SINGER W1563 User Manual

How To Use and Care For Your

Zigzag Sewing Machine

MODEL 1563

LET’S SEW Perforating Plain Paper

Ycxir new vvonderfull machine was delivered ready for ZIGZAG siiiching. Certain, kinds

of STRAIGHT stitching can also be done with the same NEEDLE PLATE and PRESSER
FOOT which were on the machine when you received it. A NEEDLE was also properly
installed, along with a partially filled BOBBIN underneath.

Without threading needle "sew" on a piece of PLAIN PAPER for a few minutes while you
become well acquainted with the few easy-to-use CONTROLS pictured and briefly ex
plained on pages 2 and 3; also 4 and 5. Later on you are urged to study all the operat
ing details indexed on page 1 which you should skip for the time being.

Time saving wonder working sewing aids such as rufflers, binders, zipper sewing foot and

many other are available at modest prices and sold by the dealer from whom you purchased

your new machine.

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Contens of This Book Indexed

As you have time, study all these instructions carefully to obtcdn the -wanderful
performance your machine -was designed and built to give. Constant reference
to these instructions will reward you with troublefree sowing satisfaction.

Subject Page

Attachments - - sewing aids
Automatic (with cams) fancy stitches
Bobbin--removal, threading, replace

Button--sewing on with machine

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Buttonhole making by machine ................................ 11

Darning on machine

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Embroidery - - stock designs and creative ■ • • 2,5
Guarantee--parts warranty--service

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Light Bulb replacement ............................................. 18

hionogramming on machine ............................... 4, lid

Needle--proper one for the job

•••installing in machine

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Needle Plates --proper for job; changing ••• 3,15

Subject Page

Oiling Machine--important
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Other care and maintenance................................. 19

Good sewing habits ............................................ 4, 9

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Parts cmd functions controls..........................3, 4, 15

Pressure-bar and Feet ................................... 2, 4, IS

Reverse stitching--sewing backward

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Stitch adjustments--Z2 and straight stitch - -

stitch length per inch-ZZ width

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Take-up Lever .............................................................. 4

Tensions--upper and lower threads ......................... 10

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Threading machine--needle--bobbin

case ....................................................................... 7, 9

Troubles and remedies

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Two simple precautions--start and finish

make these a habit

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To Saw Fancy Stitch Pattarns AUTOMATICALLY Use the Cams

Look over your large assortment of molded plastic cams. Their color or
colors do not affect function. ■ A basic design sucb as diamond, half-moon,
triangle, (as examples), is embossed on top flat side of each. The cam used
automatically guides needle to repeatedly reproduce its jjattem.

- To Place A Replaceable Cam In Machine

Do two things before selecting a cam. (1) Look directly below
needle. Be sure presser foot and needle plate are those pictured
at TOP LEFT next page. (2) turn controls BOTTOM RIGHT-next
page tintil hanging lever can be sewing from 0 to 5 on dial. Now
lift open small cam chamber cover on top of machine. While hold
ing ZZ Width Lever (next page) at extreme left (5), drop selected

cam on spindle C. While still holding 22 Width Lever, revolve
cam, pressing down lightly, until hole a its bottom surface slides
over pin E. Close cam chamber lid. Run machine slowly while

• you adjust Stitch Length Dial at MIDDLE LEFT next page. Most
cam patterns appear best on Stitch Length Dial setting between

and 1-V2-

Changing Path of Needle Multiplies Variety of Designs —

Lever NP can be set at Left, Center or

IF CAM IS
DESIGNED

Right. Each different position alters basic
stitching line and therefore the appea

rance of most all zigzag stitch designs.

r NEEDLE_POSITION

Set lever NP at LEFT for straight stitch
ing. Pull lever NP toward you and it
clicks when sliding into the three posi
tion notches. Pushed in, lever NP avoids
the notches, moving freely for hand con
trolled creative embroidery explained

page 5; without a cam in machine.

