Dial can be turned either to right or to left.
M Straight & Zigzag Stitch
1 Blind Hem Stitch
2 Elastic Blind Hem Stitch
3 Multiple Zigzag
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position when operating dial.
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(2) Stitch length dial
For a longer stitch, turn dial in clockwise. For
a shorter stitch, turn it in counter-clockwise.
For normal sewing it is set between 2 and 3.
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Place fabric under foot about 1 cm (0.4")
inside the edge.
Lower presser foot lifter.
Important:
Hold on both threads during the sewing of
the first 3—4 stitches of the seam.
(2) Double presser foot lifter
In order to obtain wider gap when using very
thick materials, firmly push presser foot lifter
up as far as it will go.
To reinforce seam, sew backwards to the edge
of fabric by pushing down reverse sewing
lever.
Release lever and commence forward sewing
guiding fabric by hand as it is fed.
Never pull material.
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(4) Cloth guide
Use doth guide when sewing a long seam of
regular distance from edge of material.
Set guide in hole on arm, at right of needle
plate, and adjust distance.
Run machine with edge of fabric touching
guide.
Position cloth guide at an angle to sew a curved
seam.
Sew reverse stitches for reinforcement at end
of seam.
Draw fabric to left when sewing is finished.
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Cut threads with thread cutter behind presser
bar.
(5) Adjusting thread tension
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Test stitch performance on a scrap of material
you are going to use.
With correct tension ((a)), upper and lower
threads tension is equal and strong enough
to lock both threads in center.
If upper tension is too tight (loose), upper
(lower) thread lies straight along upper (lower)
surface of fabric ((B).(c)). Correct by turning
tension dial.
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5. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Set machine as shown.
To prevent seam ends unravelling, set machine
for straight stitch and sew in reverse at
beginning and ending of seam.
(1) Zigzag width control
Set control at required number.
Larger the number, wider the stitch.
Set it at 0 for straight sewing.
Make sure needle is in upper position when you
set control.
(2) Needle position control
Needle position can be changed by turning
needle position control.
When selecting position, make sure needle is
in upper position to avoid tearing material or
bending needle.
(3) Thread tension for zigzag stitch
Better-looking zigzag stitching requires less
upper tension than straight stitching.
Loosen upper tension slightly.
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5. OVERCASTING
For light weight material:
Set machine as shown.
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Sew carefully so that all stitches on right side
are flush with edge of fabric.
For thick and elastic material:
Set machine as shown.
Sew in the same way as above.
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7. BLIND HEM STITCH
Set machine as shown.
Fold material as shown and place it under
foot.
For a neater finish, it is preferable to baste or
iron hem before hand.
Sew carefully so that straight stitches are made
on hem edge, and slanting stitches pierce only
one or two threads of fold.
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Elastic blind hem stitch
For elastic materials, set machine as shown
and sew in the same way as for normal blind
hem stitch.
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8. MENDING
{1) Patching
Set machine as shown.
Place the patch over the worn part.
Sew along the edge of the patch on the right
side. Trim away the worn part close to the
seam on back side.
(2) Mending a rip
Set machine in the same way as for patching.
Sew the edges of tear together first.
Then sew two more seams on either side.
A piece of gauze can be placed underneath to
Raise presser foot lifter ®.
Set needle in the highest position by turning
handwheel towards you
Remove foot by loosening screw with
screwdriver.
Replace new foot and tighten screw.
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(2) Determine length
Measure diameter and thickness of
button
and add 0.3cm (1/8") for bar tacks.
Mark buttonhole size on material.
(3) Determine width
Determine width according to diameter of
button, its thickness, and kind of material.
Completely push back sliding part @ of
buttonhole foot.
Place .materia! under foot so that marking of
buttonhole passes through center of foot and
arrow ® of foot indicates beginning line of
marking.
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(4) Buttonhole sewing
Bar tacking: Set pattern selection dial to 1 (CTi
and sew 5-6 stitches.
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Left side: Change pattern to 2(2!]). Sew left
, side from front to back until it reaches end line.
Remember the point where arrow shows so
that it is not necessary to mark end lines for
all buttonholes.
Bar tacking: Change pattern to 3
and
sew 5-6 stitches.
Right side: Change pattern to 4 ([(“) and sew
right side until it catches first bar tack.
Quick finish: To prevent unstitching, set zigzag
width at 0 and proceed for a few stitches.
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(5) Cutting buttonholes
Stick a needle through bar tacks to prevent
over-cutting.
Cut buttonhole along center with buttonhole
cutter.
(6) Corded buttonholes
For stretch fabrics such as knits, a corded
buttonhole is effective to keep finished
buttonhole in shape.
