TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 7/8 – TAILORING/DRESSMAKING

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Threading and Operating Sewing Machine

Background Information for Learners:

Sewing machine is an equipment used when sewing any project, there are
different types of sewing machine it depends on its use. The Lockstitch or Domestic
sewing machine are the very common machines in schools. Let us familiarize
ourselves with the basic parts of lockstitch and portable electric sewing machine. In
threading sewing machines, you must familiarize yourself with the machine parts.

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apparel-industry/

Brief Discussion of the Lesson:

Threading the sewing machine correctly is essential for smooth and efficient
sewing. It ensures that the thread is properly guided through the machine, allowing
stitches to be formed accurately. Threading the sewing machine correctly is of utmost
importance in dressmaking/tailoring for the following reasons:
1. Proper Stitch Formation: Threading the sewing machine correctly ensures that the
thread is guided through the machine's various components in the intended manner.
2. Smooth Fabric Feed: When the sewing machine is threaded correctly, the thread
interacts smoothly with the fabric during the sewing process.
3. Tension Control: The correct threading of the sewing machine ensures that the
thread passes through the tension discs properly.
4. Machine Performance: Threading the sewing machine correctly allows it to operate at
its optimal performance level.
5. Time Efficiency: Proper threading saves time during the sewing process.

In summary, threading the sewing machine correctly is vital for achieving high-
quality stitches, ensuring smooth fabric feed, maintaining proper tension, optimizing
machine performance, and saving time. It is an essential skill that every
dressmaker/tailor should master to produce well-made garments.

I. THREADING THE MACHINE

A. Order of Threading in the Upper Part
Steps:
1. Put the spool of thread on the spool pin.
2. Bring the thread to the thread guide .
3. Pull the thread between the metal disc of the tension.
4. Bring the thread up to the thread take up lever and raise it as it goes.
5. Pull the thread down to the thread guide.
6. Pull it through the lower thread guide.
7. Thread the needle.

B. Threading the Lower Part of Lockstitch Sewing Machine

Steps:
1. Remove the bobbin case by pulling on the bobbin case latch.
2. Remove the bobbin from the case and wind the thread.
3. Put the bobbin back to the bobbin case and pull the thread through the little slot
at least 4 in.
4. Be sure that you hear the bobbin case inside the shuttle.
5. Start the mechanism by rolling the balance wheel forward to get the thread of the
bobbin through the needle.
6. Pull the upper and lower thread together by 4 inches.

II. COMMON MACHINE TROUBLES

Machine Troubles Causes

Machine runs noisily - Insufficient oil
- loose screw
- thread or dust clogged in the shuttle
machine rotates - too tight belt
heavily - insufficient oil
- bearing or shuttle race is clogged with dust or
thread
Needle thread - improper threading
breaks - tight tension
- thread too coarse
- needle blunt set incorrectly
 - presser foot not properly adjusted
- poor quality thread
- seam maybe too thick or heavy
- bobbin case turns
- fabric is pulled forcibly
- needle may be bent
- size of needle
- tension
Skip Stitches - dull needle
- improper threading
- unbalance tension of the upper and lower
threads
- defective thread take up lever
Upper thread breaks - improper threading
- improperly attached needle
- bent or dull needle
- tight upper thread
- poor quality thread
- unmatched needle
Lower or under - improper winding of the thread in the bobbin
thread breaks - bent or dull needle
- poor quality thtread
- incorrectly set feed dog
- bobbin does not freely turn
- too tight bobbin case spring
Seams pucker - too long stitch length for the fabric
- tension is too tight
- size of needle and thread do not match
- too high feed dog adjustment
- too heavy pressure on the presser foot
Fabric does not - feed dog not in proper sewing position
move - stitch regulator not set on zero
- too tight pressure on presser foot
Fabri jams in the - needle may be too big
machine - throat plate

Learning Competency with Code:

LO1. Operate machine and assess its performance.

(TLE_HEDM7/8BM-0h-6)

Directions:
➢ Familiarize yourself with the different parts of the sewing machine, including the
spool pin, thread guide, tension discs, take-up lever, and needle. Ensure that the
sewing machine is turned off and unplugged for safety.
➢ Read each question carefully before proceeding. Perform the necessary actions and
demonstrate your skills on the sewing machine provided. Seek assistance from the
teacher or proctor if needed.
Activities:
Task 1: Identifying Components
1. Label the following components of a sewing machine using the provided figure:
Bobbin winder Stitch regulator thread guide Reverse throat plate
stitch lever
Thread tension Presser bar Spool Pin Balance Presser
disc wheel bar lifter

3 2 1

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5

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Task 2: Threading Procedure

➢ Demonstrate the correct threading procedure using a sewing machine. Follow the
order below:
1. Spool Pin
2. Upper thread guide
3. Between metal disc of tension
4. Thread take up lever
5. Lower thread guide
6. Needle

Task 3: Practice Sewing

➢ Use a scrap fabric and practice sewing the following pattern lines using the threaded
machine.
Task 4: Group Task
➢ As a group, assess the performance of the machine assigned to your group. Write at
least five (5) machine troubles you encountered and identify the remedy/ies you
applied in order to solve the machine problem.

Machine Troubles Remedies

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Task 5: Short Answer

➢ Read and answer the questions below write your answer on the space provided.
1. Why is it important to thread the sewing machine correctly?
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2. What are the key components of the sewing machine involved in the
operating process?
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3. How can you ensure that the thread is properly guided through the machine?
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 4. Why is it necessary to learn sewing machine troubles before sewing?
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Rubric for Scoring:

5 3 1 Score
1. Threading Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates
the sewing accurate threading partial accuracy in limited
machine of the machine, threading the understanding of
correctly following the machine, with threading the
correct sequence minor errors in the machine, with
and path as sequence or path significant errors in
indicated. the sequence or
path.
2. Sewing Successfully sews Partially sews a Struggles to sew a
practice a straight line on straight line on the straight line on the
with a the scrap fabric, scrap fabric, with scrap fabric, with
straight line demonstrating some variations in inconsistent stitch
control and stitch length and length and lack of
consistency in control. control
stitch length.

TOTAL

Reflection:

Write a reflection on your experience threading the sewing machine and

operating a sewing machine while sewing a straight line and curve line. Include any
challenges you encountered and how you overcame them.
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References For Learners:

Moises, A.M(2014).Dressmaking Learning Module. Academia.edu

Rondilla, Aida H. et. Al. 2017. “Dressmaking: Volume II. Adriana Publishing Co., Inc.
Quezon City
Tailoring/Dressmaking Exploratory Course Learning Material
https://textiletutorials.com/sewing-machine-parts-functions-pictures-apparel-industry/
https://blog.treasurie.com/how-to-thread-a-sewing-machine/#

Key answer

Task 1
1. Bobbin winder
2. Spool pin
3. Thread guide
4. Thread tension disc
5. Presser bar lifter
6. Presser bar
7. Throat plate
8. Reverse stitch lever
9. Stitch regulator
10. Balance wheel

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Date: __________________

Prepared by:

GRETCHEN SALBINO
T.L.E Teacher