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[. FEATURES AND PARTS
Principle Parts................................................................................................................4—5
II. ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................. 6
Contents of Accessory Set..................................................................................................6
III. YOUR SEWING MACHINE AND CASE..........................................................................7-8
Portable Case..................................................................................................................... 7
Setting the Extension Flaps for Sewing on Flat Sewing Surface
Setting Flaps for Free-Arm Sewing.................................................................................... 7
Electrical Connections.........................................................................................................8
Sewing Light...................................................................................................................... 8
IV. PREPARING THE MACHINE TO SEW...................................................................... 9-11
Winding the Bobbin.
Lower Threading.............................................................................................................. 10
Threading the Bobbin Case..................................................................................... 10
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle................................................................................. 10
Upper Threading............................................................................................................ 11
V. CHOOSING THE RIGHT NEEDLE..............................................................................12-14
Types of Needles................................................................................................... 12—13
Needie-Thread-Fabric Chart................................................................................... . 12—13
Changing the Needle...................................................................................................... 14
Changing the Needle Plate.............................................................................................. 14
VI. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE.....................................................15-21
Adjusting the Stitch................................................................................................... 15—17
Stitch Length Dial...................................................................................................... 15
Reverse Lever....................................................................................................... 15
Stitch VA/idth Dial.................................................................................................... 15
Relating Stitch Length to Stitch Width
Pattern Selector Dial......................................................................................... 16—17
Pattern Selector Release Button........................................................................16—17
Pattern indicator Window
One Step Buttonhole Control Dial............................................................................. 18
Stitch Density Control................................................................................................ 18
Needle Position..................................................................................................... 19
Adjusting for the Fabric.................................................................................................... 19
Feed Dog Control...................................................................................................... 19
Pressure Control , ................................................................................................. 19
Tension........................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting the Thread Tensions................................................................................ 20
The Proper Presser Foot
Changing the Foot................................................................................................... 21
The AH Purpose Foot................................................................................................21
The Straight Stitch Foot
The Buttonhole Foot................................................................................................ 21
The Embroidery Foot............................................................................................. 21
The Cording and Zipper Foot....................................................................................21
VII. HOW TO SEW............................................................................................................22-23
Pinning......................................................................................................................... 22
Placement of Fabric/Starting a Seam..............................................................................22
Guiding the Fabric......................................................................................................... . 22
Etched Seam Guide............................................................................................... 22
Cloth Guide.......................................................................................................... 22
Presser Foot as a Guide.......................................................................................... 22
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Holding the Fabric...................................................................................................... 23
Turning Corners..........................................................................................................23
Curved Seams........................................................................................................... 23
Sewing Across Heavy Seams.................................................................................... 23
Ending Seam/Removai of Fabric................................................................................23
Vm. APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT STITCH
Seams
Basting/Topstitching. . . ¿T4T . 24
Darning........................................................................................................................ - ■ 24
Elastic Thread Shirring......................................................................................................24
IX. APPLICATIONS OF THE ZIGZAG STITCH.........................................................25-29
Overcasting................................................................................................................... 25
Seaming Knits...................................................................................................................25
Sewing on Buttons
Satin Stitching. ................................................................................................................ 26
Tapering/Creative Embroidery......................................................................................... 26
Freehand Monogramming................................................................................................27
Applique.................................................................................-
Gathering Over a Cord.................................................................................................... 28
Lace Applications........................................................................................................... 29
Flutter Hems. .................................................................................................................. 29
