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 INDEX
Pages Pages
Accessories 9 Stitch Length 9
How to Use 20 Trouble 26 27 28
Hemmers 34 35 Darning and Mending 11
22 Embroidery
Seam Gauge or Cloth Guide
22 Creative
Quilting Guide 14
Attachments 30 Hoop 15
Adjustable Cord and Zipper Foot 36 Features and Parts (Front View) 2
31
AttaChment Foot (Back View) 3
Binder 33 Installation-Head in Cabinet 46
EdgestitCher 30 Head in Portable Case 44
31 Maintenance and Care
Remmers 23
Ruffler 38 Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle “24
Needle Setting
7
placing in Shuttle Pressure and Feeding of Fabric
Threading 6 Thin and Light weight Fabrics 11
Winding 5 Reverse Sewing 9
16
onholes Sewing Preparation 12
Bound Sewing Tips 4041 42
Buttons Sew-On 17 Straight Stitching 13
Charts Stretch Stitchng
Needle_Thread_Fabric_Stitching 4 18
Tension Adjustment 10
Threading-Upper 8
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FEATURES AND PARTS

(Front View)
1. Take up
2. Pressure release guide (dong)
3. Arm thread guides
4. Bobbin winder tension (Fig. 2
5. Zigzag wide dial
6. Zigzag wide Control
7. Zigzag stop
8. Bobbin winder
9. Hand wheel
10. Clutch nut
11. Stitch length
12. Reverse button
13. Stretch stitch Control
14. Drop feed control
15. Needle plate
16. Cover te
17. Presser foot
18. Presser foot clomp screw
Fig. 1 19. Needle Clamp
20. Tension
21. Thread bar and face latch
 FEATURES AND PARTS
(Back View)
rnIng)

4. Bobbin winder tension

23. Spool pins
24. Presser bar lifter
25. Thread Cutter
26. Head hinge mounting holes
27. Feed

Fig. 2
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NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE

Machine Silk
Needle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or
Fabric No. Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon

Extremely heavy 6 10
tarpaulin, sacking, 4 to to Heavy Duty
canvas, duck, etc. 8 30
Heavy upholstery 8 30
fabric, ticking, 3 (18) to to Heavy Duty
denim, leatherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery 10 40
fabric, velveteen, 2 (16) to to Heavy Duty
suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60
Medium broadcloth,
12 60
percale, gingham, linen,
1 (14) to to 50 A
chintz, taffeta, sheer
14 80
wool, shantung, etc.

Sheer voile lawn, 14 80

aimity, crepe, to to 50 A
handkerchief linen 0 (11) 16 100
plastic film etc. çPlastic film
8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon, 100
botiste, lace, organdy, 00 to to 50 A
ninon, net, marquisett, etc. 20 150
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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (1, Fig. 3) from the stitching mechanism by turning the
clutch (2, Fig. 3) toward you or counter clockwise. Place a spooi of thread on one of
the spool pins and leod thread though the arm thread guide (3, Fig. 4) . Run end of
thread through a hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin on spindle of bobbin winder
(4, Fig. 4) fitting the notch on bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push bobbin winder
(5, Fig. 4) to the right, arid hold thread end loosely then 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.
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SETTING THE NEEDLE

Fs strface
See Fig. 6, Raise the needle bar to its highest
point, turning wheel toward you by hand.
Then loosen the needle ciamp screw B and the . /
Place needle P
needle con be inserted into clamp C.
(flat side to right) in the needle clomp and posh it
upward as far as it will go into the needle clomp
hole, tightening the needle clomp screw securely with
a screw driver.
After changing the needle make one corn
plete revolution of the balance wheel by hand Fg 7
to be sure the needle is in the correct
position.
Fig. 6

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step (illustrated in Fig. 8). I-laId bobbin case between thumb and forefinger of left hand,
so that the slot in the edge of the bobbin case is on top. Take the 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 bobbin case as
shown in Fig. 9, and draw it under tension spring and into the fork-shaped opening of the spring
as shown in Fig. 10.
 TENSION SPRING