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BE SURE - For Zigzag Stitching

- Use This Needle Plate and Presser Foot

These two parts are slotted crosswise to
allow for needle swinging sideways while
moving up and down. Slots are about %

inch wide.

Later On-For Straight Stitching Some Fabric—

Presser foot and needle plate with small -

round hole instead of wide slot-best for finest STRAIGHT stitching in sheer, fine or very soft
materials. For changing this standard equipment see page 15.

— Setting Stitch Length - For Zigzag or Straight Sewing

Turn this speedometer type died CLOCKWISE to lengthen stitch COU
NTER-CLOCK-WISE to shorten, for more stitches per inch. Refer to

chart just below and find your favorite settings. Note the numbers for
quick and easy duplication any time. Remember that material must
move along or "feed" under presser foot in down position. Whenever
it does not, stitch must be lengthened slightly.

Dial Settings For Approximate Number of Stitches Per Inch

Figures on
Number of

Setting Width of Hand Controlled Zigzog Stitching -

For Straight Stitching and Cam Controlled Zigzag Keep
Lever at O

indicator 0

stitches per inch

No Feeding 60

1 2

40

3 4

20

16

12

5

10

Adjust by turning horizontal finger rollers to number on
dial or in between. To make the sides of buttonholes for
example you may set left side number at 4; right side at 2.

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To Sew Backward - - Zigzag or Straight Stitching —>

Reverse siitcii push bution marked. R is in base of maciiine
directly below Stitch Length Dial. To sew backward, push
button down and feeding teeth will move material in reverse to
normal sewing direction as long as push button is held down.
It's foolproof. When comfortably placed R button is released
material sews forward again.

To Drop Feeding Teeth for Darning or Mo nog ramming

Control knob is just to left of Reverse feed button. To drop
feed teeth entirely below needle plate surface, turn knob clock
wise to extreme left position marked DN. For most normal
sewing jobs knob will be in extreme right position marked HI.
Occasionally the middle position (LO) will be ideal for very
delicate filmy fabric - providing enough grip to feed material
without tearing or scraping.

— Adjusting Pressure on Feed Teeth

For normal sewing. Bar (B) should be pushed down-its top
about even with automatic locking ring (A). Single finger
pressure on edge of ring will release bar causing it to pop
all the way up. That is position for most darning and

monogrcim work with Feed Teeth in DN position. When
sewing on delicate materials with Feed Teeth in LO posi

tion, the presser bar should be pressed down about half way.

A Good Sowing Habit - - The Take-Up Lover -

As each sewing operation is finished - - before starting machine - - while
threading it--ALWAYS when machine is not running be sure Take-Up
lever is at top end of slot. Every time you stop machine turn the wheel

by hand to position lever at highest point. The only exception is to oil.

Never Run Threaded Machine Without Sewing In Fabric - - Be Kind - - Use Oil

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You Move Some Levers For Plain Zigzag—Satin Stitch--Creative Embroidery

There is no limit to the variety of stitch patterns you can sew WITHOUT ANY

CAM in machine. Get well acquainted with the use and effect of the four
controls pictured below. Practice moving zigzag Width Lever from side to side
while running machine. Do likewise with Needle Path Selector after pushing it
in toward machine.

ZIGZAG STITCH WIDTH LENGTH OF STITCH NEEDLE PATH SELECTOR

FEED DIAL

Plain Zigzaging (A'l Set Stitch LENGTH Dial at 4--after a few stitches very length as desired.

Set Zigzag WIDTH so dial white area extends from 1 to 5. Now sew, holding Zigzag
Width lever the LEFT side.

For Satin Stitching ( B) Set Stitch LENGTH Dial at marked MP. (about halfway between 0 and 1:.

Set Zigzag. Dial white area for width of stitch desired. Now sew, holding zigzag lever to
LEFT. For variations move Lever right, left, right while sewing.

Make Flower Petals (C) Turn drop feed knob to DN. Set ZZ Width Dial white area to extend

from 1 to 4. Sew three or four stitches holding Zigzag lever to LEFT. Stop machine with
needle down in cloth at center of petal design. Pivoting on needle, turn fabric to next
petal and repeat steps to complete. Turn right side roller on ZZ Width Dial so Lever
goes right to 0. Put three or four stitches in center of design to lock threads.

