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TLE-Dressmaking
Quarter 0 – Week 5
Operating Machine and
Assessing its performance

CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

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TLE– Dressmaking- Grade 7/8
Contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (CLAS)
Quarter 0 - Week 5: Operating Machine and Assessing Its Performance
First Edition, 2020

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 Lesson 1
Operating machine and assessing its
performance performance

Learning Competencies:
LO 1. Operate machine and assess its performance, TLE_HEDM7/8BM-0h-6
1.1 Observe proper handling and cleaning of the machine
1.3 Resolve common machine troubles
Objectives:
1. Identify ways of handling and cleaning the sewing machine
2. Enumerate the steps in threading the machine the machine
3. Determine the common sewing machine troubles

Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do you call the problem that arises from incorrectly attached accessories or
supplies, unadjusted tensions or requires a little oiling or dusting?
A. Major sewing machine trouble C. Stitches loop
B. Minor sewing machine trouble D. Stitches slip

2. Which of the following requires replacement or removal of damaged spare parts that
causes the sewing machine not to function well?
A. Major sewing machine trouble C. Stitches loop
B. Minor sewing machine trouble D. Stiches slip

3. If the lower or under thread breaks from time to time, what remedy should you apply?
A. Lower or under thread breaks C. Fabric jams in machine
B. Change the size of the needle D. Seams Pucker

4. What are the tools and supplies needed when operating a sewing machine?
A. Needle, Thread, Screw Driver, Pins, Scissors
B. Manila paper,paper
C. Plastic cover, tray
D. Wire cutter,plier

5. Janine noticed that the fabric frequently jams in the sewing machine. What causes
this trouble?
A. Needle may be too big.
B. Needs round hole plate.
C. Change the size of needle.
D. Too tight pressure on presser foot.

6. If the feed dog is not in its proper sewing position, what will happen to the fabric?
A. Feed dog not in proper sewing position.
B. Too tight pressure on presser foot.
C. Stitch regulator not set on zero.
D. The fabric will not move.

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7. Mary realized that there are loop stitches in the blouse that she is sewing. What
remedy will you suggest to Mary?
A. Lower or under thread breaks C. Needle thread break
B. Machine rotates heavily D. Use blunt needle

8. While you are sewing, the upper thread started to break. What is the cause of this
trouble?
A. Bent or dull needle C. Incorrectly set feed dog
B. Improper winding of thread D. Too tight bobbin case spring

9. What causes the breaking of the lower or under thread?

A. Defective thread takes up lever C. Tight upper thread
B. Bobbin does not freely turn D. Unmatched needle

10. Why do you think it is important to properly handle and clean the sewing machine?
A. To definite purpose
B. To stop sewing activity.
C. To become defective while sewing.
D. To make sure that the machine will run smoothly and last a long time.

Let’s Explore and Discover

Unlocking of Difficulties
Cleaning-free from dirt.
Lubricate-to apply grease or oil to machine parts.
Assessing- determine machine trouble the way it function.
Operate- to perform or function

All sewing machines generally require basic maintenance of cleaning, oiling, and
lubricating. Always refer to the sewing machine service manual for accurate
application of procedure. Sometimes other machines are designed to be oil- and
lubricant-free, so it is important to follow the directions carefully.
If the sewing machines in your laboratory are kept in good condition and are carefully
adjusted and properly threaded, not too many things can go wrong. But there are certain
difficulties that occur during an operation so often, so you should know these minor and
common problems, their causes and remedies.

SETTING OF SEWING MACHINES

Perfect machine stitching is easy to achieve if you set the machine properly. This
involves threading the upper and lower parts of the sewing machine. The beginner in
dressmaking must learn how to thread the head even control the movement of treadle and
balance wheel of the sewing machine as one of the first steps in becoming a competent
operator.

THREADING THE MACHINE

Each part of the threading mechanism on the head of a sewing machine has a definite
purpose in guiding the thread from the spool to the needle. The thread must pass through
the various guides in a given order so that the machine will sew properly the formed
stitches.

A. ORDER OF THREADING IN THE UPPER PART

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 1. Spool Pin
2. Upper thread guide
3. Between metal disc of tension
4. Thread take up lever
5. Lower thread guide
6. Needle

STEPS:
11. Put the spool of thread on the spool pin.
12. Bring the thread to the thread guide.
13. Pull the thread between the metal disc of the tension.
14. Bring the thread up to the thread take up lever and raise it as it goes.
15. Pull the thread down to the thread guide.
16. Pull it through the lower thread guide.
17. Thread the needle.

B. THREADING THE LOWER PART OF LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE/

TREADLE SEWING MACHINESTEPS:
1. Remove the bobbin case by pulling on the bobbin case latch.
2. Remove the bobbin from the case and wind the thread.
3. Put the bobbin back to the bobbin case and pull the thread through the little
slot at least 4 inches.
4. Be sure that you you properly the bobbin case inside the shuttle.
5. Start the mechanism by rolling the balance wheel forward to get the thread of
the bobbin through the needle.
6. Pull the upper and lower thread together by 4 inches.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF SEWING MACHINE TROUBLES

There are two classifications of sewing machine troubles, namely:

1. Minor sewing machine trouble
This refers to problems that arise involving incorrectly attached accessories or
supplies, unadjusted tensions , or that requires a little dustling or oiling.