X. BUTTONHOLES.....................................................................
Preparation ................................................................................................................... 30
Built-in One Step Buttonholer......................................................................................... 31
Turn-Around Buttonholes............................................................................................... 32
Corded Buttonholes....................................................................................................... 33
Stretch Buttonholes
XI. APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH
Hemming..................................................................................................................... 35
Decorative Effects........................................................................................................... 36
Topstitch Effects............................................................................................................... 36
Decorative Stitch Combinations..................................................................................... 36
XII. APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH BLIND HEM
Hemming..........................................................................................................................37
Edging.......................................................................................................................... 37
Eyelash Buttonholes....................................................................................................... 37
XIII. APPLICATIONS OF THE MULTIPLE STITCH ZIGZAG
Overcasting.................................................................................................................... 38
Patching........................................................................................................................ 38
Mending a Tear or Instant Darning................................................................................. 38
Elastic Application........................................................................................................ 39
Understitching Facings............................................................................................ ..39
Decorative Effects.......................................................................................................... 39
XIV. APPLICATIONS OF THE SCALLOP STITCH...........................................................40
Hemming. ........................................................................................................................40
Decorative Effects............................................................................................................40
XV. APPLICATIONS OF THE REVERSE BLIND HEM STITCH
Shell Tuck ........................................................................................................................40
XVI. APPLICATIONS OF THE INTERLOCK
Shell Tuck........................................................................................................................41
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Forming a Thread Shank.......................................................................................... 26
Manual Embroidery Designs................................................................................... 27
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Lingerie Seam..................................................................................................................41
Inserting Lace.............................................................................................................. 41
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XXXI.
APPLICATIONS OF THE CHECKER STITCH
AND THE DOMINO STITCH........................................................................................... 42
Decorative Effects........................................................................................................... 42
Corded Decorative Effects............................................................................................. 42
APPLICATIONS OF THE REVERSE STITCH PATTERNS
Decorative Effects .......................................................................................................... 43
APPLICATIONS OF THE CROWN STITCH ....................................................................44
Decorative Effects.......................................................................................................... .44
APPLICATIONS OF THE CROSS STITCH.................................................................... 44
Decorative Effects. ,
APPLICATIONS OF THE OVERLOOK STITCH....................................................... 45-47
Seams........................................................................................................................... 45
Nylon Tricot Seams...........................................................................................................46
Applying Elastic.................................................................................................................46
Ladder Stitch................................................................................................................... 46
Hemstitching................................................................................................................... 47
Topstitching...................................................................................................................... 47
APPLICATIONS OF THE STITCH AND OVERCAST......................................................48
Seams........................................................................................................................... 48
Applying Ribbing............................................................................................................. 48
APPLICATIONS OF THE FAGOTING STITCH................................................................48
Decorative Effects.............................................................................................................48
APPLICATIONS OF THE SMOCKING STITCH...............................................................49
Seams............................................................................................................................... 49
Elastic Shirring.............................................................................................................. 49
Decorative Effects — Baseball.........................................................................................49
APPLICATIONS OF THE ELASTIC EDGING STITCH
Topstitching.......................................................................................................................50
Edging...............................................................................................................................50
APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH OVERLOOK
APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
Seams...............................................................................................................................51
Topstitching..................................................................................................,. . ..............
APPLICATIONS OF THE RICK-RACK STITCH...............................................................52
Topstitching..................................................................................................................... 52
Tapering............................................................................................................................52
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING......................................................................................... 53-54
Twin Needle Sewing Effects............................................................................................ 53
Pin Tucks.................................................................................................................... 54
Decorative Tucks or Designs............................................................................................54
FREE ARM SEWING....................................................................................................... 55
USE OF ACCESSORIES............................................................................................... 56
Cording and Zipper...........................................................................................................56
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ADDITIONAL SPECIAL ACCESSORIES........................................................................ 57
Roller Foot........................................................................................................................57
Overcast Foot...................................................................................................................57
Blind Hem Foot................................................................................................................ 57
Roller Hem Foot............................................................................................................ 57
Fringe Foot..................................................................................................................... 57
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Changing Needle............................................................................................................ 58
Cleaning
Oiling ....
Changing the light bulb.....................................................................................................59
MINOR PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS
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PRINCIPLE PARTS
Controi Panel Cover ,. ^
covers pattern selector dial, release button, one-step buttonhole
control dial, stitch density controi, bobbin winder and bobbin
winder guide.
