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You are now the owner or a new zigzag sewing maciiine, the most versatile machine of its type you can possess. Buttonholes, monogramming, darning, overcasting and creative embroidery are done with ease and speed.

To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your manhina this book on its care and use has been written for you. Read the instruc tions carefully as a thorough understanding will reward you with many hours of trouble-free creative sewing.

Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers and

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INDEX

Parts warranty Service policy

Features and parts

Needle and tJiread chart ........................................ 7

Setting the needle

Winding the bobbin................................................8-9

Threading bobbin case ............................................. 9

Placing bobbin case in shuttle Upper threading

Straight stitching ..................................................... 12

Changing foot and plate

Setting the stitch length

Stitch length chart ............................................... 13

Sewing in reverse

Adjusting the tensions....................................... 13-14

Adjusting pressure and feed........................... 14-15

General sewing

Light weight fabrics............................................. 15

Preparing to sew ...................................................... I3

Removing the work Creative embroidery

Satin stitch ............................................................ 17

Adjusting stitch width

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Embroidery patterns

Samples of embroidery .......................................... 17

Embroidering with a hoop Making buttonholes Sewing on buttons

How to us accessories

Narrow hemmer

Lace trimmed hem ............................................. 2I

Lace edge.............................................................. 2I

Seam gauge.......................................................... 2I

Care and maintenance............................................ 22

Oiling.................................................................... 23

Cleaning and oiling shuttle

Trouble chart .................................................24-25-26

Accessories Attachments

Attachment foot Edgestitcher

Binder.................................................................... 31

Huffier Cord and zipper foot

Hemmers ............................................................. 34

Darning spring

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FEATURES AND PARTS

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1. Take-up lever

2. Pressure release-damer

3. Arm tiread guides

4. Spool pins

5. Hand wheel '•

6. Bobbin winder

7. Stitch length dial ^^S'0‘^

8. Push button reverse

9. Bobbin winding tension

10. Feed button "UP"

11. Feed button "DOWN"

12. Width lock

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Stitch width knob ^ -2«S’ / ^

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Zigzag width control dial

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Needle plate-seam guide172“2-3

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Cover plate 7 7S~J 4«

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Presser foot

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Attachment and foot thumb screw l4fS/

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Needlf^cimo and scleJ^^

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Thread guides

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Tension regulator )3

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Light switch -- '~/4-3/-^5~

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Thread guide bar

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Needle bar thread guide

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FEATURES ÄND PARTS

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25. Presser bar lifter

26. Thread cutter

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27. Feed

28. Head hinge mounting holes

29. Motor S 7

30. Belt

Fabric

Extremely heavy tarpaulin, sacking,

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Heavy upholstery fabric, ticking, denim, leatherette

Medium heavy drapery

fabric, velveteen, suiting, felt, terry, etc.

Medium broadcloth, percale, gingham, linen, chintz, taffeta,

sheer wool, shantung, etc. Sheer voile, lawn,

dimity, crepe, handkerchief linen,

plastic film, etc.

Very sheer chiffon, batiste, lace, organdy,

ninon, net, marquisette, etc.

FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE

Machine

Needle Stitches

No. Per Inch

8 8

10 10

14 14

to 16

(Plastic him)

8 to 10

Cotton

Thread

24 to 30

30 to 40

40 to 60

60 to 80

80 to

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150

Mercerized

Thread

Heavy Duty

Silk

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SETTING THE NEEDLE

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^ See Fig. 3. Raisa the needle bar A to its highest

point, turning wheel toward you by hand.

Then loosen the needle clamp screw B and the

needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place needle

(flat side to right) in the needle clamp and push it

upward as far as it will go into the needle clamp hole, tightening the needle clamp screw securely with a screw driver.

iiiter clianging the needle make one

complete revolution of the balance wheel by

hand to be sure the needle is in the correct position.

Flat surface ox uesdie shank

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (5, mechanism by turning the clutch wise.

Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins, lead thread

through ^the upper thread guides on the arm, and down through

the tension disc (10, (Fig. 5) at the base of the machine. Run end of thread through a hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin B on spindle of bobbin winder 7, fitting the notch on bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push bobbin winder pulley against hand wheel. Hold thread end loosely and start machine

slowly.

Bobbin will stop winding 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 start the winding.

(Fig. 4) from the stitching

toward you or counterclock-

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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step 1 (illustrated in. Fig. 6). Hold

bobbin case between thumb and fore

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finger of left band, so that the slot in tbe edge of the bobbin case is on top. Take tbe bobbin between thumb and

forefinger of right hand so that the thread on top leads from left to right. Step 2. Insert bobbin into bobbin case, pull the thread into the slot of the bob

bin case as shown in Fig. 7, and draw it under the tension spring and into the fork-shaped opening of the spring as

shown in Fig. 8.

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SLOT

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PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

i'o cover plate left of the aeedle. \ bee 16, Fig. 1) Hold the bobbin case latch, (D:,

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hand, with at least three inches of thread running from the top the bobbin case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin case on the stud of the shutJe body, {Qj. Be sure the bobbin case finger,

IS opposite the shuttle race notch, (A). Press the boobin case (B) into the shuttle as far as possibie until latch, cauches on the center post of the

shuttle.

THEN release the bobbin case latch, fDh pess bobbin case again after latch has been re leased to^ make sure the bobbin case is locked

securely in place. Close the cover plate.

THREAD GUIDES

"HOOK

CHECK

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UPPER THREADING

1. Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise the

take-up lever to its highest position.

2. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

3. Lead the thread through the upper arm thread guides.

4. Run the thread through the thread guide bar to the tension discs, then around and between

them from right to left.

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5. Draw the thread up through the check spring and with a slight tug into the hook. (See

insert, Fig. 10)

6. P«s a. ar«d under as b.r .„d up arough ae ,7, of as ake-up lever from right to

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draw toward ae book of ae m.otane, leaving boa areade aree or four inobes long

STRAIGHT STITCHING

For straighi sewing on fine fabric or very soft

material, you may want_to use the straight stitch presser

straight stitch needle plate which are in-

SeSlf slots^“"^^ accessory box. Both have narrow

, Foot and Plate. To change presser

tighten screw securely.

Replace with hinged narrow foot and

lo°sea thumb screw 18 and remove

wrong side up. Hold needle plate with right hanA a-nA cover plate with left. (Fig. 12)

oSlia?iov^“^Tr'^' P“ rieedle plate

out oi groove. Tiieix slide lower pin out.

needie plate into groove on cover plate.

needle plate screws.

will break in striking the foot or plate.

press down on lock B. Turn dial as far to the left as possible. Pointer will then be on the zero mark.

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f r plate down slightly and pull

P^®*f straight stitch plate by revers-

procedure. Slip pin on lower side of

f under hp and into groove on cover

°u machine and fasten securely with

^^^® ^®* *R® stitch width at 0. or the needle

rim of zigzag dial A, Fig. 13, and

remove screws

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^ SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

Tie length of the stitch is regulated by the dial, shown in Fig. 14. 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 right to lengthen and

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to the left to shorten the stitch. The number of stitch length you choose is indicated by the triangular pointer.

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

Figures on indicator 0 1 2 Number of stitches per inch

No Feeding

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 R, Fig. 13, as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long as the button is held in.

ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down,

as the tension is automatically released when it is raised. To

increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 15) to the right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the left. The higher the number on the dial the tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower tension be sure that the machine is threaded properly.

When necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn small

screw (Fig. 16) on side of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten,

counterclockwise to loosen.

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When the upper and under tensions are properly balanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking in fabric (Fig. 17-Ä).

When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 17-B).

When the upper tension is too loose the upper

thread forms loops over the lower thread lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 17-C).

