Find an Embroidery Machine Part by Photo

Got a broken part in your hand and no idea what it’s called? Snap a photo. 360 Lens looks at it, suggests what the part is, and shows you matching parts for industrial and commercial embroidery machines: Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Sunstar, Happy, ZSK, Brother, Melco, Ricoma, Dahao-controlled machines and more.

How 360 Lens works

1. Take a clear photo. Put the part on a plain, light background in good light. Show any numbers stamped or printed on it.
2. Upload it. Use “Find by Photo” in the menu, the camera icon in the search bar, or the button on this page.
3. Review the matches. 360 Lens shows parts we have listed, plus warehouse products: parts we can source that aren’t listed yet. Open a warehouse product and we create its product page so you can see the price and delivery estimate.
4. Confirm before you order. Compare part numbers, shape and size with your old part. Then open the product and tap Check compatibility now so ISA can check it against your machine.

Get a better match: photo tips

• Shoot straight on, then add a second photo from the side.
• Include a coin or ruler for scale. Lots of parts look alike but differ by a few millimeters.
• Wipe off oil and lint so edges and holes are visible.
• Get the part number in frame if there is one. It’s the strongest clue.
• One part per photo.

What 360 Lens can and can’t do

360 Lens gives you its best visual read of a photo. It’s very good at narrowing down what a part is and which listings look like it. It can’t measure your part or see inside it, and similar-looking parts from different machine models can differ in ways a photo won’t show. Treat the result as a strong lead, not a guarantee. Check the part number and dimensions, or ask ISA, before you buy.

Parts people often ask us to identify

• Rotary hook: the spinning part under the needle plate that catches the thread. Sizes and styles vary by machine.
• Bobbin case: holds the bobbin inside the hook and sets bottom-thread tension.
• Presser foot: the small foot that moves up and down with the needle and holds fabric flat. Mounting style and height vary by model.
• Needle plate: the flat plate with the needle hole, sitting over the hook.
• Thread take-up lever: pulls thread up after each stitch.
• Moving and fixed knives (trimmer): cut the thread at trims.
• Tension base / tension knobs: control top-thread tension for each needle.
• Thread breakage sensor and encoders: small electronic parts that are hard to identify by photo. Include the part number.

Still not sure?

Search our customer questions. Someone may have asked about the same part. Or upload your photo and send it with your machine brand and model, and we’ll take a look. You can also check if a part fits your machine.

FAQ

How do I identify an embroidery machine part from a picture?

Upload a clear photo to 360 Lens on 360digitizingsolutions.com/shop. It suggests what the part is and shows matching listings. For the best result, use a plain background, include a coin or ruler for scale, and show any part number.

What is this part on my embroidery machine?

Upload a photo to 360 Lens and it will suggest the part type, such as a rotary hook, bobbin case, presser foot or trimmer knife, plus matching parts you can buy. If the photo is unclear, it will say so rather than guess.

Can I find a Tajima or Barudan part just from a photo?

Often, yes. 360 Lens matches the photo against parts for Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Sunstar, Happy, ZSK, Brother and other machines. Because similar parts can differ between models, confirm with the part number or the compatibility check before ordering.

Is the photo match always right?

No. A photo-based match is a best visual read. It can’t measure the part or see hidden details, so double-check the part number and size, or run the ISA compatibility check on the product page, before you buy.

What are “warehouse products” in the results?

Parts we can source that aren’t listed in the shop yet. Open one and a product page is created with its price and delivery estimate, so you can review it like any other listing.

What if my part has no part number?

Take two photos (front and side) with a coin or ruler for scale, and add your machine brand and model when you check compatibility. Those details narrow it down the most.