Serpentine Stitching (D) Set ZZ Width Dial white area to extend from 2 to 5. Press Needle

Path Selector Lever in toward machine - - then as you run machine move that lever alternately
from left to right continuing the motion back and forth in rhythm.

Match Needle

! Size dnd

Thread To Your

Fabric - - Sew Like "A

Pro”

Approximate Stitches Per Inch

Also important

Machine
Stitches Cotton
Per Inch

Thread Thread

6 iU
8 30

8 30

to to Heavy Duty

Fabric
Extremely heavy

tarpaulin, sacking,

canvas, duck, etc
Heavy upholstery

ladric, ticking.

Needle

No.

4 to to

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denim, leatcherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery

fabric, velveteen.
suiting, felt, terry, etc.

Medium broadcloth.
percale, gingham, linen,

chintz, taffeta, sheer

wool, snantung, etc.

Sheer voile, lavm.
dimity, crepe.
handkerchief linen.
plastic film, etc.

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12 60

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(Plastic iiim)

60
80

100

8 to 10

Very sheer chiffon.
batiste, lace, organdy.
ninon, net, marqtiisette,

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etc. 20 150

16 100

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Mercerized

Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty

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Silk

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Nylon

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Selection of Needle

A high proportion of home sewing is done with No. 1 size needle.

' For best results on all fabrics from sheer chiffon to canvas, see page 6 chart.

Putting Needle In Machine

Turn machine wheel until needle bar

(A) is at top position. Loosen needle
clamp (B) with screw driver. When
old needle drops out new one can be
inserted. Find the one flat side on
needle SHANK and hold that FLAT
SIDE TO RIGHT as you push needle
upward into clamp (C) as far as pos
sible. While holding needle up there
tighten screw (B) with screw driver.

Threading Machine (Top Thread) and Needle —

Place thread spool on spool pin closest to needle. Lead thread
through back, then front thread guides (A) - -then down BETWEEN
tension discs (B) from RIGHT to LEFT - - and around to RIGHT
again until thread enters check spring arm notch (C). Then pull
thread leftward and down slightly UNDER large bar (D) - - then
immediately upward, and thread will enter rectangular opening
in bar (DL Continue pulling thread upward and into take-up
lever eye E) From RIGHT to LEFT. Now down into bar (D)
rectangle opening again-continuing down into needle bar thread

guide (F) and then into needle eye from LEFT to RIGHT - - pull

ing three to four inches of thread through eye of needle.

Removing Bobbin Cose From Machine

Lift kinged plate at left end of mackine bed
plate. Look down and sligktly right: You

will see the assembly pictured (right). With

fingernail of left hand first finger under rear

edge of latch (D), pull straight out and use
raised latch as finger grip to remove bobbin
case contciining bobbin.

To Replace Bobbin Case in Machine

Reverse above procedure. When sliding case onto shuttle center
stud {.C( be sure that threaded finger (E) is directly upright so it

will enter shuttle race notch (A) as you push case (B) into sewing
position, finally releasing latch (D) to hold it.

«-Winding (Refilling) A Bobbin

Turn balance wheel clutch counter-clock
wise so wheel turns freely without runing
entire machine. From a spool on machine
lead thread through rear and front guides

atop machine - -then diagonally right- -down
between tension discs ( T) as shown ( right ).
Holding empty bobbin in other hand, lead
thread through hole in side of bobbin near
edge. Slide bobbin onto spindle (Si, fit
ting notch in hub of bobbin over small

pin on spindle. Push rubber pully (P) against machine wheel and run machine slowly, holding
thread end loosely until winding action pulls it from your fingers. Winder shuts off automati

cally when bobbin is filled. Remove bobbin from spindle and break off thread end you held

at start. Turn wheel clutch clockwise and firmly to reengage sewing machanism.

