Type of Sewing Machines can be categorized into five types :ii COMMON MACHINE PROBLEMS
- .But modern domestic machines also excel in working with different types of domestic material and are much diverse in functionality.
- 1.1 Manual sewing machine. ...
- 1.2 Treadle Sewing machines. ...
- 1.3 Mechanical domestic sewing machine. ...
- 1.4 Electronic domestic sewing machine
- Sewing Machines can be categorized into five types:
- Mechanical Sewing Machine.
- Electronic Sewing Machine.
- Computerized or Automated Sewing Machine.
- Embroidery Machine.
- COMMON MACHINE PROBLEMS
- The student needs to understand the common problems that may be there while sewing and should be able to rectify these as they are common and irritating and slow down the sewing process.
- A person operating the machine should be able to rectify these and solve the problems.
- 1. Bobbin 1. Does not wind : Make sure the thread is wrapped around the bobbin in proper direction. Check to see if bobbin has been placed properly in the winder. The rubber ring might be worn out and needs to be replaced.
- 2. Winds unevenly : The thread may not be inserted in the thread guide. You may be running the machine too fast. The tension spring may need adjustment.
- 3. The Needle moves up and down during winding : Needle has not been disengaged
- 2. Fabric
- 1. Layers feed unevenly : Presser foot pressure incorrect May need to stitch slowly The fabric may be very light weight use tissue paper while stitching
- 2. Does not feed in straight line : Presser foot may be loose or bent Pressure of the presser foot may be incorrect Needle may be bent There may be a defect in the machine feed You may be pushing or pulling the fabric
- 3. Puckers when stitched : Many fabrics pucker when stitch in a single layer The stitch length may be not in correct relation to the fabric type If the fabric is sheer or light weight, the presser foot tension may need to be regulated Thread may be too thick Needle may be coarse Bobbin thread may be uneven Stitch tension may be unbal
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