Training Sewing Machine Operator

Manual SMO
For training at Common Facility Centre (CFC)

Integrated Apparel Technology and Facilitation Centre

(IATFC) Private Limited

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Apparel & Appliqué, Ludhiana
Technical Solution Providers
Training Guidelines:

Training is proposed for 330 hours including - theory, practical and soft skill training. It is
intended with 12 batches (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L) of 25 trainees each in a
day. The training program is further divided into below 04 modules –

1. Single needle Lock Stitch Machine - 100 hours

2. Overlock and Flatlock Machine – 100 Hours
3. Specialized Machines – 100 Hours
4. Soft Skills – 30 Hours

The training modules would consist of 04 hours (01 hour theory + 03 Hour Practical)
for each batch in one day up to first 8-12 days every month and afterwards 04 hours will
be utilized for practical session only. This training will be scheduled for 04 batches as
per below chart:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Batch Schedule
Batch Batch Batch Batch
Hall 1 (SNLS Machine Training)
First Month A B C D
Second Month I J K L
Third Month E F G H
Hall 2 (Overlock and Flatlock Machine)
First Month E F G H
Second Month A B C D
Third Month I J K L
Hall 3 (Specialized Machine Training)
First Month I J K L
Second Month E F G H
Third Month A B C D

The domain training will be conducted as per above schedule. There will be an
additional 01 hour session for soft skills training in ‘Hall 4’ for few days in every month.
This session will be conducted in rotation for every batch for 10 days per month
completing 30 hours as per requirement. Schedule of soft skill training will be as
follows:

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  From 1st to 10th of every month, trainees of ‘Hall 1’,
 From 11th to 20th of every month, trainees of ‘Hall 2’,
 From 21st to 30th of every month, trainees of ‘Hall 3’ will have Soft Skill training
session in ‘Hall 4’.

This training manual contains 07 Chapters –

1. SNLS Machines Training (Theory)

2. SNLS Machines Training (Practical)
3. Overlock and Flat Lock Machines Training (Theory)
4. Overlock and Flat Lock Machines Training (Practical)
5. Specialized Machines Training (Theory)
6. Specialized Machines Training (Practical)
7. Soft Skill Training

Each chapter will consist of lecture wise theory and practical training contents. Each
lecture will be starting with a glossary of the related terms of day’s lecture. The
theoretical concepts, terms, diagrams and real pictures will be shown in theory hour to
inculcate the perception learning while practical session.

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 Chapter- 1 Single Needle Lock Stitch Machines
Theory Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine Anatomy
1. - Machine Layout
- Identification of machine parts
Stitching – Definition and Preparations for stitching
- Bobbin Winding
2.
- Threading of machine
- Thread Tension adjustment

Stitches and Seams

- Definition
3.
- Stitch Classification
- Types of Seams

Fabric Type, Sewing Needle and sewing thread

- Identification of fabric type
- Needle Anatomy
4. - Size of Needle
- Points of Needle
- Sewing Thread number
- Determining right thread and needle combination for fabric

Measurement Techniques
- Equipment’s used for measurement
5. - Upper Bodice Measurements
- Sleeve Measurements
- Lower body Measurements
Cutting Techniques
- Equipment’s used for cutting
- Marking measurements on the fabric or paper
6.
- Seam Allowances
- Notations for allowances, darts and pocket placement
- Cutting Methods
Sewing Defects
- Types of defects- terminology
- Causes and Remedies
7. - Garment Unbalance
- Measurement Faults
- Cutting Faults
- Inline Quality Checks

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 Machine Maintenance
8. - Sewing machine maintenance
- Daily Maintenance Practices

Safety Measures
- Health Hazards of wrong working methods
9.
- Safety Equipment for different operations
- Working Postures
Process Flow Charts
- Operations in garment construction
- Operation breakdown of Men’s T-Shirt
10. - Operation breakdown of Men’s Shirt
- Operation breakdown of Men’s Jeans
- Operation breakdown of Lady’s Top
- Operation breakdown of Lady’s Dress
Sewing Attachments
11.
- Different folders and accessories used in sewing
Standard Working Time
- Standard Minute Value – Definition and terminology
12.
- Standard times for each operation
- Skilled and semi-skilled worker evaluation

