Learning Area TLE-HE-DRESSMAKING Grade Level SEVEN/EIGHT

W6 Quarter THREE Date

I. LESSON TITLE Proper Maintenance of Sewing Machine

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING LO 2. Clean and lubricate machine.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) (TLE_HEDM7/8BM -0i-7)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT • Observe proper handling and cleaning of the machine.
• Resolve common machine troubles.
Reference:
TLE-Dressmaking Grade 7/8 PIVOT IV-A Learner’s Material Quarter 1. (First Edition, 2020).
Department of Education Region IV-A CALABARZON.
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction 60 minutes Just like any other equipment, sewing machines consist of different
Panimula parts that needs care and maintain the cleanliness. Keep it dusted and
lubricated at least once a week or more often if the machine is in constant
use. Sewing machines requires basic maintenance of cleaning, oiling, and
lubricating.
You must be familar with the following terms in taking care of
sewing machine.
Adjust – change present setting as in adjusting tensions.
Entangle - forming knots like thread entangled in the bobbin case.
Lift – moving upward as in a presser foot lifter.
Replace – putting something new in the place of an old or damaged
part.
Pucker – wrinkling of fabric caused by very tight stitches.
Lubricant – a material capable of reducing friction when applied between
moving parts.
Lubricate– the act of applying lubricating agent between moving parts to
reduce friction and preventing from rust.

Proper Handling and Cleaning the Sewing Machine

For a machine to perform well, it should be well taken care of.
General Cleaning
As you clean the machine, it is best to clean one area at a time.
Remove only the parts that are involved and be sure to note where each
part is from, and its correct position. Here are the steps:
1. Prepare the needed tools and supplies in cleaning the sewing machine.
Cleaning tools and materials includes: Quality oil, lint brush dry paint
brush screw drivers, pen and record notebook, cotton buds (optional).
2. Remove the needle if there is any. This will prevent the cleaner from
pricking fingers during the cleaning process.
Parts needed to be cleaned:
1. Face plate (presser bar, needle bar, thread take up lever, lifter). Unscrew
face plate and keep it in the drawer while cleaning. Brush dust away
then put a little amount of oil while rotating the balance wheel so inner
parts can be accessed. Put back the face plate in place.
2. Upper Tension (disc spring and dial). Remove outer bolt, tension dial,
discs and disc spring. Lay each part in your front table following its
disassembling for easier assembling. Brush dust and wipe with absorbent
cloth with oil. Assemble by following the laid parts in your table.
3. Lower Mechanism (rotary oscillating hook) Remove bobbin case. Fasten
sides of oscillating hook. Remove dust with lint brush. Put a little amount
of machine oil on the moving parts. Return spare parts in place.
Classifications of Sewing Machine Troubles
There are two classifications of sewing machine troubles, namely:
1. Minor sewing machine trouble. This refers to problems that arise involving
incorrectly attached accessories or supplies, unadjusted tensions, or that
requires a little dusting or oiling.
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Timeframe
2. Major sewing machine trouble. This involves replacing or removing
damage spare parts that made the sewing machine not totally
functioning.
Sewing Machine Problems and Remedies
In the previous lessons, you have learned the basics in sewing
machine operations. This is now the time to apply your skills in giving
corrective measures for identified problems in your machine. Let us review
the sewing machine troubles and how to treat them.
PROBLEMS WHAT TO CHECK REMEDIES
Skipped
1. Type of needle may be wrong * Change the needle with the
Stitches for the fabric. correct size.
2. Stitch length may be too long. * Adjust the stitch length to
3. Condition of the needle may standard size.
be dull or bent. * Replace the needle with a
4. Machine threading may be new one.
Incorrect. * Thread the machine
5. Needle position may be properly.
wrong. * Set the needle properly.
Thread * Change the needle with the
1. Size of needle too big or too
Breaks correct size.
small.
* Change thread with the
2. Type of thread too thin,
correct type.
knotted, or uneven.
* Change the needle with the
3. Type of needle maybe wrong
correct type.
for the fabric.
* Thread the machine
4. Machine threading may be
properly.
incorrect.
* Adjust tension then check
5. Tension may be too tight.
stitches .
Needle * Adjust the tension and test
1. Tension may be too tight. stitches.
Breaks
2. Needle position may be * Set the needle properly.
wrong. * Tighten the presser foot.
3. Presser foot may not be tight. * Adjust pressure on the presser
4. Fabric – may have too many foot.
layers or may be too thick. * Loosen tension screw.
Seams * Loosen tension screw.
Pucker 1. Tension may be too tight. * Replace the needle.
2. Needle may be too big or * Change the thread with
dull. correct thickness.
3. Thread may be too coarse. * Adjust stitch regulator to
4. Stitch length may be too long. normal stitch length.

