14. Needle plate or throat plate: This is a semicircular plate with a hole to allow the needle to pass through it and collect the bobbin thread. 15. Feed dog: This consists of a set of teeth fitted below the needle plate. It helps to move the cloth forward while sewing.

Draping is the manipulation of fabric on a three dimensional form by a designer to obtain perfect fit and harmony between the fabrics and design of the garment and the silhouette of the individual. Modeling or Draping is the molding of material around a dress stand or human body for the purpose of designing a garment just like a sculptor Modeling allows the fashion designer to work in three dimensions.