Pattern Selector Dial
selects pattern desired. May be turned in any direction.
Pattern Selector Release Button
is pushed down to release pattern selector dial.
<■" Pattern indicator Window
shows all the stitch patterns available. Relative stitch length
setting is color coded for each stitch pattern. Yellow indicator
shows the stitch chosen.
Tension Dial
has two discs which regulate the amount of tension on the
needle thread.
Take-up Lever
regulates the flow of thread through the needle. It has an
open eyelet to simplify threading. The take-up lever should
always be in the highest position when beginning or ending
sewing.
Face Plate
opens to the left to allow for easy changing of the light bulb.
Check Spring
helps control the flow of thread through the needle.
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releases flaps for flat sewing surface,
holds the presser foot in place,
holds the needle in place.
holds the fabric in place for sewing. Snap-on feet are provided
with the sewing machine. Various interchangeable soles are
included in the accessory box. The front of the presser foot
shank is white to make needle threading easier.
Needle Plate Release Lever
pushes the needle plate up for easy removal.
moves the fabric after each stitch is formed, The diamond
points give a gentle feed for delicate fabrics as well as an
accurate feed for heavy fabrics.
has guide lines on the left and right for greater sewing
accuracy. It snaps off for easy cleaning.
Flat Sewing Surface Brace
holds flaps up for flat sewing airface.
Flat Sewing Surface Flaps
are released and braced whenever a flat sewing surface is
desired or access to the bobbin is needed.
controls the amount of pressure on the fabric. The illustrated
plate indicates the proper position for various fabrics.
Flap Release Knob
Thumb Screw
Needle Clamp Screw
Presser Foot
Diamond Point Feed Dog
Needle Plate
Pressure Control
Bobbin Winder Tension Discs
controls the tension on the thread as the bobbin is being
wound.
Stitch Density Control
regulates the closeness or openness of the buttonhole side
and stretch stitches,
One Step Buttonhole Control Dial
Selects buttonhole length for automatic one-step buttonholes.
"^Bobbin Winder
□ lui'naL'iitafly'^topswindTnf~ii^en the bobbin is filled,
Hand Wheel
controls the up and down movemertt of the needle bar.
Always turn it toward you.
Stitch Width Dial
allows for precise adjustment of zigzag stitch width as well as
tapering.
Needle Position Dial
Is turned for needle position change.
Reverse Lever
allows for easy back-tacking to lock thread ends.
Stitch Length Dial
allows for precise adjustment of stitch length from very fine to
very long.
Feed Dog Control
adjusts the height of the feed dog for special sewing
applications.
Presser Foot Lever
controls the raising and lowering of the presser foot.
With the lever down, the presser foot holds fabric for ^wing.
With the lever up to its first position, the fabric can be turned
freely without release of upper thread tension or slack of
upper thread, for changing sewing direction or turning the
corner.
With the lever up to the second position, the upper thread
tension is completely released to remove fabric after sewing.
An extra lift is also available for placement of heavy, bulky
fabrics under the presser foot by holding the lever up to its
extreme top position.
Thread Cutter
is located on the back of the presser bar for convenience.
Spool Pins
hold all types of spools effectively.
Power Switch
turns on both motor and light simultaneously. Allows
selection of high and low speed.
Coupling Wheel
releases the movement of the needle bar in order to wind a
bobbin.
Your new White Rotary sewing nnachine comes equipped with the following set of acces
sories to make your sewing easier.
Three Metal Bobbins
The bobbins are made
of metal and hold
about 80 yards of
thread.
Needles / J 5^' '5
All-purpose needles sizes
11, 14 and 16 are
included. Twin needle
is also provided.
Two Felt Washers
Place the felt washers
under the spools for
best stitching results.
Quilting Guide
helps . make parallel
rows of stitching.