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SLOT

Hold bobbin case with, slot in its edge up

(left). Hold bobbin with, fingers of other hand

so that end of thread points in CLOCKWISE
direction. Insert bobbin in case eind pull thread

into case edge slot (RIGHT). Then continue
pulling thread under tension spring and into
fork-shaped opening of spring (RIGHT), until

about three inches of thread protrudes.

Put Bobbin Case Back In Machine By Reversing Procedure Page 8

Installing Filled Bobbin and Threading The Bobbin Case

The Last Step Before Sewing

loosely in left and turn machine wheel

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until needle
goes down and comes back up. The
needle thread you hold will be looped
by bobbin thread from below. Pull loop out straight anH place
BOTH threads under presser foot slot. Continue pulling them
toward back of machine forthree to four inches.

Finish Every Sowing Step The Right Way -

At end of each sewing operation turn machine wheel

COUNTER - CLOCKWISE by hand until Take-Up Lever and
Needle are at highest position. Rciise Presser Foot and draw
fabric toward back and sHghtly left, keeping threads UNDER
presser foot. Clip threads with sharp scissors or by raising
them over top of Machine Thread Cutter just above the

presser foot. Then pull down to cut threads using both

hands to avoid bending needle. Leave ends of both cut

threads under presser foot.

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TENSION SMINO

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Adjusting the Tensions for Properly Balanced Stitching

The shaded portions of drawings below represent the fabric enlarged many, many times to
illustrate the lock-stitch principle--how and where both threads should entwine WITHIN fabric
thickness.

Hold finished side of material upward when inspecting stitching.

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■ NEITHEH THREAD PERFECTLY FLAT
, STITCHES PROPERLY LOCKED WIHIN

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TOP THREAD FLAT OR LOOSE
TOP TENSION TOO TIGHT

- To Tighten or Loosen Top Tension

First be sure that Presser Foot is DOWN--resting o
raised, top thread tension is automatically released). To TIGHTEN
needle thread tension turn numbered dial (left) CLOCKWISE. To
relieve tension turn dial counter-clockwise. The higher the number

at which dial is set, the heavier the tension on needle thread. Before
attempting any tension adjustments be doubly sure that machine
is completely and properly threaded and that Presser Foot is DOWN.
If tension adjustment of needle thread does not produce properly
balanced stitching - - only then do you consider adjusting tension on
bobbin case (lower) thread.

To Loosen or Tighten Bobbin Thread Tension —

This adjustment is rarely neccessary unless you have sawing
project calling for very unusual thread in the bobbin - - i,e.
elastic. To adjust tension cn bobbin thread merely turn the

small screw in outer rim of Bobbin Case (right). Turn
screw a little at a time as you pull thread to test tension

on it. Turn screw CLOCKWISE to INCREASE tGHSIOH - - tiiG

otiier way ease it.

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BOTTOM THREAD FLAT OR LOOSE
TOP TENSION TOO LOOSE

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Make Buttonholes With Your Machine

First bo sure ZIG21AG Needle Plate is on maciune. Next replace any other
Foot ■with, the BUTTONHOLE Foot (look left.) Then follow these directions
in making a test buttonhole in scrap fabric.

Start by marking fabric ■with tailor chalk

or basting stitches, both ends of button
holes you want to make, exactly where
you want them.

To make buttonholes in sheer or very soft fabrics place
tarlatan or blank newsprint type paper under fabric. Tesur
away the paper after buttonhole is completed.

STEP 1. Set Needle Path Selector at LEFT

position. Set ZZ Width (white area at 5 on left

side - - about 2 on right. Set Stitch LENGTH
dial at .'iWVWWi .. (not far around from its 0

marking). Turning machine wheel by hand,

lower needle into fabric where you have mar
ked the starting end of buttonhole. Now sew
slowly to your mark at the other end and you

■will have made one side of buttonhole. Stop
machine -with needle do-wn in fabric at right
side of ZZ stitching completed.

