The top part of the sewing machine is the arm. The arm is comprised of all of the parts that drive the needle into the fabric such as the tension regulator, tension disk, thread guides ...

On average, all basic machines have similar parts and thread similarly. In this example, we are using a Brother LX3817 Sewing Machine ... There might already be a needle installed in the machine.

You’ve probably seen a sewing machine before ... The ‘compound’ part refers to the little middle bit, which moves up and down at the same time as the needle and also walks the fabric ...

And honestly, when it comes down to finishing most bags — sewing the thickest and most difficult seams — the machine often lifts up from the table on the end opposite the needle. What I really ...