Sewing Glossary

Glossary

Device Types

All sewing machines can be divided into groups according to several criteria.

By purpose:

By control type:

By class:

Functions and Features

  • Stitching Speed
  • Stitch Applications
  • Built-In Stitches
  • Built-In Lettering
  • Four-Step Buttonhole
  • One-Step Buttonholes
  • Sewing Space (Needle to Tower)
  • Embroidery Designs Included
  • Thread Capability
  • Start/Stop Button
  • Speed Control
  • Reverse Stitching
  • Easy Stitch Selection Dial
  • Touch Button Stitch Selection
  • Direct Selection Stitches
  • LCD Screen
  • Touch Screen
  • Adjustable Stitch Length
  • Adjustable Stitch Width
  • Variable Needle Positions
  • Twin-Needle Function
  • Temporary Memory Capability
  • Permanent Memory Capability
  • Mirror Imaging
  • Software Included
  • USB Design Transfer
  • Endless Hoop Capability
  • Adjustable Tension
  • Self-Adjusting Tension System
  • Front Loading Bobbin
  • Top Drop In Bobbin
  • Independent Bobbin Winding
  • Built-In Needle Threader
  • Built-In Thread Cutter
  • Thread Cutter Shut Off
  • Tie-Off Button
  • Needle Up/Down
  • Programmable Needle Up/Down
  • Color Coded Threading System
  • Differential Feed
  • Built-In Rolled Hem
  • Movable Upper Knife
  • Snap-On Presser Feet
  • Extra High Presser Foot Lifter
  • Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
  • Presser Foot Sensor
  • Stainless Steel Bed Plate
  • Drop Feed
  • LED Lighting
  • Free Arm

Parts & Accessories

Presser feet:

  • All-Purpose Foot (General Purpose Foot)
  • Blind Hem Foot
  • Buttonhole Foot
  • Buttonhole Foot with Underplate
  • Button Sewing Foot
  • Cording Foot
  • Darning Foot
  • Embroidery Foot
  • Even Feed Walking Foot
  • Gathering Foot
  • Hem Guide Foot
  • Invisible Zipper Foot
  • Open Toe Foot
  • Overcasting Foot
  • Parallel Sewing Foot
  • Narrow Hem Foot
  • Non-Stick Foot
  • Quarter Inch Foot
  • Patchwork Foot
  • Rolled Hem Foot
  • Satin Stitch Foot
  • Sew Easy Foot
  • Shank, Roller Foot
  • Straight Stitch Foot
  • Teflon Foot
  • Zigzag Foot
  • Zipper Foot

Parts:

  • Anti-Spill Thread Nets
  • Auxiliary Spool Pin
  • Bobbin
  • Clean Pocket
  • Cone Adapters
  • Extra Knife
  • Hand Sewing Needle
  • Machine Needle
  • Scrap Bag
  • Spare Lower Knife
  • Spool Holder
  • Spool Pin Felt
  • Spreader
  • Thread Spool Caps
  • Thread Spool Net
  • Thread Spools

Accessories:

  • Clearance Plate
  • Darning Plate
  • Dress Forms
  • Edge/Quilting Guide
  • Embroidery Hoop
  • Extension Table
  • Foot Controller (Foot Pedal)
  • Machine Cover (Canvas Cover)
  • Machine Cover (Hard-Sided Dust Cover)
  • Machine Cover (Soft Cover)
  • Quilting Bar
  • Seam Guide
  • Template Sheets
  • USB Embroidery Stick

Tools:

Fabrics