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You are now the owner of a new Domestic zigzag sewing machine, acclaimed for
its superiority in design and sewing performance.
Its exclusive built-in features, such as automatic blind hem stitch for blind hem
ming, multiple zigzag stitch for sewing on stretch material, buttonholes produced by
just turning a dial, and twin needle sewing, will inspire you to do creative work.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new Domestic, this
book on its care and use has been written for you. Read these instructions carefully,
as a thorough understanding of your machine will reward you with many hours of
trouble-free creative sewing.
Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet, and
others to complement the accessories furnished with your Domestic, are available from
the store where you purchased your machine.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.
Cleveland 11, Ohio
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
1470 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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INDEX
Page
Accessories
How to Use ................................................ 23
Adjusting Pressure & Feeding
Darning & Monogramming 13
General Sewing.......................................... 13
Thin & Lightweight Fabrics 13
Attachments.................................................... 34
Adjustable Cord & Zipper Foot 40
Attachment Foot
Binder......................................................... 37
Edgestitcher................................................ 35
Hemmers
Rüffler
Belt-How to Change....................................... 28
Blind Hemming ............................................. 21
Bobbin
Placing in Shuttle......................................... 8
Threading the Case ...................................... 7
Winding......................................................6-7
Bulb-How to Replace
Buttons-Sewing On
Buttonholes-.............................................. 18-19
Bound......................................................... 48
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French Seam .......................................... 25
Hemmer.................................................. 24
Quilting Guide ....................................... 23
Seam Gauge
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of Fabric
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23
35
38
42
27
20
Page
Charts-Needle-Thread-Fabric.................... 5
Stitch Length
Trouble............................................. 30-31-32
Embroidery-Creative
With a Hoop
Patterns...................................................15-16
Features & Parts
Installation of Sewing Head
Cabinet ....................................................... 49
Portable ................................................ 50-51
Maintenance & Care
Needle Setting ................................................. 6
Reverse Sewing.............................................. 11
Elastic Zigzag Stitch ...................................... 22
Setting the Stitch LengthSewing
Preparation.................................................. 14
Tips ............................................ 44-45-46-47
Twin Needles ............................................. 17
Straight Stitching
Tension Adjustment ....................................... 12
Threading-Bobbin ............................................ 7
Upper-Single Needle ................................ 8-9
Upper-Twin Needles
Zigzag Stitching
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Front View)
Thread Take Up Lever
1.
Pressure Release (Darning)
2.
Arm Thread Guide 15. Drop Feed Knob
3.
Pattern Selector 16. Needle Plate
4.
5.
Arm Top Cover Plate
6.
Spool Pins
Hand Wheel
7.
Clutch
8.
Stitch Length Control Knob
9.
Reverse Feed Button
10.
Bobbin Winder
11.
Bobbin Winder Thread Guide
12.
13. Zigzag Stitch Width Stops
14. Zigzag Stitch width Control
17. Cover Plate
18. Presser Foot
19. Presser Foot Clamp Screw
20. Needle Clamp Thread Guide
21. Needle Clamp Screw
22. Face Plate Thread Guides
23. Tension
24. Sew Light Switch
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FEATURES AND PARTS
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NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE
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Fabric
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas, duck, etc.
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,
denim, leatherette
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe.
handkerchief linen,
plastic film, etc.
Very sheer chiffon.
batiste, lace, organdy.
ninon, net, marquisett, etc.
Machine Silk
Needle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or
No. Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon
4 to
3
10
10
2
12
12
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14
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8
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30
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Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
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(Plastic film)
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100
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SETTING THE NEEDLE
See Fiq. 3. Raise the needle bar A to its
highest point, turning wheel toward you by
‘'“hen loosen the needle ol.mp =«7 ®
and the needle can be inserted rnto oUmp
C Place needle tflat side to bac^ m the
needle clamp and push it upward as far as
"t will go into the needle clamp hole, tight
ening the needle clamp screw securely with
a screw driver.
After Changing the needle maKe one
complete revolution ol balance wheel
by hand to be
sure
the needle
is
m the
correct position.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
Fig. 5
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Disengage the hand '^ward you or counter
1 1- 1 iV i n 4-^ from the stitching
mechanism by turning the p^ns,
clockwise Place ^ thread guide on the arm,
lead thread through the uppe ^
and down through ^hejenmon ^ ^ tlm
of the machine. Run soindle B of winder 4,
bobbin edge pin on spindle. Push
bS wmlr pnlley against hand wheel.
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Hold thread end loosely and start machine slowly.