ADJUSTING PRESSURE

AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

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GENERAL SEWING. Usually for straight sewing and zigzag stitchirg, the pressure bar cap or darner release,^ Fig. 18, is at its lowest position and the drop feed buttons are both set at the same height (Press up button all the way down and it will spring back to the correct

height) Fig. 19.

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SEWING THIN OR UGHT WEIGHT FABRICS.

When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin silk or filmy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway down. Release all the way by pressing fhe snap lock A, Fig. 20, a=d then press cap B down again to kaliw.y spot

Lower the feed slightly by pressing the down button fFig. 19.

to the red line. '

DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING. In order to move the fabric freely in any direction for darning, mending and certain kinds of free-iiand embroidery, release the pressure cap B com pletely by pressing down on the snap lock. A, Fig. 20. Press

down button (Fig. 19) all the way down which drops the feed well below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, press

the up button all the way down.

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PREPARING TO SEW

Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding

as ^this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.

In EVER run machine without material under presser foot.

Place matenal and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot Turn

the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point. You are now ready to

tw tHtaS th ^ the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch the hand wheel to Starr the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine is re

gulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control

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REMOVING THE WORK

Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever and needle bar are at the

highest position.

Now raise the presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left, Fig. 21-A and B, and

pass the threads over the thread cutter.

Pull down slightly, holding thread in both hands, so as not to bend the needle. "

Leave the ends of thread under the presser foot.

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

Be sure zigzag presser foot and, zigzag needle plate are in place.

TEe satin stitcE, Fig. 22, wiucE is really just a very short zigzag stitch, and the basis for most embroidery, obtained by setting the stitch length as near the 0 as pos sible without stopping the feeding action.

' Adjusting the stitch width.

^ To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching, set zigzag width stop (Fig. 13) to

O the chosen stitch width number. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths,

such as 2Vo and 5, in doing free-hand embroidery or buttonholes.

The 2V2 width will be produced until the zigzag knob (Fig. 13) is moved to the 5 width.

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Embroidery patterns.

With the machine set for a short stitch length, dif ferent designs can be made by turning the stitch width or zigzag knob back and forth between 0 and 5 or any other combination of widths. Try setting the stop at 1 and 5, various other numbers.

Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After a while you will become quite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the machine, stitch lengh and width and the manipulation of the lever.

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SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

A. Sew a few stitches at 5 width, then allow knob to spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necessry, to establish a rhythm.

B. Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly between niimbers 2 and 5 rather fast.

C. Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5, allowing it to snap back quickly.

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Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at lU. Do a few zigzag stitches,

^ rop feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhythmically it

IS not necessary to count stitches.

f 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left of

stitches Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy petal. Continue until flower design is complete. Lock threads by setting stitch width at 0 and taking 3 or 4 stitches in center of

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

It is easy to follow a stamped design or to

work free hand when embroidering or monogramming. (See Fig. 23). Release the pressure from the foot by pressing down the snap lock on the automatic darner. Push the drop feed button

down all 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 hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of the needle. ^

^ Should you encounter skip stitches the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darning

spring IS needed (see attachments available from your dealer illustrated in the back of this book, j

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MAKING BUTTONHOLES

First, mark tire beginning and end of the buttonhole on fabric

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

(following directions below) to be sure machine adjustments are

correct.

1. Replace presser foot with buttonhole foot (Item 8 Fig. 37) which is grooved deeply underneath to prevent piling up of thread. (See Fig. 24).

2. Set stitch width at 2% and stitch length knob near 0.

3. Lower needle carefully into the mark on fabric indicating the

beginning of buttonhole. Stitch to the mark for the end of the buttonhole, step 1, Fig. 24A, stopping machine with needle in Fig. 24

fabric at right side of stitching.

4. Lift the presser foot and using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric end for end.

5. Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel just enough to raise needle out of fabric.

6. Push drop feed button all the way down and turn zigzag stitch width knob as far to the right as possible

and hold. Take five or six stitches to form bar tack step 2 Fig. 24A.

