DRESSMAKING

EXPLORATORY COURSE

LESSON 2
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 Classify Sewing Machines
DR. FLORA Q. ONGOTAN / CATHY P. BIORE
Writers

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For this week, you are expected to:

• Classify sewing machines

• Identify the parts of the lockstitch sewing machine

Let us start your journey in learning more on the use of sewing tools and equipment I am sure you
are ready and excited to answer the Pre-test. Smile and cheer up!
A. Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from the choices
below. Write your answer on the blank provided before each number.
_____1.Which of the following examples of a sewing machine is commonly used at home and in
schools and also called "domestic sewing machine"?
A. Lockstitch Sewing Machine C. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
B. Over Edging machine D. Double Needle Machine
_____2. Which of the following examples of sewing machine is used in making fancy stitches on
fabrics for the Barong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items?
A. Lockstitch Sewing Machine C. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
B. Over Edging machine D. Embroidery Machine
_____3. Which of the following examples of a sewing machine is also known as an industrial
sewing machine?
A. Lockstitch Sewing Machine C. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
B. Over Edging machine D. Embroidery Machine
_____4. What example of a sewing machine has the purpose of finishing the raw edges of the
pattern for construction?
A. Lockstitch Sewing Machine C. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
B. Over Edging Machine D. Buttonholer Machine
_____5. What type of sewing machine is used in making buttonholes on garments?
A. Button Holer Machine C. Double Needle Machine
B. Button Attachment Machine D. Bartacking Machine
B. Identify the parts of sewing machine being described by the statement below.
Bobbin, Treadle, Spool pin, Feed dog, Tension

_____6. It controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.

_____7. It is the thread holder.
_____8. It is a metal spool for winding thread.
_____9. It moves the fabric while sewing.
_____10. It is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel through the pitman rod.

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From your previous lesson, you have learned about the sewing tools. On the Word Puzzle below,
complete the name of five (5) sewing tools you can still remember.

1. E R S C

2. H R A R

3. H M L E

4. S S R S
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5. H A S

Sewing is the process of stitch formation involving needle and thread. Sewing machines
were invented during the first industrial revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work
performed in clothing companies.
Sewing machine is an equipment which is very indispensable in any sewing
activity, whether it be repairing, altering clothes or recycling household articles. Working
with the sewing machine harmoniously requires extra effort from you. Knowledge of its
parts and functions will enable you to determine the cause of the trouble when it breaks
down.
A. 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.

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

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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.

B. PARTS OF A SEWING MACHINE

Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine ARM
The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing machine are
the upper and lower parts.
The Upper Parts is composed of: HEAD
1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet
or stand. BED
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.
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.

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 7. Needle clamp 10. Stop
motion screw

2. Presser 1. Spool
foot 3. Presser 4. 11.
Arm pin Balance
bar lifter
wheel
9. Feed dog 6. Thread take up lever
5. Stitch
8. Upper regulator
tension
regulator 12. Belt

15.
Bed
16. Slide plate

13. Leg 17. Band wheel

14. Treadle

5. Bobbin
Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
1.
1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing. Feed
2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is Dog
6.
where the bobbin threads come out. 2. Bobbin
Throat
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the case
Plate

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 3.
Slide (4. Shuttle is under the
Plate throat plate)

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 Band wheel Under the Bed

Band wheel Belt guide

crank
Belt Shifter
Pitman
rod
Dress guard

Treadle

Leg

The Lower Parts of the Lock Stitch Sewing Machine

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.

Activity 1. All about Sewing Machines

A. Directions: Look inside the box and classify the sewing machine according to the given
function below. Write your answer by filling the table below.
Lockstitch Sewing Machine Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine
Over Edging Machine Embroidery Machine Button Holer Machine,
Button Attachment Machine Double Needle Machine,
Bartacking Machine

FUNCTION OF SEWING MACHINE TYPE OF SEWING MACHINE

1. It is sometimes called “straight stitching 1.
machine” or industrial sewing machine. It has
automatic lubrication.
2. This is used in making fancy stitches that 2.
is use on fabrics for the Barong Tagalog,
pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items.

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3. This is also called “domestic sewing 3.
machine”. It is run by foot and may also be
converted to electric power machine.
4. This is used in making buttonholes on 4.
garments.
5. It is called by other companies as “small 5.
machine”. It finishes the raw edges of the
pattern for construction.

B. Identify the parts of the sewing machine through its uses.

Uses of the Parts of the Sewing Machine Part of the Sewing Machine
1. It holds and tightens the needle.
2. It is the thread holder.
3. It controls the bobbin while winding thread.
4. It sets the mechanism in motion.
5. It leads the balance wheel through the belt
connection.

❖ The types of sewing machines are Lockstitch Sewing Machine, Hi-Speed Lockstitch
Sewing Machine, Over Edging Machine, Embroidery Machine, Button Holer Machine,
Button Attachment Machine, Double Needle Machine, and Bartacking Machine.
❖ The two major parts of the lockstitch sewing machine are the upper and lower parts.
❖ The upper parts are composed of the head, arm, and bed.
❖ The lower parts of the sewing machine are the cabinet and the stand.

Directions: Read, analyze, and answer the following questions below. Write your answer on the
blank provided after the question.

1. What is the difference between a Lockstitch Sewing Machine and Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing
Machine?

2. What is the importance of a sewing machine?

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A. Directions: Write the word True if the statement is correct and the word False if it is wrong.
Write your answer on the blank provided before each number.
_____1. Lockstitch sewing machine is also called “Domestic Sewing Machine”.
_____2. Embroidery machine is used in making fancy stitches and in making different kinds of
embroidery stitches.
_____3. Button holer machine is used in attaching button holes on garments.
_____4. Hi-speed lockstitch sewing machine has an automatic lubrication and sometimes called
an industrial sewing machine.
_____5. Over edging machine is sometimes called “big machine” and used in reinforcing the
opening and closing of pockets.

B. Identify the parts of sewing machine being described by the statement below.
Bobbin, Thread guide, Needle bar, Needle clamp, Spool pin

__________6. It is the thread holder.

__________7. It holds and tightens the needle
__________8. It holds the needle in place.
__________9. It is a metal spool for winding thread.
__________10. It keeps the thread in position.

Name:___________________________________ Year and Section:_______________

The dressmakers always said, “Home is the best place for a

sewing machine”.
Write your reflection after you have done studying the classification
and importance of sewing machine.

Congratulations! You are now ready to experience Week 3.

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