TLE-Dressmaking: Quarter 1 - Module 3: Cleaning and Lubricating A Sewing Machine
TLE-Dressmaking: Quarter 1 - Module 3: Cleaning and Lubricating A Sewing Machine
TLE-Dressmaking
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Cleaning and Lubricating
a Sewing Machine
TLE-Dressmaking – Grade 7/8
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: Cleaning and Lubricating a Sewing Machine
First Edition, 2020
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TLE-Dressmaking
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Cleaning and Lubricating
a Sewing Machine
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies
and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in performing major/minor
maintenance of the sewing machine used in dressmaking/tailoring.
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What I Know
Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully and choose the letter of the best
answer from the options below. Write your answers on your quiz notebook.
1. It is a type of oil that lubricates and gives the sewing machine longer life.
a. baby oil
b. coconut oil
c. crude oil
d. machine oil
2. A machine problem that occurs when there is incorrect size of needle to the
fabric is ___________.
a. fabric jams
b. needle break
c. seam pucker
d. skipped stitches
3. The part of the sewing machine that should be avoided when oiling is
____________.
a. bobbin winder
b. rubber ring
c. stitch regulator
d. stop motion screw
4. The correct sequence of parts in upper threading is ____________.
a. spool, upper tension, thread take-up lever, upper thread
b. spool, upper thread guide, upper tension, thread take up, face plate
needle thread guide and needle
c. spool, upper tension, upper thread guide, thread take up, needle
d. spool, thread take up, upper tension, upper thread guide, needle
5. If the stitch regulator is accidentally set to 0, the possible trouble is
____________.
a. heaviness on the machine
b. no fabric movement
c. seams pucker
d. upper thread breaking
6. A material that maintains moving parts of a sewing machine in smooth
operation is ____________.
a. absorbent cloth
b. lint brush
c. machine oil
d. water
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7. A good practice of cleaning and lubricating the sewing machines is ________.
a. every two weeks
b. once a week
c. once a month
d. twice a week
8. When we turn the screw of the upper tension clockwise, the stitches will
tend to be_____________.
a. loose
b. no changes occur
c. tight
d. all of the above
9. To correct a puckering seam, the sewer or mechanic may check the following
parts for possible cause EXCEPT ____________.
a. bobbin case
b. spool pin
c. upper tension
d. bobbin winder
10. Oiling of machine should be regularly done in order to prevent the
accumulation of dust and formation of ____________.
a. gum
b. lint
c. rust
d. thread
11. This part of sewing machine is being adjusted to apply correct pressure on
the fabric against the feed dog.
a. needle bar
b. presser bar screw
c. stitch regulator
d. tension spring
12. An improperly threaded machine may cause the following problems
EXCEPT _____________.
a. needle breaking c. skipping stitches
b. seam puckering d. upper thread breaking
13. A source of information in the accurate use, care and maintenance of your
sewing machine is _______________.
a. instruction book or manual
b. module
c. textbook
d. any of the above
14. A good posture during machine operation prevents one from ____________.
a. back pain
b. leg cramps
c. pulled muscles
d. stomach pain
15. The upper tension controls the thread from the _____________.
a. bobbin c. thread guide
b. needle d. spool pin
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Lesson
Cleaning and Lubricating
1 a Sewing Machine
Cleaning and lubricating a sewing machine are quite messy and hazardous tasks.
Therefore, personal care should be observed during these activities. Sewing machine
should be cleaned and oiled from time to time to keep it in good running condition.
Each time you sew, lint accumulates under the feed dog and oil dries up and gets
gummy. If not cleaned regularly, your machine will become noisy and will not
perform effectively. If left too long before cleaning, the dust and lint can become
impacted between the feed dog and other parts of the sewing machine and
consequently prevent from feeding the fabric through leaving you with an even bigger
problem.
What’s In
Directions: Put a mark to the item below which is needed in maintaining the
sewing machine and an mark if it is not.
_____1. _____6.
_____2. _____7.
_____3. _____8.
_____4. _____9.
_____5. _____10.
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Notes to the Teacher
This module will help you know how to maintain and to remedy
simple sewing machine troubles to keep your sewing machine
running smoothly every time you use it.
What’s New
Directions: Brainstorming. What tools and materials do you think are needed in
cleaning a sewing machine? Write as many as you can think of inside the hexagon
clusters.
_____
_____ _____
_____
_____
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What is It
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6. Check tension dials and adjust according to
project requirement of the stitches. A correct
adjustment on the tension dials will make
perfectly sewn garment.
Tips:
• When operating the sewing machine, do not pull or push the
fabric while stitching. The needle may break and hit you in the
face. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
• Pull the bobbin thread through the needle hole in the needle
plate before starting to stitch.
• Start and stop the machine making sure the needle and thread
take-up lever are in their highest position.
In the previous lesson you have studied how to assess machine performance.
Knowing the problem is not enough. You should also know the common causes
of sewing machine troubles and their remedies. This will save time and effort and
prevent damage of your sewing job.
The following table shows the sewing machine problems, possible causes and
remedies.
A. Thread 1. Size of needle too big or too ❖ Change the needle with
Breaks small the correct size.
2. Type of thread too thin, ❖ Change thread with the
knotted, or uneven correct type.
3. Size of needle maybe wrong ❖ Change the needle with
for the fabric the correct type.
4. Machine threading may be ❖ Thread the machine
incorrect properly.
5. Tension may be too tight ❖ Adjust tension then
check stitches.
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B. Skipped 1. Size of needle may be wrong ❖ Change the needle with
Stitches for the fabric the correct size.
