TLE7-Lecture-number-1_Sewing-Tools-and-Equipment.pdf

sewing tools

1. Sewing Tools and Equipment

2. Sewing Tools and Equipment
•Sewing equipment different tools are used in garment
construction. The skillful use of the different sewing equipment
will help take body measurement and drafting pattern with
accuracy and speed

3. MEASURING TOOLS
•Tape Measure-A flexible measuring device used in taking body
measurements
•Sewing Gauge-A small ruler with a sliding guide that is about six
inches long.
•Rulers-ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear or
solid.
•Yardstick -made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.
•L-square-the tailored square or "L" is used to transfer measurements
to the draft pattern.
•French Curve -is used to shape the depth of the neckholeand armhole
of the pattern.

4. CUTTING TOOLS
•Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears -made of quality steel and
hold a sharp cutting edge.
•Pinking Shears -are popular in zigzagging or scalloped edges or
for seam finishes.
•Thread Clippers –a handy little spring-loaded cutting tool that
allows for the snipping of threads.
•Seam Ripper -are specifically designed for ripping out stitches
from seams, either as a result ofan error or during alterations.
•Rotary Cutter and Mat -an adaptation of the giant rotary cutter
used by the garment industry

5. MARKING TOOLS
•Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencils -available in white or pastel
shades.
•Liquid Marking Pen -comes in two types. There is one that
washes out and one that fades after 48 hours.
•Tailor’s Chalk -is essential as a marker for use on materials.
Tailor‘s chalk is available in a range of colors and is Removed by
brushing.
•Wax chalk -is available in black or white and is used for woolen
fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.

6. MARKING TOOLS
•Tracing Wheel-There are two types of tracing wheels, those with
a serrated edge and those with a smooth edge.
•Dressmaker‘s carbon paper-also called dressmaker‘s tracing
paper is a specially waxed carbon paper that transfers the tracing
wheel‘s markings to the fabric.

7. PINNING AND SEWING TOOL
•Pincushion -holds the straight pins and needles while working to
prevent accidents.
•Hand Needle –used in making temporary stitches and
buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
•Sewing Needle Threader-aids in putting the thread to the needle.
•Thimble-small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger
that pushes the needle in sewing.

8. Types of Sewing Machines
•1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is usually used in homes and
sometimes in schools. This is also called a domestic Sewing
Machine‖. It is run on foot and may also be converted to an
electric power machine.
•2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is sometimes called
a straight stitching machine‖or industrial sewing machine.
•3. Over Edging Machine. Other companies call it ―small
machine‖. It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.
•4. 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, and other novelty items

9. Types of Sewing Machines
•5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in making buttonholes on
garments.
•6. Button Attachment Machine. This is used in attaching buttons
to the garments.
•7. Double Needle Machine. This is used in the construction of the
different kinds of clothing especially for the inseam, outseamand
side seam.
•8. BartackingMachine. This is used in reinforcing the opening and
closing of pockets

10. Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine
The two major parts of the lockstitch sewing
machine are the upper and lower parts.
The Upper Parts is composed of:
•1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or
stand.
•2. Arm is the curved part of the head containing the 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.

11. Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm
•1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.
•2. ThreadGuide 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 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. Needleis a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
•10. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread.
•11. Stitch regulator checks the length of the stitches.
•12. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in motion.
•13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
•14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when loosened and starts

12. Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
•1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
•2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dogand it is where the
bobbin threads come out.
•3.Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin
case.
•4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
•5. The bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
•6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.

13. The Lower Parts of the Lock Stitch Sewing
Machine
•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 screws on the
hinges.