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POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance

has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

SEWING MACHINE
Record in space provided below the Serial No.
and Model No. of this appliance.
The Serial No. is located Rear of arm.
The Model No. is located Rear of arm.
Serial No.
Model No. 1927
Retain these numbers for future reference.

Foot Controller Type: YC-482

 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
llowed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using (this

ippliance).
DANGER——To reduce the risk of electric shock:
kn appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this
pliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING——To reduce the risk of burns, fire,

lectric shock, or injury to persons:
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance
is used by or near children.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Never operate this appliance lilt has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked, Keep ventilation open
ings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from
outlet.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

DANGER
Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
 WARNING
1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
2. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
3. Do not use bent needles.
4. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
break.
5. Switch the sewing machine off (‘0”) when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing
presser foot, etc.
6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings
may be blocked.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 CONTENTS
2
I. NAMES OF PARTS .

3
. ACCESSORIES 4
3. BEFORE SEWING 4
Detaching Extension Table
5
Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord
6
Changing Needle
7
Changing Foot
8
Bobbin Winding
1 1
Inserting Bobbin
1 2
Adjusting Lower Tension
12
Drop Feed Lever
13
Threading Upper Thread
1 4
Twin Needle Threading
14
Decorative Tucks or Designs
15
Drawing Up Lower Thread
15
Foot Pressure
1 6
Fabric. Thread and Needle Table
17
Pattern Setting
18
I.. STRAIGHT SEWING 1 8
Pattern Selection Dial
1 8
Stitch Length Dial
19
Starting to Sew
1 9
Double Presser Foot Lifter
20
Cloth Guide
20
Adjusting Thread Tension
21
Applications of Straight Stitch
22
5. ZIGZAG SEWING 22
Zigzag Width Control
22
Needle Position Control
22
Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch
23
6. MAKING BUTTONHOLES 23
Determine Length
23
Determine Width
.

25
Left and Right Side Balance of Buttonhole
26
Cutting Buttonhoies
26
Corded Buttonholes
27
7. SEWING ON BUTTONS 28
8. OVERCASTING 29
9. OVERLOCKING 30
Applications of the Elastic Overlockstitch
31
Application of Ultra Stretch
32
Application of Rick-Rack
33
Application of Decorative Fun Patterns
34
0. BLIND HEM STITCH
35
Elastic Blind Hem Stitch
36
1. STRETCH SEAM 37
2. ZIPPER SEWING 38
3. SHELL STITCHING 39
4. PIN TUCKING 40
5. QUILTING 41
6. SCALLOPING 42
7. MENDING 42
Patching
42
Mending a Rip
43
8. APPLIQUE WORK 44
9. EMBROIDERY 45
0. MAINTENANCE 45
Cleaning
46
Oiling
47
1. TROUBLE CHART 48
Changing Light Bulb
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1. Thread guide for bobbin winding

2. Pressure regulator
3. Take-up lever
4. Face cover
5. Upper thread tension dial
6. Thread guide for upper threading
7. Presser foot thumb screw
8. Presser foot
9. Free arm
10. Shuttle cover
11. Spool pins
12. Pattern selection dial
13. Stitch length dial
14. Needle position control
15. Reverse sewing lever
1 6. Zigzag width control
1 7. Drop feed lever

1 8. Bobbin winding spindle

1 9. Bobbin winding stopper
20. Handwheel
21. Stop motion knob
22. Special buttonhole adjustment
23. switch *
24. Socket
25. Thread guide for upper threading
26. Handle
27. Presser foot lifter
28. Thread cutter
29. Feed dog
30. Needle plate
*Specifications vary from country to country.

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

Detachable Extension Table

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

Free-arm is convenient to sew or

embroider; trousers, sleeves, cuffs
of T-shirts, blouses, etc.

Do vice-versa of above steps to

attach extension table.

To open lid of accessory box, push

it open, as illustrated.
Connecting foot controller
and power cord

Connect foot controller and

power cord D (.

Before plugging in your machine,

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

® Switch on put power on the

machine and turn on the sewing
light.
b Push button to turn sewing
light on and off.

Always switch off or unplug

machine when not in use.

*Specifications vary from country

to country.

The more you press foot controller,

the faster the machine runs.