2. Stitch length may be too long ❖ Adjust the stitch length
3. Condition of the needle may be to standard size.
dull or bent ❖ Replace the needle with a
4. Machine threading may be new one.
incorrect ❖ Thread the machine
5. Needle position may be wrong properly.
❖ Set the needle properly.
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Procedure in Cleaning the Sewing Machine
To get the best result from any machine, give it the necessary proper care, such as
cleaning and lubricating. If it is not kept clean and lubricated, it may run heavily.
As you clean the machine, it is best to clean one area at a time. Remove only the
parts that are involved and be sure to note where each part is located.
A. Face plate (presser bar, needle bar, thread take up lever, lifter)
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C. Lower Mechanism (rotary oscillating hook)
Figure 1 Figure 2
(Upper mechanism) (Lower mechanism)
Figure 1 shows the upper mechanisms oiling points. Figure 2 shows lower
mechanisms of the sewing machine which need to be oiled to maintain moving parts
in good condition.
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Back part of the head Face plate Treadle oiling points
oiling point
Note:
• When the machine has been thoroughly cleaned and oiled, run it slowly for
several minutes to allow the oil to work on its moving parts. Place a scrap of
fabric under the presser foot and lower the needle to absorb excess oil.
• A sewing machine is an equipment which needs care and cleaning. Keep it
dusted and lubricated at least once a week or more often if the machine is in
constant use.
What’s More
Let us determine how much you remembered about cleaning and lubricating
machine. Take this test.
Directions: Arrange the following steps in chronological order. Mark the first step as
1st, second step as 2nd, third step as 3rd, fourth step as 4th and fifth step as 5th.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
A. Face Plate (presser bar, needle bar, thread take up lever, lifter)
_____1. Put back the Face Plate in place.
_____2. Unscrew face plate and keep it in the drawer while cleaning.
_____3. Brush dust away then put a little amount of oil while rotating the balance
wheel to inner parts can be accessed.
B. Lower mechanism (rotary oscillating hook)
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C. Upper tension (disc spring and dial)
_____1. Brush dust and wipe with absorbent cloth with oil.
_____2. Remove outer bolt, tension dial, discs and disc spring.
_____3. Assemble by following the laid parts in your table.
_____4. Lay each part in your front table following its disassembling for easier
assembling.
1. Why is it important to know the causes of sewing machine problems and their
remedies?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. How can we prevent needle from breaking? Cite instances on how to avoid it.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
3. Why do we need to thread the machine correctly? What minor problems might
be encountered if the sewing machine is not threaded properly?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
What I Can Do
Direction: Accomplish the chart below by providing at least one solution to the given
sewing machine troubles.
Problems Solutions
Seams puckers
Needle Breaks
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Skipped Stitches
Thread Breaks
Assessment
Directions: Identify the word being described in each item. Write the letter of your
answer on your quiz notebook.
1. Needles can possibly be broken under the following conditions EXCEPT
______________.
a. improper upper threading
b. improperly set needle
c. pulling materials between feed dog and presser foot
d. improperly wound bobbin
2. The following tools are essential in cleaning the sewing machine except
______________________.
a. scissors
b. screw driver
c. French curve
d. tweezers
3. Stopping of sewing machine lies in the___________________.
a. band wheel
b. balance wheel
c. needle
d. pitman rod
4. The following are minor sewing machine troubles EXCEPT____________.
a. heaviness of sewing machines
b. puckering seams
c. skipping stitches
d. loose upper thread
5. When the upper tension is too tight, it may cause __________________.
a. loose lower thread
b. loose upper thread
c. puckering seam
d. skipping stitches
6. In wiping spilled oils during cleaning, the best cloth to use is ________.
a. damp cloth
b. dry cloth
c. oiled cloth
d. any of the above
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7. The part of the sewing machine that should be avoided when oiling
is_____________________.
a. bobbin winder
b. rubber ring
c. stitch regulator
d. stop motion screw
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15. To correct a puckering seam, the sewer or mechanic may check the following
for possible cause EXCEPT ____________.
a. bobbin case
b. spool pin
c. tension
d. bobbin winder
Additional Activities
Direction: Complete the graphic organizer below by writing the reason/purpose for
each cleaning material.
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What I Can Do:
Seam puckers:
• Loosen tension screw.
• Change the thread with correct
thickness.
Assessment: • Adjust stitch regulator to normal
Additional stitch length.
Activities: 1. d
2. c Needle breaks:
1. … allow the oil to
work on its 3. b
• Adjust the tension.
moving parts. 4. a
• Tighten the presser foot.
2. …loosen and 5. c
• Adjust pressure on the presser foot.
tighten the 6. a
screws 7. b Skipped stitches:
3. …good running 8. b
condition. 9. c • Change the needle with correct size.
4. …absorb the 10. b • Adjust the stitch length to standard
excess oil. 11. a size.
5. …remove the 12. b • Thread the machine properly.
dust and lint. • Set the needle properly.
13. d
14. b
15. b Thread breaks:
• Change the needle with the correct
size.
• Change thread with the correct type.
• Change the needle with the correct
type.
• Thread the machine properly.
• Adjust tension then check stitches.
What’s More: What I Know:
A. What’s In: 1. D
1. 3rd 2. D
2. 1st 1. 3. B
3. 2nd 4. B
B. 2. 5. B
What’s New: 3.
1. 3rd 6. C
2. 2nd Students’ answers 4. 7. B
3. 5th 8. C
vary. 5.
4. 4th 9. D
5. 1st 6.
10. B
C. 7. 11. B
1. 3rd
8. 12. B
2. 1st
3. 4th 9. 13. A
4. 2nd 14. A
10.
15. D
Answer Key
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