NATIONAL TEXTILE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF TEXTILE CLOTHING

DEPARTMENT TEXTILE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Garment Manufacturing
TE-2114L
Laboratory Manual
LAB- 5
Title: Study of the different parts of a Flat Lock (Cover-stitch)
Sewing Machine

Name: Tahseen Qaim Khani

Registration Number: 19-NTU-KC-TMM-024
Submitted to: Sir, Ali Raza Jamshaid
Submission Date: 11-11-2022

FALL 2019
http://www.ntu.edu.pk/kc
INTRODUCTION
This machine is used for decorative stitches. This machine is not commonly used.
This machine can be used as over lock machine. The Flat Lock Stitch can also be
used to serge non-bulky seams. With differential feed and belt drive mechanism
makes the operation smooth, quiet and fast. Ideal for sewing knit fabric.

OBJECTIVE
 To obtain a clear knowledge on particular actions of different parts of flat lock
sewing machine.
 To clearly observe the mechanism, constructions and actions of different parts
of 3 needles 5 thread flat lock sewing machine.

ABSTRACT
Determination of different parts of flat lock stitch machine are observed, this
experiment provided a mechanism of flat lock stitch. The Flat Lock Stitch is used
decoratively to achieve the look of applied trim on a garment, craft or home
decorator projects. Special decorative threads are used for a textured and dramatic
embellishment effect.

MATERIAL/ EQUIPMENT
Flat Locks Machine

PROCEDURE
1. Thread Spool Stand
There is five thread stand which holds the bobbin
2. Thread Guider
It gives path to all the threads. It holds the thread in a position.
3. Thread Tensioner Assembly
It is used to maintain the uniform tension of sewing thread during sewing. To
control the tension (i.e. increase or decrease the tension) of the sewing thread
during sewing.
4. Wheel
A wheel located on the right side of the machine which is driven by the motor;
although it can be turned manually. To rise the lower needle and take up the
lower thread from bobbin.
5. Needle Bar Clamp
Needle bar clamp is used to hold the needle bar.
6. Three Needle
Needles are used to make hole on the fabric surface for passing the yarn from
one side to another for completing sewing action.
7. Lopper
Loppers are available in different shapes. In the case of flat lock machine
loppers holds the lower thread.
8. Spreader
Spreader work in conjunction with the looped to assist the loop formation.
They in fact move the thread but not carry the thread.
9. Needle Plate
Needle plate is used for smooth movement of fabric. A plate under the presser
foot with an opening through which the needle moves up and down during
stitching. This plate has seam guides engraved into it.
10. Presser foot
It is fixed to the presser bar to hold the cloth firmly in position when lowered.
11. Presser foot bar
A bar to which the presser foot of a sewing machine is attached.
12. Feed dogs
The toothed mechanism beneath the presser foot that moves the fabric forward
and backward.
13. Stitch Dialer
It is used for increasing and decreasing the stitch density per inch (SPI) stitch
per inch during sewing.
14. Oil gauge
The part that indicates the amount of oil in self-oiling machine
15. Oil sight window
Oil is present in this window and supplied to all the parts of the machine. Oil
level windows / sight glasses with a diameter up to 300 mm offer a large
viewing area.
 16. Foot lifter
For temporary lifting of presser foot, foot lifter is used.
17. Foot pedal
Foot pedal operates as the car pedal; the more pressure applies to pedal the
faster you sew.

THEORY
The Flat Lock Stitch is used decoratively to achieve the look of applied trim on a
garment, craft or home decorator projects. Special decorative threads are used for a
textured and dramatic embellishment effect. The Flat Lock Stitch can also be used
to serge non-bulky seams. Both sides of the Flat Locking Stitch are considered
decorative. The decorative loop effect is achieved when the Flat lock seams are
stitched with the Fabrics wrong sides together.

DISCUSSION QUESTION
Q1) How many types of flat lock machines are there?
Flatlock machines are available in two types A Flatbed and Cylinder bed.

Q2) How many loopers are in a flatlock machine?

For the bottom cover stitch machine 2 needle threads pass through the material and
inter loop with 1 looper thread

Q3) What is another name of flat lock machine?

cover stitch machine The technical name of the flatlock sewing machine is cover
stitch machine. Also known as interlock sewing machine.

CONCLUSION
By this experiment we came able to know about all the parts of the flat lock sewing
machine. This type of machine cannot be used for normal purpose. But for making
a complete garment their importance cannot be denied. Flat lock machine can be
used as the over lock sewing machine. It is mostly used for decorative stitches.

REFERENCE
https://textilelearner.net/flat-lock-sewing-machine-parts/
https://textilescommittee.nic.in/sites/default/files/course-content/gar.pdf
https://www.scribd.com/document/461233409/flat-lock-parts