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MO~L
1903
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OPEN
ARM
SEWING
Sl-RETCH
STITCH
MACHINE
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GETTING
TO
KNOW
YOUR
SEWING
MACHINE
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1. Bobbin Winder
2.
Bobbin Winder Spindle
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3. Stitch
4. Stitch Selector
5.
6.
7.
8. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
9. Thread Take-Up Lever
10.
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13. Lower Thread Guide
14. Needle Bar Thread Guide
15. Presser Foot Thumb
16. Needle
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18. Presser Foot
19. Fabric
20. Bobbin Case Cover (Shuttle Inside)
21. Needle Plate
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23. Needle Clamp Screw
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25. Stitch Length Dial
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27. Hand
Width
Thread Tension Dial
Front Thread Guide
Arm
Cover Thread Guide
Face
Plate (Light Inside)
. Thread Check Spring
. Large Thread Guide
Presser Foot Holder
Feed
. Seam Guide Lines
. Free
Arm
. Reverse Stitch Button
Wheel
Stop
Dial
Screw
Dogs
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FRONT
VIEW
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
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Remove
inserting
sewing machine head.
When
connect
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REAR
VIEW
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28.
Spool
Pin
29. Stop
30.
31 . Number Plate
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33.
34.
35.
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2
37. Arm
Motion
Terminal Box
. Bed Cover
Presser
Foot
Thread Cutter
Presser
Foot
. Handle
Cover
Knob
Release Lever
Lifter
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The
cover.
on
If
cord
prevent accidents.
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When
cleaning
electrical
foot
control
3-hole
you are ready
cord plug into electrical outlet.
push
button
To
open, pull and swing the hinged cover back.
the
sewing
you are interrupted
plug
from
--
CAUTION
the
machine is
the
machine, disconnect the
cord
from
from
plug over
to
light
light
socket. Push
electrical
-----
not
in use,
the
wall
switch
while
outlet
carton and
the
three prongs on the side
sew
, set
is located inside the hin
sewing
outlet-this
or
when
.
foot
the
~
connect
control
button
or
stop
is
important
it
to
the
machine
of
on
the
floor
ged
The
in
to
turn
it
on
sewing, disconnect the
to
help
by
the
and
face plate
switch
and off.
you
is
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IMPORTANT
Record and retain
new
sewing machine
You
will
find
on the diagram inside the
the
model number and serial number
for
future reference.
this
information on the number plate
front
cover.
YOUR
NEW
MONTGOMERY
STRETCH
Your
new
Montgomery
sewing machine is the
research and development in the field
sewing machines. High quality materials have been
used
to
assure
perfect
of
dependable service . Your machine was
tested before
sewed perfectly.
it
Ward open arm stretch stitch
product
operating efficiency and years
was shipped
of
many years
to
make sure
of
household
thoroughly
that
of
it
of
your
as
shown
STITCH
MODEL
SERIAL
NUMBER
NUMBER
WARD
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OPEN
1_9_0_3
ARM
SEWING MACHINE
to
Before attempting
instruction
This
operate your
how
possibilities.
The
result in complete satisfaction and enjoyment
performance.
book
booklet
to
time
was prepared
new
make use
you spend learning about your machine will
sew, however, please read the
carefully.
to
Montgomery
of
its numeroU8 sewing
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help you learn
Ward machine and
how
of
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to
its
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
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GETTING
ELECTRICAL
YOUR
THE 2 IN 1 OPEN
.
SELECTING
NEEDLE, THREAD,
SETTING
REMOVING
WINDING
THREADING
REPLACING
SETTING
REVERSE
STITCH
STITCH WIDTH DIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OVERCASTING SEAMS
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GETTING
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TO KNOW
MACHINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NEW MONTGOMERY WARD
STRETCH STITCH SEWING STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
MACHINE
SURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REMOVING
CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SA TIN STITCH SEWING
BOBBIN
MACHINE'S ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 APPLIQUE
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NEEDLE & THREAD
THE
BOBBIN
........
THE
THE
LENGTH
STITCHING
SELECTOR
AQUAINTED WITH
YOUR
SEWING CHANGING
WHERE
CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OPEN
ARM STARTING TO SEW . . . . . .
ARM SEWING
AND
FABRIC
NEEDLE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STRETCH STITCH SEWING
CASE AND BUTTONHOLE SEWING ......................
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BOBBIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE
MACHINE .
BOBBIN
OF
STITCH
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DIAL. ...
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YOUR
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3 TACKING
. . 6 SEWING
. . 9 BUTTON SEWING . ....
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12 SEWING
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16 PLAIN SEAM
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17 MACHINE BASTING ....
TO
REGULATING
TURNING
VERY
ZIGZAG SEWING ..
