THE SEWING MACHINE 2

WEEK 2 

TOPIC: THE SEWING MACHINE 

LEARNING AREA

Uses and Cares for the Sewing Machines

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

1. Explain how to use and care for the sewing machine.

2. State two ways of caring for a sewing machine.

3. Demonstrate the uses of a sewing machine.

4. Oil and sun the machine to remove fluffs.

5. Demonstrate how to pack and store a sewing machine. 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

a sewing machine

sewing machine engine oil

different pack for sewing machine tools.

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION 

A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.

Sewing machines can be exciting but also totally overwhelming when you don’t know how to use the machine! In sewing, the first place to start is how to use a sewing machine!

HOW TO USE SEW SEWING MACHINE

1. Select a straight stitch and a medium stitch length.

A straight stitch is used to sew most seams.

2. Practice on some scrap material.

3. Line up the fabric under the needle.

4. Lower the presser foot onto the fabric.

5. Hold the loose ends of both threads.

6. Press the foot pedal.

7. Find the reverse button or lever and try it.

8. Use the hand wheel to move the needle to its highest position.

9. Cut the thread.

10. Practice sewing a seam.

11. Move to another part of the fabric.

12. Learn to sew a sharp corner.

13. Try a simple project.

CARES FOR THE SEWING MACHINES 

1. Always keep the sewing machine covered.

2. Change the needles when necessary.

3. Always use compressed air to remove the lint.

4. Always service the sewing machine when due.

5. Oiling the sewing machine from time to time.

6. Call for an experienced professional for repairing the sewing machine.

7. Clean each part of the sewing machine at a time.

8. Wipe down the sewing machine after use.

PRESENTATION

Step 1: The teacher revised the  previous topic

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: The teacher explains the new topic

Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupil's questions

Step5: The teacher evaluates the pupils

Conclusion: The teacher goes over the topic once again for a better understanding

EVALUATION/ASSIGNMENT

Pupils to:

1. Identity two kinds of sewing machines;

2. State three differences between hand and treadle sewing machines;

3. Mention four parts of a sewing machine.

4. State the functions of the parts of the sewing machine mentioned in 3 above.

LESSON EVALUATION/ASSIGNMENT 

Pupils to: use and care for the sewing machine.