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Redeveloped Division Initiated Self-Learning Module

Department of Education – Division of Palawan

Dressmaking/Tailoring – Grade 8
Redeveloped Division Initiated - Self-Learning Module
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Sewing Equipment: Its Identification and
Classification
Second Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message
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 Dressmaking/Tailoring Sewing Equipment:
First Quarter Its identification and
Week 2 Classification

MELC : Identify sewing tools and equipment

Objective/s : 1. Know the different sewing equipment for

dressmaking/tailoring.
2. Identify the different uses and functions of
sewing equipment.

What I Know
Directions: Choose the correct letter that fits to your answer and write it on
your paper.

1. What part of a sewing machine leads the balance wheel through the belt
connection?
A. band wheel C. dress guard
B. belt guide D. treadle

2. Which of the following parts connects the balance wheel to the drive
wheel?
A. belt B. extension leaf C. bobbin D. legs

3. Which part of the machine is the thread holder?

A. cabinet C. feed dog
B. spool pin D. thread guide

4. What type of the sewing machine is used in reinforcing the opening and
closing of pockets?
A. bar-tacking machine C. embroidery machine
B. buttonholer machine D. lockstitch machine

5. What part of the sewing machine serves as the window of the feed dog
where the bobbin threads come out?
A. needle clamp C. slide plate
B. tension D. throat plate

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6. What part of the sewing machine holds the fabric in place while sewing?
A. belt guide C. needle bar
B. presser bar D. Presser foot

7. What type of sewing machine is used in making buttonholes on garments?

A. button attachment machine C. double needle machine
B. buttonholer machine D. embroidery machine

8. What part of a sewing machine attached in the needle clamp used for
sewing?
A. bobbin case C. bobbin winder
B. needle D. throat plate

9. What part of the sewing machine holds the treadle to band wheel crank?
A. pitman rod C. presser bar
B. thread take-up lever D. shuttle

10. Which type of sewing machine finishes the raw edges of the pattern for
construction?
A. button attachment machine C. hi-speed sewing machine
B. double needle machine D. over edging machine

11. What part of the sewing machine that checks the length of the stitches?
A. belt C. head
B. stitch regulator D. thread guide

12. Which of the following does NOT belong to the upper parts of sewing
machine?
A. arm B. bed C. cabinet D. head

13. What machine is also called Domestic Sewing Machine that is usually
used at home and sometimes in school?
A. embroidery machine C. lockstitch sewing machine
B. hi-speed sewing machine D. over edging machine

14. Which of the following sets the mechanism in motion?

A. balance wheel B. needle bar C. feed dog D. spool pin

15. What part of the sewing machine where feet are stationed to drive the
band wheel through the pitman rod?
A. dress guard B. slide plate C. needle clamp D. treadle

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 What is It
Types of Sewing Machines and Its Functions
Sewing machine is an equipment which is very indispensable in any
sewing activity, whether it be repairing, altering clothes, or recycling
household article. It is a textile machine used to sew, stitch fabrics and other
materials together with thread and needle. Special care should be given.
Well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good results. It
should be used correctly in accordance with the job requirements.
Types of sewing machines Functions

Lockstitch Sewing Machine

This is usually used in homes and

sometimes in school. This is also
called Domestic Sewing Machine. It
is run by foot and may also be
converted to electric power machine.

High Speed Lockstitch sewing

Machine
This is sometimes called “Straight
stitching machine” or “Industrial
sewing machine”. It has automatic
lubrication and is used by tailors and
dressmakers.

Over Edging Machine

Other companies call it Small

machine. It finishes the raw edges of
the pattern for construction.

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 Embroidery Machine

This is used in making fancy stitches

and in making different kinds of
embroidery stitches on fabrics for the
Barong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen,
handkerchiefs, and other novelty
items.

This is used in making buttonholes on

garments.

Button Attachment Machine

This is used in attaching buttons to

the garments.

Double Needle Machine

This is used in the construction of the

different kinds of clothing especially
for the inseam, out seam and side
seam.

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 Bartacking Machine

This is used in reinforcing the opening

and closing of pockets.

