{"id":1442,"date":"2023-09-29T07:48:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T07:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecole9ja\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-09-29T07:49:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T07:49:52","slug":"week-9-jss-3-first-term-home-economics-lesson-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecolebooks.com\/nigeria\/posts\/week-9-jss-3-first-term-home-economics-lesson-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 9 – Jss 3 First Term Home Economics Lesson Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEEK 9
\n<\/strong>THE SEWING MACHINE \/ TYPES
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing machines.
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HAND SEWING MACHINE: This is a simply, it is operated just with hand. It requires to be placed on a table.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TREADLE SEWNG MACHINE: This is operated with the feet. The worker has both hands free for guiding the work. It normally has a special stand.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE: This is operated with to aid of an electric motor.
\nPARTS OF A SEWING MACHINE<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nPART<\/td>\nFUCTIONS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\nBalance wheel<\/td>\ni) It is turned either forward or backward to machine sew.
\nii) It rises and loners the needle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\nFoot presser<\/td>\nIt holds the fabrics firmly in place for stitching <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\nPresser foot lifter <\/td>\nIt is uses to raise and loner the presser foot, it is at the back of the machine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\nFeed \u2013 dog<\/td>\ni) It holds the fabric tight against the presser foot
\nii) It pills the fabric along for stitching as it moves up and down. It is a tooth like piece of metal under the pressure foot.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\nThroat plate<\/td>\nProvides slots or opening through which the needle projects down \u2013 ward and the feed \u2013 dog upward.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\nSpool pin<\/td>\nThis holds the spool of the thread.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\nThread guide<\/td>\ni. These support the thread from one part of the machine to another.
\nii. They prevent the thread from twisting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\nNeedle clamp<\/td>\nIt is an attachment for needle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\nStitch regulator<\/td>\nIt is used to shorten or lengthen the stitches of the machine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\nBobbin<\/td>\nIt is used for winding the thread which goes in the lower part of the machine <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.<\/td>\nBobbin case<\/td>\nIt is the case that holds the bobbin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.<\/td>\nStop matron screw<\/td>\nThis is loosened to disconnect the needle and stop from moving when the machine is operated. It is the balance wheel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.<\/td>\nTension discs<\/td>\nThis regulates the tightness of the thread as it forms the stitches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\t\t\tGUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING SEWING MACHINES
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Compare similar types of sewing machines by different manufacturers.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Compare their servicing arrangements, parts, prices and any other necessary information.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Consider the weight of the machine is very heavy may be too different to carry about.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Consider the money available. Buy the best your money can afford.
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Before paying for the machine, check to ensure that you have the instruction manual or handbook all the accessories and spare parts that accompany the in chive.
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Before carrying away the machine. It is necessary to have the dealer demonstrate to you how is should be operated. Then try it out yourself.
\nCARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWING MACHINES
\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Study the machine handbook (manual) carefully.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clean the machine often by dusting to remove, dirt and dust.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oil the necessary point according to the hard book.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cover the machine when not in use.
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Do not scratch the plain work of machine by using sharp object like scissors on it.
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Disconnect the belt of a treadle machines to enable the encasement of the machine in its box.<\/p>\n

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