Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing III is an introduction to sewing in the manufacturing industry. In addition to using operations instructed in SEW 100, and SEW 101 students will study sewing with knits, mastering the coverstitch machine, become familiar with the uses of automatic machines, the rights and responsibilities of an employee and attend field trips .
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Sewing with knits
a. Demonstrate control on straight seams b. Demonstrate control on curved seams c. Demonstrate control of differential knits d. Demonstrate control with challenging textiles
- Operating the Coverstitch machine
a. Identify and configure the machine b. Identify common measuring methods for sewing c. Identify, select and correctly install presserfoot d. Identify and verify feed mechanism is correctly configured e. configure/set SPI f. Configure/Set Seam allowance
- Understanding Automatic machines
a. identify and demonstrate proper use of Cycle Machines b. identify and demonstrate proper use of Computerized Machines
- Rights and Responsibilities of an employee
a. Demonstrate Safety procedures and protocols b. Identify Illegal Behavior c. Demonstrate how to calculate pay and benefits
Sewing with Knits
a. Control Straight Seams b. Control Curved Seams
c. Control Differential Knits
d. Control Challenging TextilesProficiently operate the coverstitch machine
a. Configure the machine
- Identify common measuring methods for sewing
- Identify, select and correctly install presserfoot
- Identify and verify feed mechanism is correctly configured
- Set SPI
- Set Seam allowance
b. Perform Hemming
c. Perform Binding
d. Control Challenging TextilesBecome familiar with Automatic Machines
a. Cycle Machines
b. Computerized MachinesUnderstand the rights and responsibilities of an employee
a. Safety
b. Illegal Behavior
c. Ability to calculate pay and benefits
Assessment and Requirements
Labs, Assignments, Projects, Quizzes.
As determined by instructor.