Bobbin will be released automatically when it is
filled. Break off loose thread end used to start the
winding.
Turn clutch away from you until sewing mech
anism is again engaged so that needle moves when
you turn the hand wheel.
If the bobbin winds unevenly, adjust bobbin
winding tension disc (11, Fig. 6) to the right or left
by loosening the screw. When disc is in proper
position, tighten screw.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
Refer to Figs. 7, 8 and 9 to familiarize yourself with the
Fig .7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
procedure. Hold the bobbin case
in your left hand. Let about two
inches of thread hang free from
the bobbin, and insert bobbin into
case so that thread will be rotating
counterclockwise. Guide the
thread end through the slot on the
side of the case and under the
tension spring until it enters the
small notch on the edge of the
spring.
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PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE
Open hinged cover plate in front of the needle. (See 17
Fig. 1). Hold the bobbin case latch, (D), Fig. 10, between
the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, with at least
three inches of thread running from the top of the bobbin
case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin case on
the stud of the shuttle body, (C). Be sure the bobbin case
finger, (E), is opposite shuttle race notch, (A). Press the
bobbin case into the shuttle as far as possible until latch
Fig. 10
catches on the center post of shuttle. THEN release the
bobbin case latch, (D). Press bobbin case again after latch has been released to
the bobbin case is locked securely in place. Close the cover plate.
UPPER THREADING SINGLE NEEDLE
1. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up lever to highest position.
2. Place a spool of thread on spool pin A. (Fig. 12)
3. Lead thread through thread guides Bl and B2 on arm.
4. Down and around one set of tension discs C from right to left.
5. Up into check spring D.
6. Down and under thread bar E.
make sure
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7. Up and through take-up from right to left.
8. Down into thread guide G.
9. Into needle bar thread guide H and through
needle eye from front to back, pulling three
to four inches of thread through needle.
tSee Fig. 12)
Hold the end of the upper thread loosely and
turn hand wheel toward you until the needle
goes all the way down and comes back up. A
loop (Fig. 11) will be formed over the upper
thread which then can be pulled out straight.
Place both thread ends under the slot of the
presser foot and draw toward the back of the
machine, leaving both threads three to four
inches long.
Fig. 11
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STRAIGHT STITCHING
For straight sewing on fine fabric or
very soft material, it is advisable to use
the straight stitch presser foot and the
straight stitch needle plate which are
included in your accessory box. Both
have narrow needle slots.
Changing the Foot and Plate. To change presser foot
(19, Fig. 1) loosen thumb screw and remove zigzag foot.
Replace with hinged straight foot and tighten screw
securely. Fig. 14
To change needle plate (16, Fig.l) remove screw and lift off with cover plate attached.
Hold needle plate with left hand and cover plate with the right. (Fig. 13)
Press upper corner of cover plate (right side up) down slightly and slip pin from groove
in needle plate. Avoid using too much pressure. When the pm is released the wo p
will separate.
Attach cover plate to straight stitch plate by reversing the above procedure.
Slip pin on lower side of cover plate into groove on needle plate. Insert tongue into square
openmg and slide upper pin into position. Put plates on machine and fasten securely with
needle plate screw.
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Be sure to set the stitch width at 0, or the
needle will break in striking the foot or plate.
1. Set left hand stitch width lock 13 as far
left as possible.
2. Move right hand stitch width lock 13 as
far left as possible to lock zigzag stitch
width control lever 14 in straight stitch
position. (To move locks push in slightly.)
3. Put drop feed knob 15 at high setting,
4. Set decorative stitch dial 4 at M position.
5. Set stitch length control beyond Number
1 (adjust stitch length to suit material
being sewn.)
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
The length of the stitch is regulated by the
knob 9 shown in Fig. 15. Near 0 is the shortest
and 6 the longest. Turn the knob to the left to
lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch.
STITCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate)
11
Figures on dial
Number of j^o Feeding 36 20 12 9 7 6
stitches per inch
When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the
threads at the beginning or the end of a seam,
press in the reverse button 10 as far as it will
go. The machine will sew backward as long as
the button is held in.
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SEWING IN REVERSE
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Fig. 15
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Fig. 16
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
Always adjust the upper thread tension with the
pj*0ss0i* foot dow^n, as the tension is automatically re~
leased when it is raised. To increase the tension, turn
Dial 23 (Fig. 16) to the right, or clockwise. To
decrease, turn to the left. The higher the number on
the dial, the tighter the tension.
