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SEWING MACHINE Record in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance. The Serial No. is located on Base plate The Model No. is located on Base plate Serial No-------------------- ----------------------------------Model No. —§_i--------------------- —.--------------------Retain these numbers for future reference.
USING THE FOOT CONTROL B u T T T T I N G R E A D Y o N H O L E S IL I T Y S T I T C H E S T TO CONNECT THE FOOT CONTROL WIRES: • Connect special plug to block on machine as shown in diagram above. • Connect outlet plug to electrical outlet. • When sewing, keep children's hands away from foot control and wiring. • After sewing, disconnect plug from electrical outlet.
USING THE EXTENSION PLATE 3 ATTACH AND REMOVE THE remove the extension plate. Re( anc Th( Th( Ser Mo Ret LEVELING THE MACHINE ^ Level your sewing machine when you use it on the table or install it into the cabinet. UP: Counter Clockwise DOWN; Clockwise FREE ARM FEATURES TUBULAR SEWING • The free arm design simplifies the sewing of tubular items such as pant cuffs, shirt and blouse cuffs and socks. Simply position these items over the tubular bed of the machine and sew. , . .
s Al IlfcD SEWING /viti'ii (he uxtension plate is attached ,..u ii.ive.ill the advantages of aflat bed I..11 imii* tor sewing flat items, tiitl for sitwing large tubular itiHi'. !.u(;h as flared pant legs. HANGING THE PRESSER FOOT T R A I G H T A N D Raise needle bar to highest position and raise presser foot as shown. The extra lift for heavy fabric makes it easier to place fabric under the presser foot.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE Flat side Always make sure needle is straight. To check straightness of needle, lay needle on a flat surface and see thafneedle is straight and parallel as shown in above diagram. . Needle Clamp Screw - Flat side towards back of machine Re( anc Th( Th( Set Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle bar to its highest posi Mo tion.
s WINDING THE BOBBIN T R A I G H T A N D 3 DISENGAGE THE HAND WHEEL: Hold the hand wheel 11) with left hand, turn 12) clutch counterclockwise with right hand to disengage as shown. Z I G Z A G B U T T O N H O L E S s T R E T C H U T I L I T Y S T I T C H E S If TO WIND THREAD ONTO BOBBIN: • Lead thread through spring thread guide (4) and through the hole in your bobbin from the inside out. • Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft (3).
CHANGING THE BOBBIN TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN FROM BOBBIN CASE: • Raise needle bar to its highest position. Bobbin case cannot be removed when needle bar is at low position. • Open shuttle race cover, pull bobbin case latch with two fingers and remove bobbin case as shown above. • Remove bobbin from bobbin case by releasing latch. Re( anc Th( Th( Sei Mo Ret TO ATTACH THE BOBBIN CASE: • Pull thread at least 3 inches from bobbin. • Thread bobbin as shown on page) 7 ).
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE s Pull |[ire;i(l at least 3 inches from bobbin, hu.uti bobbin in bobbin case so that ihtu.id will unravel clockwise. Pull thread into slot of bobbin case as shown in Fig. 2. T R A I G H T A N D Tensfon Sprint) Z I G D r a w thread under the tension spring and into the fork'Shaped opening of the spring • IS sliown in Fig. 3. B U T T o N H O L E S S T R E T C H U T I L I T Y finger as sliown in Fig. 4. V E TO ADJUST BOBBIN TENSION.
UPPER THREADING Rei anc Th( Th( Raise needle bar to its highest position^ Set Mo SthrSd'through top plate thread guide (1 ) and between tensiot Rei Puli'tead down a.ound am, thmad guido 13: and up lo take-u, LOM ‘.hiead through evelet on rake-up lave, from ugh. ro lei, an, [¡rn’rm^gh laca^ Plata guida (hi, ¿rirn^r'm.
TWIN NEEDLE UPPER THREADING • s T R A I G H T A N D Follow threading instruction for single needle with these exception. • Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on both spool pins. • Draw threads through thread guides as normal, but separate the B U T T O N H O L E S ilireads at the tension. • Pass on thread through the left disc and one thread through the right Z I G disc. • Now treat both threads as one until you reach the needle eyes.