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Embroidery Foot
has a wide groove on
the bottom which
allows the foot to pass
over dense stitches.
Also has two small tun
nels in front to accom
modate cord.
Buttonhole Foot
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has measuring lines to
insure exact buttonhole
length needed.
Button Sewing Foot
to hold button in place
for stitching.
Cording and Zipper Foot
for stitching very dose
to the edge of a cord or
zipper.
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Cloth Guide and Screw
aids in sewing straight
seams.
All Purpose Foot
Straight Stitch Foot and
for straight sewing on
sheer and very light
weight materials where
extra support is needed.
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Plate
Screw Drivers
Small one for use on
bobbin tension. Large
one for use on thumb
screw, needle clamp
screw, etc.
Tubed Oiler
for use in oiling the
machine. See page 59.
Seam Ripper
for cutting open
buttonholes and
removing stitches.
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Portable case cover is fixed to the base with two latches at each narrow side of the cover, For
opening the case, press the latches out and down to release them from the hooks on the
bottom base of the case.
For closing, hang the latches to the hooks on the bottom base and press them up.
Unless installing machine into cabinet, it is not necessary to remove the bottom base of the
case from machine.
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Sewing Machine and Base
SETTING THE EXTENSION FLAPS
FOR SEWING ON FLAT SEWING
SURFACE
Turn flap release knob counter-clockwise
to release the front flap and clockwise for
the back flap. Pul! the flap brace to out
nnsitinn
SETTING FLAPS FOR FREE-ARM SEWING
Press the flap brace into the lower arm,
then, press both flaps down until they
click on the stopper latches of flap release
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Note: Free-arm setting of machine is for
simple handling of tubular and
hard-to-reach garment areas. (See
Page 55,1
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Insert the plug with the indenta
tions on the underside into the
socket on the right side of the
machine. The plug will only go
in one way. Place the foot con
trol in such a position that your
foot rests comfortably on it.
insert the plug into a wall outlet,
110-120V.
SEWING LIGHT
The switch at the right side of
machine is the master switch for
on-off of both the light and the
motor. It is also for selection of
speed between fast and slow
sewing.
With the switch at "LOW" posi
tion, powerful slow speed sew
ing, less than 650 rpm is possible.
At "HIGH", sewing speed
reaches upto 950 rpm maximum.
The tight is turned on when the
switch is set at these positions.
At the lower range you may en
counter a noticable hum or in
crease in motor noise. This is
common due to the increased
power or torque needed to
operate your machine.
With the switch at "OFF" posi
tion, the electric circuits for both
light and motor are completely
shut off. When machine is not
in use, always turn the switch off
for safety.
Ths S6wiri3 iigHt is !oc3t6d in
face cover directly over the
needle to better illuminate the
stitching area.
With the power switch at the
right side of machine on "HIGH”
or "LOW” speed position, The
light simultaneously turns on,
and with the switch on "OFF"
the light also turns off.
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
Disengage the hand wheel by holding it
tightly with your ¡eft hand and turning
the coupling wheel toward you with your
right hand (Fig, 21), Place the spool
on spool pin (A), leaving about one foot
of thread free. Lead the thread around
the top thread hook of the guide (B) on
the left back of the machine and around
the bobbin winder tension disc (C). Then
thread guide (D) as illustrated (Fig, 22).
Run the end of the thread through a hole
on the riiTi of the bobbin on the spindle,
(E) and push the bobbin winder to the
right. Hold the thread end securely and
run the machine slowly. Bobbin will stop
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turning when filled. Cut thread and push
bobbin winder to the left. Remove
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bobbin from spindle. Tighten the coupl
ing wheel by turning it away from you as
you hold the hand wheel in place. The
needle should now move when you turn
the hand wheel.
Note: If the bobbin is winding unevenly,
adjust bobbin winder thread guide
(D) up or down as needed.
