SINGER W1717 User Manual

Instruction Book

MODEL 1717

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

SEWING MACHINE

Record in space provided below the Serial No.

and Model No. of this appliance.
The Serial No. is located Rear of arm.
The Model No, is located Rear of arm.

Serial No.___
Model No. 1 71 7
Retain these numbers for future reference.

________________

Read all instructions before using (this

appliance).

DANGER - -To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unolua this

appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning^

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.

Is'^se^bfo^Lr“ ^ """"" " ^PP'-nce

2.

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3.
properly, If It has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water Return the

appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair
electrical or mechanical adjustment. '"Mauon, repair,

4.
innrnf tT« appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

S, and ircloth"" accumulation of lint,

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.

appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

be,ng"adZ'str”d''°''’
duSef P'"9

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

DANGER

1. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts

3 ni 'r " ? immedia””,

« i“! '9" Pdlled into a tub or sink.

Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING

CONTENTS

1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewinn
machine needle. “

2. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break

3. Do not use bent needles.

4. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
break.

5. Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
pressar foot, etc.

6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in thè
instruction manual.

7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings
may be blocked.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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names of parts 2

accessories................................................................................................................................................3

BEFORE SEWING a

Detaching Extension Table........................................................................................ 4.

Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord 5

Changing Needle................................................................................................................................6

Changing Foot.......................................................................................................................................7

Bobbin Winding...................................................................................................................................g

Inserting Bobbin..............................................................................................................................-| i

Adjusting Lower Tension............................................................................................................12

Drop Feed Lever............................................................................................................................... -] 2

Threading Upper Thread............................................................................................................13

Twin Needle Threading................................................................................................................14

Decorative Tucks or Designs...................................................................................................14

Drawing Up Lower Thread.......................................................................................................15

Foot Pressure.......................................................................................................................................-] g

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table....................................................................................... 16

Pattern Setting.................................................................................................................................. 17

STRAIGHT SEWING ig

Pattern Selection Dial....................................................................................................................ig

Stitch Length Dial............................................................................................................................i g

Starting to Sew..................................................................................................................................i g

Double Presser Foot Lifter..................................................................................................... i 9

Cloth Guide.................................................................................................................................20

Adjusting Thread Tension.........................................................................................................20

Applications of Straight Stitch.............................................................................................21

ZIGZAG SEWING 22

Zigzag Width Control....................................................................................................................22

Needle Position Control.............................................................................................................22

Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

MAKING BUTTONHOLES 23

Determine Length...........................................................................................................................23

Determine Width.............................................................................................................................23

Left and Right Side Balance of Buttonhole 25

Cutting Buttonhoies......................................................................................................................26

Corded Buttonholes......................................................................................................................26

SEWING ON BUTTONS 27
OVERCASTING 28
OVERLOCKING 29

Applications of the Elastic Overlockstitch 30

Application of Ultra Stretch.................................................................................................. 31

Application of Rick-Rack........................................................................................................... 32

Application of Decorative Fun Patterns

BLIND HEM STITCH 34

Elastic Blind Hem Stitch.........................................................................................................35

STRETCH SEAM35

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ZIPPER SEWING
SHELL STITCHING 33
PIN TUCKING
QUILTING

SCALLOPING.....................................................................................................................................................

MENDING 42

Patching....................................................................................................................................................

Mending a Rip....................................................................................................................................42

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APPLIQUE WORK 43
EMBROIDERY 44

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MAINTENANCE 45

Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................

Oiling............................................................................................................................................................

TROUBLE CHART 47

Changing Light Bulb......................................................................................................................43

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I. NAMES OF PARTS

1, Thread guide for bobbin winding

2, Pressure regulator

3, Take-up lever
4, Face cover
5, Upper thread tension dial
6, Thread guide for upper threading
7, Presser foot thumb screw

8, Presser foot
9, Free arm

10. Shuttle cover

II, Spool pins

12. Pattern selection dial

13. Stitch length dial

14. Needle position control

15. Reverse sewing lever

16. Zigzag width control
1 7. Drop feed lever

18. Bobbin winding spindle

19. Bobbin winding stopper

20. Handwheel

21. Stop motion knob

22. Special buttonhole adjustment

23. switch *

24. Socket

25. Thread guide for upper threading

26. Handle

27. Presser foot lifter

28. Thread cutter

29. Feed dog

30. Needle plate

* Specifications vary from country to country.

2. A C CE S SO R IE S

3. BEFORE SEWING

Machine is stored in flat-bed style
which makes your work easier in
ordinary sewing.

