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Types of Sewing Machine

This document discusses the parts and functions of a sewing machine. It identifies 7 types of sewing machines and describes the major parts of a lockstitch sewing machine, including the upper parts like the head, arm, and bed, and lower parts like the cabinet and stand. The document also explains the parts of a sewing machine in the arm and under the bed, such as the spool pin, presser foot, needle, feed dog, and bobbin case.

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Types of Sewing Machine

This document discusses the parts and functions of a sewing machine. It identifies 7 types of sewing machines and describes the major parts of a lockstitch sewing machine, including the upper parts like the head, arm, and bed, and lower parts like the cabinet and stand. The document also explains the parts of a sewing machine in the arm and under the bed, such as the spool pin, presser foot, needle, feed dog, and bobbin case.

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LESSON 3

SETTING SEWING MACHINE

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:


1. identify the types of sewing machine;
2. identify the parts and functions of the sewing machine; and
3. set sewing machine correctly.

Sewing Equipment
sewing machine is an equipment which is very important in any sewing activity,
whether be it repairing, altering clothes or recycling household articles. It makes sewing
easier and faster.
Types of Sewing Machines
Well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good results. It should be used
correctly in accordance with the job requirements.

1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is usually used in homes and


sometimes in school. This is also called “Domestic Sewing Machine”. It is
run by foot and may also be converted to electric power machine.

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is sometimes called


‘straight stitching machine” or industrial sewing machine. It has automatic
lubrication and is used by tailors and dressmakers.
3. Over Edging Machine. Other companies call it “small machine”. It
finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.

4. Embroidery Machine. This is used in making fancy stitches and in


making different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for the Barong
Tagalog, pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items.
5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in making buttonholes on
garments.

6. Button Attachment Machine. This is used in attaching buttons to


the garments.
7. Double Needle Machine. This is used in the construction of the
different kinds of clothing especially for the inseam, outseam and side
seam.

8. Bartacking Machine. This is used in reinforcing the opening and


closing of pockets and plackets of garments.
Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine
The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing machine are the upper and lower parts.

The Upper Parts is composed of:


1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a
cabinet or stand.
2. Arm is the curve part of the head containing
mechanism for operating the needle.
3. Bed is the flat portion of the machine and beneath
is the feed dog where it is mounted, and the shuttle
and lower thread are placed.
Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm
1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.
2. Thread Guide keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take up Lever releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin thread.
4. Presser bar lifter moves the presser foot high.
5. Tension controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9. Needle is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread.
11. Stitch regulator checks the length of the
stitches.
12. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in motion.
13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive
wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when
loosened and starts moving when tightened.
Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is
where the bobbin threads come out.
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle
and bobbin case.
4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.
The Lower Parts of the Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
The lower parts of the sewing machine are the cabinet and the stand. The cabinet has
drawers and screw on the hinges for the attachment of the head.
The following are the lower parts of the sewing machine and their uses:

1. Band Wheel leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
2. Band Wheel Crank moves the band wheel.
3. Pitman Rod holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
4. Belt Guide holds the belt to its place.
5. Belt Shifter removes the belt from the wheel.
6. Dress Guard protects the dress from the wheel.
7. Treadle is where the feet are
stationed to drive the band wheel
through the pitman rod.
8. Legs support the cabinet of the
machine.
9. Cabinet holds the head of the
machine by interlocking
screw on the hinges.

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