SLOT

Fig. 9 F 10
Fig. 8

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

highest position, and slide cover plate
Raise needle bar to latch, (D,
17 Fig. 1) Hold the bobbin case
to the left. (See forefin ger of the left hand
the thumb and
Fig. 11) between running from the top of
inches of thread
with at least three and center the bobbin
to the right. Insert
the bobbin case Be sure the
stud of the shuttle body, (C).
and, case on the the shuttle race notch (A)
is opposite
and bobbin case finger, (E), shuttle as far as possible
(B) into the
Press the bobbin case of the shuttle . THEN Fig. i
on the center post
until latch catches bobbin case again
latch, CD). Press
release the bobbin case
has been release d to make sure the bobbin case
after latch
place. Close the cover plate.
s locked securely in
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UPPER THREADING

Turn the hand wheel toward you to raise the

take-up I ever to its highest posittOn
2. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
3. Lead the thread through the upper arm thread
g u des.
4. Down and between the tension discs, from right to
left.
5. Draw the thread up through the check spring and
with a slight tug into the hook, (See insert, Fig. 12)
6. Up and through the eye of the take-up lever from
right to left.
7. Lead thread down through thread guide 6 and
behind the face plate guides and then through the
needle bor guide from the bock.
8. Thread needle FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, drowing
it through about 3 or 4 inches. Hold the end
of the upper thread loosely and turn the hand
wheel toward you until the needle goes all the
way down and comes back up. A loop (Fig.
13) will be formed over the upper thread which CHECK
then can be pulled out straight. Place both SPRING
thread ends under the slot of the presser foot N.TtIREAD
and draw toward the back of the machine, leav GUIDES
ing both threads three or four inches long. Fig. 12
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Fig. 13

SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

stitch is regulated by the dial, shown in Fig. 14. Near 0 is the shortes?
The length of the but the control may be set at any spot between the markings for a
longest,
stitch and 5 is the Turn the dial to the right to lengthen and to the left to shorten the stitch.
variety of lengths.
The number 5 ttch length you choose is indicated by the pointer..
STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)
0 2 3 4 5
Figures on indicator
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No Feeding 30 25 15 8 8
Number of stitches per inch

SEWING IN REVERSE
to tie the threod at the beginning or end of a seam, pres5
When you wish to sew backward will go. The machine will sew backward as rong as the
as far as it
in the button cR Fig. 14)
button is held in.
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ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

A ways adust the upper tension with the presser foot down,
1
the tension is released when it is raised. To increase the
tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 15) to the right.
To decrease, turn to the left.
Before adiusting lower tension be sure that the machine is
threaded properly.
When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn the
small screw (Fig. 17) on side of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten,
counterclockwise to loosen.
Fig. 15

Fig. 16A Fig. 16B Fig. 16—C

When the upper tensions are properly balanced,

a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads
interlocking in fabric (Fig. 16-A)
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. 16-B)
When the upper tension is too loose, the upper
thread forms loops over the lower thread lying flat
on the fabric (Fig. 16-C).

Fig. 17
 FEEDING OF FABRIC
ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND
re bar cap or darner reLease,
Sewin g. Usually for normal sewing the pressu
Genera l is turned to ‘High”
18) s at its lowest position and the drop feed knob
(B, Fig, s. When lighter pressure is required
Sewing Thin or LightWeight Fabric
position Fig. 19. material, the pressure cap should be about
sew satisfa ctorily on thin silk or flimsy
to snap lock, A Fig. 20) and then
Release all the way by pressing the
halfway down. feed slightly by turning the
down again to halfway spot. Lower the
press cap (B) Mending, in order to move the
dot on the knob to “Low” position. Darning and
black pressure cap B
fabric freely in any
direction for darning, and mending, release the
g down on the snap lock, (A, Fig. 20)
‘1J1.
completely by pressin below the needle plate.
the knob to “DOWN” position, which drops the feed well Fig. 18
Turn HGH”
to normal, return knob to“

To retun feed

DARNING AND MENDING 4

B

In order to move the fabric freely in any

direction for darning and mending, release
A
the pressure cap B completely by pressing
down on the snap lock (A, Fig. 20), Press
DOWN button (Fig. 18) all the way down,
which drops the feed well below the needle
plate. To return feed to normal, press the
Fig. 19
UP button all the way down. Fig. 20
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PREPARING TO SEW
Hove take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding
by pulling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.
NEVER run machine without material under presser foot.
Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. You
are now ready to begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest POfli, it is not necessary
to touch the hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the
machine is regulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control.