DIFFERENT PARTS OF SEWING MACHINE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The basic structure of sewing machine is the same whether it is hand
operated sewing, treadle sewing machine or electric sewing machine. Let us
continue the discussion with the different parts of a lockstitch sewing machine
and their functions.
Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine
The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing machine are the upper
parts and lower parts.

Upper Parts Lower Parts

The Upper Parts are composed of the following:
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.
Arm
Head

Bed

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Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm and Head

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 screw 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. Presser Bar a bar to which the presser foot of a sewing machine is
attached.
10. Needle is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
11. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread.
It has three parts namely:
a. Latch it fastens the bobbin in the spindle while winding the
threads
b. Spindle is a slender rod by which the threads is twisted in a
spinning wheel.
c. Rubber ring is a ring on the bobbin winder which comes in
contact with the nut of the balance wheel.
12. Stitch regulator checks the length of the stitches.
13. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in motion.
14. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
15. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when loosened and starts.
16. Face Plate a cover that encloses the oiling points of the needle bar,
presser bar and the take up lever.

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 Parts of Sewing Machine in the Bed or Under the Bed

1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.

1. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin
threads come out.
2. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.
3. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
4. Bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
5. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.

Parts of the sewing machine in the bed or under the bed

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.
10. Drawers are used for storing sewing accessories and tools such as
pins, needles, threads, scissors, tape measures, etc.

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 11. Extension leaf is used to enlarge the bed plate of the sewing
machine and to give support to the left hand of the operator.

What I Can Do

Activity – Labeling

Directions:
Identify the
different parts of
a lockstitch
sewing machine.
Write your
answer in your
paper.

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 What’s More

ACTIVITY: Identify and Classify Me

A. Based from the picture, identify the type of sewing machine referred to and
its corresponding function. Write your answer on your TLE notebook.
Pictures Type of sewing Machine Functions

Button attachment This is used in attaching

Machine buttons to the garments.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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B. Classify whether each part of the sewing machine belongs to arm/head,
bed, or lower part and give its function. Follow the given example below as
your guide.
Name of Parts Classification of each Part Function
where it belongs (
arm/head; bed; or lower
parts)

Example: Example: Example:

Feed dog Bed It moves the fabric while
sewing.

1. Balance wheel

2. Slide plate

3. Band wheel crank

4. Bobbin winder

5. Belt guide

6. Shuttle

7. Tension

8. Needle clamp

9. Dress guard

10. Pitman rod

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Complete the following statements. Write your answer in your TLE
notebook.

1. _______ is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.

2. ______ 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.

3. A part of a sewing machine that controls the looseness and tightness of

stitches is called ___________.

4. A part of the sewing machine that keeps the thread in position is called
________.

5. The part of the sewing machine that holds the fabric in place while
sewing is called_________.

6. ________ is the curve part of the head containing mechanism for

operating the needle.

7. Lockstitch sewing machine is also called __________________. It is ran by

foot and may also be converted to electric power machine.

8. An over edging machine also called as_____________. It finishes the raw

edges of the pattern for construction.

9. _____________ is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.

10. A type of sewing machine used in making buttonholes on

garments is called_______.

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 Assessment
Directions: Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the best
answer. Write the chosen letter on your TLE Notebook.

1. What type of the sewing machine is used in reinforcing the opening and
closing of pockets?
A. bar-tacking machine C. embroidery machine
B. buttonholer machine D. lockstitch machine

2. What part of the sewing machine holds the fabric in place while sewing?
A. belt guide B. presser bar
C. needle bar D. Presser foot

3. What part of a sewing machine attached in the needle clamp used for
sewing?
A. bobbin case B. needle
C. bobbin winder D. throat plate

4. Which type of sewing machine finishes the raw edges of the pattern for
construction?
A. button attachment machine C. hi-speed sewing machine
B. double needle machine D. over edging machine

5. What part of a sewing machine leads the balance wheel through the belt
connection?
A. band wheel B. dress guard
C. belt guide D. treadle

