DRESSMAKING
3 rd quarter
Classification of Sewing tools
1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine- This machine is used for stitching light and
moderately heavy fabrics. It is called ―Domestic Sewing Machine and is run
by foot and may also be converted to an electric power machine. It is usually
used in homes and sometimes in school.
2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This type of sewing machine has an
automatic lubrication and is commonly used by tailors and dressmakers. It is
usually called a straight stitching machine or industrial sewing machine.
3. OverEdging Machine. This machine is used to finish the raw edges of the
material or dresses.
4. Embroidery Machine. This machine is used for making different kinds of
fancy stitches and create patterns to decorate garments and apparel. Examples
include designs on quilts, pillows, Barong Tagalog, pillowcases, linen, and other
novelty items.
5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in making buttonholes on garments.
6. Button Attachment Machine. This machine is intended for attaching buttons
to the garments.
[Link] Needle Machine. This machine is usually used in the construction of the
different kinds of clothing, especially for the inseam, out seam, and side seam.
Bartacking Machine
This machine is used in reinforcing the
opening and closing of pockets
Activity 1: “What’s my purpose” Directions: Tell the uses and function of the
different classes of sewing machines. Use your activity notebook to record your
answers
Sewing machine parts Function
1. Lockstitch sewing Machine
2. Embroidery Machine
3. Bar tacking machine
4. Hi-speed Lockstitch Sewing
Machine
5. Button Attachment
Machine
6. Over Edging Machine
Activity 1. “Draw me.” Directions: In a short bond paper, draw the following tools used in dressmaking. Label
your drawing properly then write the function of each tool.
1. L-square
2. Hip curve
3. Shears
4. Ruler
5. Tape measure
6. Seam ripper
Two Major parts of the Lockstitch
Sewing Machine
The Upper Parts 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.
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.
[Link] 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.
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 screw 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
Spool pin
Thread Guide
Thread Take up lever
Presser bar lifter
Tension
Needle bar
Needle clamp
Presser foot
Bobbin winder
Stitch regulator
Balance wheel
Belt
Stop Motion screw
Feed dog
Throat plate
Shuttle
Bobbin
Definition of Terms
Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference
Calculation – the process or an act of calculating
Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computation
Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and
vice versa
Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired
English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit
Grain – the direction of fabric threads
Hemline – the marked line at the bottom of the garment where the hem is
turned
IMC – Individual Measurement Chart
Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to measure
Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or
extent of the entire measurable dimension
Metric System – a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of
length known as the meter (Greek metron, ―measure‖)
Pattern – a piece of paper usually one-half of the body parts used as a guide
in cutting the garments
Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to
measure