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LOWER THREADING
• Threading Bobbin Case
Turn flap release knob back to
release the front flat sewing
surface flap. {Fig. 23) Raise the
front flap upward fully. Make
sure that the take-up lever is in
its highest position. Remove the
bobbin case, by opening the
bobbin case latch and pulling the
bobbin case out. (Fig. 24) Hold
the bobbin case between the
thumb and forefinger of the left
hand, so that the slot in the edge
of the bobbin case is on top.
Take the bobbin between the
thumb and forefinger of the right
hand so that the thread on top
leads from left to right. Insert
the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Draw the thread into the slot of
the bobbin case and then under
the tension spring into the fork
shaped opening of the spring.
(Fig. 25) Then lead the thread
through the thread guide on top
of bobbin case.
• Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle
Hold the threaded bobbin case
in your left hand. Raise the
bobbin case latch with your
finger and hold open. Insert and
center the bobbin case on the
stud of the rotary hook. Be sure
the square opening of the bobbin
case is on top. Press the bobbin
case into the rotary hook as far
as possible until the latch catches
on the center post of the rotary
hook. Then release the bobbin
case latch. Press the bobbin case
to be sure the bobbin case is
locked securely, in place. (Fig.
26)
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UPPER THREADING
Turn the hand wheel toward you
to raise the take-up lever up just
above red mark. The presser
foot should be in a raised posi
tion. Lead the thread from the
spool as illustrated. Draw the
thread through the rear thread
guide, then forward between the
tension discs, down and around
the check spring, up and around
the take-up lever, down through
thread guide on needle clamp.
Thread the needle from front to
back and leave the thread about
three to four inches long. (Fig.
27) Hold end of upper thread
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to the left of needle plate and
turn the hand wheel toward you
one complete revolution. Pull
the loop which has been formed
with lower thread through to the
upper surface. (Fig. 28) Place
both thread ends under the
presser foot and draw them to
the side leaving both threads
about four inches long. (Fig. 29)
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TYPES OF NEEDLES
The correct selection of needle to suit the thread and fabric being sewn gives the best stitching
results. Fine fabrics should be sewn with fine needles, heavier fabrics with heavier needles.
For best results, sewing machine needles should be replaced when they become even slightly
dull or bent or at the completion of every other garment.
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_______ is suggested for use with woven fabrics. Needles, style 15 x 1, (European
equivalent System 705) are used on the majority of household sewing machines. They range
in sizes from 8 to 20 with the lower number indicating the finer needle. The most commonly
used sizes are 11 and 14.
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• is designed to handle knits as well as woven fabrics. It eliminates
skipped stitches and the slight ball will not damage delicate fabrics. This is the needle provided"
with your sewing machine and will be used for most of your sewing. A larger ball point may
still be necessary for certain knits, such as bathing suit fabric or power net.
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- is recommended for use with tricots, jerseys, lingerie and power nets.
Unlike sharp, pointed needles, which pierce fibers of knit fabrics, destroying elasticity, the
ball point slips between fibers, preventing damage to fabric and skipped stitches. These are
available in fine, medium, and heavy ball points,
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is recommended for use with leather and leather-look vinyls. A wedge
cutting point pierces leather more easily than ordinary sewing machine needles, resulting in
more satisfactory stitching.
NEEDLE, THREAD, FABRIC & STITCHING GUIDE
The correct selection of needle and thread to suit the fabric will result in more satisfactory
stitching. Fine fabrics should be stitched with fine needles, fine thread and short stitches.
For best results on heavier fabrics, use coarser needles, heavier threads and longer stitches.
Replace the machine needle when it becomes even slightly dull or bent.
