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Lesson Types of Sewing Machine

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This lesson contains about different types of sewing machine and its part.

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

A. Classify the different types of sewing machine
B. Explain the parts of sewing machine
C. Appreciate the used of sewing machine in our daily lives.

What I Know

Pre Test
Multiple Choice: Read the following test items below. Select the correct answer from the
given choices and write the letter only of your answer in your activity notebook.
1. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets
a. bar tacking b. Hi speed c. button holler d. button attachment

2. This is used in attaching buttons to the garments.

a. bar tacking b. Hi speed c. button holler d. button attachment

3. This is used in making buttonholes on garments.

a. bar tacking b. Hi speed c. button holler d. button attachment

4. It is also known as small machine.

a. over edging b. Hi speed c. lockstitch d. button attachment

5. This is also called “Domestic Sewing Machine”.

a. over edging b. Hi speed c. lockstitch d. button attachment

6. It hinders moving when loosened and start.

a. Stop motion screw b. belt c. balance wheel d. bobbin

7. It connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.

a. stops motion screw b. belt c. balance wheel d. bobbin

8. It sets the mechanism in motion.

a. stops motion screw b. belt c. balance wheel d. bobbin

9. It checks the length of the stitches.

a. needle b. belt c. stitch regulator d. bobbin

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10. It holds and tightens the needle.
a. needle b. belt c. stitch regulator d. needle clamp

11. It moves the fabric while sewing.

a. needle b. belt c. Feed Dog d. needle clamp

12. It holds the bobbin case while sewing.

a. needle b. shuttle c. Feed Dog d. needle clamp

13. A metal spool for winding thread.

a. needle b. shuttle c. bobbin d. needle clamp

14. It holds the bobbin.

a. needle b. shuttle c. bobbin d. bobbin case

15. It is the thread holder

a. spool pin b. shuttle c. bobbin d. bobbin case

What’s In

Activity 2.1

In the previous lesson, you learned about different types of sewing tools in dressmaking
7/8 before you proceed to this topic, I have here jumbled letters. This is what you will do,
arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word described in each number. Write your
answer in your quiz notebook.

1. It uses in taking body measurement.” MEASURE TAPE”

2. This tool is intended for cutting off stitches of a seam” REPPIR MEAS”.

3. It uses in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. “RICFAB”.

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 What’s New

What can you say about the pictures below? Where did you see this picture?

What is It

Types of Sewing Machines

 A well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good results. It should be used
correctly following 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 a 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 to make fancy stitches and make 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.

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7. Double-Needle Machine. This is used to construction of the different kinds of clothing,
especially for the inseam, out seam and side seam.

8. bar tacking Machine. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets

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 - holds the thread.

2. Thread - 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.

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.

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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.

What’s More

Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed

1. Feed Dog – it is a part of the machine that moves the fabric while sewing.

2. Throat plate - it is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin threads come
out.

3. Slide plate – it is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.

4. Shuttle holds – it is the bobbin case while sewing

5. Bobbin – it is a metal spool for winding thread.

6. Bobbin Case – it is a part of the machine that 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 – stations the feet to drive the band wheel through the pitman rod.

8. Legs - supports the cabinet of the machine.

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9. Cabinet - holds the head of the machine by interlocking screw on the hinges.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2.2 PART IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Identify the parts of the lockstitch sewing machine. Write your answer in your
quiz notebook.

What I Can Do

Activity 2.3

Directions: Match column A with column B. Write the letters of the correct answer in your
activity notebook

A B.

____1. spool pin a. moves the fabric while sewing

____2. lockstitch b. sets the mechanism in motion

____3. legs c. sometimes called „straight stitching machine

____4. Over edging machine d. holds the treadle to band wheel crank

____5. bobbin e. holds the needle in place

____6. needle bar f. metal spool for winding thread

____7. pitman rod g. small machine

____8. hi speed machine h. also known as domestic sewing machine

____9. balance wheel I support the cabinet of the machine

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____10. Feed dog j. thread holder

Assessment

Directions: Read the following test items below. Select the correct answer from the given
choices and write the letter only of your answer in your activity notebook.
1. What kind of machine run by foot and may also be converted to electric power
machine.
a. lockstitch b. hi speed c. over edging d. embroidery

2. Also known as small machine

a. lockstitch b. hi speed c. over edging d. embroidery

3. It is used in making button hole.

a. button holler b. bar taking c. over edging d. embroidery

4. It is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets

a. button holler b. bar taking c. over edging d. embroidery

5. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

a. spool pin b. needle c. feed dog d. embroidery

6. Which of the following parts of sewing machine moves the presser foot?
a. presser bar lifter b. tension c. needle bar d. needle clamp

7. Which of the following parts of sewing machine holds the needle in place?
a. presser bar lifter b. tension c. needle bar d. needle clamp

8. Which of the following controls the looseness and tightness of stitches?

a. presser bar lifter b. tension c. needle bar d. needle clamp

9. It holds and tightens the needle.

a. presser bar lifter b. tension c. needle bar d. needle clamp

10. A slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
a. needle b. bobbin winder c. needle bar d. needle clamp

11. It controls the bobbin while winding thread.

a. needle b. bobbin winder c. needle bar d. needle clamp

12. Which of the following parts of sewing machine holds the belt to its place?
a. built guide b. belt shifter c. dress guard d. belt

13. Which of the following parts of sewing machine removes the belt from the wheel?
a. built guide b. belt shifter c. dress guard d. belt

14. It protects the dress from the wheel.

a. built guide b. belt shifter c. dress guard d. belt

15. It is the legs support the cabinet of the machine

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 a. leg b. cabinet c. dress guard d. belt

Additional Activities

Directions: Draw the parts of sewing machine in your notebook.

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 Answer Key

Post test
Pre test
1. A 11. B
1. A 11. C
2. B 12. A
2. D 12. B
3. A 13. B
3. C 13. C
4. B 14.C
4. A 14.D
5. D 15. A
5. C 15. A
6. A
6. A
7. C
7. B
8. B
8. C
9. C
9. C
10. A
10. D

Activity 2.2 Activity 2.3

1.J 9. B
Activity 2.1 2.H 10. A
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2. seam ripper 4.G
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6.E
7.D
8.C

References
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