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Technology and
Livelihood Education
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
Module 8
RESOLVING COMMON MACHINE
TROUBLES

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
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Module 8: Resolve Common Machine Troubles
First Edition, 2020
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Dressmaking/Tailoring
Module 8
RESOLVING COMMON MACHINE
TROUBLES

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 Introductory Message
For the learner:

The new K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum on Technology and Livelihood

Education Program focuses on teaching specialization courses that upon completion is
equivalent to a career. This is to provide learning standard to all high school students in
rural, urban, and non-urban areas. This addresses the need for skilled and competitive
students to contribute to the sustainable use of resources in the community and to
economic productivity.

Do you want to know why your sewing machine stopped working? Even if you
don’t believe it, most of the solution is simpler than you think. In this material, you will
know some sewing machine problems, its causes and remedies.

The lessons of this module provide various assessment tools and practicum to
measure your level of understanding. The suggested instructional activities are within
your capability. These activities can be modified to adjust the needs of the student
based on the school and community resources.

This material helps you to realize the result of the course as you prepare yourself
to become a dressmaker / entrepreneur and to be beneficial and fruitful to our country.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

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and understand new concepts and skills.
 What’s More This comprises activities for independent
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mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends to the retention of
learned concepts.

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module.

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consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Resolve Common Machine Troubles

What I Need to Know ………......................................... 1
What I Know ………......................................... 2
What’s In …................................................ 4
What’s New …................................................ 5
What is it …................................................ 4
What’s More …................................................ 9
What I Have Learned …................................................ 10
What I Can Do …................................................ 11
Assessment …................................................ 12
Additional Activities …................................................ 14
Answer Key …................................................ 15
Reference …................................................ 16
 What I Need to Know

A sewing machine costs a lot so; it must be given special care. It is

important to know its different parts and its functions. Your knowledge of the
parts of a sewing machine helps you to care for it properly at the same time,
pinpoint which part causes the trouble when it breaks down.
When the sewing machine breaks down, analyze which part causes
the breakdown. Then, try to repair it using the different solutions suggested in
this module. Simple repairs may be made but if the sewing machine has
trouble which is beyond your capacity to repair, call a qualified person to
repair it to prevent further damage.
This module covers one competency in dressmaking which is
resolving common machine troubles and its remedies that a Grade 7
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) learner like you ought to have.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
 identify the common troubles of sewing machine;
(TLE_HEDM7/8BM-oi-7)
 classify the troubles of sewing machine.
(TLE_HEDM7/8BM-oi-7)

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 What I Know

Pre-Test
Now, let us find out what you have already learned about common
machine troubles and its remedies.
Directions: Answer the questions given below, write your in your activity
notebook.
1. What is the cause of skip stiches in sewing machines?
a. improper winding c. poor quality of thread
b. needle is blunt d. tension is tight
2. What problem will occur if you will use a wrong size of needle?
a. needle breaks c. stiches loop
b. seam pucker d. under thread is break
3. What will you do if the sewing machine is not working?
a. Check-up the unit. c. Replace the unit.
b. Consult an expert. d. none of the above
4. What part of sewing machine needs to be changed when the fabric is
jamming?
a. bobbin c. needle
b. cloth d. thread
5. What will you do if the fabric doesn’t move?
a. Adjust the belt. c .Adjust the screw.
b. Adjust the stitch regulator. d. Adjust the tension.
6. How will you solve stiches loop problems of a sewing machine?
a. Change the bobbin. c. Correct threading.
b. Changes the needle. d. Oil the machine.
7. What is the cause of needle breaking?
a. Belt is too tight. c. Needle is too long.
b. Needle is blunt. d. There’s no oil.

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8. What is the remedy for lower thread breaks?
a. proper threading c. tight belt
b. proper winding d. use correct size of needle

9. What machine trouble will arise if there is incorrect attachment of accessories or

supplies?
a. common problem c. major sewing machine problem
b. minor sewing machine trouble d. none of the above
10. What machine trouble occurs when the fabric is not moving?
a. insufficient oil c. loose feed dog screw
b. improper winding d. too tight pressure of presser foot
11. What is the reason for machine to lock up?
a. broken parts of sewing machine c. not correct set of needles
b. dull needle d. tight tensions
12. How will you fix a bobbin which doesn’t freely turn?
a. Change the bobbin. c. Wind properly.
b. Loosen and tighten the tension. d. none of the above
13. What will you do when the upper thread breaks?
a. Adjust the screw. c. Tighten the belt.
b. Thread properly. d. Use the correct size of needle.
14. What is the problem if sewing machine runs noisy?
a. clogged with dust c. improper winding
b. improper threading d. insufficient oil
15. How will you fix the machine which rotates heavily?
a. Change the belt if old. c. Changes the thread.
b. Change the bobbin. d. Tighten the screw.

