TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 1 Zipper Sewing 28 Overcasting 29 2. ACCESSORIES AND SPARES 3 Overlocking 30 3.
_________ 1, NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS To change pressure of the presser foot. turn weakerj_stronger Raise foot when ad justing the dial. To sew normal fabrics. To sew thin or elastic fabrics. * Feed may be difficult at settings under “2”. To raise or lower the foot. To position and re move thick fabrics, buttons, etc To position and re move normal For sewing foot tia To adjust upper thread tension. To raise or lower the feed dog. Not feeding. I 1 Feeding.
Reverse sewing button Pattern selector dial To sew reverse stitches. To select the stitch pattern. Set the selected pattern at the indicating line. Adjust stitch length and stitch width within the colour band. turn Continue pressing on the button while sewing in reverse. Stitch length dial To adjust stitch length. Set within the colour band according to the pattern selected. indicating point 01234 turn Zigzag width control lever Needle position control To adjust zigzag width.
Straight stitch foot Special foot Zigzag foot Overcasting foot Efl ‘T Darning foot Zipper foot Roll hemming foot A LU LL Quilting guide Blind hem stitch guide Cording foot @0 Cloth guide Button sewing foot Buttonhole cutter Buttonhole foot 3
size size size size 9/65 (1 pc.) 11/75 (2pcs.) 14/90 (2 pcs.) 16/100(1 pc.) size 14/90 (2pcs) Ball Point needles Ordinery needles small (lpc.) (2 pcs,) large (lpc.) Twin needles Screwdriver en Bulb Bobbins Cleaning brush — NOTE cs.
Step-i hook Place the machine on the table and unlatch clasps on both sides by pressing them slightly in the arrow direction. tooth Step-2 carrying Jr controer Remove the carrying case cover. Take out the foot controller and accessory box. Slide the compartment in the arrow direction. compartment accessory box Step-4 Take out the extension table. extension table — I Packing the machine — Packing is the reverse of the above procedure. Note the following.
For free-arm use Without an extension table, the machine is used as a free-arm model for convenient sewing of trousers, sleeves, cuffs and the like. * Set the machine on a steady surface. For flat-bed use Attach the extension table by the following steps. Step-i Place the machine in the free-arm condition on the table. * Step-2 Be sure the machine is mounted steadily. ever Push down the extension support leg and stand it.
Step-i Make sure the voltage is the same as stated on the nameplate on the back side of the machine. Plug in following numbers (1— ‘2) as shown. Always unplug the machine when not in use * Step-2 OF Switch on the power to put on the machine and turn on the sewing light. switch Step-3 The more you depress the foot controller, the faster the machine runs. foot controller Be careful not to drop the foot controller from a high place.
Raise presser foot lifter and needle bar presser foot (1) Raise the presser foot lifter. (2) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. needle Changing a foot Snap-on presser foot Screw-snap presser foot (darning foot) Step-i Step-i Remove the foot and the holder by loosen ing the screw with a screwdriver. Push the lever of the holder in the arrow direction.
Step-i handwheel needle clamp screw (1) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. (2) Loosen the needle clamp screw and take out the needle. Step-2 the bar (1) With the flat face away from you, insert a new needle into the groove of the needle bar. (2) Push the needle until it reaches the stop per and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly. — How to check your needles— Proper needle It is straight. The gap is even. The point is sharp.
Removing the bobbin case Step-i nee (1) Set the needle bar in the highest posi tion by turning the handwheel toward you. j7 (2) Open the shuttle cover. handwheel —‘ shuttle cover Step-2 latch Open the latch of the bobbin case and take it out. * Be sure that the needle is in the highest posi tion. Removing the bobbin from the bobbin case (1) Close the latch. (2) Hold the bobbin case with the latch upward as shown. (3) Bobbin comes out easily.
Winding the bobbin Step-i 0 thread guide A thread guide B Put the spool on the spool pin. Draw the thread guides A and B as shown in © and ©. Step-3 Wind the thread clockwise around the bob bin several times. Push the bobbin toward the handwheej and press down the foot controller. Step.-4 * Not to place your fingers near the needle bar. Needle bar may move a little when starting to wind the bobbin. * Never press the spindle while sewing.
inserting the bobbin of thread (1) The end of the thread is away from you as shown. (2) Leave the end of the thread of about 10cm (4”) from the bobbin. Idirection of the wound thread (3) Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Threading the lower thread Step-i Step-2 slot Slide the thread into the slot of the bobbin case. Pulling the thread to the left, pass the thread under the tension spring. Step-3 bobbin Pass the thread through the bobbin thread guide.