KNITS
WOVEN
LEATHER
DECORATIVE
STITCHING
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LIGHT WEiGHT:Tricot, Power Net g
MEDIUM WEIGHT; Jersey, Double Knit, Power Net
HEAVY WEIGHT: Double Knit, Power Net 11-14
FAKE FURS-VELOURS
VERY SHEER;'Lace, Net, Chiffon, Voile
SHEER: Lawn, Taffeta, Blouse Crepe, Organdy
DRESS WEIGHT:Crepe, Woot, Brocade, Velvet
MEDIUM: Woo!, Silk, Linen, Pique, Faille,
Velveteen, Terrycioth
HEAVY: Denim, Duck, Sailcloth
EXTRA HEAVY: Canvas, Upholstery, Awning
VINYLS-FILMS
LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT: Leathers & Suedes
HEAVY LEATHER
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
TOPSTiTCHING
METALLIC EMBROIDERY
9-10
14-16
9-11
11 80 Sharp
16 100 Sharp
19 120 Sharp
14 90
14-16
16-18
9-11
16-18
11 80
70 Light Ball
70-80
80-90
90-100
9 70 Sharp
9 70
70-80 Sharp
90-100 Leather (Wedg
100-110
60-80
Light Ball to
Medium Ball
Medium Ball t
Heavy Bail
Ball or Shaft
Sharp
Leather {Wedo
Leather (Wedg
100-110
30
(Fiai Side of Needle} (Round Side of Needle)
Regular Sharp All-purpose Medium Ball Wedge Point
Needle Needle Point Needle Needle
20
12
10-14
10
9
4-5 50
60
50
10 4-5 Heavy Duty
16-18
14-16 10
t 4.
12
10
8 3-4
10
8
6-8
10 60 70
60
9 50
7-8
6-7 Heavy Duty
7-8
3-4
3
50
Heavy Duty
50 30
50 30
Heavy Duty
Cotton Embroidery Thread Size 50—70
Silk Buttonhole Twist Size D
Metallic Thread
50-70 NO
30 YES
30 YES
30
50-70 NO A-Silk/Nyton
30
30 NO A-Silk
30 YES
30 YES
30
YES NO
NO A-Silk/Nylon
NO
YES
YES NO
YES NO
A-Si!k/Nylon
A-Silk/Nylon Roller Foot
A-Silk/Nyton
A-Si!k
NO
NO
NO
Roller Foot
Roller Foot
Roller Foot
Roller Foot
Roller Foot
Roller Foot
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
• To Change the Needle
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
2. LooSen needle clamp screw to remove the
needle. {Fig. 31)
3, Place needle (flat side to the back and
long groove toward you) (Fig. 32) in the
needle clamp and push it upward as far as
it will go, tighten clamp screw.
4, After changing the needle, make one
complete revolution of the hand wheel by
hand to be sure the needle is clearing the
needle plate.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE PLATE
To change the needle plate, release front flap
sewing surface and turn flap up. Push the
button on the left side of the bobbin case
and the needle plate will automatically raise.
(Fig. 34) Lift the needle plate. Replace the
needle plate by sliding the clip on the right
of the needle plate under the opening and
pressing the left side of the needle plate
down into place. (Fig. 35, 36)
The needle plate is removed for cleaning the
lint which may pile up between the needle
plate and the feed dogs. The straight stitch
needle plate is used for sewing very fíne or
soft materials. The zigzag needle plate can
be used for all of the norma! sewing. Care
should be taken to clean lint from the feed
dogs to insure smooth operation of the feed
mechanism.
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ADJUSTING THE STITCH
• Stitch Length Dial
This dial {Fig. 37) controls the forward
feeding of the fabric. At 0, the fabric does
not feed at all. As the numbers increase so
does the length of the stitch. Turn the blue
dial so that the desired number is below the
blue indicator.
• Reverse Lever
The "R" marked blue lever (Fig. 38} above
and to the right of the stitch length dial will
cause the machine to sew in reverse when
depressed. This lever may be used at the
beginning and end of sewing to lock the
threads.
To backstitch, simply push the lever down
and hold for the desired number of stitches.
It is advisable to tie the thread ends instead
of backstitching on soft sheer fabrics to
avoid puckering.
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Pattern;
Length: 2%
Width: 0-5
Feed Dog; Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: AM Purpose
Needle Position: IV!