BLIND
HEM
ZIPPERS
VARIOUS SEWING
GATHERING,
RUFFLING ...
THE
PRESSER
USE
EACH
THREAD
ENDS
OF
CORNERS
THE
WORK
SHEER
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STITCHING . .
AND
PROCEDURES .........
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SHIRRING
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FOOT
STITCH ... . . . .
TENSION .
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SEAMS . . . . .
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FABRIC
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CORDING
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FREE
MOTION
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DARNING
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OPEN
ARM SEWING .
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BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON
SEWING ...... . ......
SEAM AND
MAINTENANCE
OILING
CLEANING
MOTOR
SEWING LIGHT
HELPFUL
HOW TO OBTAIN
HOW
TO
PARTS .
EASY CONTROL
INDEX
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ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES
REPLACEMENT
EMBROIDERY ....
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HINTS .
OBTAIN
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EDGE
FINISHING
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THE
STITCHING
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BELT
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BULB
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SERVICE ........
REPLACEMENT
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GUIDE
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THE
2-IN-1
OPEN
ARM
SE\NING
Your open arm sewing machine is designed
For all regular sewing,
it
table,
To
set the extension table studs into
drawer
becomes an open arm machine,
remove the extension table,
in the extension table is
SURFACE
it's a flat
bed machine. Then by simply removing the extension
lift
the
the
holes
for
storing the accessories.
to
left
with
an
exclusive 2-in-1 sewing surface.
simplify
side
of
sewing on any hard
of
the case up and away.
the mc;ichine base and press down. The
to
reach area.
To
attach,
Here are some
arm sewing machine:
• Mending and repairing pantlegs
• Darning socks
• Blind hem stitching
• Button and buttonhole sewing on sleeves
• Embroidery on
All
of
the features
available
more
you
of
the many uses
cuffs
cuffs
of
flat
to
you on an open arm machine allowing
versatility than ever before.
for
your open
and sleeves
bed sewing are
now
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SELECTING
NEEDLE
&
THREAD
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Best results can be obtained only
needle and thread
fabrics require a thin needle and fine thread; heavier fabrics, a
thicker needle and coarser thread. Too
cause skipped stitches
may
bend
or
is bent,
There should be a similarity between the fiber
and the
thread should react as the fabric does
cleanings
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or
fiber
or
for
the
fabric being sewn.
on
break on heavy fabrics. Never use a needle
blunt at the point.
of
the thread . This is
washings, bleaches, and a
when
you use the correct
thick
delicate fabrics ;
important
to
hot
Lightweight
of
needle can
too
thin
of
because the
repeated
iron.
of
needle
that
the fabric
dry
knit
needle
(with
The
sewing synthetic woven stretch and knit fabrics, as well
lingerie, elastic and
difficult
It
penetrate the fabric
long groove
knits
to
sew.
is designed
that
hug the needle.
with
which
Correct needle length is
blue shank) is designed especially
other
a ball
point
without
protects
lightweight
cutting the fibers and
the thread
fabric
that
enables the needle
from
1
1-
'1».
".
that
interference by
is usually
with
for
as
to
a deep
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NEEDLE
The
chart
shows
size and
thickness
DELICATE:
chiffon, tulle, organdy, sheer lace and net
of
both
needle and thread. Use
THREAD
1
type
of
thread, and needle size.
the
AND
same thread
for
various
for
needle and
FABRIC
weights
and types
bobbin
#60
A Silk
Fine
.
CHART
of
fabrics. Size means the fineness
Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
or
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LIGHTWEIGHT:
batiste, voile, taffeta, crepe, velvet, satin, surah, peau de
soie, brocade, tricot, matte jersey, single knits
MEDIUM WEIGHT:
gingham, seersucker, percale, pique, linen, lightweight woolens,
chintz, fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, double knits, spandex,
stretch terry, sweater knits
MEDIUM HEAVY:
denim, duck, sailcloth, gabardine, tweed, drapery fabrics,
vinyl, corduroy, bonded fabric, short-pile fabrics, heavy knits
HEAVY:
coatings, upholstery fabric, canvas, deep-pile fabrics
#50
Mercerized Cotton
A Silk
Fine
Polyester Synthetic
#50
Mercerized Cotton
A Silk
Polyester Synthetic
Heavy-Duty Mercerized
Cotton
A Silk
Polyester Synthetic
Heavy-Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
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SETTING
Select
a needle
of
proper
type
.:.,
THE
and size
0
NEEDLE
for
fabric
to
be sewn.