Before adjusting lower tension, be sure the machine
is threaded correctly. When it is necessary to change
the bobbin tension, turn small screw (Fig. 17) on side
of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten, counterclockwise
to loosen.
When the tensions are properly balanced, a perfect
stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking in
the center of the fabric. Fig. 18
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread
is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat
on the top of the fabric. Fig. 19
When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread
forms loops over the lower thread which is lying flat
under the fabric. Fig. 20
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
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ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC
General Sewing - Usually, for straight sewing, zigzag stitching,
and manual embroidery, the pressure bar cap or darning release
B (Fig. 21) is at its lowest position and the feed is at its highest
level with the drop feed knob C (Fig. 22) turned to High.
Sewing Thin or Lightweight Fabrics - When lighter pressure
is reguired to sew satisfactorily on thin silk or filmy material,
the pressure cap should be about halfway down. Release all
the way by pressing the snap lock A (Fig. 21), then press cap
B down again to halfway spot. Lower the feed slightly by
3
turning the drop feed C (Fig. 22) to Low.
Darning and Monogramming - In order to move the fabric
freely in any direction for darning, mending, and certain kinds
of free-hand embroidery, release the pressure cap B completely
by pressing down on the snap lock A (Fig. 21). Turn the
drop feed knob to Down position which drops the feed well
below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, turn knob
to High.
Fig. 22
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Fig. 23
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preparing to sew
Have take up lever pulling the material
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never run SiaTs^ it^p^^ition under the
and feed. Place ma eria g^gj. foot. Turn the hand
presser toot and 1°^®" ^ ^ its highest poiiit.
wheel toward you unti e having the needle
You are now ready to egi touch the hand
removing the work
V,' when the thread take-up
Be sure to stop the the highest positiom
lever and needle bar a and
Now raise the presser the threads over the
to the left, Figs, 23 and 2 ' ^ ^lolding thread in both
,H,eadc„«,r. Leave the end, o.
hands, so as not to bend tn
thread under the presser foot.
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ZIGZAG STITCHING
Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in
place.
1. Set decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 25) at M position.
2. Moving lever 14 gradually to the right will pro
T OtALAtTtTCH
duce zigzag stitches of ever increasing width. To
maintain selected widths of zigzag stitches employ
lock 13 (Fig. 25).
3. Left lock determines the minimum width stitch,
while right lock controls the maximum. Locks can
be set by pressing in slightly and moved to the
desired position.
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
The satin stitch (Fig. 26), which is really just a very
short zigzag stitch, and is the basis for most embroidery,
is obtained by setting the stitch length as near 0 as
possible without stopping the feeding action.
The width may be set anywhere from 0 to 5 for single
needle work.
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS , ,
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different
designs can be made by swinging the stitch width lever
14 back and forth between 0 and 5 or any combination of widths.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Try setting the locks at
1 and 5, 2 and 5, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After a while you will
become, quite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the machine, stitch length and
width and the manipulation of lever 14. Always run the machine at a uniform speed whether
fast or slow.
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SAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
The following patterns will be altered by the machine speed. At slow speed the patterns
will be shorter than at moderate or fast speed.
A - Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly
A . •
move lever back to 0 for a short period.
Count, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.
B - Set width locks at 2i and 5 then move lever
slowly between setting, operating machine
rather fast.
C - Set width locks at 1 and 5 gradually move
lever from 1 to 5, then snap it back quickly
to 1.
D - Set width lock at 1 and 4i, operate machine
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at moderate speed. Stitch at 1 while you
count ”1,2,3''. Then stitch at 2| and 4i for
the same count. Return to 2| and 1, repeat.
E - Drop feed, lock stitch width at 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left side
of stitches. Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy petal. Continue until flower design
is complete. Lock threads by setting stitch width at 0 and taking 3 or 4 stitches in center
of design.
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TWIN NEEDLES - UPPER THREADING AND SEWING
1- Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in place.
2. Use only left needle position. Use needles White Part
#80999 (see page 29).
3. Follow threading instructions for single needle with these
exceptions:
A - Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on
both spool pins.
B - Pass threads under handle and through arm thread
guide 3 (Fig.l) one thread per hole.
C - Down around tension discs with one thread passing
between the back discs and the other between the
front discs.
D - Now treat both threads as one, until you reach the
needle eye.
E - Pass one thread through each needle eye.
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Flat side
o f
the shank
4. Set right hand zigzag width stop at start of red area
(left hand sidel Zigzag lever in red area will break needle.
5. Straight stitching and decorative stitch designs can be
produced in the same manner as followed for single
threading.
