SINGER W1776 User Manual

How lo use and care for your

SUPER ZIGZAG SEWING MACHINE
MODEL

1776

INDEX

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Accessories-

How to Use

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Hemmers................................................26

Quilting Guide ..............................27

Seam Gauge or Cloth Guide

Attachments-

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Adjustadle Cord and Zipper Foot 41
Attachment Foot

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Binder ....................................................38

Edgestitcher
Hemmers

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Rüffler....................................................43

Blind Stitching-

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Bobbin

Placing in Shuttle
Threading

Winding

Buttonholes

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Buttons Sew-On

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Charts

Need-Thread-Fabric-Stitching
Stitch Length -----

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39-40

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Pages

24
25

27

35

36

36

20

7
6
5

17
22

4

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Pages

Trouble....................................... 31-32-33

Darning and Mending ..................................11

Decorative Stitches........................................19

Embroidery

Creative ................................................ 15

Hoop.......................................................16

Features and Parts (Front View)

(Back View)

Installation-Head in Cabinet

Head in Portable Case

Maintenance and Care -.

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49

47
28

Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle ---29

Needle Setting
Pressure and Feeding of Fabric

Thin and Light weight Fabrics

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11

11

Reverse Sewing ............................................. 9

Selection of Stitch
Sewing Preparation
Sewing Tips­Straight Stitching-

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12

45-46

14

Stretch Stitching............................................23

Tension Adjustment .....................................10

Threading-Upper-........................................... 8

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3

6

features and parts

(Front View)

® n,., 0

Thread Take-up Lever

Pressure Release
Arm Top Thread Guides
Decorative Stitch Selector Dail

Zigzag Creative Embroidery Le'

Z.gzag Width & Buttonhole Con

Dobbin Winder
Hand Wheel

Clutch Nut

■ Stitch Length Control

• Stretch Stitch Control
Push Button Reverse

Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
Drop Feed Control

Needle Plate
Slide Cover Plate
Presser Foot

Presser Foot Clamp Screw

Needle Clamp
Tension Regulator

Sew Light Switch

FEATURES AND PARTS

(Back View)

Fig . 2

22. Spool Pins

23. Presser Bar Lifter

24. Thread Cutter

25. Feed Dog

26. Head Hinge Mounting Holes

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needle-thread-fabric-stitching

guide

Fabric

Exfremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,

—etc.

Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,

denim, leatherette.

Medium heavy iopei^
fabric, velveteen

_;a'ting, felt, ferry, etc.

Medium broadcloth

percale, gingham, linen
chmtz, taffeta, sheer ’
'^ool, shantung, etc.

Sheer voile, lawn,

dimitv, crepe,
handkerchief linen.

Plastic film, etc.

Very sheer chiffon

batiste, lace, organdy

-2Z on.net, marquise» ’ etc.

Needle

No.

18

16

14

n

Machine
Stitches

Per Inch

14
to

16

(plastic film)

8 to 10

Mercerized

Thread

Heavy Duty

Heovy Duty

Heavy Duty

50

50

Synthetic

Thread

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

WINDING THE BOBBIN

D.sengoge the hand wheel (,. Fig 3) fron, the stitch,ng n,echan,sm by turning the clutch

KZ, Fig. 3) toward you or counter clockwise. uiurcn

amie?f3\T°F°' O through the arm top thread

9 es-(3.&4, F,g.5) and the bobbin winder tension disc at the right front of bedplate (5,Fig.5)

Run end of thread through a hole in the left
flange of bobbin from inside to outside and

3; , , place bobbin on spindle of bobbin winder

* fitting the notch on bobbin over

FiO- 5 the winding.

small pin on spindle. Press bobbin winder
latch (7, Fig. 4) down, and hold thread end

loosely then start machine slowly.

Bobbin will stop winder when it is filled.

Turn clutch away from you until sewing
mechanism is again engaged so that needle
moves when you turn the hand wheel.

