SEWING MACHINE TYPES
Introduction
Sewing is a
creative and interesting skill. The knowledge of
sewing give a
confident feeling when it is applied to the construction of
garments. The
earlier method of sewing by hand is not applicable for all
stages of garment
making. Therefore, considerable emphasis is given to
machine sewing.
There are several machines in the market today, each
with its own
desirable features and advantages. Sewing machines range
from most basic
having only simple lock stitch to the electronic machines
that use advanced
computer technology having various functions for
example piping,
binding, ruffling, pleating, darning, hemming and even
making buttonholes
and attaching fasteners. A good sewing machine is
required to obtain
quality products. One has to be familiar with the
characteristics of
different types of machines for selecting appropriate
machine, depending
upon the ability and requirements of the person.
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TYPES OF SEWING MACHINES:
Sewing machines are
now available in various models such as
domestic model,
tailor model, industrial model, portable and cabinet
models. They may be
operated by hand, treadle or electric motor.
Hand – Operated Sewing Machine:
This is the
simplest form of sewing machine which is operated
by hand. A
detachable handle provided to the flywheel is used to operate
the machine. This
machine is generally suitable for domestic purpose
because it does not
help in speeding up the work.
Treadle Sewing Machine:
This machine is
exactly like the hand sewing machine but it is
operated by foot
using an additional stand. In this type the balance wheel
is operated by a
belt with the help of lower stand, which is driven by
feet. This machine
operates faster than that of the hand-operated machine.
This machine is
suitable where there is no power supply. When handling
this machine both
the hands are free to handle the fabric, speeding up
the work. Even some
of the heavy-duty machines are operated by this
method.
Electric Sewing Machine:
This is the fastest
sewing machine. One needs practice to handle
it. In an electric
machine the balance wheel comes to motion by a belt,
which is attached to
an electric motor.
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