6. Which of the following parts connects the balance wheel to the drive
wheel?
A. belt C. extension leaf
C. bobbin D. legs

7. What type of sewing machine is used in making buttonholes on garments?

A. button attachment machine B. double needle machine
C. buttonholer machine D. embroidery machine

8. What part of the sewing machine where feet are stationed to drive the band
wheel through the pitman rod?
A. dress guard C. slide plate
C. needle clamp D. treadle

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9. Which part of the machine is the thread holder?
A. cabinet B. spool pin
C. feed dog D. thread guide

10. What part of the sewing machine that checks the length of the stitches?
A. belt B. stitch regulator
C. head D. thread guide

11. What part of the sewing machine serves as the window of the feed dog
where the bobbin threads come out?
A. needle clamp C. tension
C. slide plate D. throat plate

12. What machine is also called Domestic Sewing Machine that is usually
used at home and sometimes in school?
A. embroidery machine C. lockstitch sewing machine
B. hi-speed sewing machine D. over edging machine

13. Which of the following sets the mechanism in motion?

A. balance wheel C. needle bar
C. feed dog D. spool pin

14. Which of the following does NOT belong to the upper parts of sewing
machine?
A. arm C. bed
B. cabinet D. head

15. What part of the sewing machine holds the treadle to band wheel crank?
A. pitman rod C. thread take up lever
C. presser bar D. shuttle

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What I can Do
1. Spool pin 16. Throat plate
2. Presser foot 17. Band wheel
3. Presser bar lifter 18. Stop motion screw
4. Arm 19. Tension screw
what I know
5. Stitch regulator 20. Slide plate
1. A 11. B
6. Thread take up lever 21. Drawers
2. A 12. C
7. Needle clamp 22. Extension leaf
3. B 13. C
8. Face plate 23. Leg(s)
4. A 14. A
9. Feed dog 24. Band wheel crank
5. D 15. D
10. Balance wheel 25. Pitman rod
6. D
11. Bobbin winder 26. Cabinet
7. B
12. Belt 27. Presser bar
8. B
13. Belt guide 28. Needle
9. A
14. Treadle 29. Thread guide
10. D
15. Bed 30. Needle bar
Answer Key
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B. Parts of the
lockstitch sewing
machine:
Parts Classification of Function
each part where
it belongs
(arm/head; bed;
lower part)
1. Balance wheel Arm / head Sets the mechanism in motion
2. Slide plate bed A movable plate that covers the shuttle
and bobbin case
3. Band wheel crank Lower part Moves the band wheel
4. Bobbin winder head Controls the bobbin while winding
thread
5. Belt guide Lower part Holds the belt to its place
6. Shuttle bed Holds the bobbin case while sewing
7. Tension Arm / head Controls the looseness and tightness of
stitches.
8. Needle clamp Arm / head Holds and tightens the needle
9. Dress guard Lower part Protects the dress from the wheel
What’s More
10. Pitman rod Lower part Holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
A. Types of sewing machine
Types of sewing machine Function
1.Lockstitch sewing machine Usually used in homes and sometimes in
school
2.Buttonholer machine Used in making buttonholes on garments
3.Bar tacking machine Used in reinforcing the opening and closing
of pockets
4.Embroidery machine Used in making fancy stitches and in
making different kind of embroidery
stitches on fabrics
5.Over edging machine It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for
construction.
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What I have Learned Assessment
1. Head 1. D
2. Bed 2. C
3. Tension 3. B
4. Thread guide 4. A
5. Presser foot 5. B
6. Arm 6. C
7. Domestic sewing machine 7. A
8. Small machine 8. C
9. Bartacking machine 9. B
10. Buttonholer machine 10. A
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. A
References

Competency- Based Learning Material, Second Year, Garments NC II

(TESDA).

Dressmaking 3 & 4, Module 13, SEDP Series.

K to 12 Basic Education Program Technology and Livelihood Education,

Home Economics (HE), Dressmaking/Tailoring, Learning Module.

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education,

Learning Module, Dressmaking/Tailoring, Exploratory Course, Grade
7 & 8.

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