Sewing Operator Training course

Course overview

Course aim
Participants will learn basic knowledge and acquire practical skills, and demonstrate their abilities as employees of apparel, clothing, and factories.
Target persons
Beginner-level sewing operator / The person who want to learn the basics of sewing
Lecture time
Approximately 300 minutes (Total video play time: Approximately 100 minutes)
Supported language
English / Japanese / Chinese / Bengali / Indonesian / Vietnamese / Hindi / Spanish*1
*1 Only the screen display will be in Spanish and the audio will be in English.

Course details

Chapter 1: Apparel Industry and Apparel Production

Chapter 1: Apparel Industry and Apparel Production

This chapter provides the overview of apparel industry as well as apparel production flow and roles of each production division.

Table of contents

  • 1.1Sewing Operator Training course
  • 1.2Flow of Apparel Industry
  • 1.3Flow of Apparel Production
  • 1.4Apparel CAD System
  • 1.5Cutting Section
  • 1.6Sewing Section
  • 1.7Finishing Section
  • 1.8Work Environment
  • 1.9Conclusion of Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Basic Knowledge of Needles, Threads, and Sewing Machines

Chapter 2: Basic Knowledge of Needles, Threads, and Sewing Machines

This chapter provides basic knowledge of sewing, including types of needles, threads, and stitches.

Table of contents

  • 2.1Knowledge of Needles
  • 2.2Knowledge of Threads
  • 2.3Principle of Sewing with Sewing Machines
  • 2.4Kinds of Sewing Machines
  • 2.5Conclusion of Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Operation and Adjustment of Lockstitch Sewing Machines

Chapter 3: Operation and Adjustment of Lockstitch Sewing Machines

This chapter describes safe use of lockstitch sewing machines and their basic operations.

Table of contents

  • 3.1Lockstitch Sewing Machines
  • 3.2Personal Appearance for Performing Your Work Safely
  • 3.3Descriptions of Parts on Lockstitch Sewing Machines
  • 3.4Correct Sitting Posture
  • 3.5Performing Basic Operations
  • 3.6Basic Adjustments
  • 3.7Conclusion of Chapter 3
Chapter 4: Practice For Lockstitch Sewing Machines

Chapter 4: Practice For Lockstitch Sewing Machines

Participants download the standard operation practice sheet to practice lockstitch sewing machine operation. Reusable non-woven fabric practice sheet is also available (sold separately). Please contact us for details.

Table of contents

  • 4.1Lockstitch Sewing Machine Practice Sheet (1)
  • 4.2Lockstitch Sewing Machine Practice Sheet (2)
  • 4.3Lockstitch Sewing Machine Practice Sheet (3)
  • 4.4Conclusion of Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Operation and Adjustment of Overlock Sewing Machines

Chapter 5: Operation and Adjustment of Overlock Sewing Machines

This chapter provides information about how to use and adjust overlock sewing machines.

Table of contents

  • 5.1Overlock Sewing Machines
  • 5.2Parts Descriptions on Overlock Sewing Machines
  • 5.3Correct Sitting Posture
  • 5.4Performing Basic Operations
  • 5.5Basic Adjustments
  • 5.6Conclusion of Chapter 5

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