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OF
SIDE
NEEDLE
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1 Turn hand wheel
needle bar raises
8
toward
to
its
you until
highest
the
point
2 Loosen
remove
screw
the
needle
on needle
clamp
and
3 Place
of
the
clamp
screw
flat
side
of
needle
machine, and insert
as
far
as
1t
will go,
toward ba<
1n
needl!'
tighten
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REMOVING
BOBBIN
In
preparing your machine
it
place
This
case in position
the extension table first, then:
properly in bobbin case, and insert bobbin and case in shuttle body
Montgomery
Ward Sewing Machine was shipped
as
for
CASE
for
sewing.
sewing,
it
is necessary
To
remove the bobbin
AND
to
from
for
BOBBIN
wind a bobbin
factory
winding
with
with
with
thread,
of
machine.
a bobbin and
thread, remove
2 Open bobbin case cover
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\NINDING
THE
BOBBIN
When
your machine has been
properly set ·f · .
. . up
bobbin,
for
it
will
at
~1ght.
this operation is described a d
Th~
illustrated on next
or
winding
look
like illustration
sequence
of
the
steps
pag:
.
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GOOD
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NOT
GOOD-
NOTGOO~
SCREW~llj
NOTE If
screw
and
to
When
tioned. tighten
which
move
align it
the
bobbin
holds
disc
with
tension
winds
up
or
bobbin
disc
the
screw
unevenly, loo
bobbin
down.
winder.
is
~
tension
as required.
properly
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disc
posi-
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THREADING
THE
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MACHINE
There is only one
thread
your
machine
The illustration
machine
The sequence
completely
of
steps is described
and illustrated on next page.
correct
for
at
right
threaded.
way
to
sewing.
shows
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1 Raise presser
4. Draw
the
thread
from
discs
Bring the thread all the
thread over the
right
top
foot
lifter.
down
around and between the tension
to
left.
way
to the
of
the check spring
2. Turn hand wheel
right
and hook the
from
you
to
raise thread
take-up lever
point.
right
to
toward
to
its highest
left.
3. Place a spool
Shp thread under arm cover thread guide and bring thread
forward
5. Pull
the
thread under the large thread
guide and slip into the hole
thread take-up lever
of
over the arm and
of
the
from
right
to
thread on spool pin
through
left
front
thread guide.
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REPLACING
THE
BOBBIN
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When
bobbin has been
case.
1 Hold bobbin case in
slot
in
the
edge
of
bobbin in
leading
right
from
left
hand
to
left
the
with
right
wound
hand
case on
thread on
with
top
with
the
Hold
top
bobbin
thread,
it
must
2 Insert bobbin in case and
be
into
fitted
slot
in
properly
in case
case
into
bobbin
draw
thread up
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casein
.
shuttle
body
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SETTING
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LENGTH
Your sewing mach ine can make
stitches per inch.
takes a
best
whether
REVERSE
OF
As
a rule, firm, closely woven fabric
shorter
with
firm
stitch
a longer stitch. Very
or
loosely woven, require a longer stitch.
STITCH
from
. Loosely woven fabrics
thick
STITCHING
six
to
thirty
sew
, bulky fabrics,
STITCH LENGTH
For
shortest stitch, turn dial to "
MOST
4
or
5.
strong seam and is suitable
REVER
NORMAL SEWING is done
This produces a medium length
SE
w;::::::11
for
".
•
For
longest stitch. turn
with
stitch length dial set at
stitch
most
fabrics.
S
TIT
CH
LENGTH
which
REVERSE
dial
makes a
to "
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Fabric normally moves
(away
from
the
operator)
from
front
when
to
rear
sewing.
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STITCH
SELECTOR
DIAL
The stitch selector dial shows the stitches your
machine is capable
Turn the
stitch
stitch
.
of
making automatically.
selector dial
to
the desired
STITCH SELECTOR
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STITCH
DIAL
The
stitch
width
dial controls
zigzag
stitch
.
For
wider
zigzag
width, turn
the higher the number, the
\NIDTH
the
width
dial
to
the
right;
wider
the
stitch.
of
the
STITCH
WIDTH
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GETTING
ACBUAINTED
WITH
YOUR
MACHINE'S
Your
new
Montgomery
the regular general purpose sewing
The
following accessories (shown on
the
extension table.
Ward
Sewing
Machine
foot
opposite
was
shipped
attached in sewing position.
page) are supplied
ACCESSORIES
from
the
in
the
factory
with
drawer
of
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CHANGING
The
presser
accessories.
foot
must
be
changed
THE
in
order
PRESSER
to
use
the
other
FOOT
Certain presser
In
those
changed
feet
instances
.
cannot
the
be
presser
constructed
foot
holder
as
must
snap-on
also be
feet,
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When a job
to
normal
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is
completed
sewing
Turn
the
hand wheel to
the needle
2.
Lift
presser
3. Remove the presser
presser
and the presser
4.
Place the desired
presser
the
presser
spring.
