The Sewing Machine

The Sewing Machine

Definition of the Sewing Machine

It is machine with a mechanically driven needle for sewing or stitching cloth.

Categories of Sewing Machine

There are two main categories of sewing machine :

Domestic sewing machine      and             Industrial sewing machine

Domestic Sewing Machine Domestic sewing machines are typically used in the home by sewing enthusiasts to complete a variety of projects.

They are manufactured for use in the home

• hand held sewing machine

• treadle sewing machine

• electric sewing machine

• computerized sewing machine

• over locker/serger

Industrial Sewing Machine - are intended for factory use.

• industrial sewing machine

• computerized sewing machine

• embroidery sewing machine

• overlock\serger

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Types of Sewing Machine

• Hand sewing machine are operated without the use of electricity they are hand operated.

• Treadle sewing machine are powered mechanically by a foot operated.

• Electric sewing machine are operated electronically.

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Open Ended

Define the term sewing machine.

Open Ended

Name two examples for each category.

Multiple Select

__________ is an example on example of the domestic sewing machine.

• industrial sewing machine

• hand held

Multiple Choice

Industrial machines are intended for factory use only

• False

• True