Machine 1.Bobbin threading may be

* Rewind thread to bobbin.
Jams incorrect.
* Entangle thread or change
2. Thread may be knotted or too
thread.
coarse.
* Remove caught threads from
3. Bobbin case threads may
bobbin.
catch thread.
B. Development 60 minutes Learning Task 1: What am I missing?
Pagpapaunlad Supply the missing information inside the table (supply as many as you can).
Rewrite the table below and answer on your answer sheet.
Troubles Causes Remedies
- Type of needle may be wrong for
Skipped
1 the fabric.
Stitches
- Stitch length may be too long.
Thread * Change the needle with the
2
Breaks correct size.
- Tension may be too tight. * Adjust the tension and test
3 - Needle position may be wrong. stitches.
* Set the needle properly.
Seams -Tension may be too tight.
4 -Needle may be too big or dull.
Pucker
-Bobbin threading may be * Rewind thread to bobbin.
5
incorrect.
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C. Engagement 60 minutes Learning Task 2
Pakikipagpalihan Perform the following tasks:
A. For those who have available sewing machine at home or at the
community,
1. Gather all the materials needed in cleaning and lubricating machine.
2. Find available sewing machines at home or in your community which can
be clean and lubricate. (Strictly follow the health and safety protocols)
3. Perform the procedures of cleaning and lubricating and record a video to
test your learning and understanding about the lesson.
4. You may send the video through the teacher’s Messenger account or save
on your mobile to be collected on the retrieval of the modules on the agreed
place and time.
5. You may seek help and assistance from any members of the family.
Criteria 5 3 1
The students The students
The students failed to
performed both the performed only the
perform the cleaning
Workmanship cleaning and cleaning and failed
and lubricating of
lubricating of sewing to lubricate the
sewing machine.
machine properly. sewing machine.
The students used the
The students used The students did not
right tools and
some tools and use the right tools
Use of Tools materials in cleaning
materials in cleaning and materials in
and Materials and lubricating of
and lubricating of cleaning and
sewing machine
sewing machine. lubricating machine.
properly.
The students
The students The students did not
observed few of the
Safety observed the safety observe the safety in
safety in doing the
in doing the tasks. doing the tasks.
tasks.

B. For those who don’t have available sewing machine at home or at the
community, consider watching the video on how to clean and lubricate
machine using the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecdzrh0wTFo.
Answer the questions below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Based on the video, explain the procedures on how to clean and lubricate
sewing machine.
2. Why is there a need to put oil on slots after dusting the sewing machine?
3. Why is there a need to perform regular maintenance of your sewing
machine?
Criteria 5 3 1
Response does not
Response provides an Response provides an
provide an analysis of
in-depth analysis of the analysis of the
the questions given.
Analysis questions given. Shows questions given. Shows
Shows no
an understanding of a little understanding of
understanding of the
the lesson content. the lesson content.
lesson content.
The thoughts were The thoughts were
The thoughts were
clearly expressed. The slightly clear. The
unclear. There is no
Clarity organization of words in organization of words in
organization of words in
a sentence was clearly a sentence was not
a sentence.
exemplified. exemplified clearly.
Clear writing, complete Unclear writing,
Clear writing, complete
Writing sentence, with minimal complete sentence,
sentence, no errors in
Skills errors in grammar and ample errors in
grammar and spelling.
spelling. grammar and spelling.
D. Assimilation 60 minutes Learning Task 3
Paglalapat Observe the proper handling done on the parts of the sewing machine
below. List down the importance of performing the task regularly and write
your answers in your answer sheet.

Dusting of the Sewing ___________________________

Machine ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________________________________
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Oiling of the ___________________________
___________________________
Sewing Machine
___________________________
_________________________________________________

V. ASSESSMENT Directions: Analyze the following statement and choose the letter of the
(Learning Activity Sheets for correct answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks 1. Emma is about to clean her grandmother’s sewing machine. Which of the
3 and 6) following tools will she use to clean the sewing machine?
A. Quality oil, knife, pliers, brush
B. Quality oil, glitter, scissors, paint brush
C. Quality oil, screw drivers, scissors, paint brush
D. Quality oil, lint brush, dry paint brush, screw drivers
2. You are experiencing machine jams while you are sewing. The following
are the remedies that you need to do when you encounter this type of
machine trouble, EXCEPT ONE.
A. Rewind thread to bobbin.
B. Entangle thread or change thread.
C. Remove caught threads from bobbin.
D. Adjust the stitch length to standard size.
3. Mrs. Liza needs to replace some of the spare parts of her sewing machine
because it is not totally functioning. What do you think are the classification
of Mrs. Liza’s machine troubles?
A. Thread machine trouble. C. Major sewing machine trouble.
B. Needle machine trouble. D. Minor sewing machine trouble.
4. Since we are experiencing pandemic and one of your friends are having a
hard time to find someone who can fix the trouble of his/her sewing machine
which is the breaking of threads. Which of the following technique would you
recommend to him/her in checking the troubles?
A. Check if the stitch length may be too long.
B. Check if size of needle too big or too small.
C. Check if the needle position may be wrong.
D. Check if the fabric may have too many layers or may be too thick.

5. Bea is experiencing a machine trouble which is needle breaks, which of

the following will you recommend to her to fix this trouble?
A. Thread the machine properly.
B. Adjust the tension and test stitches.
C. Change thread with the correct type.
D. Adjust the stitch length to standard size.
VI. REFLECTION In your notebook, write your personal insights about cleaning and lubricating
machine using the prompts below.
I understand that _________________________________________________.
I realize that ______________________________________________________.
I need to learn more about _______________________________________.
Prepared by: Victoria B. Aranda & Jelyn E. Balbanida Checked by: Macaria Carina C. Carandang
EPS-in Charge-TLE/EPP/TVL

JANELET E. FUENTES, SDO LUCENA CITY

REY G. ALEMAN
TLE-HE-DM7-8-w6