REMOVING THE WORK

Be sure to stop the machine
when the thread take-up lever and
needle bar are at the highest po
sit ion.
Now raise the presser foot and
draw the fabric back and to the
‘eft (Fig. 21A,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
Fig. 21—A the presser foot. Fig. 21W—B
 STRAIGHT STITCHING
eding
on fine fabric or very soft material,
For straight sewing
to use the straight stitch presser foot and
you may want
needle plate which ore included in your
You the straight stitch
ssa ry accessorY box. Both hove narrow needle slots.
f the
changing the Presser Foot and Needle Plate:
ro I.
(1) Presser Foot
arid remove
(A) Loosen thumb screw (18, Fig. 1)
zigzag presser foot.
presser foot (Fig.
(B) Replace with straight stitch Fig. 22-A Fig. 22-B
22-A)
(2) Needle Plate
1) to the left as far
(A) Slide cover plate (16, Fig.
as possible.
needle plate (15, Fig. 1)
(B) Remove screws holding
to bed plate.
(C) Remove zigzag needle plate.
(Fig.
(D) Replace with straight stitch needle plate
22 -B)
or the needle
Be sure to set the stitch width atO
ll break in striking the foot or plate.
Turn knob “B” (Fig. 23) to the left as
far as it will go
at 0 position.
this will set zigzag width control “A”
Fig. 23
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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate are in place.
st
The satin stitch (Fig. 24) which is really lust a very
short zigzag stitch and the basis for most embroidery, is
obtained by setting stitch length control (see page 9
as near 0 as possible without stopping the feeding action
and zigzag width ot.5, (Fig. 23).
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching, set Fig 24
zigzag width stop(B, Fig. 23) to chosen stitch width number.
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different
designs can be made by turning the zigzag width control dc
knob back and forth between 0 and 5 or any other
combination of widths. Try setting the stop (B, Fig. 23)
at 1 and various other numbers.
Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After fc
a while you will become quite skillful, varying your designs a
by the speed of the machine, stitch length, and manipulation
of the zigzag control knob.

SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY *

Fig. 25
A. Sew a few stitches at 5 width, then allow knob
to spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, f necessary, to establish a rhythm.
B. Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly back and forth between numbers 2 and 5,
C. Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5, allowing it to snap back quickly. F
C
D. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at 12. Do a few zigzag stitches, drop
feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raisWit again. By operating the feed knob rhythmically it is not
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set stitch width lock at 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left of
E. Drop feed, on needle to make next daisy petal. Continue until flower design is complete.
stitches. Pivot fabric .
setting stitch width at 0 arid taking 3 or 4 stitches in center of design
iock threads by
EMBROIDERG WITH A HOOP
d design or to
it is easy to follow a stampe
when embro idering or monogram
work free hand the pressu re from
(See Fig. 26). Releas e
ing. on the snap lock ring
g down
the foot by pressin drop feed button down all the
darner. Push the
way embroidery hoop, and
Stretch the fabric in on
needle after removing the presser
lace under the the size you prefer
Set the stitch width at
Fig. 26
oot. bar lifter. Then operate the
the presser
and lower high speed while moving the
machine at a rather Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path
of
both hands.
hoop slowy with
the needle. skip stitches, the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darnin
g spng
Should you encounter ted in the back of this book).
attachments available from your dealer illustra
is needed (see
DARN OR MONOGRAM WITHOUT HOOP
ram without embroidery hoop, leave zigzag presser foot in
you wish to darn or monog width to suit,
re on presser foot, set stitch length at 0, set zigzag stitch
If
place, release all pressu
position.
and leave feed in sewing d stitches
When darnin g or monog raming in this manner, the fabric must be held taut or skippe
will be encountered.
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MAKING BUTTONHOLES
First, mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on fabric with
a basting line or tailors chalk. Make one on scrap fabric (following
directions below to be sure machine adjustments are correct.
Replace presser foot with buttonhole foot (Item 10, Fig. 41 which
is grooved deeply underneath to prevent piling up of thread,
(See Fig. 27).
2. Set stitch wldth at 2’2 and stitch length knob near 0.
3. Lower needle carefully into the mark on fabric indicating the begir
fling of buttonhole. Stitch to the mark for the end of the button
hole, step 1 Fig. 28, stopping machine with needle in fabric at
,