PICKING-UP LOWER BOBBIN THREAD Raise presser foot. Holding upper thread, turn hand wheel toward you one rotation. When take-up lever is at its highest position, pull thread to pick up loop of lower bobbin thread. Pull both upper and lower thread "to the left of" presser foot ap proximately 6 inches. This will prevent jamming. Re( anc Tht Tht REGULATING PRESSURE Sei Mo Rel Fig. 2 Fig. 1 The amount foot is least of adjusted amount pressure that by pressure of the pressure pressure.
ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION s T R A I G H T A N D To increase upper tension, turn upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to decrease upper tension regulator to a tension regulator from ”0" to "9" will increase tension. O N H O L E S S T R E T C H U T I L I Y lo wer number. Turning U T T ‘"7*' higher number. To B Nor mal sewing is performed between "4" and "5". Note: Normal stitches will be performed on the red zone at 4, 5 and 6 for regular cotton threads.
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ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION s T R A I G H T A N D To increase upper tension, turn upper upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to B U T T O N H O L E S Turning tension regulator from “0" to tension "9" will regulator increase to a tension. mal sewing is performed between "4" and "5". Note: Normal stitches will be performed on the red zone at 4, 5 and 6 for regular cotton threads. H Z A G T I L I Fig, 1.
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FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS NEEDLE POSITION AND PATTERN SELECTOR DIAL • Raise needle bar to highest position b' turning hand wheel toward you. • Select desired pattern and needle • Selector dial can be turned either position. clockwise or counterclockwise. ZIGZAG WIDTH CONTROL DIAL • For wider zigzag stitch, select a higher number.
s APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT STITCH SEAMS The normal stitch depend on longer stitches, For curved the seams length fabric and for most and area lighter and bias fabrics of 3, but usage. weight cut is fabrics areas use the Usually, require a shorter length heavier shorter stitch strength and elasticity to the seam. Pattern:....... Length: 2 Width: 0 Feed Dog:.
ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING Wind elastic ting the thread should ching. that Place the regular trial thread thread on Lay it a enable you without in is on case the chosen piece of to sew difficulty. as of paper many being tension. machine. test the you sew. rows tear out sure Use Do a length under parallel Afterwards The stret the to as let^ without the fabric up shown, fingers.
• ENDING SEAM/REMOVAL OF FABRIC Stitch to the edge of the fabric, then press the reverse stitch button B u and backstitch for a few stitches to reinforce the end of the seam.
SEWING ON BUTTONS Zigzag stitching is a very easy and convenient method of sewing on button without a shank. Place the button so its left hole comes directly under the needle, then gently lower the button sewing foot. Take a stitch in the hole. Raise the the needle right until and the move zigzag needle comes width dial down to exactly over the right hole in the button. Note: Be sure the needle dears the holes of the button by moving the hand wheel by hand before running the machine fast.
• ENDING SEAM/REMOVAL OF FABRIC Stitch to the edge of the fabric, then press the reverse stitch button В and Turn the hand that the stitch presser back, foot keeping threads with wheel is and until completed remove them the the the under thread take-up and lever the fabric by is in threads drawing the foot so as cutter on the back not its will the to of highest pull threads bend the the position freely. to the the left and needle.
SEWING ON BUTTONS Zigzag stitching is a very easy and convenient method of sewing on button without a shank. Place the button so its left hole comes directly under the needle, then gently lower the button sewing foot. Take a stitch in the hole. Raise the the needle right until and the move zigzag needle comes width dial down to exactly over the right hole in the button. Note: Be sure the needle dears the holes of the button by moving the hand wheel by hand before running the machine fast.
s I SATIN STITCHING This is useful manual for decoration designed such embroidery, as B u s T tapering, monogramming, T T and applique. The satin stitch, is obtained stitch, near to "0" feeding action. fabrics.
