Technology and

Livelihood Education
(Dressmaking/Tailoring)

Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 3
Types of Sewing Machines
Writers: Rachel J. Flores, Rizza P. De Guzman, Leny E. Diaz
Reviewer: Criselda B. Dingle
 EXPECTATION

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:

A. identify the types of sewing machine and;

B. familiarize with the uses of different sewing machines.

PRETEST

Let us determine how much you already know about the types of sewing
machines. Take this test. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

1. It is the most common type of sewing machine which is run by foot and can
be turned into an electronic unit. It is called ___.
a. Bartacking machine c. Double needle machine
b. Button hole machine d. Manual sewing machine

2. This type of sewing machine is used in making fancy stitches and in making
different kinds of embroidered stitches in fabric.
a. Button attaching machine c. High-speed sewing machine
b. Embroidery machine d. Over edging machine

3. What do you call this type of sewing machine which is used for
strengthening pocket opening and closing?
a. Lock stitch sewing machine c. Embroidery machine
b. High-speed sewing machine d. Over edging machine

4. It is a machine that is used together with thread to stitch fabric and other
materials.
a. Button hole machine c. Lock stitch sewing machine
b. Double needle machine d. Sewing machine

5. What is this type of machine which is used for finishing the construction of
the raw edges of the fabric?
a. Button attaching machine c. Hi- speed sewing machine
b. Embroidery machine d. over edging machine
 RECAP
1. What are the classifications of sewing tools?
_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the materials used in dressmaking?

____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

LESSON 3: Types of Sewing Machines

Sewing Machine- is a machine which is used together with thread to stitch

fabric and other materials.

Types of Sewing Machines

1. Manual Lockstitch sewing machine

The most common type of
sewing machine is a manual
sewing machine with lockstitch.
They don't need to run them
on electric fuel. It is working on foot,
so it can be turned into an
electronic unit.

https://tinyurl.com/ybz7qz3d

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine

This is often called an industrial textile
machine or "straight stitching
machine." It's utilized by tailors and
dressmaker, and has automatic
lubrication.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok
 3. Over Edging Machine

Many businesses call it

'tiny computer'. This is used
for finishing construction
of the raw edges of the fabric.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok

4. Embroidery Machine

It is used to make fancy stitches and

to make different kinds of embroidery

stitches for the Barong Tagalog

cloth, pillowcases, linen, and other
novelty pieces.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok

5. Button Hole Machine

It is used to make holes for buttons

on garments.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok

6. Button Attaching Machine

`
This is used when the buttons

are attached to the garments.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok
7. Double Needle Machine

It is used specifically for the inseam,

out seam and side seam in the
construction of the different kinds of
clothing.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok

8. Bartacking Machine

This is used for strengthening pocket

opening and closing.

https://tinyurl.com/ycc78dok
 ACTIVITIES
After learning the types of the sewing machine, let us see if you can answer
the given activities.

Activity 1:
MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Match the different types of the sewing machine with its description or
uses. Write your answer in a piece of paper.

A B.

1. A type of sewing machine used for fancy stitches a.

2. This type of sewing machine is used to make b.

holes for buttons on garments

3. It is a type of sewing machine used when the c.

buttons are attached to the garments

4. It is called small machine used for finishing d. `

construction of the raw edges of the fabric

5. This is used for strengthening pocket e.

opening and closing

f.
Activity 2:

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Directions: Complete the statements by writing the appropriate word/ words in

the blank. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

1. The most common type of sewing machine is the ____________ lockstitch

sewing machine .

2. Many businesses call the over edging machine as ______________________.

3. The button attaching machine is used to attach ___________ to the garments.

4. The ________________________ machine is specifically used for the inseam, out

seam and side seam in the construction of the different kinds of clothing.

5. The bartacking machine is used for strengthening _______________opening and

closing.

WRAP-UP

In this lesson, I’ve learned that sewing machine is ________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

There are different types of sewing machines used for different uses. These

are______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.
 VALUING

To be familiar with the different types of the sewing machine and knowing how
to use them is important because __________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________.

POSTTEST

Directions: Identify what is being asked. Choose your answer in the box and
write it on a piece of paper.

OVER EDGING BAR TACKING HI-SPEED SEWING

MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE
BUTTON ATTACHMENT SEWING MACHINE EMBROIDERY
MACHINE MACHINE

1. If you want to sew your dress easily what equipment are you going to use?

2. What type of sewing machine are you going to use if you want to sew the
finishing raw edges of the fabric?

3. Nena wants to attach the buttons in her dress. What is that machine that she
should use?

4. In this type of sewing machine, you can make different embroidery stitches on
fabric like Barong tagalog and pillowcases.

5. San Joaquin- Kalawaan High School decided to buy an industrial sewing

machine for school purposes. Which type of sewing machine the school should
buy?
 KEY TO CORRECTION

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https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=types+of+sewing+mach
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