Class : Primary 6

Subject : Home Economics

Topic : Sewing Machines

Meaning,

Types, and

Parts of a sewing machine.

INTRODUCTION

A sewing machine is a machine that is used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.

Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed in clothing companies.

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE

1. Handy Sewing Machine

Handy Stitch is also known as the portable hand-held sewing machine.

It is great for quick repairs or jobs that conventional desktop machines can not handle, like sewing curtains while on the rod, or mending a torn pocket without having to remove your pants.

1. Mechanical Sewing Machine

These machines are also called as manual machines/tailoring machine/treadle sewing machine/domestic sewing machines where the basic settings are done manually by the user.

These machines are best suitable for the beginners who want to learn sewing from basics.

1. Electronic Sewing Machine

Electronic sewing machines have more features than a mechanical sewing machine.These sewing machines are the combination of mechanical sewing machine and computerized sewing machine.

1. Computerized or Automated Sewing Machine

Computerized Sewing Machines are high technology sewing machines which can be connected to the internet, computer or design loaded cards.

These machines are best suitable for industrial purpose.

1. Embroidery Machine

Embroidery machines are meant for designing different patterns of embroidery on the fabric.

PARTS OF SEWING MACHINE

1.Head

1. Teeth

1. Wheel

1. Bobbin

Reeler

ADVANTAGES OF THE SEWING MACHINE

1. It makes sewing to be easier and faster.

1. It makes the work to be neat.

Evaluation

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