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WEEK 2
TOPIC: Sewing Machine and Garment Construction Processes (a) Types and parts of the sewing machine (functions of each part); (b) Factors that influence the choice of a sewing machine.
SUB-TOPIC 1: TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE AND DIFFERENT PARTS OF SEWING MACHINES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.
The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. It is also an expensive and complicated piece of equipment. It is therefore very important that one chooses it carefully and wisely. It is also important that it is handled carefully. And in order to do these, you must understand its various parts, and be able to maintain and operate it properly.
Types of Sewing Machines
There are various types and makes of sewing machines. However, all sewing machines are basically similar. They may differ in types and number of kinds of stitches they make. They can also differ in the way they can be operated. The following are common types.
- Hand sewing machine: this is simple. It is operated just with hand. It requires to be placed on a table.
- Treadle sewing machine: this is operated with the feet. The worker has both hands
free for guiding the work. It normally has a special stand.
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