adjusting screw (2) Adjusting the tension Turn the adjusting screw with the small screw driver for adjustment. * tpse Be careful not to touch the lock screw when adjusting the bobbin tension. the s4k cse Step-i Step-2 handwheel Set the needle bar in the highest po sition by turning the handwheel to ward you. (1) Leave the end of the thread of about 10cm (4”) from the bobbin. (2) Holding the latch of the bobbin case with your thumb and index finger, push the bobbin case into the rotary hook.
jD3er Thrc3adinq andwheel - presser foot lifte 11 (1) Raise the presser foot lifter. (2) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. needle bar Thread by following numbers ( ® while pressing the spool lightly with your index finger.
Drawing Up the Lower Thread Step-i Hold the end of the upper thread gently in your left hand. Step-3 Step-2 ndwheel Pull the upper thread gently and the lower thread will come out. Turn the handwheel once slowly toward you. Stop turning it when the take-up lever reaches the highest position. Step-4 Step-5 Place both threads together under the foot on the left side. Pull out both upper and lower threads to about 15cm (6”).
presser foot Iifter _-J-handwheeI p (1) Raise the presser foot lifter. (2) Set the needle bar in the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. needie 1hepjr Thread by following numbers (i while pressing the two spools lightly with your fingers. Be careful at the points ® ® and ®, since the way of threading is different from the normal threading with one spool of thread. — — Step-i Step-2 Step-3 tension d--’- ‘\ Pass the threads to gether to the guides ® and ©.
Setting Patterns (1) Straight Stitch, Zigzag Stitch and Zigzag Pattern Stitches Four zigzag pattern stitches are built in besides a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch. All of these are very useful for both practical and decorativ e sewing. .‘ M 1 2 3 4 .& > pattern 0 1.5—4 0.3—4 1—2 0.5—1 stitch length 0 1—7 1.5—4 3.
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(3) Buttonholes For actual sewing, see p.31. 1•IF ‘1 I Step Pattern 1 automatic 2 automatic Actual Stitch IL II Decide the stitch width according to the size and the thickness of the button and the type of fabric. z7 1 hi Set within the orange colour. The bigger the number, the wider the stitch. Decide the stitch length acc ording to the type of fabric. indicating point I Iii 19 Set within the orange colour. The lower the number the closer the stitch.
colour threads. Enjoy attractive stitching with two different Machine setting hull pattern stitch length Sfltch width Pattern setting 12 M i 4 3 5 9 8 7 6 /Th pattern c 1.5—4 03—4 1—2 0.5—1 be) 4 stitch length 1—2.5 1—3.5 0 stitch width ab needle 3.
Straight Sewing Zigzag N Sewing Elastic Sewing Zipper Sewing \_1 22 ,N 27 28 c) I Q Overcasting 25 1 Overlocking C) CD C) Buttonhole Sewing Button Sewing Blind hem Stitching 34 35 0 Attaching Elastic Shell Stitching Roll Hemming Lapped Seam 37 41 (‘ ‘s__—1 , N 42 _‘ 43 . Sewing 30 31 () Mending 29 1N ( rN .___,J ITh ‘......
Mt stt ntdi indicating point 01234 For a long stitch, turn the dial clockwise. For a short stitch, turn it counter clockwise. For normal sewing, it is set between 2 and 3. O4W) Step-I Step-2 Place the fabric under the foot about 1cm (0.4”) inside the edge. Lower the presser foot. To reinforce the seam, sew reverse stitches to the edge of the fabric. Lower the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Leave the ends of the threads of about 15cm (6”).
Turning corners Step-i Step-2 Step-3 raise ower the 34 foot Stop sewing with the needle in the fabric at the pivot point. Raise the foot. Turn the fabric. I Lower the foot and stan sewing. Removing fabric Step-i At the end of sewing, raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the foot to release and remove the fabric by pulling it to the left. Step-2 Cut the both threads together with the thread cutter behind the presser bar as shown.
Cloth! (1) Use the cloth guide to sew a seam with a certain interval from the edge. Set the guide in the hole of the arm, right to the needle plate, and adjust the dis tance. cloth guide (2 Run the machine with the edge of the fabric touching the guide. Adjusthg thread te nsio, 1 Upper thread tension dial In most cases, a suitable tension can be obtained easily only with the adjustment of the upper thread tension dial.