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

Loosen needle clamp screw and

remove needle.

With flat face away from you,

insert a new needle into groove
of needle bar.

Push needle until it reaches

stopper ® and tighten needle
clamp screw firmly.

Always use a straight needle with

Proper needle a sharp point.

straight shaft sharp point Using defective or worn needles

not only causes stitch skipping,
1
breakage of needles or snapping
of thread; it also can damage
hook and needle plate.

—6—
Changing Foot

Raise presser foot lifter 1;

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

Snap-on Presser Foot: 4

Push the lever a in the arrow

direction so that the presser foot
will come off.
Position a new foot with the pin F
b right under the groove of the
holder.

Lower the presser foot lifter so

that the foot will be automatically
snapped on.

—
When you fail to catch the foot,
push the lever in the arrow
direction slightly.

‘,—

—7—
 Bobbin Winding
Set needle in the highest position
by turning handwheel towards
you.

Open shuttle cover.

Open latch of bobbin case and

take it out.

Close latch of bobbin case and

bobbin comes out easily.

—8—
Push back to fold handle.
Pull out spool pin and put a felt
on spool pin.

Put a spool on spool pin.

Draw thread from spool pin
through thread guide and pre
tension device, following numb
ers and .
N

Wind thread clockwise around

bobbin several times.
Push bobbin on to spindle.

Holding handwheel with your left (‘b gh’N

hand disengage handwheel by
unscrewing stop motion knob.

—9—
 Push bobbin to right and press
down foot controller.

Machine stops automatically

when bobbin is full.

Push bobbin to left, to disengage

from wheel.

Take off bobbin from spindle

and cut thread.

Retighten stop motion knob.

If bobbin is wound unevenly

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

—10—
Inserting Bobbin

Place bobbin in its case with

thread running in direction of
arrow.

Guide thread into slot ® of 4

bobbin case.

Pulling thread to left, bring it

under tension spring then to
delivery eye ®.

—1 1—
 Adjusting Lower Tension
To test bobbin tension, hang and
shake bobbin case as shown.

At proper tension bobbin case

will gradually drop a small
amount.

To adjust tension, turn adjusting

screw with small screwdriver.

Raise needle in the highest

position.
Leave end of thread of about 10
cm (4”) from bobbin case.
Take hold of latch and push
bobbin case into shuttle
Release latch when bobbin case
is fully inserted.

DROP FEED LEVER

The lever is in the right side of
shuttlecover. Fornormal sewing,
move the lever to position.
To lower feed dog, move the
lever to position.
This position is used for button
sewing, darning and embroidery.

—12—
Threading Upper Thread
Raise presser foot lifter.
Raise take-up lever to the highest
position by turning handwheel
towards you.

Thread following numbers 1D-).

Pass thread through guide L.

Lead thread either side of tension

disc D.
Hook it to guide ® from down
to upwards.

Thread take-up lever ®.

Pass thread to guide ® from right
to left, and guide (left one)
then needle eye

Leave end of thread of about 1 5

cm (6”).

—13—
 Twin Needle Threading
Thread in the same way as
normal threading, except at
points ©, © and

At point (, pass threads sepa

ratly to right and left of tension
disc.

At guide ©, pass one of threads

to right guide and the other at
left guide.

At point (, thread from right

guide should be lead to right
needle eye, and from left guide
to left needle eye.
Leave ends of threads of about
15 cm (6”).

—I

Decorative Tucks or
Designs
Any stitch can be used with the
twin needle for decorative effects.
Most attractive are the multiple
stitch zigzag and blind hem stitch
for fancy tucks. The satin stitch
or tapered zigzag designs in two
colors are effective for creative
trims.
Caution: Remember to use no more
than 2.5 zigzag width and needle
) position control at for twin
needle sewing.
—14—
Drawing Up Lower Thread

Hold end of upper thread with

left hand.

Turn handwheel slowly towards

you until needle moves down and
up again.

Pull upper thread slowly and

lower thread will be brought up
in a loop.

