Main Power And Sewing Light Switch

Turn "ON" the main power and sewing light switch to use the machine. One should take care not to turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller so that it may cause personal injury or damage to the machine.

Pattern Selection Dial

Rotate the Pattern Selection Dial in either direction to choose the stitch you need.

In contrast the stitches are selected on a main screen in computerized sewing machines.

Reverse Sewing Lever

The lever is pushed to stitch in the opposite direction. This helps to lock the stitches and secure seams so that the stitches don't come apart (back tacking and reinforcing).

To reverse sew, push the lever and hold it in that position while lightly pushing the foot controller. Then release the reverse sewing lever to sew forward.

Upper Tension Control Dial

This dial controls the tension of the upper thread. The tension of the thread will affect the quality of the stitches.

If the upper tension is too tight, loops will appear on the surface of the fabric therefore the tension is reduced by turning the upper tension-control dial to a lower number.

If the upper tension is too loose loops will appear on the back of the fabric therefore the tension is increased by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number.

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Thread take-up lever

The thread from the spool is passed from thread guide and then through the thread take-up lever. This lever controls the flow and movement of the spool thread.

During the threading of the machine, if the take-up lever is lowered the upper thread cannot be passed through the take-up lever. Therefore, one should raise the needle by turning the handwheel clockwise i.e., towards you so that the mark on the wheel points up.

Thread Cutter

 Pass the thread through the thread cutter to cut them.

Thread Guide

The thread guide is used while winding the thread onto the bobbin and then in threading the machine. There may be one or more thread guides depending on the model of the machine.

Bobbin Winder

The bobbin winder winds the thread into the bobbin for use as the lower thread (that is load thread from a larger spool to small round spool).

Spool Pin

Spool pin are for thread spool to rotate freely during the sewing process. Depending on the model it can be horizontal or vertical in place. The thread spool sits right on the spool pin.

In modern machines an extra spool pin can be placed in the hole on the top of the machine so that a second spool of thread can be placed for sewing with the twin needle.

Handwheel/Balancewheel

 It is a round wheel located at upper right of a sewing machine. This wheel controls the movement of the thread take up liver and needle. The handwheel must always be turned towards your direction.

Parts Of Sewing Machine

To work with a sewing machine, one should know the operation and maintenance of it. To know about the function of sewing machine, knowledge of its different parts is necessary. Although some special parts are only available for certain models (such as needle threader or quick set bobbin) knowing the main parts of sewing machine is essential.

Templates

 

Sewing Machine

 A sewing machine is used to sew fabric together with thread. Although a wide variety of sewing machines are available nowadays but basic functions of all remain similar. Before buying consider what features do you need and how much money you can spend on them.

Halter Neckline

The term halter implies having a neckline consisting of cord, band or strap of that kind which extends around the neck and forms a part of the front of the sleeveless and backless bodice. The name comes from livestock halters. This neckline is great for showcasing shoulders and suits most of body types with medium or full bust. In a variation of this style, the straps can also be tied behind the neck. Swimsuits, dresses and tops are always in trend with this style. Either a strapless or halter bra is worn with this style.

Surplice Neckline

This style of neckline is formed by one side of the garment overlapping the other (like a bathrobe). For a dress the lower layer is usually sewn to the top layer just under the bust. This diagonally crossed neckline creates a visual deep V shape.

Illusion Neckline

The illusion neckline combines a low neckline (usually strapless) with a semi-transparent fabric (lace or sheer fabric) along the top part creating a finished higher neckline. This style gives a gorgeous and strapless feel but with the more coverage. This neckline is widely used in wedding dresses. The sheer fabric can have embellishment on it.

Off-Shoulder or Bardot Neckline

 As the word meaning off shoulder this neckline sits below the shoulder and highlights the collar bone and shoulders with sleeves that cover a part of the upper arm. It is also called Bardot coined with respect to fashion icon Brigitte Bardot as she put her own twist on this style. Since it draws attention towards the shoulders this style is flattering for people who have heavier bottoms. A strapless neckline style may pass under the arms.

Envelope Neckline

This style of neckline overlaps at the shoulders. Since this neckline opens up big and nice, they make wearing easier. Since its convenient to get on and off they are much preferred on baby bodysuits, gowns and onesies.

Scallaped Neckline

This neckline consists of series of convex curves to any basic neckline that looks like the edge of a scallop shell when repeated.

Sweetheart Neckline

The name sweetheart is due to the resemblance of the curves of the neckline with the upper half of heart shape. Its decolletage (a low neckline) and showcases collar bones. It looks well on all bust sizes. This style is popular with crop tops, dresses, Kurtis etc.

Drawstring Neckline

Drawstring neckline composes string or cord which is used to gather or shorten fabric and the ends can be tied together to hold the drawstring in place. The drawstring is loose when not in use and tightened as needed during use. Often seen in sweatshirts and tops with hoodies.

Backstitch

Backstitch creates an unbroken line of stitch and requires more thread and time to sew as one stitch is done at a time. It is done by taking a step backward and the moving forward hence the name backstitch. This stitch is useful when one wants to make the fabric reversible.

Bring the needle up at A then go back down at B.

Come back up at C and go back down at B. Continue the pattern till the end of the row.

                                          Backstitch Face

Backstitch Back 

Square Neckline

The neckline with the shape of bottom half of a square that is the bottom edges meet the side edges at right angles.

Retro style that helps visually lengthen the neck and draw attention to collarbone. Very versatile and seen mostly in dresses, tops, blouses and nowadays in tees.

Variation of square neckline, wide square.

Elasticated Neckline

 This type of neckline is made by stitching elastic to any basic neckline. It gives a stylish appearance to the garments such as tops, tunics, Kurtis etc.