Sewing machine

• guidelines that should be followed when caring for a sewing machine.

  • Read manufacturer's instructions to understand how to use machine
  • Cover machine when not in use, so dust will not get into it
  • Oil moving parts occasionally as this keeps parts moving freely
  • Have the machine serviced regularly by a qualified sewing machine mechanic
• Guidelines when using the shewing machine.

  • Thread properly.
  • Lower presser foot.
  • Raise the needle to the highest mount.
  • follow manufactures instructions
• Uneven stitch- incorrect insertion of needle

  looped needle - incorrect tension.

  needle breaking - loose presser foot.
• Satin stitch - fills in shapes
• Tacking - Temporary stitch which is removed when permanent stitching is done, holds two pieces of fabric together.
• Selvage - the finished edge of fabric
• Notch - symbol on a paper pattern which is transferred to the fabric used to match one piece of fabric to another.