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BUTTONHOLES
Buttonholes of various widths and lengths
can be made automatically by just turning the
decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 31).
To establish the correct length buttonhole
reguired, add 1/8 inch to the cutting space for
bar tacks.
To obtain the length of the cutting space,
the opening through which the button passes is
measured by adding the width (A) and thick
ness (B) of the button. (Fig. 33)
The width of the buttonhole sides are gov
erned by the thickness of the material used.
Set zigzag stitch width lever 14 (Fig- 1)
number 5 for thick material and a lower num
ber for thin material.
Mark the beginning and end of the button
hole on fabric with a basting line or tailor's
a buttonhole on scrap fabric, following directions below
adjustments are correct.
Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole foot,
(1)
it provides maximum visibility and allows closely spaced
stitches to feed evenly. (Fig. 32)
Set stitch length knob 9 (Fig. 1) as near 0 as possible without stopping the
(2)
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Fig. 33
feed-
Position zigzag stitch width control lever 14 by left hand lock 13 (Fig. 1) to suit
(3)
material being sewn or width of buttonhole desired. (Number 5 for the wides
buttonhole)
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Set decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 31)at first
(4)
buttonhole setting. This will automatically set
the width of the buttonhole sides.
Lower needle carefully into the mark on the
C5)
fabric, indicating the start of the buttonhole.
Lower presser foot and sew full length of
right-hand side of buttonhole. Fig. 35 STEP 1
Set decorative stitch dial 4 at bar tack setting
(6)
STEP 2. Sew four or five stitches.
Set decorative stitch dial 4 for left-hand side
(7)
of buttonhole. This will automatically set the
Fig. 34
machine to sew in reverse. Sew left-hand side
of buttonhole. STEP 3
Set decorative stitch dial 4 at bar
(8)
tack setting STEP 4. Sew four or five
stitches.
Return stitch width lever 14 to 0 and
(9)
take two or three stitches to fasten
bar tack threads and prevent ravelling.
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Cut the buttonhole opening with seam
(10)
ripper, being careful not to cut the
stitching.
Although buttonholes can be made with
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If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place tarlatan or paper under fabric
which can be torn away after stitching.
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SEWING ON BUTTONS
Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing
1.
foot. (Fig. 36)
Turn drop feed knob to Down position, frig. 4Uj.
2.
Set zigzag stitch width lever at 0. Place the button
3.
so its left-hand hole comes directly under the needle,
then gently lower the presser foot. (Fig. 37)
Move zigzag stitch width lever to the right until the
4.
needle comes down exactly over the right-hand hole
in the button. (Fig. 38) u i j
Move left-hand zigzag stitch width lever stop to hold
lever in place. Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to
be sure the needle enters both holes in button without
deflecting needle. Correct width if necessary.
When needle goes into the center of each hole, run the
6.
machine at medium speed, making six or eight stitches,
stopping with the needle in the left hole.
To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the
7.
stitch width at 0, and take a few stitches in the same
hole. If you wish, you may place a rounded toothpick
over the button, between the two holes, and sew button
to fabric in regular way. Remove the toothpick and
wind thread under the button, forming a shank, fasten.
Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four
holes, hooks and snaps, etc. If a four hole button is to be
sewn, follow the same procedure above for the two hole
button. Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to
permit stitching the remaining two holes.
Fig. 40
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BLIND STITCH HEM
Use standard zigzag foot. (Fig. 41)
Set stitch length control at Number three or four.
Set decorative stitch dial at blind hem position
Set zigzag stitch width lever to suit material being sewn and hold in
place with left lock. The lower the number, the smaller the sidewise
stitch.
Number 1 Number 5
Blind stitch hems provide a durable hem finish that is almost invisible and comparable to
hand sewing.
Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming.
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Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Fig. 42
If hem with folded edge is used, make first fold deep.
Turn hem the depth desired and baste y\" from upper edge.
Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving %" extended.
Place garment under presser foot and sew blind hem automatically.
Press into place.
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Use the elastic zigzag stitch when applying elastic
waist bands to skirts and dresses. Be sure to stretch
the elastic as it is applied, to insure fullness, or when
sewing on jersey or any material that has a tendency
to stretch (Fig. 43).
Fig. 43
EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP
It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work
free hand when embroidering or monogrammmg. (See
fig 44) Release the pressure from the foot by pressing
down the snap lock on the automatic darner. Turn the
drop feed knob to "DOWN" position. Stretch the fab
ric in an embroidery hoop and place under the needle
after removing the presser foot. Set the stitch width
at the size you prefer and lower the presser bar lifter.
