CLASSIFICATION OF SEWING

MACHINES
 Sewing Machine Classification Based
on Its Bed Type:
Flat-bed machine
A vast working space
permits a wide range of
sewing applications and
is utilised for all types of
flat sewing work.

Lock and chain stitch

 Raised bed machine
The machine bed is
in the form of a
pedestal which helps
in assembling of
presewn parts. This
is specifically used
for attachment of
accessories and
special attachments

Lock and chain stitch

 Post bed machine
It has a raised working
machine bed and is used
for stitching of three
dimensional products
such as shoes and bags

Lock and chain stitch

 Cylinder bed machine
It has a horizontal
arm-shaped bed as well as
increased working height.
It is most suited for sewing
tubular components like
sleeves, cuffs and trouser
legs, and can also be utilised
for button sewing and bar
tacking.

Lock and chain stitch

 Side bed machine or feed of the arm
sewing machine
These are dedicated
for edge sewing and
requires a lesser
working space

Chain and over-edge stitch

Classification of Sewing Machine
Based on Machine Type:
Single Needle Lockstitch Machine
BUTTON-SEWING MACHINE
BUTTON HOLE-SEWING MACHINE
PATTERN-TACKING MACHINE