LESSON PLAN
IN
DRESSMAKING
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of 60 minutes lesson the student should be able
to meet at least 75% proficiency level.
a. Identify the different parts of sewing machine.
b. Familiarize with the function of the different parts of sewing
machine.
c. Appreciate the use of sewing machine by its parts.
Parts of Sewing Machine
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Different parts of sewing machine and their
uses
Upper parts is composed of:
a. Head- is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet/stand.
b. Arm- is the curve part of the head, containing mechanism for operating
the needle.
c. Bed- is the flat portion of machine and beneath is the feed dog where it
is mounted and the shuttle and the lower thread are placed.
Different part of the arm of the sewing
machine:
• Spool pin- is the upright metal rod which holds the spool of thread.
• Thread Guide- Keeps the thread in position.
• Thread take up lever- releases the thread and interlocking with the bobbin case.
• Presser bar lifter- moves the presser foot.
• Tension- controls the looseness and tightness of stiches.
• Needle bar- holds the needle in place.
• Needle clamp- holds and tightness the needle.
• Presser foot- holds the fabric in place while sewing.
• Needle- is the slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
• Bobbin winder- controls the bobbin while winding thread.
• Stitch regulator- checks the length of stiches.
• Balance wheel- sets the mechanism in motion.
• Belt- connects the balance wheel to drive the wheel.
• Stop motion screw (clutch)- hinders moving when loosened and starts.
Different parts of bed in sewing machine
• Feed dog- moves the fabric while sewing.
• Throat plate- is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin
thread comes out.
• Slide plate- is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.
• Shuttle- holds the bobbin case while sewing.
• Bobbin- is a metal spool for winding thread.
• Bobbin case- holds the bobbin.
Lower parts of the sewing machine
The lower parts of the sewing machine are the cabinet and the
stand. The cabinet has a drawer and screw on the hinges for the
attachment of the head.
The following are the lower parts of the sewing machine:
• Band Wheel/ Drive wheel- leads the balance wheel through the bell
connection.
• Band Wheel crank- moves the band wheel.
• Pitman rod- holds the treadle to the band wheel crank.
• Belt guide- holds the belt to its place.
• Belt shifter- removes the belt from the wheel.
• Dress guard- protects the dress from the wheel.
• Treadle- is where the feet are stationed to drive the band
wheel from the pitman rod.
• Legs- supports the cabinet of the machine.
• Cabinet- holds the head of the machine by interlocking
screw on the hinges.
Direction
Group yourself into two groups each group will
paste the different meaning under in the different
parts of sewing machine in white board according
on its definition.
Direction: Familiarize each statement according
to its definition
1. It controls the looseness and tightness of stiches.
2. It support the cabinet of machine.
3. It holds the fabric in place while sewing.
4. A metal spool for winding thread.
5. Set the mechanism of the sewing machine in motion.
6. What the parts of sewing of sewing machine that check the
length of stiches.
7. The parts of the sewing machine that protects the sewer dress
from the wheel.
8. The parts of the sewing machine that holds the belt in place.
9. The parts of sewing machine where the first are stationed to drive
the band wheel through pitman rod.
10. Parts of sewing machine which leads the balance wheel through
the belt connection.
Assignment
1. Study how to care sewing machine.
2. Research/Surf what is the safety practices while sewing.
Reference: Clothing Technology Made Easy
By: Carmelita B. Hilario
Page: 59-60
Prepared by:
Ginalor V. Adion
BTTE-IV