Then operate machine at a rather high speed while
moving the hoop slowly with both hands. Work care
fully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of
the needle.
ELASTIC ZIGZAG STITCH
Fig. 44
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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES
QUILTING GUIDE
Use this guide for making parallel rows of
straight or decorative stitching. Attach standard
presser foot. Slip U shaped holder on guide
under presser foot thumb screw from the back and
tighten screw (Fig. 45). Adjust the curved bar
for the distance desired between rows of stitches
and set so it presses slightly on the fabric. By
letting the guide ride on the previous stitching
line, successive rows will be an equal distance
apart. Fig. 48
Fig. 47
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Fig. 48
SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE
Fig. 49
Use the seam gauge as a guide for staight seams
and even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric.
(Fig. 49) .
Fasten Gauge (Fig. 46) with accompanying screw
(Fig. 47) in threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjust
to desired width.
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NARROW HEMMER
Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest position replace regular
presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 50) being sure to tighten it
securely in place. Set decorative stitch dial at manual position, zigzag
stitch width lever at 0 for straight stitched hem or at number 3 for
zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit.
For a plain narrow hem make a 1/8 inch
double fold for about two inches along edge of
fabric. Hold each end of the two inch fold, slip
underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll
of hemmer, draw fabric forward to end and fasten
with point of needle. Lower presser bar lifter.
Gently pull end of thread as you start stitching.
(Fig. 51 for straight stitched hem-Fig. 52 for zig
zag stitched hem.)
Guide material slightly to left and it will auto
matically take a double turn through scroll.
The narrow hem provides an excellent finish
for edges of ruffles or any other dainty work.
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Fig. 52
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LACE TRIMMED HEM
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching,
insert lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 53) sew hem as
above guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
Rick-rack may be used in the same way.
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
Hold lace 1, 8 inch from raw edge on right hand side
of fabric insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig.
54 ) let hem roll over and sew in lace. When the stitching
is completed the hem is pressed to the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM
Place material with right sides facing each other and
the top piece of material 1 8 inch from right hand edge of
lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll
over and sew in top fabric making French seam. For cord
ing effect, use zigzag stitch
wide enough to catch both
\ edges of the narrow rolled
\ hem and sew with satin
stitch. This can be used for
covering chairs and so forth.
Fig. 55
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HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
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Fig. 55
To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so
they will lead into the hemmer gradually. Press seam open.
Stitch across the seam at the extreme edge to hold it together
and for added firmness. It may be necessary to pull the ma
terial slightly when hemming over the seam. (Fig. 36)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
The stitch forming mechanism occasionlly becomes clogged with ^
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning should be done wit
a small brush, never with a sharp or pointed tool. To remove the stitch forming mechanism,
hanTwheel until the needle reaches its highest position. The mechanism will
assume the position illustrated in Fig. 57. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2 Remove bobbin case E.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps C outward and remove the shuttle race cover
B and shuttle A. j *.
4. Clean the shuttle race, shuttle and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle.
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SHUTTLE BODY „„
B SHUTTLE RACE
COVER
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NOTCH
Fig. 57
DIN'
Fig. 58
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HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
Your machine should be
oiled occasionally to keep it
operating smoothly - how often
depends on the amount of sewing
you do. Oil the upper part of
the sewing unit at points indicated
by arrows in Fig. 60
Avoid over-oiling, only a
is needed at each point.
drop
Occasionally remove the
Fig.
top cover by removing screws
and oil moving parts not accessible
through oil holes. (Fig. 61)
To oil moving parts inside the face plate, which only
rarely require oiling, OPEN plate. Oil at spots indicated
in Fig. 59.
Use gear lubricant on gears indicated by white arrows
in Figs. 62 . Lubricate only when machine seems to sew
more slowly than usual.
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB
Fig. 61
Open Face Fig. 59 unscrew bulb and insert new one.
For long life and correct size, be sure it is a genuine
DOMESTIC part. NUMBER 6999
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HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT
If it should ever become necessary to replace the belt on
machine, proceed as follows:
your
Remove screws A (Fig. 63).
a
Remove rear cover.
(2
Remove clutch nut B in center of hand wheel (Fig. 63)
(3
by taking out small screw C. Turn nut counter-clockwise
by holding the take-up lever until it can be lifted off.
Before moving hand wheel, note position of lips on washer
D (Fig. 64j as it will fall off when changing the belt.