right side of stitching. Fig. 27

4. L(ft the presser foot and using the needle as a pivot, turn
the fabric end for end.
5. Lower presser foot and turn hand wheel lust enough to
4 0
raise needle out of fabric. S
6. Push drop feed button all the way down and turn zigzag ‘

L
stitch width knob as far to the right as possible and hold. E
p E
Take five or six stitches to form bar tack (Step 2, Fig. 28). T
E
7 Raise needle Out of fabric, allow stitch width knoa to spring /
4
back to stop and return feed to up position.
8. Stitch second side of buttonhole, Step 3 Fig. 28
9. Stitch bor tack by repeating 5 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 tarlatan or paper,
under fabric
which can be torn away after stitching.
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SEWING ON BUTTONS

hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot.

1. Remove
See Fig. 29
drop feed knob to “Down” position Fig. 33.
2. Turn stitch width stop at 0. Place the button so that
zigzag
3. Set directly under the needle, then gently
is left hole comes
Fig. 29
wer the presser foot.
0
j Fig. 30.
zigzag stitch width stop until the needle comes down
4. Move
exactly over the right hand hole in the button. Fig. 31.
Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to be sure the needle
enters both holes in button without deflecting needle, correct
dth f necessary.
needle goes into the center of each hole, run the
5. When
machine at medium speed, making six or eight stitches, stop
ping th the needle in the left hole.
stitch and prevent ravelling, set the stitch Fig.
To lock the zigzag
30 Fg. 3
a few stitches in the same hole.
.

dth at 0, and take If

you sh you may place a rounded toothpick over the button,
between the two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular
way.
Remove the toothpick and wind thread under the button, form
ing a shank to fasten.
Fig. 32
sew on buttons with four holes,
y the above method to
1
App
eve n hooks and snaps, etc. If a four hole button is to be sewn,
itthe follow the same procedure above for the two hole button.
Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit
fabric tching the remaining two holes. I-looks, snaps, etc., are sewn
51
to the fabric
th the same procedure as for sewing two hole
buttons.
Fig. 33
 0 and

e stitch
c 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
ACCESSORIES
1. Plastic Oiler

Cloth Guide
(Sealed and Filled)
Package of Needles (5)
Large Screw Driver
Small Screw Driver
Bobbins (3)
Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins)
Quilter Guide

Button Sewing Foot Fig. 29

Prong Type Buttonhole Foot
Presser Foot for Straight Sewing
Narrow Hemmer
Thumb Screw
Needle Plate for Straight Sewing
(graduated)

feed in

y.
appa rent
 STRETCH STITCHING

a
Fig. 34

To sew reinforced seam that will stretch considerxibly more than the fabric used.
Set stretch control (13 Fig.•34 ) at the “S” position, the zigzag width Control (6) at ‘0” ónd
stitch length control (11) at the longest stitch possible (Number 5)
The stretch stitch control 13 controls both the forward and reverse stitch length f the stitch
length control 11 is not set at number 5 the machine will be noisy arid the material may feed ri
reverse
A reinforce seam that will stretch is the most wanted feature in a sewing machine today.
Its uses are almost unlimited and the more you use your machine the more it will become apparent
to you.

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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest position replace regular pres
ser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 35 being sure to tighten it securely in
place. Set needle position lever at ‘i’ position, pattern selector lever at
“M” position and zigzag stitch width control at 0 for straight stitched hem
or at number 3 far zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit.

For a plain narrow hem make a inch double fold

for about two inches along edge of fabric. Hold each
end of the two inch fold, slip underneath hemmer. Bring
fold up into the scroll of hemmer, draw fabric forward to
end and fasten with point of needle, t.ower presser bar
lifter. Gently pull end of thread as you start stitching
(Fig. 36 for straight stitched hem and Fig. 37 for zigzag
stitched hem).

