A GUIDE TO

SEWING MACHINES
DIFFERENT TYPES AND USES OF SEWING MACHINES

SEWING MACHINE
A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and ot
her materials together with thread.
Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial R
evolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work
performed in clothing companies.
Since the invention of the first working sewing machine, ge
nerally considered to have been the work of Englishman Th
omas Saint in 1790, the sewing machine has greatly improv
ed the efficiency and productivity of the clothing industry.

CATEGORIES OF SEWING MACHINES

MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINES

ELECTRONIC SEWING MACHINES

COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINES

OVERLOCKER SEWING MACHINES

MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINES

Mechanical Sewing Machines are the most basic available as they
aren't powered by electricity, therefore have fewer features than
Computerized or Electronic machines. This type of machine is mai
nly available as vintage models that are rarely made anymore as th
ey require more physical work from you, powered by a wheel or di
al on the side of the machine instead of a foot pedal.
Although this seems a disadvantage, lots of sewers often choose t
his machine type because of its durability they are almost always
made exclusively of metal. These traditional machines are great fo
r basic projects and although they can sew most materials, they ar
e generally better suited to light-to-medium-weight materials.

ELECTRONIC SEWING MACHINES

Electronic Sewing Machines use a single motor that electronically po

wers the needle. All you need to do is control the speed of the mach
ine by putting pressure on an electronic foot pedal - this will leave b
oth your hands free to guide the fabric carefully through the machin
e!

You'll normally find a dial on the side of your sewing machine to con
trol the stitch types and lengths. Some machines may also have an a
utomatic tension setting and an automatic thread cutter, as well as
a set buttonhole stitch. Electronic Machines are suited to a variety of
different projects and sewing needs as they can often sew multiple f
abric types and have a great volume of functions and stitch patterns
.

COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINES

Computerized Sewing Machines allow you to tailor their functions to yo

ur sewing needs. Instead of using dials and buttons, these advanced ma
chines have an LED display, LCD display or large touch screen. The basic
range can memorize a few of your most used stitches and automatically
set the tension, while the advanced machines provide you with the abilit
y to program your machine to sew complex embroidery patterns.

Some machines also have a USB port available, enabling you to create yo
ur own designs on a computer, link it to the machine and then set it to s
ew your own personalized pattern. Some advanced Computerized Mach
ines can memorize past projects and even download designs from the in
ternet! Although these machines generally tend to be more expensive th
an Manual or Electronic Machines, they are far more versatile and can se
w more of your projects at a faster rate.

OVERLOCKER SEWING MACHINES

The primary purpose of an Overlocker is to professionally finish hems
and seams - this machine is useful if you do a lot of sewing and especi
ally favorable if you love making your own garments. These machines
have fewer functions than Sewing Machines, however they have the a
bility to stitch, neaten and trim away excess fabric at twice the speed.
Overlockers work differently to ordinary sewing machines as they use
between 2 - 9 threads and multiple needles to create an overcast stitc
h, while trimming away the excess fabric. They're especially useful for
making curtains or hemming, and are good for sewing knitted fabrics.
It should be noted, however, that an Overlocker is an addition to a reg
ular sewing machine, rather than a replacement - they're great for sim
ple projects, but aren't equipped to sew zips or buttonholes.

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINES

LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

OVER EDGING MACHINE

EMBROIDERY MACHINE

BUTTONHOLER MACHINE

BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE

DOUBLE NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

BARTACKING MACHINE

LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

This machine is usually used in homes and sometimes in school.

It is also known as Domestic Sewing Machine.

It is run by foot and can also be converted to an Electrical Powere

d Machine.

HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

This machine is sometimes called a Straight Stitching Machine or

Industrial Sewing Machine.

It has an automatic lubrication system, and if often used by tailors

and dressmakers.

OVER EDGING MACHINE

This machine is also known as The Small Machine.

It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE

This machine is used in making fancy stitches. It is commonly used

in making different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for Bar
ong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items.

BUTTONHOLER MACHINE

This machine is used in making buttonholes on garments.

Buttonholer Machines are able to make multiple designs of butto

nholes which are more complex and varied compared to domestic
sewing machines.

BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE

This machine is used in attaching buttons to garments.

This machine is specially made for its purpose. Hi-speed and highl
y accurate. Often used by garment manufacturers for mass produ
ction.

DOUBLE NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

This machine is used in the construction of different kinds of cloth

ing especially for the in-seam, out-seam, and side-seam.

This machine is also used in making beautiful double stitched patt

erns and finishes.

BARTACKING MACHINE

This machine is used in reinforcing the opening of pockets on clot

hing.

This machine is a fully automated powerhouse, from starting, stop

ping, thread-trimming and even has an automatic presser lifting s
ystem.

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