Lower
5.
presser
will
that
position
for
1s
up the presser
foot
foot
foot
foot
fits
foot
the presser bar
foot
snap
into
required special
straight
at its
highest
foot
lifter.
foot
release lever
foot
will
foot
below
holder
so
that
into
the
space
holder
bracket and
by
lifter
and
the
place.
sewing, and
ward
you until
point.
by raising
by
toward
be disengaged .
means
presser
adjustment
the
pulling the
you.
the
the
pin on
between
the
of
foot
attach
the
the
of
the
controls
the
Regular presser
or
a special
foot.
sewing
foot,
1. Turn the hand wheel
you
until
highest
2. Turn the presser
screw
foot
can be slipped
3. Replace
attachment:
screw
the accessory kit
is
secure.
it
always
return
the
the
point.
away
with
using
settings
tow;11·
needle
1s
at
foot thu11
from
you unl
off.
the
desired
tighten
thu
screwdriver
to mak1
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WHERE
TO
USE
EACH
STITCH
Straight
Stretch
Rick Rack
\V//\V//
Overcast
Blind
• good
• strong stretch stitch which holds where
• reinforces stress areas such
• topstitches
• indispensable
• embroiders
• attaches appliques
• topstitches
• makes and finishes seams
• good
•good
•Invisibly
for
active sportswear
ordinary straight stitch breaks
as
pants
crotches and armholes on woven fabrics as
well
as
stretch fabrics
for
bias sewing
at
the same time
for
garments
for
repairing worn edges
sewing jersey fabrics
hems edge
of
fabric
of
older
an
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REGULATING
Thread tension
TOP
OF
FABRIC
BOTTOM
OF
FABRIC
BOTH
SIDES
must
it can usually be made by regulating upper thread tension
TENSION
be properly balanced.
THREAD
If
adjustment is required,
-NOT
bobbin thread.
UPPER
THREAD
TENSION TOO TIGHT
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MUST
UPPER
THREAD
TENSION TOO LOOSE
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MUST
INCREASE
CORRECT
DECREASE
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When
tension
threads.
stitch
may
is
unsatisfactory
be
too
tight
on
and
both
seam
upper
Puckers
and
bobbin
.
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STARTING
When
you have followed the steps outlined up
machine is threaded and ready
working
to
be required.
on your garment, use a scrap
test
the stitching. Some adjustment in stitch length
TO
to
sew
. However, before actually
SEW
to
this point, your
of
the fabric you will be sewing
or
tension
may
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STRAIGHT
Straight stitch sewing is done with the regular presser foot.
PRESSER
FOOT
Regular
foot
STITCH
• STITCH SELECTOR
SE\NING
STITCH WIDTH
0
STITCH LENGTH
2-8
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Page 28
TACKING
ENDS
DF
TURNING
To
reinforce the end
fabric
about
presser foot.
•
1 /
2-inch
SEAMS
of
a seam, position the needle in the
from
the beginning
point
and lower the
CORNERS
Push the reverse button all the
the edge
you reach the end, again push the reverse
backstitch
of
the fabric. Release the button and sew the seam.
for
about
1 /2-inch.
way
in
and hold while backstitching
button
all the way
When
in
and
to
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REMOVING
THE
\NORK
SE\NING
VERY
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When
work, have needle at its highest
Avoid sewing
1 Raise presser
fabric back and
you
stop
the machine
off
end
foot
and
draw
to
the left. over thread
to
of
the fabric.
2 Cut threads by passing them
remove the
posit
ion.
down
on thread,
scissors.
cutter
and pulling
or
with
SHEER
FABRIC
26
Page 30
ZIGZAG
SEWING
Your machine
dial
for
PRESSER
Regular
will
zigzag stitching and setting the
FOO
T
foot
~
produce zigzag stitches
other
STITCH S
ELE
CTOR
D
of
various
controls
STITCH WIDTH
widths
as
specified.
1-5
STITCH LENGTH
2-8
and lengths
by
setting the
Stitch
Selector
5
4 5
3 4
2 2
8
NV\/\/\N\/\/\/\l\l\J\N\f\/\/VV\
2
27
Page 31
SATIN
STITCH
SEWING
The satin stitch presser
foot
This
has a full indentation on the underside
foot
is used
for
satin stitching.
to
permit easy sewing
over closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding
ST
ITCH SELECTOR
P
RESSER
FOOT
Satin
stitch
foot
of
the fabric.
STITCH W IDTH
2-5
STITCH LENG
TH
\\\'.~:::::.','//
28
Page 32
STRETCH
STITCH
SE\NING
Over 55%
stretch stitch
its
PRE
Regular
Turn stitch selector dial
Your machine has 2 built-in stretch stitches;
STRAIGHT STRETCH
STITCH WIDTH
built-in
SSER
or
Satin
-----
-----
-----
of
all fabrics sold today are synthetics. Stretch fabrics are used
it
would be impossible
stretch stitches. It assures you
STITCH SELECTOR
FOOT
stitch
foot
to
"STRETCH".
