TLE 3RD

• Lockstitch Sewing Machine consists of two major parts: Upper Parts and Lower Parts.
• The Upper Part of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine consists of three parts: Head, Arm, and Bed.
• The Head of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is the complete machine without a cabinet or stand.
• The Arm of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is the curve part of the head containing mechanisms for operating the needle.
• The Spool Pin of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is the thread holder.
• The Thread Guide of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine keeps the thread in position.
• The Thread Take Up Lever of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin thread.
• The Presser Bar Lifter of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine moves the pressor foot.
• The Tension of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
• The Needle Bar of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the needle in place.
• The Needle Clamp of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds and tightens the needle.
• The Presser Foot of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the fabric in place while sewing.
• The Needle of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
• The Bobbin Winder of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine controls the bobbin while winding thread.
• The Stitch Regulator of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine checks the length of the stitches.
• The Balance Wheel of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine sets the mechanism in motion.
• The Belt of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
• The Stop Motion Screw of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine hinders moving when loosened and starts when tightened.
• The Bed of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is the flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog where it is mounted, and the shuttle and lower threads are placed.
• The Feed Dog of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine moves the fabric while sewing.
• The Throat Plate of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine are windows of the feed dog.
• The Slide Plate of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.
• The Shuttle of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the bobbin case while sewing.
• The Bobbin of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine is a metal spoon for winding thread.
• The Bobbin Case of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the bobbin.
• The Lower Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine consists of two parts: cabinet and stand.
• The Band Wheel of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
• The Band Wheel Crank of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine moves the band wheel.
• The Pitman Rod of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the treadle to the band wheel crank.
• The Belt Guide of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine holds the belt to its place.
• The Belt Shifter of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine removes the belt from the wheel.
• The Dress Guard of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine protects the dress from the wheel.
• Tape Measure


  Flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements, 150cm & 60in
• Sewing Gauge


  Small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long; used for measurements at hemlines, button holes, and areas where other small measurements require checking, such as pleats and tucks. Either made of metal or plastic.
• Ruler


  12in–18in; either clear or solid. Useful tool for measuring and drawing straight seam lines and cutting lines, also aids in connecting lines. A clear one is a good tool for marking buttonholes
• Yardstick


  Made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. Used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern
• 1. square


  Also called tailor square, used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. Divides the garment into desired measurement. Has perfect squares. Functions as a tape measure. Two arms connected perpendicularly (24" longer, 14" short)
• French Curve


  Used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern
• Measuring Tools


  • Tape Measure
  • Sewing Gauge
  • Ruler
  • Yardstick
  • L-square
  • French Curve
• Chalkpencils


  Available in white or pastel shades and is used to make fine lines on fabric. Has an erasing brush at one end