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 Chapter - 2 Single Needle Lock Stitch Machines
Practical Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Identification of machine parts
1-5
Seam Practice on different patterns and fabrics
Identification of needle and sewing thread type
5-10
Seam practice with different sewing needle and threads on different fabrics
Stitching different parts of Men’s Shirt
- Different types of Plackets
10-15 - Collar and Cuff
- Different types of Pocket making
- Hemming
Stitching practice on knitted fabric
- T-Shirt Placket Making
15-20 - T-Shirt Collar or Rib attachment
- Zipper attachment
- Different types of Pocket making
Stitching practice on denim fabric
20-25 - Denim Jeans/ Trouser Fly Making
- Cross pocket making

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 Chapter- 3 Over-Lock and Flat-Lock Machines
Theory Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Over-Lock Machine Anatomy
1. - Machine Layout
- Identification of machine parts
Overlocking Stitch – Uses and Preparations for stitching
2. - Threading of machine
- Thread Tension adjustments
Seam type, Sewing Needle and sewing thread
- Identification of overlock seams
- Needle Anatomy
3. - Size of Needle
- Points of Needle
- Sewing Thread number
- Determining right thread and needle combination for fabric
Seam Allowances and Overlock Defects
- Seam allowances for different type of garments
4.
- Type of Defects
- Causes and remedies
Flat-lock Machine Anatomy
5. - Machine Layout
- Identification of machine parts
Flatlock Stitch – Uses and Preparations for stitching
6. - Threading of machine
- Thread Tension adjustments

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 Chapter - 4 Over- Lock and Flat-lock Machines
Practical Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Identification of machine parts of overlock machine
1-5
Practice of different overlock stitches on different fabrics
Identification of needle and sewing thread type of overlock machine
5-10
Seam practice with different sewing needles and threads
Stitching different parts of Men’s T-Shirt using Over-lock machine
- Straight Seams like shoulder, side seam etc.
10-15
- Curved Seams like neck line, armhole etc.
- Multiple layer stitching (rib attachment)
Identification of machine parts of flatlock machine
15-20
Practice of different flatlock stitches on different fabrics
Applications of Flatlock
- Hemming in T-shirts
20-25
- Chain Stitch practice
- Decorative seam on raglan cut, shoulder, neckline etc.

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 Chapter- 5 Specialized Machines
Theory Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Placket Making Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
1.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications
Placket Box Making Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
2.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications
Button Hole Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
3.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications
Button Attaching Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
4.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications
Feed of Arm Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
5.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications
Bar Tack Machine Anatomy
- Machine Layout
6.
- Identification of machine parts
- Applications

7. Other Specialized machines and their applications

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 Chapter - 6 Specialized Machines
Practical Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Placket Making Machine Anatomy
1-4 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics
Placket Box Making Machine Anatomy
5-8 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics
Button Hole Machine Anatomy
9-12 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics
Button Attaching Machine Anatomy
13-16 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics
Feed of Arm Machine Anatomy
17-20 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics
Bar Tack Machine Anatomy
21-24 - Identification of machine parts
- Practice on different fabrics

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 Chapter - 7 Soft Skills
Theoretical and Practical Contents

Lecture
Contents
No.
Health and Safety
- Personal Protection
1.
- Protective Equipment
- Safety Etiquettes
Organizational Behaviour
- Behaviour towards the supervisor or managers
2.
- Behaviour towards junior or co-fellow
- Behaviour towards female workers
Communication
- Listening Skills
3. - Understanding instructions
- Respect for culture diversity
- Use of common language
House Keeping
- Cleanliness of workstation
4.
- Organizing WIP and tools
- 5S approach
Hygiene
5. - Personal Hygiene
- Workstation Hygiene
Emergency Instructions
- First aid Knowledge
6.
- Fire extinguisher knowledge
- Emergency Exit Information
General Work Ethics
7. - Wastage of resources
- Importance of time, production and work
Digital Literacy
- Mobile applications
8. - Internet Banking
- UPI Bhim Application
- Debit/ Credit Card Payment

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