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Lesson
Resolving Common Machine
1 Troubles

What’ s In

What comes into your mind when you hear the word cleaning? Take
note that every sewing machine needs to be cleaned. But before we will talk
about sewing machine troubles, its causes and remedies, answer first the
following questions. Write your answers in your activity notebook. (All answers
will be recognized.)

1. How will you clean a sewing machine?

2. What parts of the sewing machine need to be cleaned?

3. What are the cleaning agents to be used?

Rubric For Evaluating the Activity
Content The content was well-thought and the 4
guide questions were thoroughly
answered.
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers.
Development Points are thoroughly developed. 3
Total 10

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 What’ s New

This time, let’s see how much you have learned about sewing
machines.

Activity 2 - Word Hunt

Directions: Find the following word or group of in the graph.

(10 pts. Each)

1. STITCHES SKIP

2. SEAM PUCKER

3. NEEDLE BREAKS

4. STICHES LOOP

5. NEEDLE BLUNT

S E T A B C Z D S E F R R S Z
T N N E E D L E B R E K S X
I G S S M S E N D M O H D E A
T L P T U M B R E L L A S N Q
C I O I S A T U R D A Y Y D R
H S O T D A Y T I M E H A O D
E H L C S Y A H O O M H R O E
S G J H T T A B L E S E N R W
L T T E F I T N E S S Y S A T
O L T S E A M P U C K E R D E
O I H S G R A D E S I G N S G
P N G K U A L W A Y S D A T E
R R I I Y N E E D B L U N T V
F L T P S A F T E R W A R D A
H O T G I T R F B E E N S A H

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 What is It

Common Troubles of Sewing Machine and Its Remedies

What do you think are the classifications sewing machine troubles?

What are the possible causes as well as its remedies? How will you clean a
sewing machine to avoid damages?

Common Troubles of Sewing Machine and Its Remedies

Machine Trouble Cause Solution
1. Machine runs noisy *the screw on which it * tighten the screw
is pivoted is loose. * apply oil on the
* there is little oil moving parts of the
treadle
2. Machine rotates * too tight belt * change belt if
heavily * insufficient oil already old
* bearings or shuttle *oil the arm shaft
race is clogged with *clean the shuttle
dust or thread race and bearing, then
oil
3. Needle breaks *The material is pilled *never pull the
while sewing materials while sewing
*The needle is too *change the needle
long *use the correct size
*a fine needle is used of needle
for heavy sewing *fasten securely the
presser foot and
needle attached to the
bar
4. Stitches skip * the is blunt or bent * change t or set the
or is not correctly set needle properly into
into the needle bar. the needle bar
* the needle is too * use appropriate size
short for the machine of thread for the
needle
*change the needle

5. Upper thread breaks * Improper threading * correct threading

*Improperly attached * attached the needle
needle * Bent or dull correctly
needle * change to blunt needle

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 * Tight upper thread * reset the upper tension
*poor quality thread regulator
* unmatched needle * use good quality thread
and thread size or texture
6. Lower or under * improper winding of * winding the thread in
thread breaks the thread in the the bobbin uniformly
bobbin * change the needle
* bent or dull needle *use good quality thread
* poor quality thread * lower the feed dog if
* incorrectly set feed the fabric is thin; raise
dog the feed dog if the fabric
* bobbin does not is thick
freely turn * check if bobbin is
* too tight bobbin clogged with dirt or
case spring thread
*loosen the adjusting
screw of the bobbin case
or adjusting the tension
of the upper thread

7. Seams pucker * one or both tensions *read the instructions on

are tight the proper regulation of
* the needle is blunt tension
*the size of needle is *change the needle
wrong * use the correct size of
needle
8. Fabric does not * feed dog not in *adjust the feed dog to
move proper sewing proper sewing position
position *adjust stitch regulator to
* stitch regulator not desired stitch length
set on zero *add pressure to presser
* too tight pressure on foot by adjusting the
presser foot pressure regulator screw

[Link] loop *the machine is not * thread the sewing

threaded properly machine correctly
*the upper tension is *tighten the tension the
loose bobbin
10. Fabric jams in * Needle may be too *Change the size of
machine big needle
*Throat plate *Needs round hole plate

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Lesson
Classify Troubles of Sewing
1 Machine

Classifications of Machine Trouble

1. Minor sewing machine trouble

This refers to problems that arise involving incorrectly attached

accessories or supplies, unadjusted tensions, or that requires a little
dusting or oiling.

2. Major sewing machine trouble

This involves replacing or removing damage spare parts that
made the sewing machine not totally functioning.

Minor sewing machine trouble Major sewing machine trouble

1. Needle breaks 1. Machine run noisy

2. Stitches Skip 2. Machine Rotates Heavily

3. Stitches Loop 3. Fabric Does Not Move

4. Upper Thread Breaks 4. Fabric Jam In Machine

5. Lower Or Under Thread

Breaks

6. Seam pucker

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 What’ s More

Activity 3 - Ask My Neighbor

Directions: Visit a dressmaker/tailor in your neighbourhood and ask him/her to

assist you in identifying the trouble of his/her sewing machine. Write the
information gathered using the format below. Observe proper protocols.