AT
0 STITCH WIDTH
:r
u
1-
w
er
I-
V!
to
sew these stretch fabrics.
\V//\V//\V//
of
RICK
a stitch
RACK
that
will give
STITCH WIDTH
0-5
STITCH LENGTH
AT
2-5
8
That's
with
the fabric .....
for
many things. But
what's
so nice about Model
.......
without
no binding
the
1903
or
breaking.
with
29
Page 33
BUTTONHOLE
SE\NING
..
I
-
A buttonhole consists
fabric and accurate measuring and marking
buttonhole. Fabr ic
touching.
First
work
a sample buttonhole in the same fabric as the garment and adjust the stitch length
to
make sure
stability. The closer "
I
Satin
that
PRESSER FOOT
stitch
must
you have
foot
of
two
parallel rows
be guided carefully so
the
most
suitable setting . Use a double thickness
11:.:::::::://
" is
to
zero, the closer the stitches in the buttonhole.
ST
ITCH SELECTOR
of
satin stitches connected at the ends. Correct positioning
of
the hole length are
that
lines
of
ST
ITCH W IDTH
See chart
important
stitching will be straight and close together.
STITCH LENGTH
\\\:~:::::,','//
in
producing a professional-looking
within
of
fabric, and include interfacing
ADJUST
WITH
STITCH
LENGTH
DIAL
Mark position and length
fabric. Length
width
the
combined. The finished buttonhole should be
8-inch
1 /
allow
of
the
but
not
"
11·:::::::::
" " mark
for
START
MARK
CENTER
MARK
END
MARK
of
buttonhole on
of
the hole
and thickness
longer than this measurement
for
bartacks at each end.
is
determined by
of
the
LINE
button
to
3 0
Page 34
STITCH STITCH
WIDTH LENGTH SEWING
5
T
\\'.~
~
~::::.','//
5
l
Set
stitch
width
"w.::::::::11
".
Sew a few
with
needle in fabric
presser
Turn
Sew
needle in fabric
Lift
using
back
the
the
Turn
bartack and
of
foot.
stitch
width
length
of
presser
hand wheel
fabric.
stitching.
foot
the
needle as a
of
buttonhole. Lower presser
stitch
width
stop
Lift
dial
at
5 and stitch length dial at
stitches
dial
buttonhole required and
on
right
and turn
towa
dial
with
presser foot.
for
bartack and
on
left
side
of
stitching,
to
2 %. Lower presser foot.
side
of
stitching.
the
fabric clockwise,
pivot
so needle
foot
rd you until needle is
to
5.
Sew a few
needle in fabric on
stop
now
is
and turn
out
stitches
left
stop
lift
with
at
of
for
side
Turn
Sew
stop
foot
of
thread
stitch
width
forward
with
and remove
up as
needle
for
knotting.
dial
to
2%. Lower presser foot.
far
as
the
other
bartack and
out
of
fabric. Raise the presser
the
fabric leaving several inches
3 1
Page 35
1 I
BUTTON
It
is
possible to sew
PRESSER FOOT
Satin stitch foot
SE\NING
two-
or four-hole buttons with your Montgomery Ward machine.
STIT
CH
ST
ITCH SELECTOR
WIDTH
3-4
I
...
I
-
32
STITCH LENGTH
0
Raise
presser
foot
and fabric.
Turn hand
sure needle
the
button
presser
foot.
foot
wheel
goes
at
the
and place
toward
down
into
left
side
you
of
button
and
the
the
left-hand
between
check
to
hol
foot. Lower
be
e
tl11
11,
·
Page 36
33
Page 37
BLIND
HEM
STITCHING
...
I
The blind hem stitch produces a durable hem
It
may be used on regular hems,
PRESSER
FOOT
Regular
foot
or
hems finished
STITCH SELECTOR
which
is almost invisible on the
with
seam binding.
ST
ITCH WIDTH
2-5
STITCH
3-6
LEN
GTH
right
side
of
the article sewn.
34
Page 38
5.
When
hem is completed, press
hem
4. Guide
fabric
evenly
while
sewing
35
Page 39
SE\NING
ZIPPERS
AND
CORDING
~
I
The zipper
When
the
zipper
foot
is designed
sewing zippers and cording, the
right
or
left
side
of
the needle
or
cording.
PRESSER
FOOT
Zipper
foot
for
stitching close
for
sewing close
STITCH SELECTOR
to
foot
can be adjusted
a raised edge.
to
to
the
edge
TI
TCH
S
0
either
of
the
WID
TH
STITCH LENGTH
2-5
Cording
36
Page 40
Page 41
r
PLAIN
SEAM
I
A plain seam is the
to
sew. It consists
sides together.