Pull out both threads to about 1 5

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

Foot Pressure
Push down the outer ring of the
pressure regulator. This will re
lease the pressure on the presser
foot. To increase the pressure,
push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.
Insufficient pressure may cause
poor feeding of the fabric, skipped
stitches, or difficulty in guiding
the fabric. If feed dogs or presser
foot marks appear on the fabric,
reduce the pressure.
When sewing multiple thickness
or heavy fabric, reduce the
pressure. Increase pressure when
sewing lighter weight fabrics.
—15—
abric. thread and needle table

THREAD NEEDLE

Cotton
FABRIC European Mercerized European U.SSize Point REMARKS
Covered
Polyester,
Cotton Cotton 705 1 5x1 Style
Silk, Nylon

VERY SHEER, Lace, Silk 1 Loosen up-

70 60 65—70 9 Regular
Voile, Chiffon, Net Nylon per tension
one or two
SHEER; Blouse Crepe, Silk
50—70 60 65—70 9 points
Lawn, Organdy, Taffeta Nylon
LIGHT-WEIGHT; Crepe, 11
30 50 Silk 75—80
Wool, Brocade, Velvet
MEDIUM; Wool, Silk, I

Linen, Velvetten, Cotton 30 50 Silk 80—90 11—14

Faille, Terrycloth
HEAVY; Denim, Duck, Heavy
16
30 CC Poly 100
Sailcloth Duty
EXTRA HEAVY;
Heavy
Upholstery, Canvas, 30 C.C.Poly. 120 19
Duty
Awning

(KNITS]

LIGHT- WEIGHT; Tricot Silk Light

50—70 60 70 9
Power net Nylon Ball

MEDIUM-WEIGHT; Silk Light

Jersey, Double Knit, 30 50 Nylon 70—80 9—10 toMedium
Power Net CCPoly. Ball

Silk Medium
HEAVY-WEIGHT; Double Nylon 80—90 11—14 to Heavy
30 50
knit, Power Net Ball
C C Poly

FAKE-FURS, VELOURS Heavy Ball or

30 C C Poly 90—100 14—16
Duty Sharp

[LEATHER]
VINYLS FILMS 30 50 CC.Poly. 90 14 Wedge
LIGHT-TO.MEDIUM. 30 CCPoly. 90—100 14—16 Wedge
50
WEIGHT
Heavy
HEAVY LEATHER 30 CCPoly. 100—110 16—18 Wedge
Duty

(DECORATIVE TOUCHES]
TOP STITCHING Silk twist 100—11O 16—18 Regular

MACHINE EMBROIDERY Size 50—70 j 65—80 9—1 1 Regular

—16—
Pattern Setting

PATTERN COLOR
NAME CODE

TWIN
PATTERN SELECTOR NEEDLE
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1 —4
[I BUTTONHOLE ORANGE

YELLOW
5
w NvWWW ZIGZAG YELLOW

6f\ff BLIND HEM YELLOW

‘ STRETCH
YELLOW
BLIND HEM
‘. a •..a... •

8 , MULTIPLE
YELLOW
V v .
V ,- -
ZIGZAG

9 SCALLOP YELLOW
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10 PEARL
S%4 DECORATIVE YELLOW

11 MN/ CHECKER YELLOW

STRAIGHT
PURPLE
12
I/A\v/A\v/A\\ //A\V/tA
//A\V/AW/A RICK RACK PURPLE

1 3 DECORATIVE PURPLE

14 ULTRA
STRETCH PURPLE

15 OVERLOCK PURPLE

16 OVERLOCK PURPLE

17 BRIAR PURPLE

18 FISH PURPLE

19 SWAN PURPLE
f

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 4. STRAIGHT SEWING
Set machine as shown.

Pattern Selection Dial

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

*Always make sure needle is

in the highest position when
operating dial.

Stitch length dial

For a longer stitch, turn dial in
clockwise. For a shorter stitch,
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turn it in counter-clockwise.
‘ I For normal sewing it is set
I I I between 2 and 3.
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Starting to Sew
Place fabric under foot about 1
cm (0.4”) inside the edge.
lower presser foot lifter.
Important:
Hold on both threads during the
sewing of the first 3—4 stitches
of the seam.
Double Presser Foot Lifter
In order to obtain winder gap
when using very thick materials,
firmly push presser foot lifter up
as far as it will go.

Reverse Sewing
To reinforce seam, sew back
wards to the edge of fabric by
pushing down reverse sewing
lever.

