Grade 8 Lesson 2
Grade 8 Lesson 2
1
Classify whether
the following
tools are used
for measuring or
cutting.
1. Seam gauge 8. Trimming Scissors
2. Hip curve 9. French curve
3. Seam ripper 10. Leather Shears
4. Pinking shears 11. L-square
5. Ruler 12. Yard stick
6. Tape measure 13. Thread
clipper
7. Rotary cutter 14. Trimming shears
IDENTIFY WHAT IS BEING ASKED
IN THE FOLLOWING.
15. This refers to the extension of the human
hands.
16. What is the other name for a ruler?
17. It is a small package containing items such as
needles and threads
18. Devices that has connection with an
electrical installation.
19. What is the other term used for pinking
shears?
20. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used
by left or right-handed sewers.
LESSON 2
CLASSIFICATION
OF SEWING
MACHINE BASED
ON MACHINE
TYPE
ACTIVITY 1 DECODE THE
FOLLOWING NUMBERS TO FORM
THE CORRECT WORD.
19 5 23 9 14 7 13 1 3 8 9 14 5
What is a Sewing
Machine?
CLASSIFICATION OF SEWING
MACHINE BASED ON MACHINE TYPE
Sometimes called
“STRAIGHT STITCHING
MACHINE” or industrial
sewing machine. It has
automatic lubrication and
is used by tailors and
dressmakers.
3. OVER EDGING
Other companies
called it “SMALL
MACHINE”. It finishes
the raw edges of the
pattern for
construction.
4. EMBROIDERY
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
This is used in
making button
holes on
garments.
6. BUTTON ATTACHMENT
This is used in
attaching
buttons to the
garments.
7. DOUBLE NEEDLE
Used in the
construction of the
different kinds of
clothing especially
for the inseam, out
seam and side seam.
8. BARTACKING
This is used in
reinforcing the
opening and closing
of pockets and
plackets of
garments.
PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE
TWO MAJOR PARTS OF
LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE
Upper Parts
1. Head – is the
complete sewing
machine without a
cabinet or stand.
2. ARM
1. Spool Pin
Is the thread holder
2. Thread Guide
Keeps the thread in
position
3. Thread Take Up Lever
Release the thread and
interlocks with the bobbin
thread.
4. Pressure 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 – it 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 – a movable plate
that covers the shuttle and
bobbin case.
4. Shuttle – holds the
bobbin case while
sewing.
5. Bobbin – is a metal
spool winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case – holds
the bobbin.