Zigzag Sewing ii. For a long stitch, turn the dial clod wise. For a short stitch, turn it court clockwise For a wide stitch, turn the lever to ward 7. For a narrow stitch, turn it toward 0. 1I1 Move zigzag width Control lever to desired position, then lock it with th€ Stopper. * I 25 The stopper can be set by pressing in slightly and sliding to a desired posi tion.
How to sew Step-i Step-2 t cm (O4”) Place the fabric under the foot about 1cm (0.4”) inside the edge. Lower the presser foot. Guide the fabric by hand as it is fed. Never pull too hard on it. Lower the needle by tUrning the hand wheel toward you. * Leave the ends of the threads of about 15cm (6”). To reinforce the seam, set the machine for the straight stitch and sew in reverse at the beginning and the ending of the seam.
Eastc Sewna Excellent for seaming elastic materials. Straight stitch Machine setting Good for etc With smaI1 zigzag stitch Machine setting f, materials, 7- W1thmuIttpIe zigzag * ntkir Weaken the pressure of the presser foot for ver y elastic materials.
Zipper Sewing With the specially designed zipper foot, zipper sewing can be done easily. left left To sew the right side of the zipper. To sew the left side of the zipper. Set the holder in the left pin. The needle comes to the left groove. Set the holder in the right pin. The needle comes to the right groove. needle should be right of the foot be When sewing the right side, place the zipper under the left side of the foot.
Overcasting It is used for the settlement of margins to seam or to cut. ástitc II I Fineor thick materials which do not fray easily. II to Sew j Step-i ends of threads cloth gide<. Position the ends of the threads behind the foot. Place the edge of the fabric against the cloth guide of the overcasting foot and lower the foot. Step-2 Sew carefully, guiding the right edge of the fabric along me cloth guide so that the needle goes slightly off the edge of the fabric.
_____ _ ier oak nq Overlocking stitches can sew seams and finish them in one operation. WItfr crosS-ovOr-edge stitch Machine tIñgi Suitable for tersey materials, etc. How to sew Sew in the same way as overcasting. With blind-over-edge stitCt M*ch1esetng ZØ® I over casting Good for thic etc.
3Lto hoe Swin Buttonholes are easy for children’s clothes, shirts, blouses, etc. Mac1iine seting, t*1 Pattern setting Step Pattern Actual Stitch 1 automatic 2 *When setting pattern automatic L, the stitch is sewn from the front to the back. Adjustment of stitch width, Adjustment of stitch length .... see p. 19. How tosew It is recommended to sew a testing sample first with the same fabric as the garment.
Step-3 Step-4 left side I I ht side column line (1) Set pattern selector di& L and start sewing. You will hear the click sou nd for the bar tuck first. Then the machine auto matically starts sewing the left side column from the front to the back. (2) When the arrow mark of the foot meets the end line, stop sewing . * Wh en making same-size buttonholes, memorize the point wh ere the arrow shows so that it is not nec essary to mark the end lines for all the but tonholes.
Corded buttonholes To reinforce the bu ttonhole, especially for knits, a corded buttonh ole is useful. projection cotton (1) Hook a kind of crochet cotton to the pro jection on the buttonhole foot, and to the slit to hold both ends. (2) Sew in the same wa y as an ordinary buttonhole. pressing with finger crochet cotton (3) After finishing sewing , pull the ends of the cord so that the loo p of the cord on the other side disappears into the buttonhole stitching. (4) Cut both ends of the cro chet cotton.
With the specially designed two-step foot lifter, even thick buttons can be sewn easily. Machine setting Step-2 Set the zigzag width at “0” Place the button so that the needle lo wers into the left hole. Lower the foot. (1) Turn the handwheel until the needle comes up above the button. (2) Set the zigzag width so that the needle is positioned right above the right hole. presser Step-4 Sew the button on. Draw the thread ends through to the wrong side and tie a knot.
ing on the right , its, etc., without the stitches show Superb for hemming skirts, trousers su side of the fabric. ast Wjtitc ‘J ?2 Wrong side ej rPAfrgtt4 1 6 der tPe Insert the blind nem stitch guide un spring plate on the foot holder. I! Fold the fabric as shown. / 3—5 mm (0.2”) I —,.
____ _____ _____ __ ______ ______ How to sew guide (1) Turn the handwheel by hand and when the needle goes to left sid e, position the fabric where the needle slightly catches the edge of the fold. (2) Adjust the guide to touch the fold of the fabric perfectly. (3) Sew carefully guidin g the folded edge together with the guide. hI\ right side wrong side Correct seam. IJ The needle is catching the edge of the fold too much. The needle is not cat ching the edge of the fold at all.