Release lever and commence

forward sewing guiding fabric by
hand as it is fed.
Never pull material.

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 -
Cloth Guide
Use cloth guide when sewing a
long seam of regular distance
from edge of material.
Set guide in hole on arm, at right
of needle plate, and adjust
distance.
Run machine with edge of fabric
touching guide.
Position cloth guide at an angle
to sew a curved seam.

Sew reverse stitches for rein

forcement at end of seam.
Draw fabric to left when sewing
is finished.

Cut threads with thread cutter

behind presser bar.

Adjusting Thread Tension

Test stitch performance on a

scrap of material you are going
to use.
iF With correct tension (a), upper
and lower threads tension is
equal and strong enough to lock

ii k fi both threads in center.

If upper tension is too tight
(loose), upper (lower) thread lies
straight along upper (lower)

L —20—
surface of fabric
by turning tension dial.
Correct
Applications of Straight
Stitch
A. Seams
The normal stitch length for most
fabrics is 3, but the length chosen
should depend on the fabric and
area of usage. Usually, heavier
fabrics require longer stitches, and
lighter weight fabrics require
shorter stitches. For curved seams
and bias cut areas use a shorter
stitch length to add strength and
elasticity to the seam. -

B. Basting/Topstitching
Sewing a seam with a longer
stitch is useful for temporary
seams prior to fitting. Basting
stitches also may be used when
gathering in fullness. Topstitching
can be done very effectively with
the long straight stitch. For a
bolder stitch, two threads of the
same type can be threaded through
one needle (size 14 or 16). A )
heavier thread such as buttonhole
twist may be used fortopstitching,
but be sure to use a larger needle
(size 16 or 18). Basling instructions
in glossary.

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 5. ZIGZAG SEWING
Set machine as shown.

To prevent seam ends unravell

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

Zigzag Width Control

Set control at required number.
Larger the number, wider the
stitch.
Set it at 0 for straight sewing.
Make sure needle is in upper
position when you set control.

Zigzag
Needle Position Control
Straight stitch
Position stitch (width 2 5( Needle position can be changed
Left position by turning needle position

C
2
button sewing, control.
etc
When selecting position, make

C
Middle position
straight stitch, sure needle is in upper position
buttonholes, etc
to avoid tearing material or
Right position

C blind hem,
overlock, etc
bending needle.

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Thread Tension for Zigzag
back side right side
Stitch

N 7 Better-looking zigzag stitching

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

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6.MAKING BUTTONHOLES
Set machine as shown.

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Determine Length N
Measure diameter and thickness marking
of button and add 0.3cm (1/8”)
for bar tacks.
3cm(1 /8”)
Mark buttonhole size on material.

length of a diameter
buttonhole

Determine Width iF IciIthickness_

Determine width according to
diameter of button, its thickness,
and kind of material.

Attach buttonhole foot.

marking
Completely push back sliding part
j of buttonhole foot.

Place material under foot so that

marking of buttonhole passes
through center of foot and arrow
Jj) of foot indicates beginning line
of marking.

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

Left side: Change pattern to 2

(21]). Sew left side from front to
E back until it reaches end line.

Remember the point where arrow

shows so that it is not necessary
to mark end lines for all
buttonholes.
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Bar tacking: Change pattern to 3
3)
and sew 5-6 stitches.
.

Right side: Change pattern to 4

([Ia) and sew right side until it
catches first bar tack.
Quick finish: To prevent
unstitching, set zigzag width at
0 and proceed for a few stitches.

—24—
Left and Right Side 4
Balance of Buttonhole
Stitch density on right and left
sides of buttonhole can be adjust
by buttonhole balance control
dial
+ =

This dial should usually be in a

neutral position (between “+“
and

If the stitches on the right side of

the buttonhole are too close
together, turn the dial to the left
(+).
*Turning dial to left opens right >
side and closes left side.

If the stitches on the right side of

the buttonhole are too open, turn
the dial to the right (—).
*Turning dial to right closes right
side and opens left side.

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

Cut buttonhole along center with

buttonhole cutter.

Corded Buttonholes
For stretch fabrics such as knits,
a corded buttonhole is effective
to keep finished buttonhole
in shape.
Hook filler cord on top spur and
lead ends of cord under foot, pull
taut, and hook them to bottom
notches as shown.
Proceed with stitching as for
regular buttonholes.