Pattern:
Length: 0—5
Width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot; Allpurpose
Needle Position; M
• Stitch Width Dial
This dial (Fig. 39) controls the swing of the
needle right and left for various widths of
stitches. At 0, the needle does not swing,
therefore, a straight line of sewing results no
matter which stitch is selected.
At 1, the needle takes a narrow swing result
ing in a narrow column of stitching. At 5,
the needle takes a large swing resulting in a
wide column of stitches. (Fig. 40)
• Relating Stitch Length to Stitch Width
When the width dial is engaged at one par
ticular width (such as 5), the stitch length
dial will now control how close those
stitches come together. At length 0, the
fabric does not move, resulting in a ball of
stitches formed one on top of the other, as
is used in button sewing. At about 1/4, the
feed pulls the fabric through slowly, result
ing in a dense column of stitches called a
satin stitch. At length 5, a very long open
zigzag results. (Fig. 41)
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• Pattern Selector Dial, Pattern Selector Release Button and Pattern Indicator Window
Pattern Selector Dial selects the stitch pattern to be made according to the picture shown at
the yellow indicator in the pattern selector window. With the pattern selector release button
pushed down, the dial can be turned in any direction to the desired stitch. Release the button,
and the selected stitch is locked in place.
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The stitches shown are as follows:
Forward Stitch Patterns {shown in blue)
1.
AAjVvV Results in a straight stitch when the width is at zero and a zigzag when the
width is engaged. Set the dial at this position for buttonholes.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
A A Blind Hem, stitches forward then a zigzag bite to the left for use in
hemming, topstitching, and other applications. See Pages 35—36. Width 0 will give a
straight stitch, ail other widths will produce the blind hem stitch.
Stretch Blind Hem, takes two small zigzag stitches then a larger zigzag to
the left for blind hemming soft, stretchable knits. When used on a very short length,
an excellent edging stitch is produced. See Page 37, A straight stitch is obtained at width
0, All other widths produce the stretch blind hem stitch.
/\/\ Multiple Stitch Zigzag, takes three stitches from side to side for use in
overcasting, applying elastics, and mending as shown on Pages 38—39, Width 0, results
in a straight stitch, width 5 is the best choice for use of the multiple stitch zigzag.
/' Scallops, perfectly shaped half circles, are formed to the left for decorative
pin tucks and edging. Width 0 results in a straight stitch. Width 5 produces the widest
scallop. See Page 40,
~\f^f Reverse Blind Hem is similar to the regular blind hem (2) except that the
zigzag bite is toward the right and the straight stitch is to the left, for easier shell tucking.
Straight stitch is produced at 0 width, the reverse blind hem at all other widths. See
Page 40.
_AlAA. Interlock, one straight stitch is formed then a zigzag bite to the right for
seaming lightweight jersey and tricot as on Page 41. Width 0 results in a straight stitch,
ail other widths produce an interlock.
Checker Stitch takes small zigzag stitches in left, middle and right positions
for decorative effects as on Page 42. Width 0 will give a straight stitch alt other widths
produce the checker stitch.
Domino Stitch takes zigzag stitch in the left and right positions for
decorative effects as on Page 42. Straight stitches are produced at 0 width, while width 5
results in a domino stitch.
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Decorative Reverse Stitch Patterns {shown in brown)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Reverse Action Stretch Stitches (shown in green)
16. ' The Crown Stitch forms a crown shaped pattern for decorative effects on
17. The Cross Stitch produces a hand embroidered replica of the cross stitch for
18. Overlock, takes a stitch to the left, then backwards, and then one stitch right
19.