Detachable Extension Table

Slide table off and the machine
is used as a free-arm model.

Free-arm is convenient to sew or
embroider; trousers, sleeves, cuffs
of T-shirts, blouses, etc.

Do vice-versa of above steps to

attach extension table.

To open lid of accessory box, push
it open, as illustrated.

Connecting foot controller

and power cord

Oonnect foot controller and

power cord '1,1 2a

Changing Needle

Set needle in the highest
position by turning handwheel

towards you.

Before plugging in your machine,

sure that voltage is same as
that of your machine, (written on
a:plate at back of machine)

a Switch on put power on the
machine and turn on the sewing
lifht.

bj Push button to turn sewing

li|ht on and off.
Always switch off or unplug

machine when not in use.

* Specifications vary from country

tp country.

The more you press foot controller,
the faster the machine runs.

Loosen needle clamp screw and

remove needle.

With flat face away from you,
insert a new needle into groove
of needle bar.

Push needle until it reaches
stopper (a) and tighten needle

clamp screw firmly.

Always use a straight needle with
a sharp point.

Using defective or worn needles
not only causes stitch skipping,
breakage of needles or snapping
of thread: it also can damage
hook and needle plate.

Changing Foot

Bobbin Winding

Raise presser foot lifter (\).

Set needle in the highest
position by turning handwheel
towards you (ZJ-

Remove foot holder by loosening

screw with screwdriver.

Set needle in the highest position
by turning handwheel towards
you.

Open shuttle cover.

Open latch of bobbin case and
take it out.

Replace screw-snap type presser

fbot and tighten screw.

Close latch of bobbin case and
bobbin comes out easily.

push back to fold handle,

full out spool pin and put a felt
iin spool pin.

Push bobbin to right and press

down foot controller.

Machine stops automatically

when bobbin is full.

Push bobbin to left, to disengage
from wheel.

Rut a spool on spool pin.

Draw thread from spool pin
through thread guide and pre
tension device, following numb-

rs (I; and (Z).

W

'ind thread clockwise around

bo

ibbin several times.

Pu

ish bobbin on to spindle.

Holding handwheel with your left
hand disengage handwheel by
unscrewing stop motion knob.

V

V

Take off bobbin from spindle
and cut thread.

Retighten stop motion knob.

If bobbin is wound unevenly

trouble

correction

; '6

y 1

as shown, open face cover and
loosen set-screw of the guide for
bobbin winding: Use screw driver
to adjust height.

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Inserting Bobbin

Place bobbin in its case with
thread running in direction of

arrow.

Adjusting Lower Tension

To test bobbin tension, hang and
shake bobbin case as shown.

At proper tension bobbin case
will gradually drop a small
amount.

To adjust tension, turn adjusting
screw with small screwdriver.

Guide thread into slot

bpbbin case.

Pulling thread to left, bring it
under tension spring then to
delivery eye (b).

(a) of

Raise needle in the highest

position.
Leave end of thread of about 10

cm (4") from bobbin case.
Take hold of latch and push
bobbin case into shuttle
Release latch when bobbin case

is fully inserted.

DROP FEED LEVER

The lever is in the right side of
shuttle cover. For normal sewing,
move the lever to ^ position.
To lower feed dog, move the

lever to 22 position.
This position is used for button
sewing, darning and embroidery.

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Threading Upper Thread

Raise presser foot lifter.
Raise take-up lever to the highest
position by turning handwheel
towards you.

Thread following numbers "l>T).
Pass thread through guide (T).

Twin Needle Threading

Thread in the same way as
normal threading, except at
points (2;, ® and

At point (|), pass threads sepa­ratly to right and left of tension

disc.

Lead thread either side of tension
disc (2).

Hook it to guide (3,; from down
to upwards.

¡Thread take up lever

Pass thread to guide CD from right
to left, and guide (|) (left one)
then needle eye (7).

Leave end of thread of about 15
cm (6").

At guide (6), pass one of threads
to right guide anc^ the other at
left guide.

At point (7), thread from right
guide should be lead to right
needle eye, and from left guide

to left needle eye.
Leave ends of threads of about

15 cm (6").

Decorative Tucks or
Designs

Any stitch can be used with the

twin needle for decorative effects.

Most attractive are the multiple
stitch zigzag and blind hem stitch
for fancy tucks. The satin stitch
or tapered zigzag designs in two
colors are effective for creative
trims.