When buttonhole is completed,

pull filler cord ends so that loop
on the other end disappears into
buttonhole stitching.
Thread ends of cord to reverse
side and tie, or cut both ends of
cord.

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7. SEWING ON BUTTONS
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Set machine as shown.

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Position a button and material un /

der foot. When needle comes to left
side of stitch, lower foot. Raise
needle and adjust zigzag width so
that needle comes to right hole of
button.

Make one stitch be certain that nee

dle is aligned with button’s holes.

Run machine at medium speed and

sew 5-6 zigzag stitches.

Stop machine when needle is in

upper position.
aD Set zigzag width control to 0,
align needle with button’s hole and
sew 3-4 stitches to prevent stitches
from unlocking.

OR

b Remove work and cut off

threads.
Draw thread ends through to wrong
side and tie a knot.

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 8. OVERCASTING

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Sew carefully so that all stitches

on right side are flush with edge
of fabric.

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For thick and elastic material:
Set machine as shown.
f B Sew in the same way above.

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9. OVERLOCKING ‘I,

Overlocking stitches make it

possible to sew and overcast
seams at the same time.

Set machine as shown.

® For medium, thin material

® For medium, thick material

Put two pieces of cloth together

with right sides facing and sew.

To prevent edges from fraying,

sew so that right side stitches
drop outside the edge of material.

In some cases overlocking

stitches can be used for
overcasting.

—29—
 Applications of the Elastic
Overlockstitch
This stitch is very effective for
overcasting, edgestitching, etc,
on knits and very stretchy fabrics,
also, for decoration.

Topstitching
A decorative topstitch can be
produced with the elastic edging
stitch. Stitch around the structural
lines of the garments for a dramat
ic effect. Topstitch a braid or
decorative inset with the elastic
J edging to add an additional
decorative flair.

Pattern: ,U
Length: 5
width: 5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: L or R

Edging
As with the stretch blind hem,
the elastic edging stitch can be
used for a decorative edge on
place mats, napkins and table
cloths. Proceed as you would
with the stretch blind hem stitch,
but use the elastic edging stitch
instead.

Pattern :2
Length: 5
Width: 3-5
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Embroidery
Needle Position: M, L or R

—30—
Application of Ultra Stretch
Stitch
I1

A. Seaming
On most knits, a 3/16 inch finished
seam, such as stitch and overcast
or the overlock stitch, is more
desirable than a 5/8 inch opened
seam allowance. These stitches
can create a neater, more profes
sional finish, eliminate bulky seams
prevent curling, permit the gar
ment to “give” under stress, and
at the same time they cut down
on the amount of work involved
in making a garment. If ever in
doubt as to which of the two
stitches to use, test both on the
particular fabric in question and
choose according to their perform
ance.
The stitch and overcast stitch
is excellent for stretch fabrics
such as sweater knits, bathing suit
knits, and cotton knits. It has
the greatest strength and elasticity
of all.
For patterns with 3/1 6 inch seam
allowances: Feed the fabric such
that the needle goes over the
raw edge of the fabric when it
swings to the right.
For patterns with 5/8 inch seam
allowances: Feed the raw edge of
the fabric along the etched guide
line “1/2”, then trim away the
excess fabric close to the stitch
ing.

B. Procedure:
•Overlock stitching is used for
seaming and finishing the cut
edge of knit fabrics, all in one
operation.
•This overlock stitch is especially
good for stretch fabrics such
as double knit and jersey and
will give a firm, neat edge finish.
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 Application of Rick-Rack
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A. Topstitching/Rick- Rack
A decorative topstitch can be
produced with the rick-rack
stitch. Stitch around the structural
lines of the garment for a special
effect. Topstitch braid or a deco
rative inset to add an additional
creative flair.

