To the Owner:
We wish you many years of satisfying and successful sewing with your new Domestic
sewing machine. Because of its functional design and simple controls it is easy to handle,
easy to use and easy to keep in perfect condition.
This book, written to acquaint you with the performance you can expect from your new
Domestic should be read carefully and kept with your machine for future reference.
Time-saving accessories to fit this model such as buttonholers, rufflers, automatic
decorators and binders are available from your dealer or the store where you purchased
the machine.
WHITE SEWING MACHINE CORPORATION
CLEVELAND 11, OHIO
WHITE SEWING MACHINE PRODUCTS LTD.
Toronto 16, Ontario, Canada
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INDEX
Features and Parts ................................................. 2~4
Needle and Thread Chart
Setting the Needle............................................... 5
Winding the Bobbin ................................................ 6
Threading Bobbin Case............................................. 7
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle ........................... 8
Threading ................................................................. 0
Setting the Stitch Length
Stitch Length Chart
Sewing in Reverse
Adjusting the Tensions
Adjusting Pressure and Feed.................................. H
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5
10
10
10
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9
General Sewing .................................................. n
Light Weight Fabrics ......................................... n
Darning and Mending
Preparing to Sew .................................................... 12
Removing the Work .............................................. 12
Care and Maintenance ........................................... 13
Oiling .........................................................
Replacing Light Bulb
How to Replace Belt
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle ................................. 15
Check up for Smooth Sewing ............................... 17
Accessories.............................................................. jg
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15
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Front View)
1. Spool Pins
3
9
d
)
2. Hand Wheel
3. Wheel Clutch
4. Bobbin Winder
5. Stitch Length Dial
6. Push Button Reverse
7. Bobbin Winding Tension
8. Drop Feed Knob
9. Bed
10. Needle Plate - Seam Guide
11. Cover Plate
12. Presser Foot
13. Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
14. Needle Clamp and Screw
15. Needle Bar Thread Guide
16. Face Plate Thread Guide
17. Tension Regulator
18. Take-up Lever
19. Thread Guides
20. Pressure Release-Darner
21. Light Assembly
NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE
Machine
Fabric
Needle
No
Stitches
Per Inch
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
4 to
canvas, duck, etc.
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking.
3 to
denim, leatherette
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen.
2
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth.
percale, gingham, linen.
chintz, taffeta, sheer
1
X to
wool, shantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lawn. 14
dimity, crepe.
handkerchief linen.
plastic film, etc.
Very sheer chiffon.
batiste, lace, organdy.
ninon, net, marquisette, etc.
0
16
(Plastic film)
8 to 10
16
00 to
20
10
10
12
12
14
to
to
Cotton
Thread
6
10
to
8
8
30
30
to
Mercerized
Thread
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
or
Nylon
40
40
Silk
to
Heavy Duty
60
60
to
50
80
80
to
100
100
to
50
50
A
A
150