7. Raise needle out of fabric, allow stitch width knob to ,

spring back to stop and return feed to up position. Fig.2 4A

8. Stitch second side of buttonhole, step 3.

9. Stitch bar tack by repeating S and 6 above (step 4).

10. Return stitch width to 0 and take two or three stitches to fasten bar threads and prevent ravelling. Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the

stitching.

If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place tarlatian or paper, under

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2, PusB drop feed button "DOWN” all tie way.

tbe button so that

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4. Move zigzag stitch width stop until the needle comes down exactly over the right hand hole in the button,

ium «and wheel slowly by hand to be sure the needle

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5. SiloSS ^tlf stitches,

stopping with the needle in the left hole.

w?rfth°i+*n® prevent ravelling, set the stitch

dtt at 0, and take a few stitches in the same hole. If you

When needle goes into the center of each hole, run the

wsh you may place a rounded toothpick over the button

^e^een the two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular

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above method to sew on buttons with four holes,

snaps, etc. If a four hole button is to be sewn

Now^fift Tr! iox the two hole button. '

sligitly and move fabric to permit

t? 5?e fibric wiXS""^ Boles. Hooks, snaps, etc., are sewn

hn^s “ ^ procedure as for sewing two hole

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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

Seam gauge or clotb. guide (Item 6 Fig. 37) use tde seam gauge as a guide for straight

seams and even rows of stitching along edges of fabric. Fasten gauge with ассотрапзппд screw

(Item 11 Fig. 37) in threaded hole in bed of machine (Fig. 28) adjust to seam width desired.

NARROW rlEMMER. (Item 10 Fig. 37). With the needle at its highest position, replace

regular presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 29). For a plain narrow hem, make a 1 8* inch

double fold for about two inches along edge of fabric. Hold each end of the two inches fold, slip

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underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll of hemmer, lowering presser bar lifter,

gently pull ends of thread as you start stitching. ' '

Guide material slightly to right, and it will automatically take a double turn through scroll.

^ . LACE TRIMMED HEM. To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace

in the slot next to needle (Fig. 30). Sew hem as above, guiding lace under needle and hem

into scroll.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE

HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE

Use only a good, sewing machine oil d.o not use

any common household oils.

Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep

it operating smoothly-how often depends on the amount of sewing you do.

Once a year oil your machine throughly as in

dicated by the arrows on Fig. 31, 32 and 33.

Void over oiling.

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

(See Fig. 34 and 35}

Tne stiuch. forming meclianisni occasionally becomes

clogged with, loose threads and lint. This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the lint will sedeguard the performance.

To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows :

X. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its

highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.

Remove bobbin case.

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

shuttle body (D).

Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race

cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.

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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. Place shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and adjust into position. P“ edg® i^to notch, and lock into position

with shuttle race cover clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have been snapoed securely into position. ^

4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.

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

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TKOUBLE CHART

Trouble

If Maciiines Binds

Probable Cause

Thread or lint in raceway

Correction

-With take-up lever in highest position, tilt head back on hinges and remove bobbin

case.

race

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SOBBIN

CASE

LATCH

NOTCH

2— Turn clamps outward and remove race cover. 3— Remove hook. . , ,

4_deaii Thread and lint from all parts, inciuti-

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5— Run a drop of oil along nm of hook.

6— Replace hook, then race cover. Snap clamps

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7— Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch ana

replace, fitting tongue into notch of race cover.

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Trouble

Skipping Stitches

Irregular

Stitches

Uneven Stitches

Probable Cause

Bent needle

Needle placed in correctly in clamp

Too fine a needle for thread being used

Upper thread tension too loose

Improper threading Bobbin not wound

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: Pulling or holding i material

Not enough tension ■

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Poor quality thread ■

j Needle too fine for : ; thread being used :

Correction

Discard and replace

See instruction page No. 8

See needle and thread chart, page No. 7

Tighten upper tension

See threading instruction, page No. 7

Rewind bobbin

Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.

