MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
 
Lectured in 1st year Clothing Manufacture
1ste jaar Confectie
Theory [A] 13.0
Exercises [B] 26.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 104
Studypoints [E] 4
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kristien TEMMERMAN
Reference TGCONF01A99161
 
Key words
Machine technology

Objectives
In this course, the basics of sewing machines and ironing machines are explained. Using this technical knowledge, the students have to be capable of deducting the function and use of a certain machine. The exercises are meant to enable the students to recognize and explain the different parts such as the transporting system, the types of stitches, the stitch forming system,... The students have to be capable to make a machine fully operable. In this course, the focus is on teaching a certain ability and feeling in handling and using sewing machines. A lot of attention is paid to accuracy, which is indispensable to work with sewing machines.


Topics
*Introduction
*stitches
*analyses of the lockstitch machine
*the 3-threads Overedge stitchmachine
*buttonhole sewingmachine
*machines for ironing


Prerequisites


Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course,CD-ROM
- other textbook(s)
- school library materials ...


Study costs
CD-Rom: 1.5 €( Dutch)

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- demonstrations
- exercises
- individual reports
- group reports


Assessment
- Scoring system :
oral examination
oral tests


Lecturer(s)
Kristien Temmerman