STEP 2. Raise Presser Foot and using needle

in fabric cis a pivot turn the fabric completely

around, end for end. Now turn Feed Teeth

Knob to DN position. Then lower Presser Foot
and raise needle. Next move ZZ Width Lever
to left and hold it at S on dial while sewing

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four or five stitches.

STEP 3. Raise needle out of fabric and turn

FEEDING teeth Knob back to HI position. Now

sew second side of buttonhole until it reaches
mark on fabric at right side of ZZ stitching
just finished.

STEP 4. Turn Feed Teeth Knob to DN position.

With Presser foot still do'wn RAISE needle out

of fabric. Move ZZ Width Lever to left and

hold on 5 while you sew four or five stitches
to complete bar-tacking. Leave Presser Foot

do-wn and raise needle out of fabric.

STEP 5, Spin right side ZZ Width roller to 0

on dial. Then make two or three stitches to

tie threads securely and prevent ravelling.

Cut buttonhole open with a buttonhole cutter

or seam ripper, being very careful to avoid

cutting any stitching. Turn Feed Teeth Knob

to HI position ready for you next project.

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Your Machine Will Sew On Buttons —*

(Another operation which takes longer to explain than to do)

Put Button-Sew-On Foot on machine. Turn Feed Elnob to DN. Set Needle
Path Lever in LEFT position. Set left of ZZ Width Control at 5. Place

fabric and button so its LEFT hole is directly under needle and gently

lower foot to hold button. Txim machine wheel slowly by hand until needle

goes down and back up through left hole. Continue tmming wheel until

needle moves to right and starts down again. Now aim it at hole on RIGHT

by turning right side Roller in ZZ Width Control Peinel.
Continue turning wheel by hand to be sure needle clears button as it moves in and out both
holes in button. Then slowly sew five or six stitches and stop machine with needle down in
LEFT hole. Turn ZZ Width Control (right side roller) until Lever slides back to 0. Take a few
stitches in left side hole only, to tie threads. To provide buttoning space for heavier materials
place a rounded toothpick atop button between the two holes while sewing it on.

Embroidery - Monogramming - Darning

•^For Finest Results Use A Hoop

Remove Presser Foot from machine. Turn Feed Knob
to DN. Release Presser Bar pressure i.page 41. Stretch
fabric tautly in an embroidery hoop and angle hoop
edge under needle. Set Stitch Length Dial as desired

(■usually at a low number). Lower Presser Bar Lever
('otherwise there is no tension on thread), and begin
sewing. R\m machine at fairly high speed while mov

ing hoop around rather slowly, using both hands to

keep fabric flat on machine at all times. With care
you can follow a stamped or traced design, or close
a hole or tear effectively. Keep fingers away from the
needle.

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Know Your Machine - - Its Functional Controls and Components

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19 Foot Holding Screw
20 Needle Clamp and Screw
21 Thread Guide to Needle
22 Rectangular Thread Guide

23 Tension Regulator
24 Light Switch

25 Take-Up Lever
1 Presser Bar
2 Thread Guides
3 Cam Chamber
4 Spool Pins
5 Wheel
6 Wheel Clutch
7 Bobbin Winder
8 Bobbin Wind Tension
9 Reverse Sewing Button

10 Feed Teeth Knob
11 Stitch Length Dial
12 Needle Path Selector
13 ZZ Stitch Width Lever
14 ZZ Stitch Width Panel
15 ZZ Width Control Rollers
16 Needle Plate

17 Hinged lift Plate
18 Presser Foot

26 Pressure Bar

27 Bar Release Ring

28 Presser Foot Lifter
29 Thread Cutter
30 Feed Teeth

31 Cabinet or Portable

Hinge Pin Holes
32 115 Volt Motor-AC or DC
33 Driving Belt

Standard Equipment Accessories

. Plastic Oiler

\ Needles (5)
i Bobbins (3)

1 Felt Washers(2) - side over spool pins
5 Needle Plate for Straight Stiching only

5 Small Screw Driver

! Large Screw Driver

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8 Quilting Rows Spacer

9 Stitching Guide - assures even seams
10 Thumb Screw for Stitching Guide
XI Sutton Ssw-On Soot
12 Buttonhole Foot

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13 Presser Foot for Straight Stitching only
14 Narrow Hemming Foot

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To Change Needle Plate —

Be sure Presser Foot is UP and needle at top position.
Raise hinged cover plate (attached to needle plate) and
leave UP. Carefolly remove screws holding needle plate-­and gripping the raised cover plate slide entire assembly

off machine. Set Stitch WIDTH Lever at 0.

