Glossary: Sewing Machine Parts and Accessories
- Adaptors
- Belts
- Bobbin Case Parts
- Bobbin Cases
- Bobbin Covers
- Bobbin Winder Parts
- Bobbin Winders
- Bobbins
- Bulbs
- Buttonhole Attachments -Household
- Buttonhole Cutters
- Carbon Brushes
- Check Springs
- Clutch Assembly
- Commercial Sewing Machine Needles
- Control Dials/Knobs/Levers
- Cords
- Covers
- Cut & Sew Attachments
- Electrical Accessories
- Embroidery Hoops
- Even Feed Attachments
- Extension Tables
- Feed Dogs
- Feed Mechanism Components
- Foot Control Accessories
- Foot Control Parts
- Foot Controls
- Gauges
- Gears
- Hand Wheel Parts
- Hand Wheels
- Handles
- Hemmer Feet
- Hooks
- Instruction Books
- Knives- Household Sergers
- Lights & Light Parts
- Lint Brushes
- Looper Drive Components
- Loopers- Household Sergers
- Loopers -Household Sergers
- Lower Knives- Household Sergers
- Machine Head & Cover Components
- Main Shaft Parts
- Miscellaneous
- Miscellaneous Spool Pin Parts
- Motor Parts
- Motors
- Motors -Household Sergers
- Mounting Kits
- Needle Bar & Presser Foot Components
- Needle Bars
- Needle Clamp Gibs
- Needle Clamp Screws
- Needle Clamps
- Needle Plate Parts
- Needle Plate Screws
- Needle Plates
- Needle Plates -Household Sergers
- Needle Threaders
- Needles- Household Machines
- Plates
- Portable Case Parts
- Portable Cases
- Portable Upholstery Machine Parts & Accessories
- Position Brackets
- Position Fingers
- Presser Bar Lifters
- Presser Bar Springs
- Presser Bars
- Presser Feet -Household
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Pulleys/Parts
- Race Parts
- Rufflers
- Screws
- Seam Gauges/Guides
- Serger Accessories -Household Sergers
- Serger Feet -Household
- Serger Feet -Household Sergers
- Serger Needles -Household Sergers
- Serger Parts -Household Sergers
- Serger Screws -Household Sergers
- Sew Steady Portable Tables
- Shaft Washers
- Shanks
- Side Cutters
- Singer Platinum Collection
- Slide Plate Spring Screws
- Slide Plate Springs
- Slide Plates
- Snap-matic Feet
- Spool Holders
- Spool Pins
- Springs
- Switches
- Take-Up Cranks
- Take-Ups
- Tension Parts
- Tensions Complete
- Thread Guides
- Thread Pull Offs
- Thread Tension Components
- Threaders
- Throat Plates
- Tools
- Tweezers
- Zig Zag Attachments
Adaptors
An adaptor allows a user to interchange various types of feet without using a screw driver to remove the foot presently on the machine. It makes changing feet easier. It also allows non-brand feet to be used on any brand machine.
There are several varieties of adaptors. To determine which to use, one would need to know the size or description of the feet each individual machine would use.
For Example:
- Short Shank
- High Shank
- Slant Shank
- Superhigh Shank and Application
Adaptors may also be called shanks or ankles. Instead of an adaptor, you might want to use shanks permanently attached to each individual foot.
For example:
- straight stitch foot (hinged)
- zig zag foot (hinged)
- Straight stitch foot (Solid)
- Zig zag foot (solid)
Aerosols
Various chemicals to clean, lubricate, degrease, derust and/or polish a sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, or other appliance.
Belts
Belts are used to drive sewing machines, vacuums, and other appliances. Belts provide a link between motors and driveshafts. Belts are also available for timing a sewing machine. Each machine requires its own belts. The model umber is necessary to order.
Bobbin Case Parts
Parts used to replace lost or broken parts used on bobbin cases. (Example: springs, screws, latches) Model number and name needed to order.
Bobbin Cases
A bobbin case holds the bobbin and usually has some mechanism to control the tension of the thread as it pulls off the bobbin.
Each machine has a specific bobbin case. The customer should match the model number and name of machine to determine which case must be used.
Bobbins
The bobbin is used to hold the bottom thread and is necessary for the machine to sew. Every machine has a specific bobbin, based on make, model and name.
The bobbin is also known as the shuttle or the lower thread. In some cases, prewound bobbins are available.
Bobbin Winders
Devices that wind bobbins. Model number and name necessary to order.
