Garments Industry Sewing Machines | Some Essential Sewing Machines | Image & Short Introduction.

A device which is used to stitch fabric and other material with thread is called sewing machine. Most of the garments what we wear are sewn by sewing machines.

Sewing Machine is used for applying stitch in the apparel. Various types of stitching are done by the sewing machine. Depending on the stitch types, Sewing machines are classified. On the other hand sewing machines are classified according to their structure.

Types of Sewing Machines:

Each machine makes a basic running stitch the same way, with two sources of threads. The top needle takes the thread down into the fabric. It is caught and looped via the bobbin apparatus and then pulled back up. The "feed dog" (a rough edged surface underneath the fabric) moves it along and the next stitch begins. Everything else is different.

Mechanical Sewing Machines :

A mechanical sewing machine is controlled by a rotary wheel. Any adjustment like the tension or the length or width of the stitch is made by moving a dial. These machines are very basic and tend to be less expensive than the other sewing machines.

Electronic Sewing Machines :

An electronic machine differs in that there are some functions that can be accomplished by pushing a button. A machine can have a number of motors for various duties and they are run via electricity.

Computerized Sewing Machines  :

As sewing machines became more complex, more of these motors were added. A computer then coordinates all these functions. Think about a repetitive sequence of stitches being programmed, so you no longer have to replicate these movements over and over again. Nice!

1. Lock Stitch Machine/ Plain/ Regular Sewing Machine
2. Two Needle Lock Stitch Machine
3. Chain Stitch Machine
4. Double Chain Stitch Machine
5. Overlock Machine (3 threads/4 threads/ 5threads)
6. Safety Stitch Over Lock Machine
7. Flat Lock Machine
8. Feed off the arm or Flat seamer with the Cylinder Bed.
9. Buttonhole Machine
10. Button Sewing Machine
11. Bar Tack Machine
12. Blind Stitch Machine
13. Kansai Special Machine (Multi Needle or Smocking Machine)
14. Pocket Sewer M/C.

15. Zigzag flatbed sewing machine.

Lock Stitch Machine/ Plain/ Regular Sewing Machine:

Lock Stitch is the widely used for stitching fabric. According to the British standard 3870 and ISO4915:1991, lock stitch is classified as class 300.

Plain Machine used for lock stitch, Plain sewing Machine also called lock stitch machine. To Operate this machine one should have practical knowledge about the plain sewing machine.

Feature of Lock Stitch Sewing Machine: Plain Sewing Machine is used for lock stitch formation:

1. Lock stitch is formed by a single needle of a plain sewing machine.

2. The speed of a lock stitch sewing machine is up to 6000 RPM.

3. During stitch formation, the needle thread is interlaced with the bobbin thread by means of a hook.

4. Lock stitch machine can be distinguished by the winding device provided for bobbin thread.

5. The programmable plain sewing machine issued for sewing repetitive operation.

This kind of machines is used for all light, medium & heavy types of garments. Mainly, Collar and Cuff making, POcket Hemming and pocket Attach, Yoke Attach, Shoulder Attach, Sleeve Placket Make, Sleeve Attach, Bottom Hem, Main Label Attach, Top Stitches, Back Moon Join, Placket Join, Various Types of Tack, Zipper Join, Side Slid Make.