Turn assembly over - - under side upward - - holding needle

plate in one hand, hinged cover plate in the other. Notice
that two small pins - - one at each side of cover plate - - fit
into grooves at each end of assembly. One pin is under
spring-hinge at one end--the other pin is unobstructed. Lift
that pin out of groove - - then the other pin can be freed as

the tongue on cover plate is separated from the spring latch on needle plate. Just reverse
the entire procedгlre to attach another type of needle plate to the hinged cover plate and re
install the changed assembly on machine.

CAUTION - - After Changing A Needle Plate or Presser Foot Always Turn

Machine Wheel by Hand While Needle Goes Down and Comes Back Up.

Such a Production Avoids Breaking Needle and Damaging Machine.

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- To Change Presser Foot

Be sure Presser Foot and needle are both UP. Loosen thrunb screw A with
fingers or screw driver xintil Presser Foot slips down and off. To replace
with another foot merely reverse the procedure. After changing a foot
always hand-turn machine carefully to be sure needle does not strike foot.

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- Use The Norrow Hemmer To Sew Like A Pro

Practice first with scrap material. 'With fingers, crease a fine

(Ys" wide) DOUBLE fold from starting edge for about two inches.

Take a couple hand needle fine stitches to hold fold at starting

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edge, leaving at least two inches of threads dangling. Holding

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both ends of the hand creased fold, slide it underneath the

Narrow Hemmer Foot. Slip the middle portion of FOLD into

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the SCROLL of Hemmer. (Moving it back and forth slightly you
will observe how the scroll rolls the fine narrow hem into

position.) Keeping the scroll just barely FILLED with fabric, finally pull creased portion

toward you until starting edge is under needle, then lower Narrow Hemmer onto fabric. As you
slowly run machine iset at fairly short stitch length), gently pull on the hand needle thread
ends through a few starting inches of your entire hem. Keep on guiding fabric with SLIGHT
pressure to the RIGHT and it will continue making a double turn through the scroll.

To Moke A French Seam

With finished sides of fabric face to face place edge of top piece i« inch inside the edge of
bottom piece. Follow same steps as for plain narrow hem in a single piece of fabric.

T i| - Stitching Guide--Quilting Rows Spacer •

■ ' For perfectly straight and even stitching about

Y2 inch OR MORE from any edge of fabric, use

the Guide (left). Fasten it to machine bedplate,
witli its tliu-nit) scrsw in t}ir©3.cÍ0ci liol© aiDont 2

inches to the right of needle. Attach Quilting

Guide by placing its pronged holder between

upper portion of presser foot and its clamp thumb screw-by first

loosening and then re-tightening screw. Ad.just curved bar of guide
to barely rest on a row of stitches previously sewed. Then successive
rows will be equally spaced.

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Many More Tlmo-Savlng Wonder Working

Available From Your Dealer At Modst Prices - - Here Are Some

Order them by genuine part numbers shown

Ruffier-Pleatar No. 1403

Just on one set of curtains for Üae kouse, you
will save Ixours and kotirs of time and nerve­wracking tediousness by using your maciiine
and a Huffier. For pleating skirts and slip

covers; marking gift aprons, clxildren's clothes

with ruffled finishing touches; adding fullness

to dress bodices, are just a few of the many
uses for this versatile attachment. Also while
ruffling a trimming you can sew it on the main
fabric simultaneously. Despite its wide range

of practical applications it is amazingly simple
to use.