B. Tapering/Rick-Rack
The rick-rack stitch may be tape
red to form creative stems and
petals of flowers, embroidered
pictures and wall hangings. As in
tapering the zigzag, slowly turn
the stitch width lever from 0 to 5
and back to 0. A group of these
tapered rick-rack stitch will form a
bouquet-like effect.
C. Procedure:
•The elastic rick-rack stitch is a
zigzag line of stitching that is
desired so that seams may be
pressed open.
.Apply this stitch to areas of stress
on both wovens and knits.
•Use narrow width of zigzag as a
heavy duty triple stitch for seams.
‘Use medium and wide widths of
zigzag for overcasting edges of
seams, facings and hems of
heavier weight fabrics such as
terrycloth, and for attaching ela
stic. Use also for decorative
stitching
•Guide your fabric from the front.
Do not pull or push as it will
cause poor stitching.
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Application of Decorative
Fun Patterns

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A. Fun stitches-Swan-Fish- Briar
The reverse stitch patterns pro
duce swan, fish, briar designs for
use on household linens and
children clothes. These reverse
stitch pattern can be used to sew
in hems as the scallop stitch.
The reverse stitch patterns can
also be used for topstitching
bindings and ribbons for decorative
effect. This is done in the same
manner that lace is applied with
the zigzag stitch. The straight
stitched edge of the reverse stitch
patterns on the left should be
sewn on the left edge of the
binding or ribbon, This decorative
effect can be used on towels
and placemats for a pleasant
appearance. The reverse stitch
patterns can also be corded for
stronger decorative edges on place-
mats and tablecloths. Simply place
four strands of pearl cotton, em
broidery floss or yarn under the
presser foot. A transparent foot
will help guide the cord evenly
while sewing the reverse stitch
patterns. The reverse stitch pat
terns can be sewn with two threads
through one needle for a more
effective decorative stitch. Simply
thread two sewing threads through
the upper threading system. A
larger needle should be used to
accommodate the two threads.
Use this decorative technique for
enhancing tablecloths, placemats,
napkins, and curtains.

NOTE Narrow patterns may be

made by setting zigzag width to
4-3-2.

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 10. BLIND HEM STITCH
Set machine as shown.

Fold material as shown and place

it under foot.

For a neater finish, it is preferable

to baste or iron hem before hand.

Sew carefully, so that straight

stitches are made on hem edge,
and slanting stitches pierce only
one or two threads of fold.

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® Correct seam.
Needle is catching edge of fold right side wrong side
too much.
© Needle is not catching edge of
fold at all.

Elastic Blind Hem Stitch

For elastic materials, set machine 7
as shown and sew in the same
way as for normal blind hem
stitch.
1—2

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 ii. STRET SEAMS
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paper may be laid under lnitS for
smoot’ feedflg.

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® For Very elastic fabrics

spand (power net’)

Use iapped or abutted seam

Apply multiPle zigzag.

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12. ZIPPER SEWING

Set machine as shown.

Used for dresses, blouses skirts,

trousers, bags, etc.

By using the special zipper foot, zip

per sewing can be easily done.

(1) With right sides togethe tack

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along seam line of the opening a
(2) Open the tacked seam and pull
out the lower material O.3cm(
/e”).
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Place the folded edge over the right
side of the zipper and tack over it.

(3) Replace the presser foot with the

zipper foot on the left of the needle.
The zipper foot can be shifted either
to the right or the left of the zipper,
so the zipper can be sewn without
difficulty. Stitch from the bottom to
the top. Remove the tacking.

(4) Turn the material to the right

side. Ease the material and the zip
per. Tack a measured 1.3cm (1/2”)
from the tacked seam as a stiching
guide. Shift the zipper foot to the
right of the needle. Doublestitch
across the lower end, then up along
the zipper. Remove the tacking.

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 13. SHELL STITCHING
Silk, nylon organdy or similar
sheer fabrics are suitable.

Set machine as shown.

2.5

3.5—5

Fold edge of material. With

folded edge to left, place it under
presser foot.
Pull thread ends towards back
when starting sewing.

Make sure needle misses raw

of fold when it moves side
I ways.

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14. PIN TUCKING /
Set machine as shown.

For better appearance, use sheer

material and tighten lower thread
a little.

For twin needle threading see

p. 14

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Insert the quilting guide under the 4

spring plate on the holder.

Mark first line with pencil or

tailors chalk, and sew.
From second line, just sew,
following seam of first line using
guide.
Interval between seams can be
adjusted by moving guide in
direction of arrow.

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15. QUILTING
Set machine as shown.