Break off loose thread end used to stort

Fig. 6

setting the needle

See Fig. 6. Ra.se (he needle a

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fiole, tightening the needle clarn'o ° ' * clamp

a screw driver. ^ screw securely with

After changing the neArti.» ,

píete revolution '»eke °"e com-

to be sure ,ho needle is 1^ ,e L ,

position. correct ^

surface
of needJe
shank

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Step 1 (illustrated in Fia 8Í u u l ll ^A5>t

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

SLOT

TF.NSION SPRING

SLOT

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

Raise needle bar to highest position, and slide cover plate
to the left (l6, Fig, l). Hold the bobbin cose latch, (D,
Fig, 11) between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand,

with at least three inches of thread running from the top of
the bobbin cose to the right. Insert and center the bobbin
cose on the stud of the shuttle body, (C). Be sure the
bobbin case finger, (E), is opposite the shuttle race notch (A).
Press the bobbin case (B) into the shuttle as for as possible
until latch catches on the center post of the shuttle. Then

release the bobbin case latch, (D), Press bobbin case again

after latch has been released to make sure the bobbin case

is locked securely in place. Close the cover plate.

Fig . 1 0

UPPER THREADING

1. r„rn ,k,

take-up lever to its highest position.

2. Ploce o spool of threod on the spool pin

4 hIw- ^ top threod guides

pull Z d 'Ti -‘»h 'he right hond.'
pull the end of threod between the tension discs

from right to left. ’

5. Pull the spring wire loop up until the threod
posses beyond the beok of hook to the righf
Aen pul the threod bock to the left, the threod

will be slipped into the hook ond the spring wire
loop will return to position. See Fig. I2-B

6. Up ond through the eye of the toke-up lever
from right to left.

7. Leod threod down through threod guide ot the
lower end of threod guide plate in the slot

the dl 'trough

fhe needle bor guide from the bock

thrl K drowing it

hrough obout 3 or 4 inches. Hold the end of
he upper thread loosely and turn the hand wheel

toward you until the needle goes all the way

S forced '°°P (Pig- '3) wii
be formed over the upper threod which then con

be pulled out straight. Place both threod ends
to dZ -d "ow

toward the back of the machine, leaving both

threods three or four inches long.

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Fig. 12-B

Fig, 13

SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The length of the stitch is regulated by the dial (lO, FiS-T^)- Near 0 is the shortest stitch

and 5 IS the longest, but the dial may be set at any spot between the markings for a variety

of lengths. Turn the dial to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch. The

number stitch length you choose is indicated by the pointer.

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

Fig. 14

Figures on indicator
Number of stitches per inch

0

No Feeding

30

1

25

2

15

3

4

8

SEWING IN REVERSE

when you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or end of a seam, press

in the button (12, Fig. 14) as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long as the

button is held in.

adjusting the tensions

’•> lension i. whir«

tension on the upper threod i L «ncreose

To decrease, turn to the left’ ^Before

be sure that the machine .k j j °d|usting lower tension

screw (Fig. 17) on side of'"theTobbin co°^^'"| stnoll

countencbclcwise to loosen dtxrkw.se to tighten,

Fig. 16-A

Fig. 16“B

When the upper tensions ore properly bol j

o perfect stitch will be formed whh bo,h th 7 ’

-nterlockmg in fabric (Fig. I6-A) . ^

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'Vn. fbt on the fo^ric ;F;.^6T^

on the fabric (Fig. I6-C) flat

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the

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Fig. 16-C

ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

General Sewing. Usually for normal sewing the pressure bar cap or darner release

(Fig. 19) is at its lowest position and the drop feed knob is turned to "HIGH” position(Fig. 18)

Sewing regular weight fabrics. When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on
bulky, heavy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway down. Release all
the way by pressing the snap lock (A, Fig. 20) , and then press cap(B) down again to
halfway spot. To sew thin, lightweight fabrics lower the feed slightly by turning the
knob to "low” position.

DARNING AND MENDING

In order to move the fabric freely in any
direction for darning and mending, release the
pressure cap (B) completely by pressing down
on the snap lock (A, Fig. 20) . Turn knob to

‘DOWN” position, which drops the feed well
below the needle plate. To the return feed to

Fig. 19

normal, return knob to "HIGH”position (Fig. 18)

Fig. 20

Fig. 18

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Have take-up lever c k- L v.

by pulling the material as th^^"' »o sew n

preparing to sew

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P™"“’-« •««. on th, „n„

removing the work

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left (Fig. 21, A and B) r,J

°7'- 'be thread Tuner

in 11 kZ '’““'"P "■ .Pd

Fig . 2 1- A

Leave the ends of thread under

the presser foot.

Fig . 2 1- B

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Fig. 22

SELECTION OF STITCH

In addition to ordinary straight and zigzag stitches, five automatic garment-make stitches of blind

hem stitching, straight and Rick-Rack stretch stitches, overcast stretch hem stitches, also, eight kinds

of automatic decorative stitches are availadle with setting the pattern selector dial at your desired
stitch position.