Zipper Sew-in and Cording Foot No. 1 873

Needed to sew in zippers by machine. Per

mits stitching very close to the metal fastener
for smooth, secure results in a jiffy. Adjustable
for stitching on either side of foot - - left or right.

Also needed for Cording.

Darning Spring No. 4990

Of great assistance when Darning or Mono­gramming with Presser Foot removed from
machine--especially when using a hoop. It
justs slips over the needle and hooks onto

needle clamp.

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Edgestitcher No. 76554

The fast, foolproof aind fine-finish way to sew
pipings, edgings amd lace insertions. Easy to
use--with a range of slots to guide the fabrics
and the operator.

Binding Appiler No. 74159

Another tremendous time-saver. This attach

ment folds plain, flat bias binding from a roll;
also hand-cut bias binding, AND applies it to
edge of material at the same time. Also does
a fine job of applying standard sizes of folded
and two-tone (two different colors) bindings
simultaneously. Almost a must for making
children's garments fast and easily.

Hemmers for Four Popular Hem Widths

To go with the Narrow Hemmer which came
with your machine. Order by number accord
ing to the width of hems wanted: ^4 inch-No.
76550; % inch-No. 76551; % inch-No. 76552;

vg inch-No. 76553.

Attachment Holder No. 82528 -

NECESSARY FOR ATTACHMENTS ABOVE
To use the Edgestitcher, Binding Applier, or
wider Hemmers on your machine you must
first install the Attachment Holder in place of

any Presser Foot.

To Oil Machine - - Have Take-up Lever In LOWEST Position

'se only Sewing Machine Oil avadlable from your dealer - - avoid other
rades. Never over-oil. ONE DROP at the points indicated by arrows
bove is sufficient. Oil machine when starting a sewing project - - or
uring such. NEVER oil machine before putting it away for a few

eeks or longer. When and how often to oil is a matter of good judg­.ent because nobody but you knows how much and for how long your
.achine will be operating. Just remember your machine is a mechani­il device with many moving parts.

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Oiling Points Inside Face Plate >-Replacing Light Bulb-

lese four points normally reguire oiling only every third or fourth

ne the average machine is oiled elsewhere. For access to them

ereiy pull face-plate cover open as show--which also gives access to

e screw--socket type light bulb, available from your dealer. It is
wise precaution always to keep an extra new bulb on hand in the

icesscry box.

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To Clean and Oil Shuttle--Lift and Tip Machine Backward

Occasionally the shuttle assembly gets clogged with lint, loose
threads or fabric dressings. Running machine threaded without
fabric under presser foot can also clog and tightly jam the

shuttle. Cleaning this assembly is simple. Cabinet or portable

hinges will hold machine at an angle. Underneath machine at

its left end you will see the assembly pictured here.

With needle at its TOPMOST position--remove Bobbin Case

(Page 8). Push top end of BOTH cl2Lmps (B) outward--premitt­ing removal of shuttle race covering (C) and shuttle (D)--hold
ing latter by its center pin. Thoroughly clean and polish ring

(C) and shuttle (D)--ALSO the shuttle race, the cavity IN THE
MACHINE where shuttle functions. If any scraping is necessary
be sure to cloth-cover the screw driver blade.
Before re-assembly put one drop of oil on a finger-tip and run
shnttle (D). Holding shuttle (D) by its center pin and its hedi'
in and wiggle it slightly until you feel it fitting firmly against
stay put.
both clamps (B) inward xintil they snap onto their holding pins. Last insert Bobbin Case (Page

8) and your machine should be ready for sewing.

Then replace race cover ring (C)--fitting pin in its LOWER edge into notch. Push

it aronnd the outer edge of

moon body toward you, push

shuttle driver, where it will

To Replace The Motor Beit

Remove circular clutch nut from wheel by turning it
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE after removing screw (S). Pull

wheel CAREFULLY away from machine ONLY FAR EN

OUGH to expose its grooved belt pulley. Then change
belts--the new for the old. If the large washer which must
fit between wheel and clutch nut has fallen off--BE SURE to
replace it with its protruding lips OUTWARD--away from

wheel. Replace and tighten clutch nut and screw (S).