2. Major sewing machine trouble

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

COMMON SEWING MACHINE TROUBLES

Machine Troubles Causes Remedies

 Insufficient oil  Oil the sewing

1. Machine runs noisily
 Loose screw machine.
 Thread or dust  Tighten loose screw.
clogged in the  Clean the shuttle
shuttle race before oiling.

 too tight belt  Change belt if already

2. Machine rotates
 insufficient oil old.
heavily
 bearing or shuttle  Oil the arm shaft.
race is clogged  Clean the shuttle race
with dust or and bearing, then oil.
thread

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  improper  Check the threading ,
3. Needle thread breaks
threading change the texture of
 tight tension thread and attach the
 needle blunt needle properly to the
set incorrectly bar (flat side of the
 presser foot needle bar).
not properly  Use correct presser
adjusted foot , check if presser
 poor quality foot is secured and
thread properly fastened.
 seam may be  If seam is too heavy,
too thick or change change to
heavy correct size.
 bobbin case  Check the position of
turns bobbin case, reset the
 fabric is pulled shuttle race
forcibly assembly.
 needle may be  Change the needle.
bent  To avoid needle
 size of needle bending , pull the
upper and lower
threads toward the
rear of the presser
foot after stitching
and cut the thread.
 Don’t force the fabric,
just guide it.
 Change the size of
the needle.
 Adjust tension.

4. Stitches skip  bent needle ,  Change the needle or

dull needle or correct positioning.
wrongly  Change needle size
attached and thread.
needle  Increase pressure on
 unmatched the presser foot.
size of the  Check the threading.
needle or
thread to the
texture of
fabric
 no enough
pressure on
the presser
foot

 dull needle  Do not use blunt

5. Stiches loop
 improper needle.
threading  Check the threading.
 unbalance If loops appear under
tension of the the fabric, check the
upper and upper
lower thread threading;adjust the
upper tension
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  defective regulator, if the loops
thread take up apper on top of the
lever fabric,check the lower
threading ;the thread
may be inserted in
the tension groove of
the bobbin case;
check also the latch
spring of the bobbin
case.
 Balance the tension
of both threads.
 Change the thread
take up lever sring.

 Improper  Correct threading.

6. Upper thread breaks
threading  Attach the needle
 Improper correctly.
attached  Change to blunt.
needle  Reset the upper
 Bent or dull tension regulator.
needle  Use good quality
 Tight upper thread and size or
thread texture.
 Unmatched
needle

 Improper winding  Wind the thread on

7. Lower or under
of the thread in the bobbin uniformly.
thread breaks
the bobbin  Change the needle.
 bent or dull  Use quality thread.
needle  Lower the feed dog if
 poor quality fabric is thin;raise
thread the feed dog if the
 incorrectly set fabric is thick.
feed dog  Check if bobin is
 bobbin does not clogged with dirt or
freely turn thread.
 too tight bobbin  Loosen the adjusting
case spring screw of the bobbin
case or adjusting the
tension of the upper
thread.

 too long stitch  Adjust stitch

18. Seam
length for fabric regulator to correct
Pucker
 tension is too tight length.
 size of needle and  Adjust the upper and
thread do not lower tension
match regulator.
 too heavy  Use appropriate size
pressure on the of needle.
presser foot  Adjust the height of
the feed dog
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  too high feed dog depending on the
adjustment thickness or thinness
of the fabric.
 Lessen pressure on
the presser foot.

 feed dog noot in  Adjust the feed dog to

19. Fabric
proper sewing proper sewing.
does not move
position  Adjust stitch
 stitch regulator regulator to desired
not set on zero stitch length.
 too tight pressure  Add pressure to
on presser foot presser foot by
adjusting the
pressure regulator
screw.

 needle may be too  Change the size of

10. Fabric jams in
big needle.
machine
 throat plate  Use round hole plate.

(Source: Dominga Carolina F. Chavez, Nena T.Pineda, and Ma. Glenda M.Mendoza, Module.
Technology and Livelihood Education Dressmaking/Tailoring Learning Pasig City:
Department of Education, Bureau of Learning Resources, 2016, 79-84)

Let’s Practice

Directions: Give the order of threading in the upper part of sewing machine. Refer
your answer on the oval.

1. ________________
Needle
Upper thread guide 2. ________________
Lower thread guide 3. ________________
Between metal disc of tension 4. ________________
Thread take up lever
5. ________________
Spool Pin
6. ________________

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 Directions: Match the machine trouble in Column A with the machine remedies
in Column B.