Maq4eset$Ing. How to sew (1) Sew the edges of the fabric together as shown. (2) Sew 2 more stitches at the side parallel with the first stitch. * If necessary, reinforce the rip with a piece of fabric on the back side. Macbn,etng Ii D How to sew (1) Cover the worn part completely with a piece of the same material as the fabric. g (2) Sew along the edge of the patchin material from the right side. from the bad (3) Trim away the worn part 25”) side up to about 0.5—1 cm (1.3” from the stitching.
(3) Mending a big hole 4) Mending a sm all hole (1) Set presser foot pressure con trol dial to the position. “0” (2) Place a piece of fabric on the bac k side of the hol e. (3) Sew over the patching area by moving the fabric back and forth by hand. * It is recommended to sew around the hole first wit straight stitch to h prevent the hole from getting big ger. (1) Set presser foot pressure con trol dial to the position. “0” Ii (2) Sew over the hole by moving the fabric back and forth by han d.
(5) Darrnng 1...Using a hoop To attach darning foot, see p.8. Step-i Stretch the fabric on the hoop with the worn -out part in the center. Hold the hoop correctly as shown. Place the upper thread under the foot passing through the hole of the foot. Step-2 Sew over the worn-out part, guiding the hoop back and forth by hand. Making stitches closely spaced gives a better finish. * Be sure the presser foot is lowered. Step-3 Turn the fabric 90° and sew in the same way.
Dri 2. ng rear m V: . ‘ Darning tubular article s. To attach darning foot, see p. 8. Now to saw (1) Remove the extension tab le for free-arm sewing. (2) Place the upper thr ead under the foot passing through the hol e of the foot. (3) Loop the article nnto the free-arm. (4) Place your fingers as close as possible to the darned part. (5) Sew the darned part ver tically, guiding the fabric with your fingers. * Be sure the presser foot is low ered.
Attacing Eastc Elastic can be easily attached to Sleevebands, skirt waists, etc. (1) Place the elastic on the fabric and lo the foot. Sew 4 or 5 stitches. (2) Sew along the center, pulling the elas evenly both in front and behind the pre ser foot.
Shell Stitching The stitch gives an attractive trim to children’s clothes, blouses, negligees, etc. foot fabric (1) With the folded edge to left, place the fabric under the presser foot in the position where the needle sews just off the outer edge of the fabric. (2) Start sewing, pulling the both thread ends away from you by hand. * For better appearance; Tighten the upper thread tension a little. Use thin, elastic fabrics. Use cloth on the bias.
Ro Hernmtnq The hemmer is convenient wh en you wish blouses, aprons, to sew long he etc. ms in the fabric such as shir HoWtew — Step-i 3mm Make a double 3mm (0.12”) fold for abou 5cm (2”) along the edge of the fabric to b€ hemmed. — (0.12”) Step-2 (1) Place the fol ded edge unde r the presser foot. (2) Put the need le in the cente r of the hem and lower the pre sser foot. (3) Sew a few stitches pulling both thread ends away from you by hand.
Step—4 Lower the presser foot and continue to sew. * By lifting up the edge of the fabric a lit tle, the foot easily feeds the fabric withou t sliding it out. lift up the edge of fabhc \ / With zigzag stitch Machine setting How to sew Sew in the same way as the roll he mming with straight stitch. * Do not do roll hemm ing with excessively thick fabrics like he fabrics such as jers avy denims, or with eys, knits, etc.
Lapped seams can be sewn easily in one operation. With dcuj,ie actiow stftci neseTng I Convenient tpjoin non-elastic fab. edges of waw Step-i Place one piece over another as shown. fabric which does not fray fabric which frays easHy Step-2 Sew over the folded area from the righ side of the fabric. lower fabric On the left, the needle comes slightly inside the upper fabric. upper fabric On the right, the need le comes slightly inside the lower fabric.
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Machine quilting is easy and fun. Ju st sandwich poly ween the fashio ester or lamb’s w n fabric and a back ool lining (battin ing of a light w g) 1 eight firmly woven fabric and sew a way Machine setting % — Setting quilting guide Insert the quilt ing guide unde r the spr plate on the hold er. Seams at regular interval are easil y obtain with the quilting guide without m arking tI lines. How to sew (1) Baste to avoid misaligning.
Pr Tucking one-piece Pin tuck stitching is used to obtain delicate tucks on the front or sleeves of blouses, dresses, etc. j ii I! U 1 1 ‘ 1 Ii ji I To thread twin needle, see P.17. Insert the quilting guide under the spring plate on the holder. It is very easy to sew parallel lines with the guide without marking the lines. Mark the first line with a pensil or tailor’s chalk and sew. From the second line, sew with the guide just following the seam of the first line.