For ordinary straight and zigzag stitches, set the selector dial (4. Fig. 22) at M with stretch stitch

control (1 1, Fig. 22) at M.

For straight and R.ck-Rock stretch stitches, set the selector dial at M with the stretch control at S.
For bind hem stitching set the selector dial at with the stretch control at M, end for

rcos stretch hem stitch, some selector dial position, but with the stretch control at S, be applied.

For other automatic decorative stitches, be the pattern selector dial at the position of symbolized

make of decorative stitch pattern you desire.

For further detail, please refer to each relative, page for every different kind of stitch.

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STRAIGHT STITCHING

For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft material

you may wont to use the straight stitch presser foot and ’

•he stra.gh, stitch needle pbte which ore included in your

accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots.

Changing the Presser Foot and Needle Plate:

(1) Presser Foot

(A) Loosen presser foot clamp screw (18, Fig. 24)

and remove zigzag presser foot.

straight stitch presser foot (Fig.

(2) Needle Plate

(A)

Slide cover plate (l6, Fig. 24) 'o the left as for

as possible.

(B)

Remove screws hoWing needle plate (|5 pia 2 4)
to bed plate. ’

(C)

Remove zigzag needle plate.

(D)

Rephce with straight stitch needle plate (Fig
23-B) ■

Fig. 23-A

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fVo 24) M decorative stitch selector diol (4.

buttonhole controle

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Fig. 24

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

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The satin stitch (Fig. 25) which is really just a very short

Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate

zigzag stitch and the basis for most embroidery, is obtained
by setting stitch length control (10, Fig. 24) as near 0 as
possible without stopping the feeding action and zigzag width

(6, Fig. 24) at 4.

To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching, set

zigzag width control (6,Fig.24) to chosen stitch width number.

With the machine set for a short stitch length, different

designs can be made by activating creative embroidery lever

(5, Fig. 24) sidewards from left to extreme right in its moving ^

stroke or any other combination of movements. ^

Try setting the zigzag width (6, Fig. 24) at 1 and various

numbers.

Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After a while
you will become quite skillfule, varying your designs by the
speed of the machine, stitch length, and manipulation of the
Creative embroidery lever.

are in place.

Fig. 25

SAMPLE OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

A.

Sew a few stitches at full width, then allow lever to
spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necessary, to establish o rhythm.
Set zigzag with at 2 then move creative embroidery lever slowly back and forth between left

and right.

C.

Set zigzag width at 1. Gradually move lever from left to right, allowing at to snap back quickly.

D.

Set zigzag width at 4, stitch length at 1 | . Do a few zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3 or 4 stitches,
then raise it again, by operating the feed knob rhythmically it is not nessessary to count stitches.

Fig. 26

16

stitche. P J fi; to 4, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left of

lick to make next daisy petal . Continue until flower design is complete
Lock threads by settmg st,tch width ot 0 and taking 3 or 4 st.tches ,n center of dLign.

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

It is easy to follow a stamped design or to
work free hand when embroidering or monogram­'"9. See Fig. 27 . Release the pressure from
the fool by pressing down on the snap lock ring

darner. Set the drop feed button at “DOWN”

position oil the way.

Stretch the fabric 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 the

machine at a rather high speed while moving the
thTneedT^ be sure to keep fingers out of

the path of

ShouW you encounter skip stitches, the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darning sprina

IS needed (see attachments available from your dealer illustrated in the back of this bookf. ^ ^

DARN OR MONOGRAM WITHOUT HOOP

ir embroidery hoop, leave zigzag presser foot in

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BUTTONHOLES

To establish the correct length buttonhole required add M

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 thickness “B" of the button (Fig. 29) .

First mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on

the fabric with a basting line or tailor's chalk. Make one

or two buttonholes on scrap fabric (foibwing directions
below) to be sure the machines adjustments are correct.

(1) Set decorative stitch indicator at manual position.

(2) Set stretch stitch control lever at "M'!

(3) Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole

foot. '
It provides maximum visibility and allows closely spaced

stitches to feed evenly (Fig. 28) .
(4) Set stitch length control at the buttonhole position.
(5) Turn buttonhole control to position Number 1.

This will set the width of the buttonhole sides.