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GATHERING OVER CORD Ordinary gathering breaks while across a thread, gives fullness into stitched in with pulling cord in such a a fabrics. place, fullness. as much basting A crochet the cord the cord often small zigzag thread stronger Once stitch gathers can or for be carpet gathering have pulled been out in u s T B T T o N H order to eliminate bulk.
MENDING A TEAR OR INSTANT DARNING The multiple easy repair invisible stitch for zigzag torn mend, provides garments. especially a It strong gives when a an fine an almo; darnin thread is used. To mend a tear, hold the torn edges clos together and stitch down the middle. If the of tear the both of sides.
В S т тR т Е о Т и N Н О L Е S Pattern: /\/V\ Length: % Width: 4-5 Feed Dog: A.A Pressure: Normal Foot: All Purpose Needle Position: 2 FLUTTER HEM An of unusual way tricot or in this ing edge, but soft of the pull the goes over hemming knits is manner the front of fabric the finishing flutter like stretched as you equally, edge. a just is needle fabric by is or making When edge. you Hemm overcasting in sew.
UNDERSTITCHING FACINGS The multiple for understitching stitch zigzag and is an excellent eliminating bulk choice in facing seam allowances. After attaching and clip seam the the facing seam allowances to allowance toward the as the facing multiple stitch zigzag close to through the facing and the Using to a the much matching fabric more thread, and successful understitching. It really stitch a helps to the stitching allowances.
APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH BLIWD HEMMING The blind linish that .ind It curved a stitch almost curtains. slightly be hem is very is easily With a and easy a on done hems. quick provides invisible durable garments, with little hem hem drapes, straight practice application or it will and the tiem will never need repairing.
SHELL TUCK The blind easy way cases, on hem to and knits single gives a shell decorative or on the of tape and then applied hem facings very lingerie, This soft, may the neckline a or in fold or well fabrics. tucked under pillowcases and pillow works woven be on at effective for finishes. bias bias decorative a tuck folded manner, the stitch make for applied armhole A this a with for a decorative finish.
DECORATIVE STITCHES - 0 — — Combining rows an inexpensive easy, braids and articles. may of trims Blending be fabric. decorative way for or used to to contrasting will give Pattern: As desired Length: As desired Width: As desired Feed Dog: A.A Pressure: Normal Foot: All Purpose Needle Position: 2 DOOC applications of the interlock f\J\ INGERIE SEAM or a ;fsey, very fine, delicate the interlock is seam in nylon used.
APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH BLIND HEM HEMMING The stretch blind hem stitch gives a stretcliy, durable hem finish to knit fabrics. Tlie two tiny zigzag stitches enable the hem to stretch with the fabric. It may also prevent woven fabrics from raveling. Proceed as for the regular blind hem stitch on page (25). /AwV\ lrnyih. 1-2 VVtiHlr 4-5 fPMTl DiH|: MA. Plt'SSlIft:.
BUTTONHOLES Various fabrics sewirig buttonholes. are given are in your below, doubt to test the various Four with as fabric, choose require suggested which the best methods different uses. If is best method methods in according you for question to F U N of methods the and S T I T finished appearance. PREPARATION For the ed cotton best threads results, thread often result unattractive fabric be.
BUILT IN BUTTONHOLER This fl --1 j buttonhole pivoting the eliminates fabric. It is the used need most for often on light and medium woven fabrics. L-i" 1. ¡Ri - Set the (#2) buttonhole needle into the buttonhole. few # Mm) control buttonhole will turn # 2, mark Lower stitches to dial picture. at the the be 1 top made for the of the foot. A the stitching the the end presser than at Lower bartack, will sew the left side in forward.
TURN-AROUND BUTTONHOLES It is possible buttonholes buttonholes. the to if This cloth make you small desire entails but or a with and dainty repair slight some damaged shifting practice, of good buttonholes can be achieved. 1. Mark the length of the buttonhole on the cloth as shown in figure. 2. Set the your needle stitch position length dial to the left "1/4" near and or the density your desire. 3. Choose the hole.