Smocking is done easily by sewing several rows of smock ing stitch parallel over the pre-gathered part of children’s blouses, etc. Machine settiflg How to sew Step-i — lower threads How to do pre-gathering with the machine— (1) Sew two straight lines on the part for smocking with the stitch length 4 and the upper thread tension extremely loose. (2) Make knots in one end. (3) Gather the fabric toward the knots while holding the ends of the lower threads in the other end.
Cording An attractive design with lines can be drawn easily with yarn or cords as a decoration for child ren’s clothes, dresses, etc. Step-i groove Draw the design on the fabric with a pencil or tailor’s chalk. Pass the cord under the spring of the cording foot then to the groove on the back side of the foot. Stpe-2 Decide the width and the length of the zigzag stitch according to the thickness of the cord. Sew on the cord along the design while guiding the cord with your fingers.
ana vrnnoqrammhig Exquisite designs are easy with the mach ine. Needle [ Upper Thread{-_— Lower Use small needle numbers Fine, thin, silky-type of threads As thin as upper thread or thinner (1) Draw your desired design on the fabric with a pencil or tailor’s chalk. (2) Spread the fabrk on an embroide ry hoop with the drawn design in the cente r of the hoop. hoop Push the inside hoop about 2mm (0.1”) out of the outside hoop. (3) Stretch the fabric as firmly and as evenly as possible.
Step-i Pull out the lower thread by turning th e handwheel toward yo u while holding th e upper thread lightly. Sew 5—6 stitche s with the zigzag width at 0 to make a knot . * Be sure the presser foot lifter is lower ed. Step-2 Set the zigzag w idth with the stop per and sew along the outline of the design. Sew the stitches as close as possib le. * To get better pe rformance, oper at e the zigzag width lever freq uently with the thumb while sewing.
Appiique Work Ideal for the decoration of children’s clothes, aprons, etc. Step-i Draw the design on the fabric to be used as an applique and cut it out. Step-2 Place the cut work on the part of the base fabric Ofl which you wish to make an applique and baste it. Step-3 Stitch with zigzag stitches on the outline. The stitch length and width should be adjusted according to the figure and the size of the cut work and the type of the base fabric.
Places which were once hard or impossible to sew can now be sewn easily with a free-arm. You can do sleeves, cuffs, collars, the edge of trousers, tubular articles , etc. Preparation of the machine Pull out the lever and slide off the ex tension table in the arrow direction. extnsior” ‘ier * Unless you pull out the lever the extension table will not come out. Various useful methods Put the armhole and the sleeve together facing inside and sew.
Your new machine requires regular cleaning and oiling for satisfactory sewi ng performance. A machine which is used for a few hour s a day needs to be cleaned and oiled once a month. *Do not tamper with parts while cleaning or oiling. * Be sure to unplug the machine while cleaning or oiling. Feed dog Dust or lint in the needle plate or feed dog may lead to improper mov ement of the feed dog or other many troubles, so they always need to be clean.
OiIir ROtary hook Apply one drop of oil to the rubbed the hook. * part in Too much oil may stain Your fabric and cause some sewing difficulty part Arm top arm top Cover (1) Remove the arm top Cover by taking out the screws. 2) Apply one drop of oil to the parts indicated by arrows. Inside the face plate After oiling, run the machine 5 or 6 times or run it fast for 1 or 2 minutes * * * Apply one drop of oil to the parts indicated by arrows.
Probable Cause Trouble Operation Page 7 7 57 Machine does not sew Not plugged in properly. Power supply switch is not on. Thread is stuck in the hook groove. Making noise Running slowly Lack of oil. Dust of thread jamming the rotary hook. Dust of thread jamming the feed dog. Thread is stuck in the hook groove. 58 57 57 57 14 24.26 Breaking upper thread Improper threading. Upper thread tension too tight. Needle bent or blunt. Improper needle setting.
Correct Operation Probable Cause Trouble Dust of thread jamming on the feed dog. Feed dog is lowered. Fabric not moving Improper needle setting. Needle bent. Needle clamp screw too loose. Upper thread tension too tight. Needle too thin for the fabric. h with the Changing pattern or width of the stitc c. fabri the needle down in when sewing Setting stitch width more than 3.5 le. need with twin Breaking needle . Light going OU Not plugged in properly. Power supply switch is not on.