Slide old belt over motor pulley E (Fig. 64).
(6) Pull hand wheel away from
(7) Put new belt in grooved
(8) Replace washer D in original
(9) Replace clutch nut and
(10) Replace rear cover.
machine just far enough to
allow the belt to slip over
wheel.
section of hand wheel and
then over motor pulley.
position.
screw C. After doing this,
turn clutch toward you to
disengage sewing mechanism.
If the needle still moves up
and down as you turn the
hand wheel, again remove the
clutch nut, give washer D a
half turn and replace the nut.
Fig. 65
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ACCESSORIES
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./ Y. Package of Needles
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“ 3. Cloth Guide Fig. 46
“ 4. Thumb Screw Fig. 47
- 5. Button Hole Foot Fig. 32
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j 7. Presser Foot for Straight Sewing
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• 9. Small Hemmer Foot Fig. 50
•'10. Quilter Guide Fig. 45
J 11. Felt Washers (for spool pins)
1 12. Bobbins
^ 13. Gear Lubricant
' 14. Button Hole Cutter
H5. Small Screw Driver
“ 16. Large Screw Driver
"IT. Plastic Oiler
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TROUBLE CHART
Trouble
If machines
binds
Probable Cause
Thread or lint in race way
Correction
1.^ With take-up lever in highest position,
tilt head back on hinges and remove
bobbin case.
RACE COVER
SHUTTLE CLAN^iPS
2.^ Turn clamps outward and remove race
cover.
3 - Remove hook. _
4. ^ Clean thread and lint from all parts, in
cluding race. ^ r r 1
5. - Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6. Replace hook, then race cover. bnap
clamps into place. , i
7 - Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch
' and replace, fitting tongue into notch of
race cover.
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Trouble '
Probable Cause
1 Bent needle
Discard and replace.
Correction
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Skipping
stitches
Irregular
stitches
Needle placed incorrectly
in clamp
Too fine a needle for thread
being used
Upper thread tension too
loose
Improper threading
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Bobbin not wound even
Pulling or holding material
Not enough tension on
upper thread
stitches
Poor quality thread
Needle too fine for thread
being used
See instruction page No. 6.
See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.
Tighten upper tension.
See threading instruction, page No. 8. and 9.
Rewind bobbin.
Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
Increase tension.
Try different thread.
See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.
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Trouble
Upper thread
breaking
Material
puckering
Probable Cause
Refer to threading instructions see page No.
Improperly threaded
8, 9. and rethread machine.
Too much tension
Starting with take up in
incorrect position
Improper setting of needle
Eye of needle to sharp i Try a new needle.
Bent or blunt needle
Tensions too tight
Dull needle
Stitch length too long
Correction
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number.
Always start sewing with take up lever in
highest position.
Refer to needle setting instructions see
page No. 6.
Discard all blunt or bent needles and re
place with new.
See tensions adjustment page No. 12.
Change needle.
Reduce stitch length.
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Your sewing machine comes eguipped with the basic set of accessories
described earlier in this book.
The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that have
been designed specifically for your machine. They are available at modest
cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you with these items,
ask him to order them for you by part number. Then you will be assured
of receiving the genuine part designed for best performance with your machine.
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DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.
SERVICE DIVISION
ELM AND WASHINGTON STREETS
CLEVELAND 13, OHIO
In Canada :
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE
PARTS1403
Ruiiler
PART S82528
Attachment Foot
PART #76553
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PART #76552
PART #4990
Darning Spring
PART #74159
Binder
Hemmers
Fig. 67
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PART #1873
Cording & Zipper Foot
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PART #76554
Edgestitcher
PART #76550
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Fig. 68
EDGESTITCHER
The edgestitcher is used in making
dainty lace insertions, edgings and
piping.
The slots in the edgesticher serve
as guides in sewing together various
pieces of material. If you want to
sew lace, lace and embroidery, or
lace and tucked strips together,
place the piece of material that
will be on top in slot 1 (Fig. 69)
and the lower fabric in slot 4. For
instance, if you are sewing lace edg
ing to a finished edge of fabric
place the fabric in slot 1 and the
lace in slot 4 Fig. 70
ATTACHMENT FOOT
In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the
hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot
and replace it with the attachment foot. Fig 68
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers, sliding the
attachment to the left as far as possible and tighten
screw.
The mouting slot enables you to sew as close to
or as far away from the dege as desired. lust move
the attachment to the correct position before tighten
ing the mounting screw.
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Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so that
the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand the lace in
the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.