Column A Column B
___1. Machine runs noisily A. Adjust feed dog to proper sewing
___2. Machine rotates heavily B. Change needle size and thread
___3. Needle thread breaks C. If needle too heavy change to correct size
___4. Stitches skip D. Change belt if already old
___5. Fabric does not move E. Oil the sewing machine
F. Use the quality thread

Why we need to clean and lubricate our sewing machine?

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Let’s Do More

Directions: : Fill in each blank to complete the statement.Choose the correct

answer inside the box .Write your answer on the spaced provided.
.
needle through guide between
thread down raise upper

1. Thread the ______.

2. Bring the thread to the thread _______ .
3. Pull the thread ___________ the metal disc of the tension.
4. Pull it _______ the lower thread guide.
5. Bring the thread up to the thread take up lever and _____ it as it goes.
6. Put the spool of ______ on the spool pin.
7. Pull the thread ______ to the thread guide.

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 Directions: Write minor and major sewing machine troubles. Write your answer
on the box provided.

2 Classifications of
Machine Troubles

Minor sewing machine troubles Major sewing machine troubles

________________________________ ____________________________
________________________________ ____________________________
________________________________ ____________________________
________________________________ ____________________________

What is the purpose of trouble shooting the sewing machine?

_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Write the missing information on the box. Write your answer on the
space provided.
.
Machine Trouble Causes Remedies

Stitches skip 1. ___________________  Change the needle

_____________________ size and thread.
_____________________
Machine runs 2. ___________________  Oil the sewing
noisily _____________________ machine
_____________________
Fabric jams in  Needle may be too 1. _______________
machine big _____________________
_____________________
Machine rotates 2. _______________  Change belt if
easily _____________________ already old
_____________________
Fabric does not  Feed dog not in 3. _______________
move proper sewing _____________________
position _____________________

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 Let’s Assess

Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following requires replacement or removal of damaged spare parts that
causes the sewing machine not to function well?
A. Major sewing machine trouble C. Stitches loop
B. Minor sewing machine trouble D. Stiches slip

2. If the lower or under thread breaks from time to time, what remedy should you apply?
A. Lower or under thread breaks C. Fabric jams in machine
B. Change the size of the needle D. Seams Pucker

3. What are the tools and supplies needed when operating a sewing machine?
A. Needle, Thread, Screw Driver, Pins, Scissors
B. Manila paper,paper
C. Plastic cover, tray
D. Wire cutter,plier

4. What do you call the problem that arises from incorrectly attached accessories or
supplies, unadjusted tensions or requires a little oiling or dusting?
A. Major sewing machine trouble C. Stitches loop
B. Minor sewing machine trouble D. Stitches slip

5. Janine noticed that the fabric frequently jams in the sewing machine. What causes
this trouble?
A. Needle may be too big.
B. Needs round hole plate.
C.Change the size of needle.
D. Too tight pressure on presser foot.

6. What causes the breaking of the lower or under thread?

A. Defective thread takes up lever C. Tight upper thread
B. Bobbin does not freely turn D. Unmatched needle
7. Why do you think it is important to properly handle and clean the sewing machine?
A. To definite purpose
B. To stop sewing activity.
C. To become defective while sewing.
D. To make sure that the machine will run smoothly and last a long time.

8. If the feed dog is not in its proper sewing position, what will happen to the fabric?
A. Feed dog not in proper sewing position.
B. Too tight pressure on presser foot.
C. Stitch regulator not set on zero.
D. The fabric will not move.

9. Mary realized that there are loop stitches in the blouse that she is sewing. What
remedy will you suggest to Mary?
A. Lower or under thread breaks C. Needle thread break
B. Machine rotates heavily D. Use blunt needle

10. While you are sewing, the upper thread started to break. What is the cause of this
trouble?
A. Bent or dull needle C. Incorrectly set feed dog
B. Improper winding of thread D. Too tight bobbin case spring

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 Answer Key

Let’s Try Let’s Practice

1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A Spool Pin 1. E
5. A Upper thread guide 2. D
Between metal disc of tension
6. D 3. C
Thread take up lever 4. B
7. D Lower thread guide 5. A
8. A Needle
9. A
10. C

Let’s Do More Let’s Assess

1. A
2. A
3. A
1. Minor sewing machine trouble- 4. B
Needle the problems that arise involving
Guide 5. D
incorrectly attached accessories or
Between supplies, unadjusted tensions , or that 6. A
Through requires a little dustling. 7. C
Raise 2. Major sewing machine trouble 8. D
Thread This involves replacing or removing
9. D
Down damage spare parts that made the sewing
machine not totally functioning. 10. A

Let’s Sum It Up

1. Unwanted size of the needle or thread to the texture of fabric

2. Insufficient oil
3. Change the size of the needle
4. Too tight belt
5. Adjust the feed dog to proper sewing position

References
Module:

Chavez, Dominga Carolina F., Nena T Pineda, and Ma. Glenda M.Mendoza, Module.
Technology and Livelihood Education Dressmaking/Tailoring Learning Pasig
City: Department of Education, Bureau of Learning Resources, 2016.

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