Q3 TLE SEWING

Holds a spool of thread.

Spool pin

Bobbin is placed here during winding.

Bobbin winder spindle

Stops winding the bobbin when it reaches capacity.

Bobbin winder stopper

Controls the width of your stitch; used to create a zigzag stitch.

Stitch width dial

Set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern.

Pattern selector dial

Large knob on the right side of the machine; manually raises and lowers the needle.

Hand wheel

Controls the length of the stitch; shorter for finer fabrics, longer for heavier fabrics.

Stitch length dial

Machine sews in reverse while this lever is pushed.

Reverse stitch lever

Off-on switch, usually located on the right side beneath the hand wheel.

Power switch

Guides thread when a bobbin is being wound.

Bobbin winder thread guide

Controls the tension on the top thread.

Thread tension dial

Top thread passes through it and moves up and down with the needle.

Thread take up lever

Holds the needle in place.

Needle clamp screw

Holds fabric in place when lowered using a lever on the back side of the machine.

Presser foot

Covers and protects the bobbin holder while sewing.

Bobbin cover

Releases the bobbin cover for access to the bobbin.

Bobbin cover release button

Pulls fabric forward while sewing.

Feed dog

Pushes the thread through the fabric to form a stitch.

Needle

Metal plate beneath the needle and presser foot; has an opening for the needle and for the feed dogs to help move the fabric forward.

Needle plate

Also called a throat plate.

Needle plate