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WEEK 3
TOPIC: Sewing Machine and Garment Construction Processes (c) Care of sewing machine (d) Term peculiar to garment construction e. g. facing, hems, opening, fastenings, etc. (e) Making of a simple baby dress using the sewing machine.
SUB TOPIC 1: Care of sewing machine and terms peculiar to garment construction e. g. facing, hems, opening, fastenings, etc.
CARE OF A SEWING MACHINE.
- A sewing machine can be properly cared for in the following ways:-
- Study the machine handbook (instruction manual) by the manufacturer before operating the machine.
- Be sure all the parts are correctly fitted.
- Unplug electric sewing machine before cleaning.
- See that the machine is free from dust and fault.
- Remove the throat plate and slide plate to expose all lint and dust clean thoroughly.
- Oil regularly; dropping oil only as directed in the instruction.
- Run the machine without threading or inserting any cloth for a short time.
- Clean all parts of the machine and replace all parts after cleaning.
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