This document discusses 9 different types of sewing machines, including their uses and key features. It describes lockstitch sewing machines that are commonly used at home and by tailors, as well as overedging machines, embroidery machines, button holer machines, button attachment machines, double needle machines, and bartacking machines - each specialized for different sewing tasks like finishing edges, embroidery, buttonholes, and pocket reinforcement. A well-selected sewing machine suited for the specific job requirements is important for achieving good results.

1. DANYEL ASLIE FERRER
8-LAWAN
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE
1. SEWING MACHINE ▪ A textile machine used to stitch fabric, cards and other material
with thread. ▪ Well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good results. It
should be used correctly in accordance with the job requirements.
2. LOCKSTICH SEWING MACHINE ▪ This is usually used in homes and sometimes in
school. ▪ is also called “Domestic Sewing Machine” ▪ It is run by foot and may also be
converted to electrical power machine.
3. HI-SPEED LOCKSTICH SEWING MACHINE ▪ This is sometimes called “Straight
Stitching Machine” or Industrial sewing machine. ▪ It has automatic lubrication and used
by tailors and dressmakers.
4. OVER EDGING MACHINE ▪ Other companies call it “small machine”. ▪ It finishes
the raw edges of the pattern for construction.
5. EMBROIDERY MACHINE ▪ This is used in making fancy stitches and in making
different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for Barong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen,
and other novelty items.
6. BUTTON HOLER MACHINE ▪This is used in making buttonholes on garments.
7. BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE ▪This is used in attaching buttons to the
garments.
8. DOUBLE NEEDLE MACHINE ▪ This is used in the construction of the different kinds
of clothing especially for the inseam, out seam and side seam.
9. BARTACKING MACHINE ▪ This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of
pockets.