Sewing Machine and Garment Construction Process – JSS3 Home Economics Lesson Note (Second Term)

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Subject: Home Economics
Class: JSS3
Term: Second Term
Topic: Sewing Machine and Garment Construction Process
Order: Topic 5 of 13 this term
Reading time: 3 min

The sewing machine / types

The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing machines.

HAND SEWING MACHINE: This is simple, it is operated just by hand. It requires to be placed on a table.
TREADLE SEWING MACHINE: This is operated with the feet. The worker has both hands free to guide the work. It normally has a special stand.
ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE: This is operated with to aid of an electric motor.

Parts of a sewing machine

	PART	FUNCTIONS
1.	Balance wheel	i) It is turned either forward or backward to machine sew. ii) It raises and lowers the needle.
2.	Foot presser	It holds the fabrics firmly in place for stitching
3.	Presser foot lifter	It is used to raise and lower the presser foot, it is at the back of the machine
4.	Feed – dog	i) It holds the fabric tight against the presser foot Advertisement ii) It pills the fabric along for stitching as it moves up and down. It is a tooth-like piece of metal under the pressure foot.
5.	Throat plate	Provides slots or openings through which the needle projects downward and the feed – dog upward.
6.	Spool pin	This holds the spool of the thread.
7.	Thread guide	i. These support the thread from one part of the machine to another. ii. They prevent the thread from twisting.
8.	Needle clamp	It is an attachment for the needle.
9.	Stitch regulator	It is used to shorten or lengthen the stitches of the machine
10.	Bobbin	It is used for winding the thread which goes in the lower part of the machine
11.	Bobbin case	It is the case that holds the bobbin.
12.	Stop matron screw	This is loosened to disconnect the needle and stop it from moving when the machine is operated. It is the balance wheel.
13.	Tension discs	This regulates the tightness of the thread as it forms the stitches.

GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING SEWING MACHINES

Compare similar types of sewing machines by different manufacturers.
Compare their servicing arrangements, parts, prices, and any other necessary information.
Consider the weight of the machine is very heavy and may be too different to carry about.
Consider the money available. Buy the best your money can afford.
Before paying for the machine, check to ensure that you have the instruction manual or handbook of all the accessories and spare parts that accompany the chive.
Before carrying away the machine. It is necessary to have the dealer demonstrate to you how it should be operated. Then try it out yourself.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWING MACHINES

Study the machine handbook (manual) carefully.
Clean the machine often by dusting to remove, dirt and dust.
Oil the necessary point according to the hard book.
Cover the machine when not in use.
Do not scratch the plain work of the machine by using sharp objects like scissors on it.
Disconnect the belt of a treadle machine to enable the encasement of the machine in its box.

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