It keeps your fabric flat and away from all the mechanical parts of the machine that could damage your fabric. Also, many throat plates have measurement lines on them, and those help you to create consistent measurement seams and hems.
The plate that surrounds the feed dog on a sewing machine is called the needle plate or throat plate. It is typically made of metal and features a slot for the needle to pass through, as well as openings for the feed dog to move fabric. This plate helps guide the fabric and provides a stable surface for sewing. Additionally, it often has markings to assist with seam allowances and alignment.
the throat plate covers the opening to the shuttle and shuttle basket. it is also a seam gauge.
I think it is a part for a sewing machine
holds the needle
The face plate is the vertical plate on the left side of the sewing machine. It is a protective covering for the needle bar and thread take-up mechanism. See the diagram linked below for a visual.
A slide plate, also known as a needle plate or throat plate, is a component of a sewing machine that sits beneath the needle and feed dogs. It provides a smooth surface for the fabric to slide over as it is being sewn and often features markings to help with seam allowances. The slide plate typically has an opening for the needle to pass through and can sometimes be removed for cleaning or access to the bobbin. Proper alignment and maintenance of the slide plate are essential for achieving accurate stitching and preventing fabric jams.
A base plate on a sewing machine is the flat, often metal surface that supports the fabric as it is fed through the machine. It typically features markings to guide seam allowances and may include a hole for the needle to pass through. The base plate also houses the feed dogs, which help move the fabric during sewing. Overall, it provides stability and precision while operating the machine.
Mine is engraved on the bobbin plate cover.
the feed dog on a sewing machine, feeds the fabric onto the base plate of the machine, so it can be sewn
Singer sewing machine serial number. It's near the on/off switch on newer machines, and on the front panel or on a small plate on older machines.
I think it is a part for a sewing machine
You need the number of your machine (usually on the front edge of machine on a sliver plate) and then you can check at Sears Parts (link below).