Date: Sewing Machine No.

Trouble/S Cause/s Solution/s

Minor

Major

(Note: Continue your activity in What I Can Do)

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4 – Problem Solving

Situation/Problem

Sarah is a new dressmaker. She encountered minor and major troubles in

using her machine. Every week, she lists down the troubles that she
encountered. She needs your help to identify the causes and provide
solutions on these problems. The table below serves as your format in
answering.

Week/ Machine Causes Solutions

Troubles
First Week
 Needle thread
breakage
 Skipped stiches
 Seam pucker
 Looper thread
breakage
 Fabric jam

Rubrics for Activity 4

Content The content was well-thought, guide 4
questions were thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3
Total 10

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5 - Ask My Neighbor

Directions: Classify the machine trouble whether it is minor or major.
Please ACTIVITY 3 for your answer.

Minor Major

1. 6.

2. 7.

3 8.

4. 9.

5. 10

Rubrics for Activity 5

Content The content was well-thought, guide 4
questions were thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3
Total 10

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 Assessment

Post Test
Now that you are almost finish in accomplishing this module, let us
check what you have learned.
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. What is the cause of skip stiches in sewing machines?

a. improper winding c. poor quality of thread
b. needle is blunt d. tension is tight
2. What problem will occur if you will use a wrong size of needle?
a. needle breaks c. stiches loop
b. seam pucker d. under thread is break
3. What will you do if the sewing machine is not working?
a. Check-up the unit. c. Replace the unit.
b. Consult an expert. d. none of the above
4. What part of sewing machine needs to be changed when the fabric is
jamming?
a. bobbin c. needle
b. cloth d. thread
5. What will you do if the fabric doesn’t move?
a. Adjust the belt. c .Adjust the screw.
b. Adjust the stitch regulator. d. Adjust the tension.
6. How will you solve stiches loop problems of a sewing machine?
a. Change the bobbin. c. Correct threading.
b. Changes the needle. d. Oil the machine.
7. What is the cause of needle breaking?
a. Belt is too tight. c. Needle is too long.
b. Needle is blunt. d. There’s no oil.
8. What is the remedy for lower thread breaks?
a. proper threading c. tight belt
b. proper winding d. use correct size of needle

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 9. What machine trouble will arise if there is incorrect attachment of
accessories or supplies?
a. common problem c. major sewing machine problem
b. minor sewing machine trouble d. none of the above
10. What machine trouble occurs when the fabric is not moving?
a. insufficient oil c. loose feed dog screw
b. improper winding d. too tight pressure of presser foot
11. What is the reason for machine to lock up?
a. broken parts of sewing machine c. not correct set of needles
b. dull needle d. tight tensions
12. How do you fix a bobbin which doesn’t freely turn?
a. Change the bobbin. c. Wind properly.
b. Loosen and tighten the tension. d. none of the above
13. What is the remedy when the upper thread breaks?
a. Adjust the screw. c. Tighten the belt.
b. Thread properly. d. Use the correct size of needle.
14. What problem occurs if your sewing machine runs noisy?
a. clogged with dust c. improper winding
b. improper threading d. insufficient oil
15. How do you fix the machine which rotates heavily?
a. Change the belt if old. c. Changes the thread.
b. Change the bobbin. d. Tighten the screw.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 6 - Essay
Direction: Answer the question briefly. Write in your answer TLE activity
notebook.
1. How do you fix a sewing machine that keeps jamming?

2. Why is my machine not moving?

3. How do you fix a minor sewing machine fault?

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

Content The content was well-thought, guide 4
questions were thoroughly answered
Organization The paper was well-written with ideas 3
easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 3
Total 10

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Module 8. Please proceed

to Module 9 and learn about the Hazard and Risk.

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What’s New
S E T A B C Z D S E F R R S Z
T N N E E D L E B R E K S X
I G S S M S E N D M O H D E A
T L P T U M B R E L L A S N Q
C I O I S A T U R D A Y Y D R
H S O T D A Y T I M E H A O D
E H L C S Y A H O O M H R O E
S G J H T T A B L E S E N R W
L T T E F I T N E S S Y S A T
O L T S E A M P U C K E R D E
O I H S G R A D E S I G N S G
P N G K U A L W A Y S
References D A T E
R R I I Y N E E D B L U N T V
F L T P S A F T E R W A R D A
H O T G I T R F B E E N S A H
Assessment Pre-Test
1. B 6.C 11. A 1. B 6.C 11. A
2.B 7.C 12. B 2.B 7.C 12. B
3.B 8.B 13.B 3.B 8.B 13.B
4.C 9.B 14. D 4.C 9.B 14. D
5.B 10.D 15. A 5.B 10.D 15. A
Answer Key
References

BOOKS

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Dressmaking NCII Basic

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education

Industrial Arts Home Economics Agricultural Entrepreneurship 2

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

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