Types and parts of a sewing machine

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  • Lockstitch Sewing Machine: used in homes and schools, can be run by foot or converted to electric power
  • Lower Parts of Lock Stitch Sewing Machine:
    • Band Wheel, Band Wheel Crank, Pitman Rod, Belt Guide, Belt Shifter, Dress Guard, Treadle, Legs, Cabinet
  • A sewing machine is a machine used to sew fabric and 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
    • Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine: also known as a straight stitching machine or industrial sewing machine, and it has automatic lubrication.
    • Over Edging Machine: or small machine. It finishes raw edges of patterns
    • Embroidery Machine: used for fancy stitches and delicate fabri
    • Button Holer Machine: makes buttonholes on garments
  • Button Attachment Machine: attaches buttons to garments
    • Double Needle Machine: used in constructing different clothing types especially for the inseam, outseam and side
    • Bartacking Machine: reinforces the opening and closing of pockets