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BUTTONHOLES

Lower needle carefully into the mark on the fabric indicating the buttonhole. (Fig.

(6)

(Fig. 30, Step 1 in page 17). Sew length of buttonhole.
With needle out of the cloth, set buttonhole control to 2-4 position sew four or five

(7)

bar tack stitches. (Fig. 30, Step2) .

With needle out of the cloth, set buttonhole control to position Number 3. This will

(8)

set the machine to sew in reverse. (Fig. 30, Step3) to return to top of buttonhole.
With needle out of the cloth, turn buttonhole control back to 2-4 position. Sew four

(9)

or five bar tack stitches. (Fig. 30, Step4) .
Set buttonhole control at 0 position, extreme left, and take two or three stitches to

(10)

fasten bar tack to prevent ravelling.

Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitching.

(11)

If you pbn to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place tarlaton or
paper under fabric which can be torn away after stitching.
When making additional buttonholes, be sure to return the buttonhole control

lever to 0 and back to the number 1 position to put the machine in forward

stitching.

Fig. 31

DECORATIVE STITCHES

To select stitch design:

1. Move creative stitch lever (5, Fig. 31) to the right and hold it.

2. Move decorative stitch selector dial (4, Fig. 3l) to desired design.

3. Return creative stitch lever to the left.

4. Set stitch length control ot desired stitch length.

5. Set zigzag width control (6, Fig. 31) at "o".

6. Set the stretch stitch control lever (ll.Fig. 31) at M.

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20

BLIND STITCH HEM

Use standerd zigzag foot. (Fig. 32)
Set stitch length control between number 2 and 4.

Set decorative stitch selector dial (4, Fig. 1 in page 2) at — .

Blind Hemming.

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.

Fig. 32

STEP

1

Step 1. (Fig. 33) If hem with folded edge is used make first fold

STEP

2

STEP

3

STEP

4

COMPLETED

deep.
Step. 2. Turn hem to the depth desired and baste from upper edge. Press in place.
Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving extended.
Step 4. Phce material under presser foot, sew with stitch length set to suit material being sewn

and make a side wise stitch about every of an inch of sewing.

Fig. 33

MANUAL OPERATION

Be sure standard zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle

plate are in place and machine is set for manual operation
Use tor: '

OVERCASTING WORN EDGES

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 (Fia 371

PATCHING

Machine bastes patch into place by placing fabric under

hole or worn area which has been cut away. Then zigzag

applique overcasting around edge of hole.

Fig. 36-Baste design to fabric and zigzag stitch following

the shape of the design outlining it entirely and remove excess

material on the outer edge by trimming it away after stitching.

Fig^ 38-Baste design to fabric and overcast a zigzag stitch

around the design outlining it entirely.

Hundreds of other uses will become apparent as you con
tinue to use the machine. Also, for best result set speed
control slower when sewing around contours and faster for

straight lines.

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Fig. 36

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

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SEWING ON BUTTONS

1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot.
(See Fig. 39.)

2. Set drop feed control at “DOWN” position all the way. (Fig.

3. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 0. Place the button so that

its left hole comes directly under the needle, then gently

lower the presser foot. (Fig. 40).

4. Move zigzag stitch width stop until the needle comes down

exactly over the right hand hole in the button. (Fig. 41).
Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to be sure the needle
enters both holes in button without deflecting needle, correct

width if necessary.

5.

When needle goes into the center of each hole,

machine at medium speed, making six or eight
stopping with the needle in the left hole.

6. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the
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 to 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 as for the two hole button.

Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit
stitching the remaining two holes. Hooks, snaps, etc., are sewn
to the fabric with the same procedure as for sewing two hole

buttons.

run the

stitches,

Fig. 40

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Fig. 42

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Fig. 44

STRETCH STITCHING

To sew a reinforced seam that will considerably stretch more than the fabric used, set the stretch
stitch control (11. Fig.44) at the S" position and the stitch length control (lO) at the longest possible
stitch (Number 5) to behave the mechanism to stitch same 3/32” (2 mm) stitch length in both
forword and reverse, completly releasing from the ordinary stitch length control mechanism.

With the zigzag width control (6) at higher number than 1, Rick-Rack (zigzag) stretch stitching
is performed.

With the zigzag width control (6) at 0 and the decorative stitch selector dial
the stretch blind hem stitching is performed.

A reinforce seam that will stretch is the most wanted feature in a sewing machine today.