Bulbs
Provide light to sewing bed. Bulbs come with various bases, shapes and sizes. Model number and name necessary for order.
Buttonhole Attachments
Optional attachment for the sewing machine ti measure and sew buttonholes. Model and name necessary to order.
Carbon Brushes
Parts used in an electric motor to provide contact to positive and negative poles.
Cleaners and Dusters
Various chemicals and tools used to clean and service a sewing machine.
Control Dials – Knobs – Levers
Cosmetic parts on a sweing machine used to adjust stitches.
For example:
- Zig Zag Lever – controls width of decorative stitches
- Stitch length arm/dial – controls length of stitch
- Pattern selector knob – controls selection of desired patterns.
Cords
Provides electric power to appliance. Model number and name necessary to order.
Cut and Sew Attachments
A cut and sew attachment is used for mock serging.
The customer should match the model number and name of machine to determine which case must be used.
The cut and sew attachment is also known as a serge device, or a cutting device.
Dust Covers
Protective covers for sewing machines.
Electrical Accessories
Parts used to provide electrical connection to sewing machine.
(Examples include lead cords, foot controls, foot control cords, light bulbs, light fixures.)
Even-feed Attachments
The even-feed attachment allows for even seams, matching plaids, and eliminates puckering, even when several layers of fabric are being sewn.
Feed Dogs
Part located under the needle plate. Teeth used to move material.
Foot Control Accessories
Friction pads used under foot control to prevent it from sliding.
Foot Control Parts
Parts used to replace lost or broken parts used on foot controls. (Example: springs, screws, latches) Model number and name needed to order.
Foot Control
A device used with the foot to control sewing machine speed.
Gear Saver
Substance used to lubricate gears to prevent wear.
Hand Wheel Parts
Parts used to replace lost or broken parts used on hand wheels. (Example: springs, screws, latches) Model number and name needed to order.
Hand wheel
Wheel located on right side fo machine used to manually move needle up and down.
Hook
The hook picks thread off the needle to create a stitch. Also called a shuttle.
Household Machine Needles
Various brands of needles available in different systems and sizes. The most common needle used in household machines is 15 x 1 size 11-14-16.
Some machines use different system needles, so when ordering it is wise to include brand and model number and description of material to be sewn.
Knives
Knives are used on sergers only. they allow material to be cut to size to match the overlock (overcast) stitch. They make clean edges. The appropriate knife can be determined if the model number and brand are known. Knives are also known as cutters or blades.
Lint Brushes
Small brush used to remove lint and debris from sewing machines.
Loopers
The appropriate looper can be determined if the model number and brand are known. Loopers are not known by any other name.
Metal Conditioner
Chemical used to prepare and extend life of metal parts in sewing machine.
Motors
Provides electrical movement for sewing machines.
Motor Parts
Parts used to replace lost or broken parts used on motors. (Example: springs, screws, latches) Model number and name needed to order.
Needle Clamps
Device that holds the needle in the needle bar.
Needle Clamp Screws
Screws in the needle clamp. Holds needle in place. Model number and brand needed to order.
Needle Clamp Gib
Small wedge-like part that presses on needle to hold in place. Model number and brand needed to order.
Needle Storage
Container to store needles.
Oil/Lubricant
Liquid oil and solid grease used to lubricate sewing machines.
Portable Case
Plastic or leather case to transport and protect sewing machine.
Position Brackets
Parts used to position bobbin case in sewing machines.
Position Fingers
parts used to position bobbin case in sewing machines.
Presser Foot
A pressure foot holds the fabric down and steady while the fabric is stitched. Pressure feet are used for several different purposes.
- Zig-Zag Foot – allows space for needle to swing side-to-side to create a wide stitch.
- Hemmer Foot – Creates a 1/8″ rolled hem by rolling the edge of the fabric to be stitched in one motion.
- Zipper Foot – Allows a needle to be placed close to the metal teeth of the zipper without breaking needles.
Presser feet have various names according to the sewers background, but are most commonly named for the purpose they accomplish.
Rufflers
Rufflers are used when a gathered or pleated look is the desired effect. Rufflers are also known as pleasters or gatherers. Ruffling and pleating can be done by hand, but it requires much patience and skill.
Screws
Screws are mostly used to replace damaged or lost screws. The right screw is determined by the location on the machine, use, etc.
Serger Feet
Serger feet perform the same function on sergers as presser feet perform on sewing machines.
Shanks
Same as Adaptors
Snap-maticfeet
Same as presser feet, they attach by means of a snap-on connection.
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