TYPES O F SEW IN G

M ACH IN E

SEW IN G M ACH IN E
A textile machine used to stitch
fabric, cards and other material with
thread.
Well-selected sewing machine is
essential for achieving good results. It
should be used correctly in
accordance with the job
requirements.

1) LO C KSTIC H SEW IN G M AC H IN E
This is usually
used in homes and
sometimes in
school.
is also called
Domestic Sewing
Machine
It is run by foot
and may also be

2) H I-SPEED LO CKSTICH
SEW IN G M ACH IN E

This is
sometimes
called Straight
Stitching
Machine or
Industrial sewing
machine.
It has automatic
lubrication and

3) O VER ED G IN G M ACH IN E

Other
companies call it
small machine.

It finishes the
raw edges of the
pattern for
construction.

4) EM BRO ID ERY M ACH IN E

This is used in
making fancy stitches
and in making
different kinds of
embroidery stitches
on fabrics for Barong
Tagalog, pillow cases,
linen, and other
novelty items.

5) BU TTO N H O LER M ACH IN E

This is used
in making
buttonholes
on garments.

6) BU TTO N ATTAC H M EN T M ACH IN E

This is used
in attaching
buttons to
the garments.

7) D O U BLE N EED LE M ACH IN E

This is used in
the construction
of the different
kinds of clothing
especially for the
inseam, out seam
and side seam.

8) BARTACKIN G M ACH IN E
This is used in
reinforcing the
opening and
closing of
pockets.

MARY JANE J. INASIS

TANAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
G8 TEACHER