7/8 Department of Education

National Capital Region

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

TLE - Home Economics

Dressmaking
Module 2
Types of Sewing Machine and Its Parts
Appropriate Techniques and Equipment Used

Writer: Marilou C. Lachita

Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of Dressmaking tasks. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
Lesson 1 - Sewing Machines and its parts
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the sewing tools and its uses;
2. select appropriate sewing tools for a specific task; and
3. classify the sewing stitches according to the type of sewing machine.

What I Know
Read and understand the statement. Choose the correct answer by writing the
answer at the space provided before its number.

_____ 1. A machine that is run by foot which may also be converted to electric power
machine is known as __________.

a. hemmer machine c. lockstitch machine

b. high speed over edger d. over edging machine
_____ 2. This is also called “Domestic Sewing Machine”.

a. lockstitch sewing machine c. hi-speed sewing machine

b. double needle sewing machine d. button holer machine
_____3. This is sometimes called “straight stitching machine” or industrial sewing
machine. It has automatic lubrication and is used by tailors and dressmakers.

a. lockstitch sewing machine c. hi-speed sewing machine

b. double needle sewing machine d. buttonholer machine

_____ 4. It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.

a. hammer machine c. lockstitch machine
b. high speed over edger d. over edging machine

_____ 5. This is used in making fancy stitches and in making different kinds of
embroidery stitches on fabrics.
a. lockstitch sewing machine c. embroidery sewing machine
b. double needle sewing machine d. buttonholer machine

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_____ 6. This is used in making buttonholes on garments.
a. lockstitch sewing machine c. embroidery sewing machine
b. double needle sewing machine d. buttonholer machine

_____ 7. This is used in attaching buttons to the garments.

a. double needle sewing machine c. lockstitch sewing machine
b. buttonholer machine d. button attachment machine

_____ 8. This is used in the construction of the different kinds of clothing especially
for the inseam, out seam, and side seam.
a. Double needle sewing machine c. Lockstitch sewing machine
b. Buttonholer machine d. Button attachment machine

_____ 9. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets

a. Double needle sewing machine c. Over edging sewing machine
b. Bar tacking machine d. Button attachment machine

_____ 10. This machine is also known as the “small machine”.

a. Hemmer machine c. Lockstitch machine
b. High speed over edger d. Over edging machine

Types of Sewing
Lesson 1
Machine and Its Parts
Sewing machines come in different types. The kind of sewing machines served
what is intended for its purpose. The familiarity with its parts will help you determine
the problem in the machine, especially if it does not serve the dressmaker’s needs well.
It will help you to determine what part needs to be replaced if they fail to operate
normally.

What’s In

Do you still recall the sewing tools, it’s uses, and classification? It is really
importance to study? Why? Aside from the sewing tools, what do you think is needed
to make sewing easier and faster especially when you want to repair some worn-out
clothes, you want to create a cover for your table?

Notes to the Teacher

In this lesson, the learners are expected to choose and use
appropriate sewing machines needed for what he needs.

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 What’s New
Are you familiar with the different types of sewing machine? Have you seen
those types and what its function? Did you know that the different stitches that we
seen on our clothes are the output of the different type of sewing machines?

Being familiar with the kind of sewing machines you need, will help you to
know the best that will bring to what you need in the task to perform. Proper care of
the sewing machine makes work easier and faster. It will eliminate wasting of time,
energy, money in doing the sewing activity.

What is It
In this part you will acquire the knowledge in understanding the types of
sewing machine and its function.

A sewing machine is a unique designed machine that is used for stitching

different parts of fabric together to make garment products. It is a mechanically
driven needle used to stitch materials together with thread. It is necessary to know
what sewing machine will be used for a specific job to make better results, without
wasting time and effort in the performance of tasks.

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE

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.
Lockstitch means “single needle stitching”
often found on dress shirt labels.

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This

is sometimes called “straight stitching
machine” or industrial sewing machine. It
can produce massive production because of
its speed capacity. It has an automatic
lubrication and used mostly by dressmakers
and tailors.

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3. Over Edging Machine. The “small machine”
that finishes the raw edges of the pattern for
construction. The advantage of using this
machine will make two layers of cloth and
trimming the edge of the fabric to stop from
fraying.

4. Embroidery Machine. This is used in

making fancy stitches and in making
different kinds of embroidery stitches on
fabrics. There are also embroidery machine
that are programmed in the computer
memory.

5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in

making buttonholes on garments. Using
this kind of sewing machine will provide
reliable results because the side of the
buttonhole sew the same direction to
prevent gaps in stitching or fabric distortion.

6. Button Attachment Machine. This is used in

attaching buttons to the garments. This will
make the work easier and faster.

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7. Double Needle Machine. This is used in the
construction of the different kinds of
clothing especially for the inseam, out seam
and side seam. It also produces design to
the seam. This is used for creating a
decorative stitches and cover stitch hem
found on T-shirt hems.