Its uses are almost unlimited and the more you use your machine the more it will become
apparent to you.

Note: Do not set stitch length control at any other position than 5.

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ACCESSORIES

1. plastic Oiler (Sealed and Filled)

2. Package of Needles (5)

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3. Large Screw Driver

4. Small Screw Driver

5. Bobbins (3)

6. Fell Washers (2) (for spool pins)

7. Quilter Guide

8. Cloth Guide

9. Button Sewing Foot Fig. 34

10. Prong Type Buttonhole Foot

11. Presser Foot for Straight Sewing

12. Narrow Hemmer

13. Thumb Screw

14. Needle Pbte for Straight Sewing
(graduated)

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

Narrow Hemmer; With needle at its highest position replace regular

presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 45) being sure to tighten it securely

in place. Set decorative stitch control (SFig.l) at straight stitch position
and zigzag stitch width control 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 'k 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. 46 for straight stitched hem, Fig. 47 for zigzag stitch

ed hem).

Guide material slightly to left and it will 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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Pig. 45

Fifl. 46

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Fig. 47

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LACE TRIMMED HEM

To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert

bee in the sbt next to needle (Fig. 48) sew hem as above, guiding
bee under needle and hem into scroll. Rickrack may be used in
the same way.

LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING

Hold bee 14 inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric.
Insert both in scroll os for pbin narrow hem (Fig. 49) let hem
roll over and sew in bee. When the stitching is completed the

hem is pressed on the wrong side.

FRENCH SEAM

Pbee material with right sides facing each other and the top

piece of material 3^ inch from right hand edge of lower piece. In

sert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fab
ric making French seam. For cording effect, use zigzag stitch

wide enough to catch both edges of the narrow rolled hem and sew
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with satin stitch. This can be

used for covering chairs and so
forth. (Fig 50)

HEMMING ACROSS

A SEAM

To hem across a seam, cut
the seam fobs at an angle so pig. 50
they will lead into the hemmer

gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across the seam at the
extreme edge to hob it together and for added firmness. It
may be necessary to pull the material slightly when hemming
over the seam. (Fig. 51)

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Fig. 51

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QUILTING GUIDE

Use this guide for making parallel rows of straight
or decorative stitching. Attach standard presser foot.
Slip U shaped holder on guide between presser foot
and thumb screw from the back and tighten screw
(Fig. 52). 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 wil

be

at an equal distance apart (Fig. 55),

tu

Fig. 54

SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

Use the seam gauge as a guide for straight seams

and even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric

(Fig. 56)

Fasten Gauge (Fig. 53) with accompanying screw

Fig. 56

(Fig. 54) in threaded hole in bed of mochine. Adjust

to desired width.

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Fig. 55

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Fig. 57

Fig, 58

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR MACHINE

HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE

Use only a good sewing machine oil, do not use any com

mon household oils.

Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep it op
erating smoothly-how often depends on the amount of sew
ing you do.

Once a year oil your machine thoroughly as indicated by
the arrows on Figs. 57, 58 and 59.

Avoid over oiling.

Fig. 59

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

(See Fig. 60 and 61)

The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes

clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere wi

the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and

removal of the lint will safeguard the performance.

To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches
highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.

2. Remove bobbin case.

3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and the shuttle

body (D).

4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race
cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.

When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as
follows to replace the shuttle assembly:

1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its

highest position.

2. Pbce shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and adjust into position
wTh sh Hi" " into notch, and

w th shuttle race cover clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have' been
into position.

4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.

5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.

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Fig. 61

lock into

snapped

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position

securely

ADJUSTING AND CHANGING “V” BELT

Fig. 63

Folbwing are the insfrucfions for adjusting and changing the V

(1) Removo

four ”

r 7,' ““'“"""W cnanging the V belt:

Fig. 64

(2)

dowi',o '*• f«' ‘■„ck., B „p ,o k»..„ b.l, p„d

(3) , To remove “V” belt:

(A) Remove top cover.

(B) loosen clutch (C, Fig. 64).
(C)

L<^sen screws "a” (Fig. 64) and move bracket “B” to its highest position

(D)

Slip belt off motor pulley and then over hand wheel '

(E)

Rephce V” belt by slipping it over hand wheel and' then over motor pulley

Adjust as noted under Mr, •> puiiey.

(F) Adjust as noted under No. 2

and

’ I®''®'" position, tilt

head bock on hmges and remove bobbin cose.