Hook filler cord on top spur and lead ends of
cord under foot, pull taut, and hook them to
bottom notches as shown.
Proceed with stitching as for regular
buttonholes.
When buttonhole is completed, pull filler cord
ends so that loop on the other end disappears
into buttonhole stitching.
Thread ends of cord to reverse side and tie, or
cut both ends of cord.
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(7) Left and right side balance of
, buttonhole
Stitch density on right and left sides of
buttonhole can be adjust by buttonhole balance
control dial.
If the stitches on the right side of the buttonhole
are too close together, turn the dial to the left
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closes left side.
If the stitches on the right side of the buttonhole
are too open, turn the dial to the right { —).
^Turning dial to right closes right side and
opens left side.
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10. SEWING ON BUTTON
Set machine as shown.
Position a button and material under foot. When
needle comes to left side of stitch, lower foot.
Raise needle and adjust zigzag width so that
needle comes to right hole of button.
Run machine at medium speed and sew 5-6
zigzag stitches.
Stop machine when needle is in upper position.
(a) Set zigzag width control to 0 and sew 3-4
stitches to prevent unstitching.
(b) Draw out work and cut off threads.
Draw thread ends through to wrong side and
tie a knot.
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DROP FEED LEVER
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The lever is in the right side of shuttle cover.
For normal sewing, move the lever to .AA
position.
To lower feed dog, move the lever to aa
position.
This position is used for button sewing, darning
and embroidery.
Normal sewing: Usually for straight sewing
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maintained in the lower position. While the
advancement is normal, drop feed lever is on
position.
Thin or delicated fabric sewing: Because lighter
pressure is desirable for perfect sewing of fine
silk or weak fabric, pressure button should be
adjusted in the middle.
Loosen pressure with outer ring J and then
push pressure pin (a half way towards the
bottom.
Oversewing and embroidering: To be able to
move fabric freely in case of darning,
mending and embroidering, loosen pressure
pin @ by pushing outer ring (B,., move drop
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13. OVERLOOKING
Overlooking stitches make it possible to sew
and overcast seams at the same time.
Set machine as shown.
(a) For medium, thin material
(b) For medium, thick material
Put two pieces of cloth together with right
sides facing and sew.
To prevent edges from fraying, sew so that
right side stitches drop outside the edge of
material.
In some cases overlooking stitches can be used
for overcasting.
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^4. APPLICATIONS OF THE ELAS
TIC OVERLOCKSTITCH
This stitch is very effective for overcasting,
édgestitching, etc, on knits and very stretchy
fabrics, also, for decoration.
TOPSTITCHING
A decorative topstitch can be produced with
the elastic edging stitch. Stitch around the
structural lines of the garments for a dramatic
effect. Topstitch a braid or decorative inset
with the elastic edging to add an additional
decorative flair.
Pattern: AA
Length: 5
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: L or R
EDGING
As with the stretch blind hem, the elastic
edging stitch can be used for a decorative
edge on place mats, napkins and tablecloths.
Proceed as you would with the stretch blind
hem stitch, but use the elastic
edging stitch instead.
Pattern: AA
Length: 5
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: M, L or R
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15. APPLICATION OF RICK-RACK
A. Topstitching/Rick-Rack
A decorative topstitch can be produced with
the rick-rack stitch. Stitch around the struct
ural lines of the garment tor a special effect.
Topstitch braid or a decorative inset to add
an additional creative flair.
B. Tapering/Rick-Rack
The rick-rack stitch may be tapered to form
creative stems and petals of flowers, embro
idered pictures and wall hangings. As in
tapering the zigzag, slowly turn the stitch
width lever from 0 to 5 and back to 0. A
group of these tapered rick-rack stitch will
form bouquet-like effect.
C. Procedure:
• The elastic rick-rack stitch is a zigzag
line of stitching that is desired so that seams
may be pressed open.
■ Apply this stitch to areas of stress on both
wovens and knits.
• Use narrow width of zigzag as a heavy duty
triple stitch for seams.
• Use medium and wide widths of zigzag for
overcasting edges of seams, facings and
hems of heavier weight fabrics such as
terrycloth, and for attaching elastic. Use
also for decorative stitching.
• Guide your fabric from the front. Do not
pull or push as it will cause poor stitching.
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STHETCH SEAMS
A ball-point needle is essential.
Paper may be laid under knits for smoother
feeding.
(a) Medium-weight fabrics-
double knit jersey.
Apply elastic triple stitch.
(g) Light-weight fabrics
Apply small zigzag. Reduce upper and lower
thread tension.