A brief history of the sewing machine Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011

1790 Thomas Saint, who was an English inventor designed a machine that was designed to sew leather but it could not produce results and failed Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011

Over time…Over time… There were many attempts at creating a successful sewing machine. But many failed. Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011

In 1846In 1846 Elias Howe got the first American patent* for a sewing machine Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 *Patent: Protects an invention from being used by anyone other than the inventor.

1850 The mass production of machines started in 1850 when Isaac Singer invented a machine that was commercially successful Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011

Getting to know your sewing machine Stage 4: Technology Mandatory A brief Introduction to the components of your machine Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011

Getting to know the Sewing MachineGetting to know the Sewing Machine Hand Wheel Spool Pin Bobbin Winder Thread Take up Pick up lever Needle Presser Foot Feed Dog Bobbin Bed Plate Needle Clamp Thread Guide Stitch Type Selector Needle Position Reverse Lever Stitch Length Selector Foot Control Back Stitch to the Final Slide>

The Hand WheelThe Hand Wheel Allows more control over the needle to do very precise stitching. Can be used to pick up the bobbin thread when threading the needle. Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Foot ControlFoot Control Used to sew on the machine. Press gently with foot Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Stitch Length Selector Changes the stitch length Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Reverse LeverReverse Lever Use this to reverse stitch and secure thread Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Needle positionNeedle position Adjust needle position; centre, left or right Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Stitch Type Selector Select different types of stitches, from plain to decorative and hemming stitches Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Thread GuideThread Guide Forms part of a path where thread goes. Allows for good stitching, due to good tension and unraveling of thread Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Needle ClampNeedle Clamp Unscrew this to replace or change the needle Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Bed PlateBed Plate Where you rest and manipulate fabric being sewn Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Bobbin This is where the bobbin is housed, inside a bobbin case Small, round metal device for holding the bobbin. Used to tension the bobbin thread Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Bobbin CaseBobbin Case Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Feed DogFeed Dog Small teeth under the presser foot that move the fabric along Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Presser FootPresser Foot Holds fabric in place whilst stitching, so the fabric feeds through the machine evenly, resulting in neat and smooth stitching Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Needle Sharp-ended piece of metal that punctures the fabric, taking the thread through the fabric; thus allowing us to sew Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Pick Up LeverPick Up Lever Lifts the foot when you want to move the fabric, or drop the presser foot, when ready for sewing Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Thread Take UpThread Take Up A lever that pulls up slack in the thread from the spool through the tension slot and helps maintain proper thread tension Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

The Bobbin WinderThe Bobbin Winder Used to fill the bobbin with thread Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Spool PinSpool Pin Where you attach thread spool, to allow it to easily unravel when required. Components of a sewing machineComponents of a sewing machine © Y.Cochrane 2011© Y.Cochrane 2011 Back Stitch to the Machine Menu >

Now it’s YOUR turn…Now it’s YOUR turn… 1.Turn to page 16 of your ‘Fabulous Furnishing’ booklet 2.Label the parts of the machine 3.How did you go?

How did you go?How did you go? Hand Wheel Spool Pin Bobbin Winder Thread Take up Pick up lever Needle Presser Foot Feed Dog Bobbin Bed Plate Needle Clamp Thread Guide Stitch Type Selector Needle Position Reverse Lever Stitch Length Selector Foot Control