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Fix-lt-Yourself Hints To Avoid Costly Home Calls

Long experience has established the absolute fact that their users rather
than sewing machine necessitate approximately three-fourths of all service

calls. To know the cause of any trouble usually makes correction of it

relatively simple. .rT ‘ !

Damaged, defective, or the wrong needle for the job--incorrect threading - ­faulty tension adjustment--thread or lint in the shuttle and its race-way--

cause more difficulties with a sewing machine than all other sources of

trouble combined.

Re-check with this manual before going to the telephone to request ser
vice. A little time spent with this book, plus some patience might save
you money time after time.

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IF YOUR MACHINE IS NOT SEWING PROPERLY LOOK THROUGH

THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

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Trotible

Skipping
Stitches

IrxegTxlar

Uneven

Stitches

Probaile Cause

Bent needle

1 ;

Needle placed incorrectly
in clamp

Too fine a needle
for thread being used

Upper thread tension
too loose

Improper threading

Bobbin not wotind even

Pulling or holding

material
Not enough tension

on upper thread

Correction

Discard and replace

See instruction page 7

See needle and thread chart, page 6

Tighten upper tension

See threading instruction, page 7

Rewind bobbin

Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide
it.

Increase tension

Poor quality thread

Needle too fine for
thread being used

Try different thread

See needle and thread chart, page 6

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Trouble

Upper tbxead

breaking !

Material
puckering

1

Improperly threaded

Too much tension

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Starting with take up

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in incorrect position higher position
Improper setting of

needle
Bent needle eye of needle

too sharp

Bent or blunt needle

Probable Cause

Refer to threading instructions page 7
and rethread machine

Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension dial to lower number.

Always start sewing with, take up lever in

Refer to needle setting instruction page 7

Try a new needle

Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace

with new

Tensions too tight See tension adjustment page 10

Dull needle

Change needle

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Correction

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Stitch length too long

Reduce stitch length-some fabrics cannot be
sewed with, a long stitch

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Trouble

Probable Cause

Tixread or lint in race.

If MacKine
Binds or Locks

Likely machine was run

witbout sewing fabric.

LATCH

RACE COVER KOOK CLAMPS

-shuttle race cover--shuttle

(book) - - must cdl be removed from the shuttle
race, which is built in to the machine.
Move needle and take-up lever to their high

est points. Next, lift and tip machine back­word. It will remain at an upright angle rest
ing on its cabinet or base hinges - - making the
parts underneath bedplate readily accessible.
Lift fingernail latch on bobbin case and re

move from machine. Push top ends of both
race clamps outward (in opposite directions).
Now the shuttle race cover can be removed

--usually dropping into your hands.

Finger-grip the center pin of shuttle (hook)

and remove from machine. Thoroughly clean

shuttle race (in Machine)race cover and shuttle

Correction

Understandcibly, many users think their machines
have broken down the first time they experi
ence a clogged shuttle, or hook, as sometimes
described. However, such jamming is easily

corrected.

itself. Of some scraping is necessary to get
every bit of thread and lint removed from
edges or comers, be sure to cover screw
driver with soft cloth. Before reassembling all
parts into machine put one drop of oil on a
finger-tip; then run the finger tip around outer
edge of shuttle (hook). Avoid excessive oil
on shuttle rim. Any more than a film of oil
may cause some to run into the bobbin case;
soaking and discoloring the bobbin thread.
When lovering machine into sewing position
grasp it with both hands ABOVE the bedplate.
Thusiy you will not be risking scraped or
bruised fingers should the machine slip and
drop too fast and hard.

Tilis book is
Part No. 88868
D.E.B. 1262

^^CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION"

Only dealers franciiised by White possess such
numbered certificates and are authorized to issue
White warranties.

To obtain the best performance from your new

White be sure the cabinet or portable case or

other items used with it axe White designed,
engineered or approved products.

WHITE SEWING MACHINE CORPORATION

CLEVELAND 11, OHIO

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