Caution: Remember to use no more

than 2.5 zigzag width and needle
position control at CED- for twin

needle sewing.

Dfawing Up Lower Thread

Fabric, thread and needle table

H(|ld end of upper thread with

left hand.
Turn handwheel slowly towards

you until needle moves down and
up; again.

Pull upper thread slowly and
lo\|/er thread will be brought up
in a loop.

Pu I out both threads to about 1 5

cm (6") and place them together
under presser foot on left.

Foot Pressure

Pugh down the outer ring of the
pressure regulator. This will re
lease the pressure on the presser

foct. To increase the pressure,

push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.

Inslufficient pressure may cause
poor feeding of the fabric, skipped
stitiches, or difficulty in guiding
the fabric. If feed dogs or presser
foct marks appear on the fabric,
reduce the pressure.
Wfien sewing multiple thickness
or heavy fabric, reduce the
pr^sure. Increase pressure when
sevying lighter weight fabrics.

THREAD

FABRIC

European

Cotton

very sheer. Lace,

Voile, Chiffon, Net
SHEER: Blouse Crepe,

Law n, Organdy, Taffeta

50-70

LIGHT-WEIGHT; Crepe,

Wool, Brocade, Velvet

MEDIUM: Wool, Silk,

Linen, Velvetten, Cotton

Mercerized

Cotton

70

30
30

Faille, Terrycloth
HEAVY: Denim, Duck,

Sailcloth

extra HEAVY:

Upholstery, Canvas,

30
30

Heavy
Heavy

Awning
IKNITSI

LIGHT-WEIGHT: Tricot
Power net

50-70

MEDIUM-WEIGHT:
Jersey, Double Knit,30
Power Net

HEAVY-WEIGHT: Double
knit, Power Net

FAKE-FURS, VELOURS

30

30

Heavy

ILEATHERI
VINYLS FILMS
LIGHT-TO-MEDIUM-

WEIGHT
HEAVY LEATHER

30
30

30

Heavy

[DECORATIVE TOUCHES]
TOP STITCHING

MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Silk twist
Size 50-70

Cotton

Covered

Polyester,

Silk, Nylon
60
60

Silk

Nylon

Silk

Nylon

50 Silk
50 Silk

Duty
Duty

60

C.CPoly,
C.CPoly.

Silk

Nylon

Silk

50 Nylon

C C Poly,

Silk

50

Nylon

C.CPoly.

Duty

50
50

Duty

C.CPoly.

C.CPoly. 90
C.CPoly,
C.CPoly,

NEEDLE

European

U S SizePoint

705 15x1

65-70 9
65-70
75-80

80-90

1 1

11-14
100
120

70

70-80

80-90

90 -1 00

90-100

100-110

100-110

65-80

9-10

11-14

14-16

14-16
16-18 Wedge

16-18 Regular

9-11 Regular

9

16
19

9

14

REMARKS

Style
Regular

Loosen up^
per tension
one or two
points

"
"

"

"

Light

Ball

Light

to Medium

Ball

Medium

to Heavy

Ball

Ball or
Sharp

Wedge
Wedge

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Pattern Setting

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PATTERN SELECTOR

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5

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4. STRAIGHT SEWING

Set machine as shown.

PATTERN

NAME

TWIN

NEEDLE

BUTTONHOLE

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STRAIGHT

ZIGZAG

BLIND HEM

STRETCH
BLIND HEM

MULTIPLE
ZIG ZAG

SCALLOP

PEARL
DECORATIVE

CHECKER

STRAIGHT

STRETCH

RICK RACK

DECORATIVE

ULTRA
STRETCH

OVERLOCK

OVERLOCK

BRIAR

...

FISH

SWAN

COLOR

CODE

orange

yellow

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

PURPLE

Pattern Selection Dial

Turn dial to choose pattern.
Dial can be turned either to right

or to left.

* Always make sure needle is
in the highest position when
operating dial.

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.

starting to Sew

Pllace fabric under foot about 1
cm (0.4") inside the edge.
Lower presser foot lifter.

Inliportant:

Hold on both threads during the
siiwing of the first 3-4 stitches

of the seam.

Double Presser Foot Lifter

In order to obtain winder gap
when using very thick materials,
firmly push presser foot lifter up

as far as it will go.

Reverse Sewing

"to reinforce seam, sew back­v|/ards to the edge of fabric by

flushing down reverse sewing
lOver.

Cloth Guide

Use cloth 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 rein

forcement at end of seam.

Draw fabric to left when sewing
is finished.

