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‘Copyright ® 1980 T. S. Co.

CONTENTS

Page

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine .............................................................................................................. 2

Principal Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew ................................................................................................................. 4

Choosing and Changing Accessories ..................................................................................................... 4

Fabric Weight Table

Fabric Thread and Needle Table......................................................................................................... 8

Operating the Machine ...........................................................................................................................10

The Bobbin Thread ................................................................................................................................11

Winding the Bobbin • Removing the Bobbin Case • Threading the Bobbin Case •

Replacing the Bobbin Case • Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension

Threading the Machine...........................................................................................................................14

Raising the Bobbin Thread

Chapter 3. Straight Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16

Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric

Setting Selectors • Regulating Presser Foot Pressure • Adjusting Stitch Length •

Needle-Thread Tension • Bobbin-Thread Tension

Sewing a Seam ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Keeping the Seam Straight

Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Zipper Insertion • Darning

Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching ....................................................................................................................... 20

Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric ...................................................................................................20

Setting Selectors • Needle Position Selector • Stitch Width Selector •

Adjusting Needle Tension • Adjusting Stitch Length •

Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

Satin Stitching ........................................................................................................................................22

Applications ............................................................................................................................................23

Applique'

Chapter 5. Twin-Needie Stitching ...........................................................................................................................24

Chapter 6. Performance Checkiist ..........................................................................................................................25

Chapter 7. Caring for Your Machine ....................................................................................................................... 26

index ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine

principal parts

1. Needle Position Selector

2. Thread Guides

3. Bobbin Winder Tension

4. Take-up Lever

5. Needle-Thread Tension Dial

6. Face Plate

7. Pressure Regulator

8. Sewing Light Switch

9. Presser Foot Lifter

10.

Thread Cutter

11.

General Purpose Presser Foot

12.

Sewing Light

13.

Thread Guides

14.

Feed

15.

General Purpose Needle Plate & Cover Plate

16.

Bobbin Case Holder

17.

Bobbin Case

18.

18. Needle Clamp

19.

Electrical Conner

Speed Controller

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25. Button

26.

26. Stitch Width Seiector

accessories

The accessories that come with your sewing

machine are designed to help you do many

kinds of sewing easily.

1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 541090)

2. Needles

• Style 2020 is used for general sewing.

• Style 2045 is used for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic.

3. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitching corded seams.

4. General Purpose Foot, on your machine when delivered, Is used for all utility and decorative sewing, with either straight or zig-zag stitching.

5. General Purpose Needle Plate, on your machine when delivered. Is used with all presser feet.

6. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning.

7. Felt (2) to help thread unwind smoothly.

8. Tube of Oil for oiling the machine.

9. Seam Guide to help you keep seam

allowances even.

10. Screwdriver for adjusting bobbin-thread tension.

Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew

choosing and changing accessories

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

• Raise needle to its highest point by turning

the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle clamp screw A and remove the needle.

• Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with the flat side of the needle to the back.

• Tighten needle clamp screw.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

The general purpose foot is on your machine when delivered. To change to another foot, raise needle to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot.

To Remove and Replace Foot

1. Insert the edge of a coin in the slot of the presser foot screw A. To loosen, turn screw away from you.

3. Centre the new presser foot shank B under the presser foot screw. Lift shank all the way

up.

2. When screw is fully loosened, foot will drop. Remove presser foot by sliding it toward you.

4. Tighten presser foot screw securely with a coin.

REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE AND COVER PLATE

• Raise needle to highest position and raise presser foot.

1. Remove screws A and B using a large

screv\/drlver.

2. Remove the needle plate and cover plate by simply guiding it toward you.

To replace needle plate and cover plate, guide needle plate into position under the presser foot. Replace screws A and B using a large screwdriver and tighten securely.

ATTACHING SNAP-IN FEED COVER

• Raise needle to highest position by turning

handwheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot.

• Slide snap-in feed cover away from you over needle plate until points C and D are posi

tioned directly over holes In needle plate as

illustrated. Snap in point C. Then push point D toward point C until it snaps into place. Push down on point E until it also snaps Into place.

• To remove, lift up edges of feed cover.

ATTACHING THE SEAM GUIDE

Place screw in either hole to the right of the

needle plate; line up straight edge of guide with the needle plate guideline for desired seam width, and tighten screw.

FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE

There are many types of fabric around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what

is available for purchase.

FIBRE

AND

CONSTRUCTION

FILMY

SHEER LIGHT

SILK (Woven)

(Knit)

RAYON (Woven)

(Knit)

COTTON (Woven)

(Knit)

WOOL (Woven)

(Knit)

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Tulle

Voile, Tulle

Net, Lace, Ninon Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille

Jersey

Net, Lace

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Ciré

Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity, Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué, Poplin

Jersey

Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe

Jersey

SYNTHETIC (Woven)

(Knit)

SYNTHETIC BLENDS (Woven)

(Knit)

LEATHER

PLASTIC

VINYLS

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Net, Lace, Ninon, Crepe de Chine

Voile

Plastic Film

Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré

Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham, Poplin

Single Knit

Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, ImitationLeathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede

Plastic Film

Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread combination.

For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on the following pages.

MEDIUM HEAVY

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Suiting, Brocade

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet, Fleece, Velour, Terry, Chintz

Stretch Velours A, Stretch TerryA

A Usually contain some synthetic fibres also.

Suiting, Flannel, Gabardine, Felt, Serge, Mohair

Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Corduroy, Denim, Ticking, Canvas,

Linen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap

Suiting, Tweed, Duffle

VERY HEAVY

Denim, Duck, Canvas, Sailcloth, Upholstery Fabric

Coating, Blanketing

Jersey

Velvet, Crepe, T affeta. Satin

Jacquard, Double Knit, Sweater Knit,

Bonded Knit, Tricot, Spandex, Stretch

Terry, Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake

Furs

Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy,

Gabardine

Terry Knit

Patent, Imitation-Leathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede, Reptile

Gabardine

Double Knit, Helenca, Fake Furs

Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric

Double Knit

Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile

Upholstery Leather

Bonded Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent, Embossed, Printed

Upholstery Vinyl

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread In both needle and bobbin.

To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and type of material you are using.

Next, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table.

TYPE

FABRIC

SILK

RAYON

COTTON Fine Cotton

WOOL

THREADS NEEDLES

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Mercerized

FILMY

2020-9

SHEER

THREADS

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-9

Fine Cotton Fine Mercerized 2020-9

NEEDLES

LIGHT

THREADS

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Medium Cotton Med. Mercerized

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

NEEDLES

2020-11

Woven

2045-11

Knit

2020-11

Woven

2045-11

Knit

2020-11

Woven

2045-11

Knit

2020-11

Woven

2045-11

Knit

SYNTHETIC Fine Synthetic

SYNTHETIC

BLENDS Fine Synthetic 2020-9

LEATHER

PLASTIC

VINYLS

2020-9

Fine Synthetic 2020-9

Fine Mercerized Fine Synthetic

P020-9

2020-11

Woven

Fine Synthetic

2045-11

Knit

2020-11

Woven

Fine Synthetic

Med. Mercerized Med. Synthetic 2032-11

Fine Mercerized Fine Synthetic

2045-11

Knit

2020-11

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