SEWING MACHINES AND TYPES
SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMIC
TERM: THIRD TERM
WEEK: WEEK 2
CLASS: PRIMARY 6
DURATION: 40 MINUTES
TOPIC: SEWING MACHINES AND TYPES
UNITS:
- Types of sewing machine
- Parts and functions of sewing machine
- Advantages of the sewing machine
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this discussion in this Module, children should be able to know the:
- Types of sewing machine
- Parts and functions of sewing machine
- Advantages of the sewing machine
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Sewing Machine
- Apron
- Cap
- Bag
- Hand needle
- Fabrics
- Tailor chalk
- Pins
- Scissor
- Threads of different colours
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory videos
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
- Explanation
- Discussion
- Questions and answers
- students will be taking the school Home Economic Laboratory for practical
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum (UBE)
- Lagos State Home Economic Scheme of Work.
- Online Materials.
- Home Economics for Primary Schools.
MODULE CONTENT
A sewing machine is a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing.
Types of sewing machine
The different types of sewing machines are:
- Mechanical or domestic sewing Machine
- Electronic sewing machine
- Computerized sewing machine
- Embroidery sewing machine
- Overlock sewing machine
PARTS AND FUNCTION OF SEWING MACHINE
Below are some basic parts and functions of a sewing machine.

- Spoon pin: it is used to hold the
spoon of thread in the pin on the top of the machine - Needle bar: it holds the needle at one end with the help of a clamp. It is a steel rod
- Bobbin winder: it makes the winding of thread on the bobbin easier. Some bobbin winder stops itself when the bobbin is full.
- Thread guides:
it Hold the thread in position from the spool to the needle. - Thread Tension dial: it is used to control tension on the thread
- Needle bar: it is used to holds the needle at one end with the help of a clamp. It is made of a steel rod.
- Bobbin case: as the needle is lowered into the bobbin chamber it moves into position to catch the top thread and form the stitch.
- Stitch regulator: it controls the length of the stitch. Sometimes regulators can be set to stitch in reverse.
- Flywheel: the machine will
starts working will when itrotate . - Needle: it is used to form a stitch in the garments
- Presser foot: it holds the cloth firmly in position when lowered and it is attached to the presser bar.
- Presser foot lifter: This is a lever attached to the presser bar. It
is for raising and lowering the presser foot.use - Slide plate: it is a rectangular plate, it can be slid open to remove or put in the bobbin case.
- Needle plate or throat plate: This is a semicircular plate with a hole. It
allow needle to pass through it and collect the bobbin thread. Face plate : it is a cover which when removed gives access to the oiling points on needle bar, presser bar and thread take-up lever.- Clutch or thumb screw: it engages and disengages the stitching mechanism. It is in found in the centre of the flywheel.
- Feed dog: It helps to move the cloth forward while sewing and it consists of a set of teeth fitted below the needle plate.
- Belt: it is commonly made out of leather, but a cloth Tape, Nylon wire or any other strong rope can also be used to replace it when it is bad.
- Pedal: When
press with foot, the machine works and it is made out of iron. - Thread
take up lever: the top thread passes through the threadtake up lever during sewing.
ADVANTAGES OF SEWING MACHINE
- It makes sewing to be easier and faster
- It makes sewing work to look neat
- It adds durability to seams.
- It produces accurate stitches at whatever length and tension you desire.
- It repairs clothes.
. PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous term’s work.
- The Teacher present the day’s lesson.
- The Teacher explains the lessons in details.
- The teacher gives room for pupils to ask question
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- Mention the Types of sewing machine
- Mention three Parts and functions of sewing machine
- Mention three Advantages of the sewing machine
CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.