By the fact that you are reading this blog i am going to guess that you are as arty/crafty as i am and probably own, want to own or have access to a sewing machine, and this little post is going to explain everything you, beginners, will need to know about your machine.
(Just a little side note.... every sewing machine’s appearance is different, so yours probably wont look identical to mine and the items might not be in the same places in the photo’s but the general principles will be the same on all models.)
So this is my sewing machine, its a Silver 1035 Electronic Sewing Machine:
Main Power Switch
To turn your machine on and off.
Foot Controller
This is positioned under your work desk/area and stepped on to start your machine going. The harder you press down the faster your machine will sew.
Machine Needle
This needle can be changed depending on the work you are sewing.
Presser/Machine Foot
Like the needle this can be changed depending on your work you are sewing. The foot is used to keep the fabric straight and flat whilst you are working.
Presser/Machine Foot Lifter
This little lever lifts the foot up and down so you can place your fabric underneath it to start sewing, and take your fabric out once you have finished.
Auto Needle Threader
This little extra takes the fiddliness out of threading your needle by using it’s little hook to pull the thread through the needle eye.
Handwheel
This little wheel does the same job as the foot pedal, but at a slow controlled speed. By turning the wheel you will raise and lower your sewing needle.
Thread Spool/Spool Cap
Where you place your reel of thread, and the cap keeps the thread from falling off the spool.
Bobbin Winder Spindle
This little spindle is where you place your empty bobbins to be wound with your current choice of thread.
Tension Dial
This dial can be turned to increase and decrease the tension of your stitching depending on the type of fabric that needs to be sewn.
Needle up/down Position Button
By pushing this button, your sewing machine needle can stop whilst in the material instead of in the up position, it is perfect if sewing corners.
Auto-Lock Button
This button can be used to tie off your stitching. It sews 3 locking stitches at the start and end of your sewing.
Reverse Button
This button is used to back stitch which can be used instead of the auto-lock button.
Thread Cutter
By pulling your thread onto this little blade, it cuts the thread, so you don’t have to keep reaching for a pair of scissors every time you finish sewing.
Bobbin Cover Plate
This clear plastic plate covers up the bobbin to stop dust and fabric getting caught.
Measuring Plate/Guide
This little plate has a handy little measuring guide on it, perfect when sewing seams.
Accessory Box
This little built in storage box is handy to keep extra bobbins or different types of machine feet in.
Pattern Selection
These buttons change the way your needle sews. It ranges from the most basic straight stitch, zig-zag, button holes and also a full decorative stitch range.
Stitch Width Adjustment
This changes the width of your stitches. It works best when using a zig-zag stitch it can create small zig-zag to big zig-zags.
Stitch Length Adjustment
This adjusts the length of your stitching. By making your stitches longer it is perfect for machine tacking, and by making the stitches shorter it will strengthen corners on your sewing.
I hope this has helped you guys, and i’ll talk to you all soon....
Much Love
Louise
XOX
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