CORDED BUTTONHOLES Cording gives a reinforced raised button hole. It IS excellent for use on bulky, wovei fabric, oi knits in which the stitching otter gets buried and makes (tutting difficult. Oi knits, a cordtHl buttonliole will helji keep th< fabric from stretching out of shape. Choose a fujavy cotton crocfiet tfiread o buttonliole twist to us(! for the cording.
STRETCH BUTTONHOLES Step 1 This it buttonhole is desirable to is This buttonhole shape v/v\7\. omit interfacing an knit stretch of fabrics the when It excellent to is cording. to buttonhole. stitch invisible Step 2 when return zigzag nearly thread. or and ordinary pattern buttonholes ching on will unlike The used makes use / 1 the using mat on jerseys, double knits, and sweater fabrics. 1. Mark the length of the buttonhole on the cloth as shown in.
s APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH SEAMS This in stitch areas may of be stress as cellent for curved crotch seams. For girdle and fabrics used on a and reinforcement seams active such wear which endure this stitch stretching, knits stitch. as such a lot may woven as of It is ex armholes and ski and stress be fabrics, used pants in for bending seaming throughout the garment. CAUTION: It is difficult to remove this stitch from f u b n i .
APPLICATION OF THE RICK-RACK TOPSTITCHING/RICK-RACK A decorative rick-rack the topstitch can Stitch around stitch. garment for a special be produced the effect. with structural Topstitch the lines braid of or a decorative inset to add an additional creative flair. Pattern: //AW/AW Length: 4 Width: 4 5 Feed Dog: AA Pressure: Normal Foot: All Purpose Pattern Selector: 8 TAPERING/RICK-RACK The rick-rack stems and and wall may of hangings.
APPLICATION STRETCH OVERLOCK On fabrics overlock methods see to that is a bulkier proceed as (37), except page the are better right. The or heavier, choice than you would feed stitch is the the less tf^e stretch overlock. for the fabric with dense and In F U N vw all overlook, the will bulk prevent S T I T soft stretchy knits from rippling.
APPLICATIONS OVERLOOK STITCH SEAMING OVERLOOK STITCH This stitch gives a finished 1/4 inch seam in one step. For knits, it gives strength and elasticity to the seams and prevents the curling of the fabric that often occurs with 5/8 inch opened seams. It is most applicable to soft, thin knits such as nylon or acetate knits, but may be used on other fabrics as well. Always make test seams with this stitch. For woven fabric, the overlock stitch gives strength and prevents raveling.
TOPSTITCHIIMG OVERLOOK The overlook raveling stitch fabrics can such be as used felt or to topstitch leather into non place for appliques or pockets. Stitch ed so that over the the edge straight part of leather, the of the and stitch only is form the zigzag part holds it in place.
APPLICATIONS ULTRA STRETCH JL JL SEAMING ULTRA STRETCH On most stitch knits, and desirable a 1/4 inch overcast or the than These stitches sional finish, ing, at permit the work as a the same to which they in the is opened a seams, prevent cut down a garment. stitches in question under on to and in test and curl amount ever use, profes stress, the If as more allowance.
APPLICATIONS OF THE DECORATIVE FUN PATTERNS F U N DECORATIVE EFFECTS The reverse stitch patterns produce duck swiss cross, leaf and butterfly designs for use on house hold linens and children clothes. These reverse stitch patterns can ht! used to sew in hems as tlie scallop stitch. See Page (23). Tlie reverse stitch patterns can also be used for topstitching bindings and ribbons for decorative effect. This is done in the same manner that lace is applied with the zigzag stitch. Sec Page (22).
PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Thread Take-up Lever 2. Pressure Release (Darning) 3. Top Plate Thread Guide 4. Tension Regulator 5. Fly Wheel 12. Stitch Length Control Dial 13. Reverse Button 14. Drop Feed (under Shuttle Cover) 15. Shuttle Race Cover Top Plate 6. Handle 7. Needle Position and Pattern Selector Dial 8. Zigzag Width Control Dial 9. 11. Bobbin Winder 10. Fly Wheel Clutch 2345 6 16. Feed Dog 17. Needle Plate 18. Thread Guide 19. Thread Guide 20. Face Plate 7 8 ..