Cut threads with thread cuttei

behind presser bar.

Release lever and commence

forward sewing guiding fabric by

(land as it is fed.

Never pull material.

Adjusting Thread Tensior

Test stitch performance on
scrap of material you are goin

to use.
With correct tension ((a;), upp<

and lower threads tension

equal and strong enough to lo(
both threads in center.

If upper tension is too tig

(loose), upper (lower) thread li

straight along upper (low.

surface of fabric ({br.ic,). Corrt

by turning tension dial.

Applications of Straight

Stitch

A Seams
The normal stitch length for most
fabrics is 3, but the length chosen
should depend on the fabric and
area of usage. Usually, heavier

faarics require longer stitches, and

lighter weight fabrics require

shorter stitches. For curved seams
and bias cut areas use a shorter
stitch length to add strength and
elasticity to the seam.

B.

Basting/T opstitching

Se

!|wing a seam with a longer

St

itch
se$
sti
ga
ca
thei
bo

sa
on

he^

twi
but

{sh:

in

is useful for temporary

ms prior to fitting. Basting

inches also may be used when

ithering in fullness. Topstitching

be done very effectively with
long straight stitch. For a

der stitch, two threads of the

irnetype can be threaded through

needle (size 14 or 16). A

ivier thread such as buttonhole

St may beusedfortopstitching,

be sure to use a larger needle

e 16 or 18). Basting instructions

glossary.

5. ZIGZAG SEWING

Set machine as shown.

To prevent seam ends unravelF

ing, set machine for straight
stitch and sew in reverse at
beginning and ending of seam.

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.

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.

Thread Tension for Zigzag

Stitch

Better looking zigzag stitching

requires less upper tension than
straight stitching.
Loosen upper tension slightly.

^.MAKING BUTTONHOLES

$et machine as shown.

Bar tacking: Set pattern selection
dial to 1 (,B^) and sew 5^6
stitches.

Left side: Change pattern to 2
(al]). Sew left side from front to
back until it reaches end line.

Determine Length

Nleasure diameter and thickness

of button and add 0.3cm (1/8'')

f(jir bar tacks.
Mark buttonhole size on material.

Determine Width

Dptermine width according to
diameter of button, its thickness,
arjid kind of material.

Attach buttonhole foot,
Co

mpletely push back sliding part

of buttonhole foot,

PIB

ice material under foot so that

m

arking of buttonhole passes

thr

ough center of foot and arrow

'.b.

of foot indicates beginning line

of

marking.

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.

Left and Right Side Bajlance of Buttonhole

Cutting Buttonholes

Stick a needle through bar tacks
to prevent over-cutting.

Stitch density on right and left

sides of buttonhole can be adjust
by buttonhole balance control
digl.

This dial should usually be in a

neutral position (between " +

and " —"j

If the stitches on the right side of

thf buttonhole are too close

together, turn the dial to the left

(+j)-

♦ turning dial to left opens right

side and closes left side.

Cut buttonhole along center with
buttonhole cutter.

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.

the stitches on the right side of

If

le buttonhole are too open, turn

th

le dial to the right ( —).

th

Turning dial to right closes right

♦

side and opens left side.

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.

7. SEWING ON BUTTONS

Set machine as shown.

8. OVERCASTING

For light weight material:

Set machine as shown.

Overcasting prevents edge of

fabric from fraying and produces

neat finish.

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
night 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.

OR

ib: Draw out work and cut off

threads.

Draw thread ends through to

wrong side and tie a knot.

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 above.

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p. OVERLOCKING

bverlocking 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

Applications of the Elastic
Overlockstitch

This stitch is very effective for

overcasting, edgestitching, 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 dramat^
ic effect. Topstitch a braid or
decorative inset with the elastic

edging to add an additional
decorative flair.

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.

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 table
cloths. 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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Application of Ultra Stretch

Stitch

Vii

A. Seaming

On most knits, a 3/16 inch finished
seam, such as stitch and overcast
or the overlock stitch, is more
desirable than a 5/8 inch opened
seam allowance. These stitches

can create a neater, more profes
sional finish, eliminate bulky seams
prevent curling, permit the gar
ment to "give" under stress, and
at the same time they cut down
on the amount of work involved
in making a garment. If ever in
doubt as to which of the two
stitches to use, test both on the
particular fabric in question and
choose according to their perform
ance.
The stitch and overcast stitch

is excellent for stretch fabrics

such as sweater knits, bathing suit

knits, and cotton knits. It has

the greatest strength and elasticity

of all.