Most
garment patterns make allowance
PRESSER
FOOT
Regular
foot
most
frequently used and the simplest seam
of
sewing
STITCH SELECTOR
two
pieces
for
of
fabric
a 5/
8"
with
seam.
the
right
STITCH WIDTH
0
STITCH LENGTH
3-6
38
Page 42
MACHINE
BASTING
Basting is
garment
Regular
temporary
can be tried on and
PRESSER
stitching
FOOT
foot
used
fitted
STITCH S
to
join
fabric
sections so
before
permanent seams are sewn .
ELECTOR
that
the
STITCH WIDTH
0
STITCH LENGTH
I I
8
39
Page 43
OVERCASTING
Seam edges
·
zigzag
Method 1:
which
tend
ST
ITCH SELECTOR
PRES
SER
FOO
T
Regular
foot
overcasting
SEAMS
to
ravel can be given a durable finish
IT
CH
WID
ST
I
TH
TCH LENGT
STI
with
machine overcasting.
H
8
Overcasting stitch
Method 2:
40
Page 44
GATHERING,
SHIRRING
AND
Fabric can be gathered , ruffled
STITCH SELECTOR
PR
ESSER
FOO
T
Regular
foot
or
RUFFLING
shirred
without
a special attachment.
CH WIDT
STIT
H
0
STITC H LENGTH
4-8
4 1
Page 45
APP
LI
GUE
I
Applique is a
decoration adds beauty and interest
The design may be finished
PRE
Regular
Method
or
1:
SSER
Satin
cut-out
FOOT
stitch
design
foot
of
with
STITCH SELECTOR
one fabric sewn
to
wearing apparel and household items .
a satin stitch
,
to
another. This
or
close zigzag stitch .
STITCH WIDTH
Qand
3-5
STITCH
\\~:~:::::1
method
LEN
GTH
1
11//
-3
of
42
Page 46
FREE-MOTION
EMBROIDERY
Free-motion
impossible
method
machine
to
describe
of
embroidering.
practice.
ER
FOOT
free-motion
Basic steps in
PR
ESS
Remove the Presser Foot
embroidery
the
unlimited
However, each
machine
STITCH SELECTOR
is
attractive
effects
pattern
embroidering
and practical
that
can be
requires
are:
CH
STIT
0-3
STITCH LENGTH
on
produced
different
WIDTH
0
wearing apparel and
when
the
operator
handling
which
many
acquires
can be
household
dexterity
achieved
items. It
by
test
in
is
this
and
43
Page 47
DARNING
Worn
or
torn
areas on household items and clothing can be darned quickly
with
little practice.
PRESSER
Remove the Presser Foot
44
FOOT
STITCH SELECTOR
STITCH WIDTH
0-5
STITCH LENGTH
0
Page 48
OPEN
ARM
SEVVING
Your open arm sewing machine is very convenient
or
trousers and/
flat
bed machine .
Practical uses and examples are shown on the following pages .
similar places
that
are
difficult
to
for
sew on
sewing sleeves ,
an
ordinary
45
Page 49
BUTTONHOLE
AND
BUTTON
Buttonholes and button sewing on cuffs can
an
open arm machine.
on
to
pages
30
Refer
and
33
for
and
button sewing.
SE\NING
31
for
buttonholes and
be
easily done
to
pages
32
46
Page 50
SEAM
FINISHING
AND
EDGE
Fabric turns freely around the open arm
cuffs
and sleeves
and accurate.
Ir
for
various types
~
\
~
of
which
makes sewing
garments very easy
. 4 7
Page 51
MAINTENANCE
oiling
If
machine is in use all day everyday, oil every week.
With
moderate use. oil
If
machine has
before sewing. Place one
indicated by arrows .
not
it
every
been used
drop
two
to
three·
months
for
a long period
of
oil at each oil ing point,
of
time, oil
from
parts
that
Remove excess oil
.
it
contact
Use only sewing machine oil
oil.
with
fabric and stain it.
could possibly come in
or a light
weight
non-detergent
48
1 Open face plate
to
reach oiling points
2
Lift
arm cover
and
drop oil
1n
holes
1n
housing
Page 52
A
o~r::==~JBHH
F D
Tilt
sewing
head
back
by
removing
screws
and remove bed
A.
B,
C.
