Setting up and using electrically-driven sewing machines including computer controlled sewing machines.

Hand sewing, pinning for machine sewing and unpicking stitching.

Setting up and using electrically-driven overlockers.

This resource is made up of three documents:

G79 helps D&T or Art and Design departments to ensure rooms comply with relevant regulations and guidance.

G79A are checklists for auditing rooms and equipment.

G79B illustrates the required space required around machines and furniture in practical spaces.