Rick Rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
To trim with wide piping, place the fabric in solt 4, and the fold of the piping to the left
in slot 3, for a narrow piping place fabric in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the
right in slot 3.
Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a French seam.
See Fig. 71, 72, 73 and 74 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There
hundreds of other uses.
are
Fig. 71
Fig. 73
Fig. 74
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BINDER
This attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge of
on scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of commercial folded bias bmdi g^
The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15/16 me wi .
FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 77) ’ ^ '
Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate slot. : _
Draw through slot and under binder with strong piii. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust by sliding
binder to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 78)
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in one
operation. When two are used, always skip one size be
tween widths, inserting each in correct size slot.
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HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING (Fig. 77)
Cut 15/16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back imtil
cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary.
See Fig. 7b
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and 76 for
suggestions
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on how to use
the binder.
There are
hundreds of
other uses.
Fig. 76
Fig. 78
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THE SET OF HEMMERS
Before attaching any of the hemmers. Be sure
bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in
place, hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one
full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer.
Grasp bobbin thread with both hands and slip
horizontally under hemmer toward back. Bobbin
thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to
back of hemmer.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge,
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and
up over spoon (Fig. 79). Fold hem in material back of hemmer.
and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.
HEMMER SET
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Draw forward to end of hem
84 and 85.
You can make a hem 1/4", 3/8", 5/8", or 7/8" in width, depending upon
which hemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Fig. 80, 81, 82, 83,
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THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING
AND ZIPPER FOOT
This attachment is used to make and
insert covered cording, and to sew in
zippers. Loosen thumb screw to slide
foot to either right or left of needle.
CORDING. Fold bias strip of
fabric over cord. Loosen thumb screw
and set foot so needle is centered in
needle hole. Machine baste cord in
place (Fig. 86-^87).
Fig. 87
To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable
foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge
of base fabric.
SEWING IN ZIPPER
Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle
enters center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper
along edge of foot (Fig. 88). Stitching should be
close to zipper to allow easy opening and closing.
Adjust to sew from either right or left side, which
ever is more convenient.
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RÜFFLER
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Fig. 92 Fig. 93
Firr 93
The ruffler will produce yards of atThe same time.
Ruffling can also be done and sewn f ece
This highly versatile attachment Respite Rs w d g
Use the ruffler for making aprons, curtains, pleating ,
a dress and etc.
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Fig. 97
Fig. 96
Fig. 98
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SEWING TIPS
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Trim seam allowance ciua
Fig, 101
evenly spaced buttonholes
To make a row oi buttonholes evenly °he'ga™en^
the buttonholes on one '“^^p^rSlttoh around the outUnes then tear paper away, F.n.s
with laboc strips buttonholes,
buttonholes as explained for plain Doun
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Zigzag stitch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as the
needle swings to the left, and allowing the needle to just pass
over the edge of the fabric on the right. Fig. 102
OVERCASTING WORN EDGES
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Machine baste patch into
place under hole or worn area
which has been cut away.
Fig. 102
Then zigzag stitch the patch
into place by overcasting
around egde of hole. Fig. 103
Fig. 103
STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR
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Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left and
right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your tensions
are not too tight or puckering will be encountered.
In mending a three cornered tear, zigzag stitch from each
end to center. Fig. 104
Fig. 104
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BLIND STITCHED ZIPPER INSERTION
Blind stitch.n9 the TuTtabirior'chdlons, sheers, velvet.
nd all deiicaie mb.xa.-sv . insertion in the reguiax wcxy -
Allow a ^8" seam allowance. pin the iront of the zipper tape
Work
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a 7,,» seam allowance. Start ‘Le _ins“^>on^ ,ato POsd““„
,p slrtch.ng would bat omit imal step
Baste about
Roll tl
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mppt loot . ngU^-e and turn bach the .rent
Set st:
Turn garment- aaa^e
.action °< je torXhont seam allowance He„;::e “brtinps'
line ol ftitohing rs ma p^^..ar bar and st.toh slo y
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Press.
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SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS
Center
Cut interfacing down center between rlurt
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Fig. 107
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Overlap cut edges, matching dart lines. Zicjmg lititoll
along marking line from point to wide end of d«ri
Trim both raw edges close to stitching.
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SEWING ON SHEER MATERIALS
Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as shown at left Many
filmy sheers, crepes, knits, tricots, etc., require support while being
use the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot and apply gentle tension by holding seam
in front and back of the presser foot as shown at right.