D, E
cover
and F to
oil
and
parts
bottom
beneath
cover
B
Place one
drop
of
oil
at
each Oiiing
point
indicated
by
arrows
49
Page 53
----
•'
cleanin.g
If
lint
and
bits
of
shuttle, this will interfere
mechanism when necessary.
the
thread accumulate under the needle plate, around
with
stitching
the
operation
mechanism
the
fabric feed dogs, and in
of
the machine. Check occasionally and clean the stitching
the
50
Page 54
motor
The
motor
belt
tight
enough
but
not
so
tight
heavily. Belt should run in a straight line
pulley
to
hand wheel.
to
may
tum
as
to
belt
stretch
from
use. It should
the hand wheel
cause the machine to run
without
from
be
slipping,
motor
sewing
The sewing
which
To replace the bulb, open face plate and unscrew
bulb
light
is located on
from
socket.
light
is controlled by the light
the
light
socket.
bulb
switch
5 1
Page 55
f
Page 56
HELPFUL
HINTS
Page 57
HELPFUL
HINTS
Page 58
HELPFUL
HINTS
Page 59
HELPFUL
HINTS
Page 60
Page 61
STRAIGHT
STITCH
-----
0
2
-8
ZIGZAG
STITCH
BLIND HEM
STITCH
>--
---------------1--
MACHINE
BASTING
i-----
SATIN STITCH
SEWING
BUTTONS
58
----
-
--------
ON
*Do
not
before making
-+
11111111111111111111111
adjust
Stitch
Width
adjus~ment
~
-
-------+-----------<
--------+---------1
Dial
or
Stitch
in settings.
Selector
1 - 5
To INCREASE upper thread tension,
turn
2 - 5
0
Tension Dial
number;
LOWER number.
satisfactory setting is established,
it
Tension Dial. See detailed
instructions on Page
Tension Settings
number
to
is seldom necessary
for
to a HIGHER
DECREASE, turn
After
a
to
22.
at
Machine Basting.
a LOWER
2 - 5
SET
TO FIT
HOLES IN
BUTTON
SEE
with
OR
PAGE32.
needle in fabric . Turn hand wheel until needle is clear
to
adjust
Set
SEE
CHART
PAGE 27.
3
a
-6
Regular Presser
Foot
8
,,,,
..
.,.,,,,,,
\\'""'"''I
Satin
Stitch
Foot
0
of
fabric
Page 62
STRETCH
STITCH
PATTERNS
ZIPPER
SEWING
DARNING
FR
EE
MOTION
EMBROIDERY
BUTTONHOLES
-----
=====
~V/~V/~
~
------
•
'•,
...........
..............
I]
:r:
u
f-
UJ
0:
f-
(f)
~
0
2
-5
3
-5
0
0
-5
0
-5
SEE PAGES
30
AND
31.
To INCREASE upper thread tension,
turn Tension Dial
number; to
LOWER number.
satisfactory setting is established,
it
is seldom necessary
Tension Dial. See detailed
instructions on Page
Tension Settings at a LOWER
number
for
to a HIGHER
DECREASE. turn
After
a
to
adjust
22.
Set
Machine Basting.
to
a
8
2
-5
0
0
'''""'"''Z''
\\Ulllflfll
I
Adjust
within
this area.
Regular Foot
Zipper
Foot
Remove the
Satin
Presser
Foot
Presser
Foot
Stitch
Foot
Attach
the
darning Remove the
plate
*Do
not
adjust
Stitch
Width
Dial
or
Stitch
fabric before making adjustment in settings.
Selector
with
needle in fabric. Turn hand wheel until needle is clear
of
59
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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED
THE MACHINE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,
SA
TIN STITCH FOOT
ZIPPER
ACCESSORY KIT
APPLIQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .
ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES,
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...........
BASTING
BELT,
BLIND HEM STITCHING ...
BOBBIN
BOBBIN THREAD TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
BUTTON SEWING ..... ..
BUTTONHOLE SEWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOOT .
...............
.......... .
MOTOR
INSERTING IN CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING
WINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
................
.. ..
...
WITH
.. ..
•••.•.•
..................
...
.........
.......
......
...
, . . . . . . . . . . . .
AND
. . .... . .... . . . .
............
....... ...........
. .... . . . .
.. ..
. .
....
...
. .
.............
. . . . .
......
........
....•.
. .
............
...
. .
.....
.....
18,
. .... .
. . . . 51
. .
34,
14,
......
10,
32,
30,
19
28
.
36
19
42
63
..
39
35
15
9
11
22
33
31
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
CLEANING THE STITCHING
MECHANISM
CORDING
DARNING
EASY CONTROL GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EMBROIDERY
FREE-MOTION . . .
GATHERING, SHIRRING, RUFFLING . . .......
HELPFUL HINTS . .
HEMMING, BLIND HEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LENGTH
LIGHT BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
MACHINE BASTING ...
MOTOR BELT ....................
NEEDLE
NEEDLE,
NEEDLE,
.............
..........
......................
OF
STITCH, ADJUSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSERTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
THREADING. . . .
..
. .
........
............
..............
.............. .
.....................
......... .
..
...... .... . . . . .