8. Bar tacking Machine. This type is usually

used for reinforcing the opening and closing
of the pockets. It makes the sewn products
stronger and resistant to tears or rips in the
seam.

Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine

I. The Upper Part 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.

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 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.

Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed

1. Feed dog 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 is a movable plate that
covers the 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.

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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 screws 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 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.

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 What’s More
Identify what type of sewing machine is used to create the stitches as shown in
the given images.

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.

What I Have Learned

Complete the given statement. Use the space provided. (5 points)

The upper part of the sewing machine are ______________________, ___________________,
and ___________________________________.
The type of stitches seen on the fabric is a product of the
______________________________used.
I find the lesson interesting because
___________________________________________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Open your clothing cabinet, look around of the different clothing apparel
stitches, take a picture of it and let your siblings identify what kind of sewing machine
is used based on the created stiches. Create a short essay on what you feel while
doing the activity.
The Machine Stitches
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Output will be rated using the scoring rubric below.

Features 4 3 2 1
Piece was Piece was Piece had little Piece had no
written in an written in an style or voice style or voice
extraordinary interesting
style and voice style and voice Gives some Gives no new
Quality of
new information
Writing
Very Somewhat information and very
informative informative but poorly poorly
and well- and organized organized organized
organized
So many
Few spelling spelling,
Virtually no A number of
and punctuation
Grammar, spelling, spelling,
punctuation and
Usage & punctuation or punctuation or
errors, minor grammatical
Mechanics grammatical grammatical
grammatical errors that it
errors errors
errors interferes with
the meaning
Rubric courtesy of https://www.thoughtco.com/essay-rubric-2081367

Assessment
Rearrange the letters of the word/s so that you can identify what is being
described in each item. Write the answer in the space provided below.

PARTS OF SEWING MACHINE

1. EEENLD APCLM - holds and tightens the needle.

2. ONITESN DSSIC - controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
3. ANAELCB WHELE - sets the mechanism in motion.
4. RREESSP BRA LERFIT - moves the presser foot.

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 5. HTRDAE UGDEI - keeps the thread in position.
6. NEDLEE PLTAE – a metal plate beneath the needle and presser foot.
7. THTOAR EPLAT - is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin
threads come out.
8. NBOBBI - is a metal spool for winding thread.
9. EPRSERS OFOT - holds the fabric in place while sewing.
10. BNBBOI NRWDIE - controls the bobbin while winding thread.
11. DEEF GOD - moves the fabric while sewing.
12. SPLOO IPN - is the thread holder.
13. THETLSU - holds the bobbin case while sewing.
14. ICTHST RROAULTGE - checks the length of the stitches.
15. DNLEEA - is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.

Name the parts of the sewing machine under the bed area as labeled in each number.

SET A
1. _______________________________ 11. ______________________________
2. _______________________________ 12. ______________________________
3. _______________________________ 13. ______________________________
4. _______________________________ 14. _____________________________
5. _______________________________ 15. _____________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
8. ______________________________
9. ______________________________
10. _____________________________

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SET B
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
6. ____________________________
7. ____________________________
8. ____________________________
9. ____________________________
10. ___________________________

Additional Activities
Online:
Please watch on the You tube about the Sewing Machine Parts and its functions with
the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC9nYWY9F6Q. From what you understand,
create a simple power point presentation of the lesson.
Offline:
With the help of your parent, visit a dress shop, a tailor shop in your community.
Interview the owner by asking the following questions. Response will be written in the
space provided. (Scoring rubric for essay in the previous page will be used)

1. Why is there a need to inspect the sewing machine before using?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

2. How many times should be the sewing machine be cleaned and oiled?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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3. What are the types of sewing machine found in the shop? Will you give the function
of each type of machine?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. C 1. Embroidery sewing 1. Needle clamp
2. A machine 2. Tension Discs
3. C 3. Balance wheel
4. D 2. Buttonholer sewing 4. Presser bar lifter
5. C machine 5. Thread guide
6. D 6. Needle Plate
3. Edging/Over edging
7. D 7. Throat Plate
8. A sewing machine 8. Bobbin
9. B 4. Double needled sewing 9. Presser foot
10. D machine 10.Bobbin winder
11.Feed dog
5. High-speed Lockstitch 12.Spool Pin
sewing 13.Shuttle
machine/Lockstitch 14.Stitch regulator
sewing machine 15.Needle
Set B
1. Band wheel
2. Band wheel
crank
3. Pitman Rod
4. Belt guide
5. Belt shifter
6. Dress guard
7. Treadle
8. Legs
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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Marilou C. Lachita (SEHS)

Editors:
Marilou D. Payomo (Dept. Head-SEHS)
Nerissa S. Estrella (ASP II-OIC-MNHS)
Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos (Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE)
Layout Artist: Khrycys G. Olairez (BNHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – Learning Resource Management and Development System

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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