Guide material slightly to left and it will take a double

turn through scroll.
The narrow hem provides on excellent finish for edges
of ruffles or any other dainty work.
Fig, 37
 LACE TRIMMED HEM JUl
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert A

ace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 38) sew hem as above, guiding
lace under needle and hem into scroll. Rickrack may be used in
the same Way.
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
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Hold lace l inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric.
Insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 39) let hem Fig. 38
35
roll over and sew in lace, When the stitching is completed the
hem is pressed on the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM
place material with right sides facing each other and the top
i ece of material 1
s inch from right hand edge of lower piece. In
sert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fab
ric making French seam. For cording effect, use zigzag stitch
wde enough to catch both edges of the narrow rolled hem and sew
r with satin stitch. This can be
\ used for covering choirs and so
forth Fig 40)

HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
To hem across a seam, Cut
the seam folds at an angle so
they will lead into the hemmer Fig. 40
gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across the seam at the
extreme edge to hold it together and for added firmness,
.4
may be necessary to pull the
It
material slightly when hemming
Fig. 41 Over the seam. (Fig. 41)
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QUILTING GUIDE
Use this guide for making parallel rows of straight
or decorative stitching. Attach standard presser foot.
Slip U shaped holder on guide under presser foot
thumb screw from the back and tighten screw (Fig. 42g. fHg 4
Adjust the curved bar for the distance desired be
tweer. rows of stitches and set so it presses slightly
on the fabric. By letting the guide ride on the pre
vious stitching line, successive rows will be at equal
distance apart. (Fig. 45).

43

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

Use the seam gauge as a guide for straight seams
and even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric.
(Fig. 46>
Fasten Gouge (Fig. 43) with accompanying screw
(Fig. 44) in threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjvst
to desired width.
Fig. 46
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Fig. 47 Fg. 48

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR MACHINE
INE
QW TO OIL YOUR MACH
Use only a good sewing machin e oil, do not use any com J
oils.
mon household
be oiled occasionally to keep it op
Your machin should
e
depends on the amount of sew
erating smoothly-how often
mS ng you do. e thoroughly as indicated by
)ric. Once a year oil your machin
47. 48 and 49.
the arrows on Figs.
rew Avoid over oiling.
ljust Fig. 49
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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

(See Fig. o and 5’t)
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes
clogged with loose threads and nt. This will interfere with
the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and
removal of the lint will safeguard the performance.
To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position. Tilt head bock on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward Fig. 50
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and the shuttle
body (D).
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race
cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as
follows to replace the shuttle assembly:
I !‘
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position. Fig. 51
2. Place shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
3. Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pin at lower edge into notch, and lock into position
with shuttle race cover clomps, (B), making certain the clomps have been snapped
securely
into position.
4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.
5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.
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ADJUSTING AND CHANGING “V” BELT

:::: A
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Fig. 53 Fig. 54

instructions for adjusting and changing the “V” belt:

re the
0
,,
holding rear cover (Fig. 53) by tipping it Out at the bottom and
three sCre
RemOv e away from the front of the machine.
the hand wheel
p,vot1 aroU
belt, loosen screws (A, Fig. 54,) and move bracket B up to loosen belt and
adiust “V”
To
tighten.
doW1 to
“V” belt:
To remove
A Remove top cover.
c lutch (C, Fig. 53).
B Loosen
screws A” (Fig. 54) and move bracket “B” to its highest position.
c Loosen
off motor pulley and then over hand wheel.
D Sup belt
“V’ belt by slipping it over hand wheel and then over motor pulley.
E Replace
noted under No. 4.
F Adiust as
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TROUBLE CHART

Trouble probable Cause Correction

If Machine Thread or lint in 1 —W

t
1 h take up ever in highest position, tilt
Binds raceway head bock on hinges and remove bobbin Case

LINT CLEANER
NOTCH RACE
CASE BOBBIN

LATCH HOOK CLAMPS

RACE COVER

2—Turn clomps outward and remove race cover

3—Remove hook.
4—Clean thread and lint from all parts, includ
ing race.
5—Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6—Replace hook, then race cover. Snap clomps
into place.
7—Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and re
place, fitting tonque into notch of race Cover
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Trouble Probable Cause Correction

It 5kpping Bent needle Discard and replace.

case. Sttd5
Needle placed See instruction, page No. 6.
incorrectly in clamp
Too fine a needle See needle and thread chart, page No. 4.
for thread being used
regular Upper thread tension Tighten upper tension..
Stitches too loose —

Improper threading See threading instruction, page No. 8.