Increase tension

Try different thread ■ '

See needle and thread chart, page No. 7

Upper thread breakirig

Trouble

; Probable Cause

j Improperly threaded

! Too much tension

' Starting with take up j in incorrect position ^

i Improper setting of

needle ■

1 Bent or eye of needle 1

too sharp ;

Correction

Refer to threading instructions see page No. 11

and rethread machine Loosen tension on upper thread by turning

thread tension knob to lower number.

Always start sewing with take up lever in highest position

Refer to needle setting instruction see page No. 8

Try a new needle

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Material puckering

j Bent or blunt needle ^

■ Tensions too tight

i Dull needle •

; Stitch length too ,

long

Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace

with new

See tension adjustment page No. 13 & 14.

Change needle

Reduce stitch length

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ACCESSORIES

Plastic Oiler (Sealed and filled)

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Package of Needles (5) Large Screw Driver Small Screw Driver

Qnilter Guide Cloth Guide

Button Sewing Foot Buttonhole Foot

Presser Foot for Straight Sewing Narrow Hemmer

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Thumb Screw

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Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins)

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Bobbins (3)

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Needle Plate for Straight Sewing (graduated)

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Tlie following pages show extra time saving attachments Available from your Dealer.

These attachments will complement the basic acces sories furnished with your machine.

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When ordering please be sure to state "attachments for

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ATTCHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE

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FOOT

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HEMMERS

CORDING & ZIPPER FOOT

EDGESTITCHER

ATTACHMENT FOOT

In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and replace it with the attachment foot. Fig. 38.

Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers sliding the attachment to the left as far as possible and tighten screw.

The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or as far away from the edge as desired. lust move the attachment to the correct position before tightening the mounting screw.

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THE EDGESTITCHES

The edgestitcher is used in mak

ing lace insertions, edgings and pip

ing. The slots serve as guides. To

sew lace edging to fabric, place the

material you want on top in slot. Fig.

39, and the other piece in slot 4.

To trim with a wide piping, place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left in slot 3, for a narrow piping, place the fabrio in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the right in slot 3.

Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a french seam.

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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

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hole. Machine baste cord in place

(Fig. 46).

To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge of base fabric.

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SEWING IN A ZIPPER

Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle enters center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper along edge of foot (Fig. 47). 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.

RUFFLER

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Tke ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating. Ruffling 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 nillness to

the bodice of a dress and etc, „

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BINDER

Tiiis attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on scroll of the ■ binder are for corresponding widths of commercial folded bias binding.

The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15/16 inch wide.

Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate

slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong

pin. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust by sliding binder to right or left.

Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in

one operation. When two are used, always skip one

size between widths, inserting each in correct size slot.

HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING (Fig. 42)

Cut 15/16 inch bias binding fold in half for a

couple of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge

adjust if necessary.

FOLDED BINDING Tig. 41)

TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 41)

F-ig. 4|

THE SET OF HEMMERS

Before attaching any of the hemmer. Be sure bob bin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in place, hold top thread loosely and turn handweel one full

turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer. Grasp bobbin thread with both hands and slip horizontally under hemmer toward back. Bobbin thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to back of hemmer.

Fold material to suit for two inches along edge, hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and up over spoon (Fig. 48). Fold hem in material back of hemmer

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

DARNING SPRING

HOW TO ATTACH

Remove presser foot, unthread needle, place darner spring, on needle and slip hook up over needle clamp. PATCHING AND MONOGRAMMING

See Page 18 Fig. 23.

Pig. 48

Draw forward to end of hem and

SINGER W8931 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FEATURES AND PARTS

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

UPPER THREADING

STRAIGHT STITCHING

^ SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

SEWING IN REVERSE

ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

ADJUSTING PRESSURE

AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

PREPARING TO SEW

REMOVING THE WORK

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

MAKING BUTTONHOLES

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

TKOUBLE CHART

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ACCESSORIES

ATTACHMENT FOOT

THE EDGESTITCHES

SEWING IN A ZIPPER

RUFFLER

BINDER

THE SET OF HEMMERS

DARNING SPRING