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(a) HAND SEWING MACHINES: These types are portable, convenient and are operated by hand with the right hand turning the handle
of the machine. There are also sewing machines designed for left handed people, but they are very rare. Hand machines are easy to
work but are slower than other types. The user has only one free hand to guide the work while sewing with the other hand. They
are cheaper than the treadle or the electric sewing machines.
(B) TREADLE SEWING MACHINES: These are operated with the feet moving rhythmically. The machines are usually fixed to stand.
They are quick to use and the user has both hands free to guide the work.
Some of them are very useful as table tops when not in use. Treadle sewing machines are more expensive than hand models.
(c) ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINES: These are operated with electricity with a motor attached to the machine while the needle moves
when the footplate is pressed. They are made either for use on a table or are accompanied by a stand. They are faster than other
machines. The user has both hands of'- to control the material. There are various models. Any type of hand or treadle sewing
machine can be converted to an electric sewing machine by adding a motor.
marto answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 06:55