For patterns with 3/16 inch seam
allowances: Feed the fabric such
that the needle goes over the

raw edge of the fabric when it
swings to the right.

For patterns with 5/8 inch seam

allowances; Feed the raw edge of

the fabric along the etched guide

line "1/2", then trim away the

excess fabric close to the stitch

ing.

B. Procedure:

•Overlock stitching is used for
seaming and finishing the cut
edge of knit fabrics, all in one

operation.

•This overlook stitch is especially
good for stretch fabrics such

I as double knit and jersey and

; will give a firm, neat edge finish.

Application of Rick-Rack

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A. Topstitching/Rick-Rack

A decorative topstitch can be

produced with the rick-rack
stitch. Stitch around the structural
lines of the garment for a special

effect. Topstitch braid or a deco
rative inset to add an additional
creative flair.

B. Tapering/Rick-Rack

The rick-rack stitch may be tape-

red to form creative stems and

petals of flowers, embroidered
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 a

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 ela
Stic. Use also for decorative

stitching.

• Guide your fabric from the front
Do not pull or push as it will
cause poor stitching.

Application of Decorative

Fun Patterns

A. Fun stitches Swan-Fish-Briar

The reverse stitch patterns pro
duce swan, fish, briar designs for

use on household linens and
children clothes. These reverse
stitch pattern can be used to sew
in hems as the scallop stitch.
The reverse stitch patterns can

also be used for topstitching
bindings and ribbons for decorative

effect. This is done in the same
manner that lace is applied with
the zigzag stitch. The straight

stitched edge of the reverse stitch
patterns on the left should be
sewn on the left edge of the

binding or ribbon. This decorative
effect can be used on towels
and placemats for a pleasant

appearance. The reverse stitch
patterns can also be corded for

stronger decorative edges on place­mats and tablecloths. Simply place
four strands of pearl cotton, em

broidery floss or yarn under the
presser foot. A transparent foot
will help guide the cord evenly

while sewing the reverse stitch
patterns. The reverse stitch pat
terns can be sewn with two threads

through one needle for a more
effective decorative stitch. Simply

thread two sewing threads through
the upper threading system. A

larger needle should be used to
accommodate the two threads.
Use this decorative technique for
enhancing tablecloths, placemats,

napkins, and curtains,

10. BLINU ncivi o III v^> ■

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 straigh

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c

stitches are made on hem edgi

and slanting stitches pierce onl

one or two threads of fold.

NOTE: Narrow patterns may be
made by setting zigzag width to

4 3-2.

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a; Correct seam.

(b; Needle is catching edge of fold

too much.

(C; Needle is not catching edge of

fold at all.

Elastic Blind Hem Stitch

For elastic materials, set machine
as shown and sew in the same
way as for normal blind hem
stitch.

11. STRETCH 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.

b Light-weight fabrics

Apply small zigzag. Reduce upper
and lower thread tension.

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(c) For Very elastic fabrics

spandex (power net)

Use lapped or abutted seam.
Apply multiple zigzag.

12. ZIPPER SEWING

Set machine as shown.

By using special zipper foot with
sliding adjuster, zipper sewing

can be easily done without
turning fabric.

Loosen screw (aj and set foot so

that needle comes into position

(b). Tighten screw.

Sew right side of zipper guiding
fabric carefully so that right side

teeth of zipper are parallel with
left edge of foot.

13. SHELL STITCHING

Silk, nylon organdy or similar

sheer fabrics are suitable.

Set machine as shown.

Fold edge of material. With
folded edge to left, place it under

presser foot.
Pull thread ends towards back

when starting sewing.

Re set foot so that needle comes
into position (c).
Sew left side of zipper in the
same way.

Make sure needle misses raw
edge of fold when it moves side

ways.

l4. PIN TUCKING

Set machine as shown.

Far better appearance, use sheer
material and tighten lower thread
a little.

For twin needle threading see

p. 14.

Loosen presser foot thumb screw
and insert square cut of quilting
guide holder between screw
and foot.

Tighten screw.

15. QUILTING

Set machine as shown.

Baste layers of material to
prevent them from slipping out

as you sew.

Attach quilting guide and sew in
the same way as pin tucking.

Mark first line with pencil or
tailor's chalk, and sew.

From second line, just sew,
following seam of first line using

guide.

Interval between seams can be
adjusted by moving guide in
direction of arrow.

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1(6. SCALLOPING

Sfet machine as shown.