. .
............
. . ........
.............
. . • . . • . . . . • • . . . . . . . 12,
. .
.......
. .
.......
.....
.....
.
. . .
...
...
. . .
58,
...
. . 41
52-56
34,
...
....
20
50
36
44
59
43
35
16
39
51
13
60
Page 64
NEEDLE,
OILING .
OPEN
OVERCAST STITCH
OVERCASTING SEAMS
PARTS
REMOVING THE WORK ... .
THREAD AND
CHART ........
. . .
.........................
ARM SEWING
OF
MACHINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 1, 2
FABRIC
.. ........
.......
..............
. . . . .
. .
.......
...
.. .. .. ... 45-4
.. .. .....................
....
. . . ....
...... . . .
................
STITCH LENGTH DIAL
7
. .
48,
49
STITCH SELECTOR DIAL.
STITCH WIDTH DIAL .....
7 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
21,
29
..
41
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
STRETCH STITCH SEWING
TACKING ENDS
. .
26
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
....................
...............
. . .
........
..........
.........
OF
SEAMS .............
................
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THE 2-IN-1 OPEN ARM SEWING
ACCESSORIES
REVERSE
RICK RACK STITCH .........
RUFFLING . . .
SA
TIN STITCHING
SEAMS (PLAIN)
SEAM, OVERCASTING
SERVICE,
SEWING LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,
SHIRRING
STARTING TO
..
. .
......
................
STITCHING . . . .... . . .... .
...
...
..............
........
..............
.. .. .........
.
.............
. .
......
...
........ .....
HOW
TO
OBTAIN
...............
.. .. ..
................
SEW .........................
......
..........
.. .....
..........
. . . . . . .
. .
57,
....
16
21,
63
29
SURFACE .......................
THREAD, SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
THREADING THE MACHINE
41 TURNING CORNERS
UPPER
28
...
. .
38
40
.
..
57
51
...
. . 41
23
THREAD TENSION
ADJUSTMENT ...
WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH
WIDTH
WINDING
ZIGZAG SEWING
ZIPPER
............
............
OF
STITCH, ADJUSTING
THE
BOBBIN ...
............
SEWING
....
. . . .
....
.. .............
.. .....
......
......
.. .......
. . ....
...... .
.
......
....... ..
.
............
. . . . . . . .
.. ..... .. ..
.............
......
. . .
...........
.
...
. . . .
. .
.
.... 22
. . .
.....
.... 21
. . .
. . .
...
..
..
...
. . 5
..
..
...
16
. 1 7
1 7
24
21,
29
25
12-
25
22
17
10,
27
36
29
15
11
Page 65
I
ii
I .
'I
I
1 I
MEMO
----------------_.;-
:
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ATTACHMENTS
ACCESSORIES
1
&
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
NEEDLES
Regular Needles
· Regular Needles
Regular Needles
Regula
r,
Needles
Regutar Needles
Regular Needles (Package
Ballpoint Needles (Package
Ballpoint Needles
Ballpoint Needles
Ballpoint Needles (Package
Ballpoint Needles
Twin Needles
Knit Needles
(Package
(Package
(Packa e
(Package
(Package
14, 16, 18)
(Package
(Package
(Package
14, 16)
(One per package)
(Package
PRESSER FOOT
Snap-on
Holder
Regular
Satin
Straight
Buttonhole
Narrow hemming
Blind stitch
Button sewing
Overcasting
Cording
Concealed zipper
Screw-on
Zipper
Darning
Roller
Presser
Feet
for
foot
Stitch
stitch
foot
Feet
foot
foot
foot
foot
snap-on
foot
foot
foot
foot
foot
foot
screw
feet
foot
foot
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of
of 5 Assort
of
9)
5 Size
5 Size 11)
5 Size 14)
5 Size 1
6)
5 Size 18)
5 Assorted sizes
9)
5 Size
5 Size 11)
5 Size 14)
5 Size 1
6)
ed sizes 9, 11,
4)
9, 11,
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1025
11111
11126
11114
1026
11116
11459
11119
11120
11121
11122
1028
1029
1030
S154
ATTACHMENTS
Bobbins (Package
Oiler/brush
Seam Ripper
Screwdrivers (Large)
Quilting Guide
Sewing
Light Bulb
Felt Washer
Spool
Pin
Spring
for
Needle Clamp and
Needle Plate
Motor
Belt
Bobbin
Winder
Bobbin Case (Complete)
Electric Foot Control
Automatic
Magnetic Seam Guide
of
(Small)
Spool
Pin
Screw
Rubber Ring
Buttonholer
1 2)
for
AND
Portable
PARTS
1024
1016
1022
2000
2001
111.17
1015
1407
10770
10772
7063
12092
11902
1352
1020
170
9259
1021
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