Bobbin not wound Rewind bobbin.

evenly

Uneven Pulling or holding Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
Stitches material
:lud- Not enough tension Increase tension.
on upper thread

amps Poor quality thread Try different thread.

re- Needle too fine for

thread being used See needle and thread chart, page No. 4.
)ver,
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Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Upper Thread Refer to threading instructions, see page No. 8,

Improperly threaded and rethread machine.
Breaking -

Loosen tension on upper thread by turning

Too much tension thread tension knob to lower number.
Starting with take-up Always start sewing with take-up lever in
in incorrect position highest position.
Improper setting of Rerer to neeaie setting instruction, see page No.6.
need ie
Bent or eye of needle Try a new needle.
too sharp
Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
Bent or blunt needle with new.

Material Tensions too tight See tension 1

ad
u stment, page No. 10.
Puckering
Dull needle Change needle.

Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.

Sewing Stretch Machine noisy Set stitch length control at Number 5.

Stitch Material ll not feed
 Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of accessories describ
ed earlier in this book.

The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that hove
been designed specifically for your machine. They are available at modest
cost from your dealer, if your dealer Cannot supply you with these items,
No. 6. ask him to order them for you by port number, Then you A’ill be assured
— -—
of receiving the genuine part designed for best performance with your
machine.

if a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry directly to:

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.

CLEVELAND. OHIO 44111

in Canada
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES

147() BIRCH\1 OINT ROAR

SCARBOROUGH. ONTARIO. CANADA

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SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE

PART 1403 PART 499O PART 1873

Ruffler Darning Spring Cording & Zipper Foot

PART 82528 PART 74159 PART 76554

Attachment Foot Binder Edgestitchei

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PART 76553 PART 76552 PART 76551 PART 7655o
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HINE ATTACHMENTS
Be sure the needle positioning lever is in the
extreme left hand position.

ATTACHMENT FOOT
In order to attach binder, edgestitcher and the- hem
mers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and re-
place it with the attachment foot, (Fig. 55
r Foot
K Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers by sliding
the attachment to the left as “tar as possible and
tightening the screw. -

Fig. 55 The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to

or as far away from the edge as desired, Just move
EDGESTI TCHE R the attachment to the correct position before tightening
the mounting screw.
The edgestitcher is used in moking
dainty lace insertions, edgings and
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stitcher
piping.
The slots in the edgestitcher serve
s guides in sewing together variou
pieces of materi al. If you want
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to
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sew lace, lace and embroidery, or
ace and tucked strips together, place
on
the piece of material that will be
in slot 1 (Fig. 56) and the lower
top —,---,

fabric in slot 4. For instance, f you

are sewing lace edging to a finished
edge of fabric, place the fabric in
and the lace in slot 4 (Fig. 57) Fig. 56 Fig. 57
slot 1
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Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so that
the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the lace in
the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.
Rick-rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
To trim with wide piping place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left
in slot 3, for a narrow piping place fabric 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.
See Figs. 58, 59, 60, and 61 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are
hundreds of other uses.

Fig. 58

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BINDER
to the edge of moteriol in one operationing
folds bias binding and .applies it
so that This attochment bind er ore for correspon ding widths of commercially folded bias bind
lace in scrof l of the inch wide.
Slots on lded bias strips cut
of binder scroll is used for unfo
The open mouth
the left FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 64)
riate
ig to the folded binding, insert in approp
cut a point on gh slot and under binder with strong
slot. Draw throu . 1Ast
u d
it is on the edge
pin. Test stitching to be sureleft.
here are er to right or
by sliding bind
TWOTONE BINDING (Fig. 65)
be sewn on fabric edge also in one
Two bindings con are used, always skip one size be
two
operation. When each in correct size slot.
tween widths, inserting
HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING
(Fig. 64)
for a couple
Cut inch bios binding fold in half almost to
Cut binding diagonally toward end,
of inches. of bind er. Draw back until
fold. Slip fold into center end of scroll. Test
bind ing enc ircl es open
cut opens and on the edge , u
1
ad st if nec essa ry.
stitching to be sure it is
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See Figs. 62
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and 63 for sug
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gestions on
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how to use the
binder. There
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of other uses.
Fig. 65