Fig. 109
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plain bound buttonhole
Cut straight or ^ "1”!».
,„d 1" longer than f^„^.„on, lor
Place r.ght s.d^ ogo^^__^^ length ol each
buttonholes. Ma ^
buttohole in cen er uina Begin to stitch
through center oi the marktng. Beg._^ ^
1**^ r°' ih“ un? -c'»“ “=>' ■'7
r lew s”tches beyond start.ng point to
reiniorce, View 1. j^ox
Slash llirough the cen^^ diagonally
to within 1 ,r. „ o Turn the strip
.„to each oorner. View B ^^lu ^
r“et:‘':o°’;“|=in.,;;»7:7t^:7eet
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‘°r„t“g:rn. ‘btri each ena ^a^a sti.h
across the strip, press, View
ed sectiori to the p ^ ^ position and
4. Bring facing ^J^onhole. Insert the
baste aroun eac „^ih corner and slash
point of a pin through each cor^
through the center slipstitch the
Turn under the raw edges^an^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
5.%?esithe TnisW buttonhole. View 6.
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Fig. 110
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Fig. 107
SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS
Center
Cut interfacing down center between dart lines.
Overlap cut edges, matching dart lines. Zigzag stitch
along marking line from point to wide end of dart.
Trim both raw edges close to stitching.
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Fig. 109
SEWING ON SHEER MATERIALS
Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as sLowii at left ^^ny
filmy sheers, crepes, knits, tricots, etc., require support while being stitched. For such tabric
use the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot and apply gentle tension by holding seam
in front and back of the presser foot as shown at right.
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plain bound buttonhole
^ u- «trios of fabric 2" wide
Cut straight or bias ¿ggired buttonholes,
and 1" than th d p^^.tions for
Place right sid^ e^act length of each
buttonholes. Mar a pm
buttohole in cent j^arking. Begin to stitch
through center of the b e
at the pin; marking “ ,ach end. Run
r",ew'°=u‘^« Beyond stndin. po.n. «
™Slih°;h!rugh|the cenW Ime
«dhin D" ol each end,
.nto each com«': „ „rese seams Hal across
through the „til not be v.s.ble
the ends =e^ Be lac.ng eet
horn the mgBt S'de, folds
in the center oi th P View 3.
together across ^ach end and stitch
Turn garment triangular slash-
across the strip, strip and press, View
ed section to the plea position and
isnug laciud “‘CbuTo»Bl I-«*
baste around ®ach slash
point of a pin through eac p
through the center and ^Upstitch the
Turn under ‘Be raw ^edg ^„,i„„hole V.ew
L*T"!rth: Tnished buttonhole, Vies. 6,
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installing SIWINQ
HEAD IP CASINIT ,
1. Back off both III»«« i*t
until head hing* liol* !• ,
2. Tilt head hinge toncj«## lip »-t
as far as they will go.
3. Carefully slip head onto ti#*4 •-■-i—
- making sure tongues at m >•
far as they can go into head hing»
4. Allow the head to rest in its tilted-bilik I
position.
5. Tighten both set screws securely with
screw driver.
6. Plug electrical leads into sockets located
inside cabinet. Cord identified with
"motor" tag must be plugged into socket
marked "motor". Untagged cord goes to
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"light" socket.
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Please road these importaiil instructions whio wore w , n
.ewin, “ “„-“‘hS hoTds the .cot ‘"-"»;t:ttLrt:p™:^the*'::rt:tr:n
sJSnr^r. sill plastic clantp is Ustened to the bach and not to
^ rat the base remove it, too. ^ takp out the instruction book,
pachin, ‘helew.no machine unth^bei^^^^^^ aampm.
reTs''l‘lt»°PrheL hL,e h°‘- B on ^e^ undersid^^^ol th^^^^^^ ^
On the base you will l.nd ^two head^ b. Tighten screws A secure y w.
onto the sewing mac me partition with screw
“ It tCT^r Lt:To;lpLl’chrne, to hold n down. <On some
FOR PORTABLE INSTALLATION
. ■, -Hon to aid you in placing your new
IZ Z the Lamp may be positioned ‘hj prope^ =Pe‘h ^““‘Broct
To make the electrical ^o The receptacle marked "Motor °» ‘h»
the base. Plug the cord labeled ^^en insert the other cord into the Light
attached to the outer section
'“pTcTlhe loot control on the liocr, insert plug into a Walloon ^
are ready to sew. But lust read the ^,Ber lectures designed to make sewing a
of the machine, tension adjustments
pleasure.
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