ACCESSORIES Button Fool Straight Stitch Foot O Zigzag Foot (In Machine) Regular ZiptJer Foot Felts :iiajil if ^ ii Boirbins Quilting Guide Accessory Box Scrow Drivrrrs H K tr 0 L- € S C=^ Needitrs Seam Ripper Twin Needle Oiler 42
ААААА/\Л aaaa/nAA TWIN NEEDLE SWING c A R E О F Y О U R TWIN NEEDLE SEWING EFFECTS To use needle, side a twin and to needle insert the the back. in the twin machine, needle Threading of into the remove clamp the with machine single the when flat using a twin needle is the same as normal with these exceptions: 1. Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on each spool pin. 2. Hold thread both guides tension.
PIN TUCKS Narrow tucks, produce needle, the sewn subtle sew rows. crease. To thread on lines foot along each fabrics will Soft achieve tension slightly. straight stitching. a on tuck Heavier that plain straight presser parallel with decoration the fabric fabrics Attractive guiding fabric, will pin tucks the to form produce twin edge to increase are fabric, the tuck pulled a the Using successive be on matches fabrics.
c A R E O F Y 0 USE OF THE ACCESSORIES CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT The cording and zipper foot is used to sew in zippers and insert cording. M Zipper: Set the right needle side U R or position the left at "1" side of or "3" as zipper needed respectively, to sew the so that the foot sews very close to the zipper teeth.
The All Purpose Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has a wide hole to ac commodate wide stitches. This foot should be used for all normal sewing. The Straight Stitch Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has only a small hole to accommodate only straight stitching. It may be used on sheer or soft fabrics for more control when the all purpose foot allows the fabric to be pulled with the needle.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL ACCESSORIES c ROLLER FOOT Ideal for use on vinyls, imitation leathers, jerseys, syn thetics, velvets and denim. This foot helps keep both layers of fabric feeding the same. On very slippery fabrics, the roller foot helps prevent skipped stitches. #353701 OVERCAST FOOT Zigzag overcasting may tend to roll the edge of some fabrics causing bulky edge. The overcast foot helps to pro duce a flat edge.
c Caution: Before cleaning the machine, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. BOBBIN CASE BOBBIN NOTCH SHUTTLE RACE O SHUTTLE LATCH RACE COVER CLEANING HOOK ASSEMBLY SHUTTLE BODY CLAMPS 1. With take-up lever in highest position, and remove bobbin case. Turn clamps outward and remove shuttle race cover. Remove shuttle body. Clean thread and lint from all parts, including shuttle race. Run a drop of oil along rim of shuttle body. Replace shuttle body, then shuttle race cover.
[CHANGING LIGHT BULB I ^ ^ the face plate by pulling towards the left. Turn the light buib counterclockwise to remove. Replace the bulb by turning O pen I clockwise. A majority of service calls could be avoided by following these procedures and by first checking to see that the machine is: 1. Threaded properly top and bottom. 2. That the bobbin is wound evenly. 3. That the needle is in the machine correctly. 14. Proper cleaning and oiling.
MINOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 1. SKIPPED STITCHES Skipped stitches especially threads have with on the the become a appearance of Skipped stitches market. problem knit in recent fabrics normally and can years, polyester be traced to four basic causes: A. The Needle 1) The needle is dull or bent. Change it. 2) The ( ! needle either !3) is placed backwards way.
3. A. 6. NEEDLE COMES UNTHREADED Take start up lever sewing. is not Always in correct start and position end as with you your Hold the threads tightly for the first few stitches. B. Place thread ends under and to the side of presser foot instead of to the back. take up lever in its highest position. 4. A. NEEDLE BREAKS Pulling on fabric while sewing bends the needle, this may cause breakage if needle hits the plate. B. Needle is inserted incorrectly. C.
INDEX TING READY TO SEW Hemming ............................................................................. 28 OO Edging...................................................................................... Eyelash Buttonhole............................................................ 20 ng the Foot Control .......................................................................... I ng the Extnesion Plate......................................................................2 i! Arm Features............
