Zippered Patch Pocket

 A zip fastening is added to a patch pocket more as a designer purpose in garment. This type of pockets is widely used in bags and also as breast pockets.

Sewing Machine Needles

Sewing Machine Needles are the specialized needles used in a sewing machine. It must always be sharp and straight for smooth sewing.

                     

The needle thread and the fabric combination are very important. Using a wrong combination such as heavy fabric like denim with a small needle may bend or break the needle. The lower the thread number the thicker the thread and higher the needle number the thicker the needle. (For replacing the needle hold the needle with the left hand and using the screwdriver turn the needle clamp screw anti clockwise to remove the needle. Replace the new needle with the flat side toward the back of machine until it touches needle stopper and then tighten the needle clamp).

Patch With Flap

As a feature of design patch pockets can have a flap on the top. A flap is a flat thin piece of cloth attached to one side and covers the opening of the pocket.       

        

Patch Pockets

Patch pockets are created by sewing shaped pieces of fabric to the outside of a garment like a patch. This type of pockets can be designed in a number of shapes (square, pointed, angular, round etc.) and sizes. It may be unlined or lined and can be attached by machine or by hand. A decorative feature like embroidery or lace can be done to the pocket on children's outfits.

Pockets

A pocket is a pouch or cavity that is sewn into or onto a garment. The pockets can be decorative or functional or both. The well-designed pockets enhance the look of the clothing and functionally it's a storage place for items or hands.

While planning pockets it must be positioned so that it can be used efficiently. It must be large enough for intended use and also considering the movement of hand and arm.

Pockets can be divided into three main types:

Patch Pockets: The pocket which is applied to the outside of the garment.

Inset Pockets: The pocket is done by cutting a slit in the garment and stitching a pocket bag to the inside so that only the opening is visible.

Inseam Pockets: The opening of the pocket falls along the seam line of the garment where two fabric pieces overlap.

Bobbins

A bobbin is a part of sewing machine which is cylinder in shape and holds the thread. Bobbins come in many different sizes and may be of metal or plastic. Threading the lower portion of the machine involves the threading of the bobbin i.e., the machine makes the stitch by catching the bottom thread from the bobbin and top thread from the needle to form a stitch. Only use the bobbins that comes with the particular model of the machine as each sewing machine requires a specific type of bobbin.

French Curves

French curves are templates made from plastic, metal or wood used in manual drafting and to draw smooth curves of various radii in Fashion Designing. It comes in handy for pattern adjustment and common fitting. It is mainly used in measuring armhole, neckline, sleeve caps, pocket contours etc.

Plunge Neckline

The plunge Neckline is a very low neckline with a very low V shape at the front.

Zig Zag Neckline

Zig Zag is a pattern such that a line with sharp turns go in opposite directions at sharp angles. Similarly, the zig zag neckline consists of abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Tucked Neckline

 A Tuck is a stitched fold of fabric that is usually sewn vertically and parallel close together for the purpose of decoration. A very narrow tuck is called a pin tuck.

Handle

 The handle is used to carry the machine during transportation.

Foot Controller Jack Socket

The foot controller jack socket is used to connect the foot controller plug to the machine and connect the machine to power supply.

Presser Foot Lever

 The presser foot lever is used to raise and lower the presser foot.

Desiner Jeans

 Requirements

• Chalk and pencils
• Jeans
• Patterned Stencils
• Sandpaper   

1. Use pencil or chalk to draw the shapes that you want on your jeans (patterned stencils help) and make sure the shapes are in right places.
2. Cut out the marked shape on the fabric.
3. Use pointed tip like pencil to gently pull away threads until the shape is frayed at the edges.
4. Finally rub the sandpaper along the edge to create a distressed look.   

                

                                                                                                             

Flat Bed Attachment

Slide the Flat Bed Attachment to the left to open it. The accessories can be stored in a compartment inside this Flat Bed Attachment.

 

Foot Controller

The foot controller is used to control the sewing speed and to stop and start sewing. By pressing the foot controller down lightly the machine will run at a low speed and by pressing it harder the speed of the machine will increase.

Camisole Neckline

Camisoles are undershirts and typically a basic neckline accompanied by spaghetti straps.

Gathered Neckline

The Gathered neckline consists of extra fabric that gathers around the neck. This neckline is also called as paper bag neckline as it resembles the look of gathered paper bag.

Double Straight Stitch

 A second line of straight stitches is worked to fill the spaces between your first row of stitches. 

In contrast to backstitch double straight stitch looks the same on the face and back of the fabric.

Fabric Face

Fabric Back

Henley Neckline

Basically, a round neckline consisting of a placket (3 to 5 in long) and usually have two to five buttons that is vertical opening at the neck fastened by a line of buttons.

The Henley neck Tees are collarless pullovers compared to polo ones and are typically long sleeved.

Buttonhole Fine Adjustment Screw

The buttonhole fine adjustment screw is used to adjust the stitching (too open or too tight) while sewing a buttonhole. Using a screwdriver provided with the model it is turned into '-' or '+' direction depending on the adjustment one needs.

Presser Foot

The presser foot is a small attachment used to hold the fabric flat as it is fed through the machine during sewing. One should turn off the machine before changing the presser foot and only use the one which is designed for your particular model of the machine.

Depending on the type of the presser foot holder the method of releasing the presser foot will vary (pulling it down vertically or pressing the button at the back of the presser foot)