my sewing projects. Number 4 is especially helpful!
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Crafts and Fabric
Categories: How to Sew, Learn to Sew for Free, sewing tips
How to read a sewing pattern
Categories: How to Sew, Learn to Sew for Free, sewing tips, Video Tutorial
Traditional sewing pattern vs a Digital sewing pattern
Categories: How to Sew, sewing tips, Video Tutorial

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Popular Items

Free sewing patterns perfect for beginners. There are a wide variety of patterns sizes baby to adult. Many pdf patterns come with a video tutorial.

Handmade Gifts in a Flash: Your guide to making and giving joy!

Get easy homemade gift ideas delivered to your inbox!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

WE WONT SEND YOU SPAM. UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME.

  • Pattern Assembly
  • Free Costume Patterns
  • 106 Handmade Gift Ideas and DIYs for the Holidays (2022)
  • About
  • Terms of Use

Footer

Privacy Policy

Copyright 2022 Angel Hickman Peterson - All Rights Reserved. Fleece Fun is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.