20. ' This Decorative Stitch can be used for fagotting and borders on household
21. 3 ; ' Smocking Stitch is a honeycomb type pattern useful in seaming gauze and
22. Elastic Edging Stitch takes one stitch to left then forward, then a rick-rack
23. _ _ ' _ Stretch Overlock takes a stitch to the left and right then two straight stretch
24. l! e"":\ Rick-rack takes stitches forward and backward to form a triple reinforced
Note: For Decorative Reverse Stitch Patterns shown in brown and Reverse Action Stretch
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Heart Stitch produces even shaped heart designs with the straight edge to the
left for trimming collars and cuffs of little girls dresses as shown on Page 43. Width 3
produces a small heart design with the widest heart shape at width 5.
Tuiip Stitch produces a straight stitch at left and a tuiip design toward the
right for border designs on guest towels and children wear. The widest tulip design is
produced at width 5,
1..,.. Swan Stitch results in swan shaped patterns to the right with a straight stitch
to the ieft for decorative effects on towels and children clothes. Width 5 produces the
largest swan design.
^ 21 Fish Stitch forms a fish pattern at the right with the straight edge to the
left for decorative effects on towels and children wear at a width more than-3. The
widest fish pattern is formed at width 5. See Page 43;
Leaf Stitch forms alternating leaf designs for decorating household linens
and garments. The largest leaf design is produced at width 5.
”^2. Greek Key Design is a traditional fashion pattern for decorative borders and
hems of household linens and garments. Width 5 produces the widest pattern. See Page
43.
table-clothes and napkins. See Page 44, Width 5 produces the widest pattern and width 0
produces the straight stretch stitch.
highlighting drapes and household linens. See Page 44. The straight stretch stitch is
formed at width 0. AM other widths produce the cross stitch.
to iform a straight seam and overcast all in one operation. This is excellent on both knits
and wovens for finished % inch seams on width 5, and for the straight stretch stitch at
width 0. See Pages 45—47,
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The Stitch and Overcast for a straight stitch on the left and a stitch
diagonally to the right for stitching and overcasting Va inch seams on woven and knit
fabrics. See Page 48. Width 5 is best for seaming and overcasting in one step while
width 0 is used for straight stretch stitching.
linens at width 5. Width 0 produces the straight stretch stitch. See Page48.
sweater type fabrics as well as decorative effects. See Page 49. Width 0 results in a
straight stretch stitch while other widths produce the smocking stitch.
stitch, tor decorative uses. At width 0 the straight stretch stitch is produced and all
other widths results in the elastic edging stitch. See Page 50.
stitches for seaming softer, bulkier stretchy knits. Use at width 5 for completed 14 inch
seams and width 0 for the straight stretch stitch. See Page 51.
zigzag for decorative uses. Width 0 produces the straight stretch stitch, all other widths
result in the rick-rack stitch. See page 52.
Stitches shown in green, always set the stitch length dial at 5 at the brown and green
dots.
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• One-Step Buttonhole Control Dial
This dial (Fig. 43j is used for automatic,
one step buttonholes. The length may be
automatically set by selecting a number
or point on the dial between 1 and 5.
Normally, Number 1 produces a button
hole of about Vi inch in length on stiff
cotton, while Number 5 results in a V/i
inch buttonhole. Size will vary on
different types of material due to
stretching of the fabric. Once the number
or position has been selected, the button
hole size is produced automatically.
Each buttonhole can be made the same
size without any measurement on the
fabric. For normal sewing this dial ts set
at OFF, Further details are explained on
Page 31.
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• Stitch Density Control
This control is mainly used for fine tuning
the stitch density of the right side of the
buttonhole and the shape of decorative
reverse stitch patterns. A clockwise turn
of the knob increases the openness of the
right side of the buttonhole.
Conversely, a counter clockwise turn
makes the right side of the buttonhole
closer together and makes the reverse
stitch portions of decorative reverse stitch
patterns longer. Reverse stretch stitch
patterns may be a altered as to closeness
or openness of the stitch by turning the
dial counter clockwise for a more open
pattern and clockwise for a closer stitch
pattern. However, most sewing will be
done in the neutral position of the stitch
density control. (Fig, 44)
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