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Industrial sewing machine

Also called: garments sewing machine, plain machine, lockstitch machine, overlock machine, flatlock machine, garments silai machine

Step 6 of 7: Cutting and sewing

A sewing head on a table, driven by a motor beneath, that runs fast all day; lockstitch, overlock and other types each do their own seam.

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Example of a Industrial sewing machine
Example of this machine type, not a specific model we supply.Photo: Haddybellz, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org, edited

Industrial sewing machine: how it works

  1. The sewing head is fixed on a table, and a motor under the table or built into the head drives it; the operator sets the speed with a pedal.
  2. The needle carries the upper thread down through the fabric.
  3. Under the fabric a hook or a looper catches that thread and locks it with a second thread, which makes the stitch.
  4. Toothed bars called feed dogs move the fabric forward by one stitch length under the presser foot.
  5. Each type of machine forms its own stitch, so a sewing line is built from different machines, one for each operation.

Main types

Plain machine (single-needle lockstitch)
Sews straight seams with a top thread and a bobbin thread. The most common machine in any sewing line.
Overlock machine
Trims the fabric edge and wraps it in thread while joining the pieces. Used for the seams of knitwear.
Flatlock machine
Makes a flat, stretchy seam with several needles and loopers. Used for hems and cover seams on T-shirts and underwear.
Special machines
Bartack, buttonhole, button attaching and feed-off-the-arm machines each do one operation.

Where it fits in the process

It works in the sewing lines, after cutting. Cut bundles come in, and sewn garments go on to trimming, checking and pressing.

Industrial sewing machine price in Bangladesh: how to get a quote

We do not publish prices. The price of a machine depends on its specification, the supplier and the shipping terms, and it changes with the market. Tell us the points below: we check feasibility and the import rules, then send you a quotation.

What to tell us

  • The garments you make: T-shirts, shirts, trousers, denim, sweaters or others.
  • The fabric: light, medium or heavy, knitted or woven.
  • Which machine types you need and how many of each.
  • Features you want, such as a built-in motor or automatic thread trimming.
  • With or without tables and stands, and the power supply of the floor.
  • New or reconditioned.
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Common questions

What is a plain machine?

Plain machine is the factory name for the single-needle lockstitch machine. It sews a straight stitch that looks the same on both sides and is used for most seams of woven garments.

What is the difference between plain, overlock and flatlock machines?

A plain machine joins pieces with a straight seam. An overlock joins them and finishes the cut edge in one pass, with a seam that stretches. A flatlock lays a flat seam over an edge or a hem. A knit garment line normally uses all three.

What is the price of an industrial sewing machine in Bangladesh?

We do not publish prices. The price depends on the type of machine, its features, the quantity and whether the machines are new or reconditioned. Send us the points listed above and we will quote.

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