home economics 2

• different parts of a sewing machine

  • bobbin case
  • feed dog
  • handwheel
  • needle clamp and screw
  • needle thread tension
  • presser foot
  • presser foot lever
  • slide plate
  • on and off switch
  • foot peddle
• what are the functions of the parts

  • bobbin case - holds the bobbin
  • feed dog - guides the fabric along for smooth sewing
  • hand wheel - raises and lowers the needle
  • needle clamp and screw - holds the needle in place
  • needle thread tension - controls the tension of the thread
  • presser foot - holds the fabric firmly for sewing
  • presser foot lever - moves presser foot up or down
  • slide plate - protects the bobbin
• different parts of the sewing machine

  • stitch length regulator
  • stitch selector
  • stitch width regulator
  • thread guide
• functions of the sewing machine

  • stitch length regulator -alters the stitch length.
  • stitch regulator - it enables the stitch to be set for zigzag or other decorative stitch
  • stitch width regulator - it is numbered to show the various stitch widths
  • thread guide - guides the thread from the reel to the needle
• what are the two types of stiches

  • temporally/basting
  • permanent
• what are temporary stitches

  they are used to hold fabric and parts of a garment together temporarily before the final stitch is made
• when must they be removed

  they must be removed after final stitching in the area or when the garment is completed
• types o temporary stitches

  • basting or tacking (even or uneven )
  • diagonal taking
  • tailors taking
• what are permanent stitches

  permanent stitched holds the fabric together in a permanent position
• how long does the stitch last for

  they last for the life of the garment or item
• how many sub-groups does permanent stitches are divided in permanent stitches are divided into 3 sub groups

  • joining stitch
  • neatening stitch
  • decorative stitch
• what is joining stitch

  joining stitches are the stitched that hold the fabric together , if they are removed the garment falls apart
• examples of joining stitches

  • running stitch
  • back stitch
  • oversewing
• what is a neatening stitch

  neatening stitches are used to prevent raw edges from fraying and holds the hems securely in place
• examples of neatening stitch

  • overcasting
  • blanket stitch
  • hemming stitch
• what are decorative stiches

  decorative stitches are added details or a colorful finish to a garment
• examples of decorative stitches

  • chain stitch
  • cross stitch
  • blanket stitch