Rut two pieces of cloth together

vtith right sides facing, and sew.

’ rim edge 0.3 cm (1/8") away
from stitching.

Make notches on seam edge at
Evenly spaced intervals.

17. MENDING

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.

Turn two pieces to right sides

out. Bring stitching line to very
edge by pushing seam edge
gently with your fingers, and

Dress.

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 reinforce the rip.

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18. APPLIQUE WORK

Set machine as shown.

19. EMBROIDERY

Set machine as shown.
Remove foot, and holder screw.
To avoid lower thread being

pulled up, reduce upper thread
tension.

Draw design on material to be
used as an applique and cut it out.
Place cut out on base material
and baste it.

Sew around outline with zigzag
stitch adjusting stitch length and
width according to shape and
size of cut-out and type of base
material.

To change direction at corners,

or to sew very small circles, stop
machine, positioning needle just
away from edge of cut-out, lift
presser foot and turn material.
Lower presser foot and continue
sewing.

Sew a few stitches at end with
zigzag width at 0.
This is to prevent unstitching.

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Nee dle

No. 9

No. 11

No. 14

Thr ead

120 -100

100 -80

60- 50

For good embroidery, it is

important to use correct needles
and thread.

Use thin embroidery silk for
upper thread and a thinner silk
of same kind and color for
lower thread.
Trace your design on material

and center it in embroidery hoop.

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Make sure material is taut.

Pull out lower thread by turning
handwheel towards you while
holding upper thread lightly.

Lower presser foot lifter.

Hold both threads and start
sewing along outline of design
with satin stitch.

Continue sewing guiding hoop

by hand.
To finish filling, sew several

stitches with zigzag width at 0.

Lay typewriting paper underneath

when embroidering sheer fabric.

20. MAINTENANCE

Your machine requires regular
cleaning and oiling for satis
factory sewing performance.
A machine which is used for a
few hours a day needs to be
cleaned and oiled once a month.

Cleaning

Remove foot and needle.
Remove needle plate.

Brush off all dust and lint on feed
dog with cleaning brush.

Turn latches outwards.

Oiling

Use oil manufactured specially
for sewing machine use. Other

oils will eventually cause
mechanism to jam.

Apply one drop of oil to part of
shuttle where friction occurs.

Open face cover and apply oil in

the same way.

Be careful not to apply too much
oil or it may stain your material

and cause some sewing difficulty.

After oiling, run machine for 1-2
minutes to allow oil to penetrate

to every part.

Remove Top Cover:

Pull out spool pins and push
bobbin winding spindle to right.
Loosening screws a and b with
large screwdriver, then take off
top cover.

Remove shuttle race cover.

Remove shuttle Clean shuttle race
with a cleaning brush and a soft
cloth.

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ly one drop of oil to lubricating points indicated by arrows.

Apply

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21. TROUBLE CHART

PROBLEM

Breaking lower
thread

Skipping stitches

Irregular stitches

Thread not wound evenly on the bobbin
or not drawn up correctly

Lower thread tension too tight
Lint stuck in the bobbin case and inside

the tension spring

Needle not fully inserted
Needle bent
Size or type of needle and thread not

suitable for the material
Incorrect upper threading

Too much oil on the hook
Incorrect size of needle for the material

Upper thread tension too loose
Incorrect lower tension

PROBABLE CAUSE

‘^ORRECTioiTl

P. 10, P. 1 5

P.12

Remove lint
and fluff with a
cleaning brush

P. 6^^

....

P. 6
P.16
P.13

P.46

P.16
P.20
P.12

""Problem

material

puckers

Upper or lower thread tension too tight
Stitch too long for material

PROBABLE CAUSE

Thread too thick

Incorrect threading of upper or lower thread

Breaking needle

Needle not correctly inserted
Needle bent

Needle clamp screw too loose
Upper thread tension too tight
Needle too fine for the material

Dials have been changed while the needle
was down in the material

Zigzag width set more than 2.5 while twin

needle was attached

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Do not try to correct fault by yourself.,

CORRECTION

P.12, P.20

P.18
P.16

P.13, P.11

P. 6
P, 6
P. 6
P.20

P.16

P.18, P.22

P.14

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The material not
fed correctly

Pattern selection dial not set correctly
Incorrect feed dog height
Lint stuck on the feed dog

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P.17
P.12
P.45

Changing Light Bulb

Unplug the machine.
Open face cover as shown.

Remove bulb by unscrewing it
in counterclockwise.
Install a new bulb by screwing it
in clockwise.