Baste layers of material to

prevent them from slipping out
as you sew.
Attach quilting guide and sew in
the same way as pin tucking.
16. SCALLOPING
Set machine as shown.

Put two pieces of cloth together

with right sides facing, and sew.

Trim edge 0.3cm (1/8”) away r -

from stitching.
Make notches on seam edge at
evenly spaced intervals.

Turn two pieces to right sides

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

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17. MENDING
Patching
Set machine as shown.
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3.5 5

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Place the patch over the worn

part.
Sew along the edge of the patch
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on the right side. Trim away the
worn part close to the seam on
back side.

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Mending a Rip
Set machine in the same way
as for patching.
Sew the edges of tear together
first.
Then sew two more seams on
either side.
A piece of gauze can be placed
underneath to reinforce the rip.

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18. APPLIQUE WORK
Set machine as shown.

Draw design on material to be

used as an applique and cut it out.
Place cut-out on base material
and baste it.

Sew around outline with zigzag /

stitch adjusting stitch length and
width according to shape and
size of cut-out and type of base
material.

To change direction at corners,

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

Sew a few stitches at end with

zigzag width at 0.
This is to prevent unstitching. i

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 19. EMBROIDERY
Set machine as shown.

Remove foot, and holder screw.

To avoid lower thread being

pulled up, reduce upper thread
tension.

For good embroidery, it is

Needle Thread important to use correct needles
and thread.
No. 9 120—100 Use thin embroidery silk for
upper thread and a thinner silk
No. 11 of same kind and color for
100—80
lower thread.
Trace your design on material
No. 14 60—50 and center it in embroidery hoop.
Make sure material is taut.

Pull out lower thread by turning

handwheel towards you while
holding upper thread lightly.

Lower presser foot lifter.

Hold both threads and start

sewing along outline of design
with satin stitch.
Continue sewing guiding hoop
by hand.
To finish filling, sew several
stitches with zigzag width at 0.
Lay typewriting paper underneath
when embroidering sheer fabric.
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20. MAINTENANCE
Your machine requires regular
cleaning and oiling for satis
factory sewing performance.
A machine which is used for a
few hours a day needs to be
cleaned and oiled once a month.

Cleaning
Remove foot and needle.
Remove needle plate.

Brush off all dust and lint on feed

dog with cleaning brush.
Turn latches outwards.

Remove shuttle race cover.

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

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 Oiling
Use oil manufactured speciaU
for sewing machine use. Other
oils will eventually cause
mechanism to jam.

Apply one drop of oil to part of

shuttle where friction occurs.

Open face cover and apply oil in

the same way.

Be careful not to apply too much

oil or it may stain your material
and cause some sewing difficulty.

After oiling, run machine for 1-2

minutes to allow oil to penetrate
to every part.

Remove Top Cover:

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

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

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21. TROUBLE CHART

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Breaking lower Thread not wound evenly on the bobbin P.10, P.15
thread or not drawn up correctly
Lower thread tension too tight P.12
Lint stuck in the bobbin case and inside Remove lint
the tension spring and fluff with a
cleaning brush

Skipping stitches Needle not fully inserted P. 6

Needle bent P. 6
Size or type of needle and thread not
P 16
suitable for the material
Incorrect upper threading P.1 3
Too much oil on the hook P.46

Irregular stitches Incorrect size of needle for the material P.1 6

Upper thread tension too loose P.20
Incorrect lower tension P.12

The material not Pattern selection dial not set correctly P. 1 7

fed correctly
Incorrect feed dog height P.12
Lint stuck on the feed dog P.45

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 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

The material Upper or lower thread tension too tight P.12, P.20
puckers
Stitch too long for material P18
Thread too thick P16
Incorrect threading of upper or lower thread P.1 3, P.1 1

Breaking needle Needle not correctly inserted P. 6

Needle bent P. 6
Needle clamp screw too loose P. 6
Upper thread tension too tight P.20
Needle too fine for the material P.1 6
Dials have been changed while the needle P.18, P.22
was down in the material
Zigzag width set more than 2.5 while twin P.14
needle was attached

trouble is still apparent in the machine, please consult your nearest dealer.
D not try to correct fault by yourself.

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Changing Light Bulb
Unplug the machine.
Open face cover as shown.

Remove bulb by unscrewing it

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

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