BOBBIN NOTCH
.CASE ®0“'N I I

. LINT CLEANER

LATCH

race cover nook clamps

4 Cleon thread and lint from all ports, includ

ing race.
5--Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6 Replace hook, then race cover. Snap clamps

into pbce.
7-^Grosp threaded bobbin case by latch and re-

ploce, fitting tongue into notch of race cover.

RACE

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Skipping
Stifches

Irregular
Stitches

Uneven
Stitches

Trouble

Probable Cause

Bent needle

Needle placed

incorrectly in clamp

Too fine a needle
for thread being used

Upper thread tension
too loose

Improper threading See threading instruction, page No. 8.

Bobbin not wound
evenly

Pulling or holding
material

Not enough tension
on upper thread

Poor quality thread Try different thread.

Needle too fine for
thread being used

Discard and replace.

See instruction, page No. 6.

See needle and thread chart, page No. 4.

Tighten upper tension.

Rewind bobbin.

Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.

Increase tension.

See needle and thread chart, page No. 4.

Correction

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T roub le

Upper Thread

Breaking

Material
Puckering

Sewing Stretch
Stitch

Probable Cause

Improperly threaded

Too much tension

Starting with take-up

in incorrect position

Improper setting of
needle

Bent or eye of needle
too sharp

Bent or blunt needle

Tensions too tight

Dull needle

Stitch length too long

Machine noisy
Material will not feed

Correction

Refer to threading instructions, see page No. 8.
and rethread machine. ’

Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to “LOOSE".

Always start sewing with take-up lever in

highest position.

Refer to needle setting instruction, see page No. 6.

Try a new needle.

Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace

with new.

See tension adjustment, page No. 10.

Change needle.

Reduce stitch length.

Set stitch length control at Number 5.

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Your sewing machine comes equipped 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 avaibble 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.

If a sewing machine dealer is not avaibble mail your inquiry directly to;

STANDARD SEWING EQUIPMENT CORP.

76 NINTH AVENUE

NEW YORK, N. Y. 10011

IN CANADA

STANDARD SEWING EQUIPMENT CORP.

1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD

SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO 733

SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE

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PART # 1403

Ruffler

PART #82528

Attachment Fool

PART #76553

10

PART it 76552

Hemmers

PART #4990

Darning Spring

Ei

PART #74159

Binder

PART #76551

o

PART #1873

Cording & Zipper Foot

\_

PART #76554

Edgestitcher

PART # 76550

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Fig. 65

EDGESTITCHER

The edgeslilcher is used in making

dainty bee insertions, edgings and
piping.

The sbts in the edgestitcher serve

as guides in sewing together various

pieces of materbl. If you want to
sew bee, bee and embroidery, or
bee and tucked strips together, pbee
the piece of materbl that will be on

top in slot 1 (Fig. 67) and the lower

fabric in slot 4. For instance, if you

are sewing bee edging to a finished

edge of fabric, place the fabric in

slot 1 and the bee in slot 4 (Fig

67).

ATTACHMENTS

Be sure the needle positioning lever is in the

extreme left hand position.

ATTACHMENT FOOT

In order to attach binder, edgestitcher and the hem
mers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and re
place it with the attachment foot. (Fig. 65)

Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers by sliding

the attachment to the left as for as possible and

' tightening the screw.

The mounting sbt enables you to sew as close to

or as far away from the edge as desired. Just move

the attachment to the correct position before tightening

the mounting screw.

Fig. 67

Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so that

he feed will carry ,t backward as you stitch HoU the fabric in the left hand and the hce 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 slot 4. and the foW of the piping to the left

nght !n ^s’lot 3 ° 2 and the foWed edge of the piping to the

Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a French seam.
See Figs 68 69, 70, and 71 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are

hundreds of other uses.

Fig. 69

Fig. 68

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BINDER

Slots on scroll of the binder ore for corresponding widths of commercially folded bi<Ts binding

The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bios strips cut ^ inch wide

■' matertal in one operation

FOLDED BINDING (Fig 74

slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong
pin. stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust
by sliding binder to right or left.

Cut folded binding to a point, (insert in appropriate

TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig 75)

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.

HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING (Fig

Cot inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
O' joches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until
cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge, adjust if necessary.

and 73 for sug
gestions on
how to use the

binder. There
are hundreds
of other uses.

