Concetti Chiave
- Sewing machine accessories are versatile tools that enhance the functionality of a sewing machine, useful for tasks like hemming and attaching zippers.
- Zipper Foot, Hemmer Foot, Button-hole Maker, Gathering Foot, and Edge Stitcher are key accessories for specific sewing tasks.
- Proper care and maintenance of sewing machines include regular cleaning, oiling, and covering the machine when not in use.
- Oiling the machine is crucial and should be done with high-quality oil, following the machine's handbook for oiling points.
- Establishing a dedicated sewing area in your home can prevent the need to frequently move the sewing machine.
Sewing machine accessories are attachments that can be used with the machine. These accessories can be bought without the machine or separately. They are inbuilt in some machines. They can also be used for various sewing purposes such as hemming, sewing buttons, making button holes, attaching zippers etc. the following are basically some of the accessories:
Specific Accessories and Their Use
1. Zipper Foot: used for sewing close to raised edges. It is therefore used for inserting zip, applying cording and piping trim.
2. Hemmer Foot: is used for stitching a narrow hem without basting or pressing.
3. Button-hole maker: is used for making buttonholes.
4. Gathering Foot: is used for making gathering stitches.
5. Edge stitcher: used for making embroidering. Different embroidery attachments make different designs.
What is the care and maintenance of the sewing machine?
Care and maintenance of the sewing machine:
- study the machine handbook of instructions ( manual) carefully. It normally contains instructions on how to use and maintain the machine.
- clan it often by dusting to remove dirt and dust.
- oil the necessary pints according to the handbook.
- cover the machine when not in use.
- always carry your machine properly and carefully. Avoid dropping it in the ground.
- do not scratch the plain work of machine by using sharp objects like scissors on it.
- let the representative of the manufacturer service your machine once every year for you (with the warranty)
- create a permanent sewing centre or area in the house so as to avoid carrying the machine about each time you what to sew.
Guidelines for Oiling
Guideline for oiling the sewing machine:
- always clean before oiling.
- use god quality oil.
- refer to machine handbook for the location of the oiling points ( which means points to drop the oil).
- oil the machine before use and not after use.
- only two small droplets of oil need be applied to each oiling point. Crease oiling floods the machine with oil.
- wipe the machine over with a clean duster after oiling.
- run the machine unthreaded for a minute or two on a spare piece of fabric.
Domande da interrogazione
- What are some common sewing machine accessories and their uses?
- What are the guidelines for oiling a sewing machine?
Common sewing machine accessories include the Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and applying trims, the Hemmer Foot for stitching narrow hems, the Button-hole maker for creating buttonholes, the Gathering Foot for gathering stitches, and the Edge stitcher for embroidery.
Before oiling, clean the machine, use high-quality oil, follow the handbook for oiling points, apply two small droplets per point, wipe the machine after oiling, and run it unthreaded on spare fabric for a minute or two.
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