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74)

See Figs. 72

Fig. 74

-Ftgr-73-

THE SET OF HEMMERS

Before attaching any of the hemmers, be sure bob
bin 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 horizontal

ly under hemmer toward back. Bobbin thread will

catch loop and carry upper thread to back of hem

mer.

Fold material to suit for two inches along edge,
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and
up over spoon (Fig. 76). Fold hem in material back of hemmer. Draw forward

and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.

HEMMER SET

You can make a hem or 'ii" in width, depending upon which

hemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Figs. 77, 78, 79 80 81

and 82.

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Fig. 76

to end of he

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HEMMER SET

Fig. 77

Fig. 79

Fig. 81

Fig. 78

Fig. 80

Fig. 82

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. 83—84).

Fig. 85

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Fig. 83

Fig. 84

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. 85). Stitching should be close to
zipper to allow easy opening and closing. Adjust to

sew from either right or left side, whichever is more
convenient.

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ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT

Fig. 86

Fig. 88

f^'9- 89 Fig, 90

The ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating.

Ruffhng can also be done and sewn to another piece of fabric at the same time
This highly versatile attachment despite its wide range of use, is simple to use
Use the ruffler for making aprons, curtains, pleating a skirt, adding fullness to the bodice of

a dress etc.

Fig. 91

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RÜFFLER

Fig. 92

Fig. 93

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SEWING TIPS

When a da,nty ha,r l,ne fm.sh is par„cubrly desirable for the ,nside seams of sheer collars

facngs, and yokes, seam allowance that would ordinarily show through is eliminated by following

the seam outline with a narrow zigzag stitch.

Trim seam allowance close to line of stitching. Turn and press.

EVENLY SPACED BUTTONHOLES

To make a row of buttonholes evenly spaced and accurately stitched draw the online f

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SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS

Fig. 100

Cut interfacing down center between dart lines. Over

lap cut edges, matching dart lines. Zigzag stitch along
marking line from point to wide end of dart. Trim both
raw edges close to stitching.

Fig. 101

SEWING ON SHEER MATERIALS

Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as shown at left

. ..r., cp.,, Ui„, .,p., Fo- .„eh fp“° 7:

Fig. 102

LTk®ofXpel.TeTte,''p°lpr„‘‘"rthh°"‘' Fop, ood

INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN PORTABLE CASE

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Please read these important instructions which

were written to aid you in placing your new

sewing machine in its portable case.

First, remove the foot control which is fastened

inside the base to avoid damage in shipping.

After unpacking the sewing machine unit, being
certain to take out the instruction book, guarantee
and accessory box, lay the unit face down on a
table. You will see two clamping screws A
entering head hinge holes B on the underside of

the back.

On the base you will find two head hinges C

which will fit into holes B. Lower the base onto

the sewing machine fitting hinges C into holes B.

Tighten screws A securely with a screw driver.

PORTABLE BASE

UNDER StDE or

MACHINE

To make the electrical connection draw the

two wires through the slot in the partition of
the base.

Plug the cord labeled Motor” into the recepta
cle marked“Motor" on the block attached to
the outer section of the base. Then insert the other

cord into the Light" receptacle.

Place the foot control on the floor, insert plug
into a wall outlet (110-115 volts) and you are ready

to sew. But first read the instruction book to becrime
familiar with the threading of the machine,

lension adjustments and all the other features

designed to make sewing a pleasure.

PASS

MOTOR-LIGHT

LEADS THROUGH

SLOT IN

PARTITICI

lOTOR-LIGHT

MOTOR-LIGHT

BLOCK

“ PLUGS

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TO ASSEMBLE LEGS ON CABINET

1. Place cabinet body upside down on smooth level surface f,,.» 1,
vent marking top.) surface (use packing mote rial os cushion to pre-

2. Slip leg into position between corner blocks ond rie r
slot or hole in metal bracket. '* fitting into

3. Add wing nut and tighten securely.

INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABINET

1. Ic30sen head hinge set screws unti\ head
hinge hole is clear.

2. Till head hinge fingers up and back as
far as they will go.

3. Carefully slip head onto head hinges

--making sure fingers are inserted as far
as they can go into head hinge holes.

4. Albw the head to rest in its lilledback
position.

5. Tighten both set screws securely with
screw driver.

6. Plug electrical leads into sockets bcated
inside cabinet. Cord identified with
“motor” tog must be plugged into socket
marked "motor" Untogged cord goes to

“lighi’’ socket.

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