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Fig. 63
Fg. 62
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THE SET OF HEMMERS

Before attaching any of the hemmers, be sjre bob
bin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in place,
hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one full
turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer. Grasp
bobbin thread with both hands and slip horizontal
ly under hemmer toward back. Bobbin thread will
catch loop and carry upper thread to bock of hem-
me r.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge,
Fig. 66
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and
up over spoon (Fig. 66 ), Fold hem in material back of hemmer. Draw forward to end of hem
and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.

HEMMER SET
You can make a hem ‘‘ “or in width, depending upon which
hemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Figs. 67 68, 69, 70, 71,
and 72

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HEMMER SET

Fig. 67 Fig. 68

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of hem

Fig. 70

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THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING

AND ZIPPER FOOT
This attachment is used to make and
insert covered cording, and to sew in
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zippers. loosen thumb screw to slide Lc
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 Fig. 73
hole. Machine baste cord in place
(Fig. 73—74). Fig. 74

To sew covered cord to material, reset adustable

1
foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge
of base fabric.

SEWING IN ZIPPER

Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle enters

center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper along
edge of foot (Fig. 75). Stithing should be close to
zipper to allow easy opening and closing. Adjust to
sew from either right or left side, whichever is more
Convenient.
Fig. 75
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ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT

ustob le /
n edge

enters
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lose to
Ijust to
is more
Fg. 76 Fig. 77 Fig. 78
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RUFFLER

Fig. 79 Fig. 80 Fig. 8

The ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating.
Ruffhng con oso be done and sewn to another piece of fabric at the same time.
This highly versatile attachment despite its wide range of use. is simple to use.
Use the ruffler for making aprons. curtains, pleating a skirt, adding fullness to the bodice of
a dress etc.

Fig. 79-A tig. 80 ‘A Fig. 8 -A

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RUFFLER

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Fig. 82 Fig. 83

Fig 86

Fig. 84 Fig. 85
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SEWING TIPS
When a dainty hair line finish is particularly desirable for the inside seams of sheer collars,
facings, and yokes, seam allowance that would ordinarily show through is eliminated by following
the seam outline with a narrow zigzag stitch.
Trim seam allowance close to line of stitching. Turn and press.

Fig. 87 Fg. 88

EVENLY SPACED BUTTONHOLES

To make a row of buttonholes evenly spaced and accurately stitched, draw the outlines for
the buttonholes on one long strip of tissue paper. Pin this pattern to position on the garment
with fabric strips under each marking. Stitch around the outlines then tear paper away.
 SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS

Fg cc
lng nter

Fig. 89
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Cut interfacing down center between dart lines. Over
lap cut edges, matching dart lines. Zigzag stitch along
marking line from point to wide end of dart. Trim both
raw edges close to stitching.

Fig. 91
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Fig, 92

SEWING ON SHEER MATERIALS

Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as shown at left. Many flimsy
s for sheers, crepes, knits, tricots, etc., require supiort while being stitched. For such fabric use the
rment straight stitch throat plate and presser foot and apply gentle tension by holding seam in front and
back of the presser foot as shown at right.
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OVERCASTING WORN EDGES

Zigzag stitch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as
the needle swings to the left, and allowing the needle to just
pass over the edge of the fabric on the right (Fig. 93

PATCHING
Machine baste patch into
place under hole or worn area
which has been cut away.
fg 93
Then zigzag stitch the patch
into place by overcasting
around edge of hole (Fig. c4).
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Fig. 94 /

STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR

Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left and
right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your tensions
are not too tight or puckering wUl be encountered.
In mending a three cornered tear, start zigzag stitch from
each end and work to center (Fig. 95 ).
Fig. 95
 PLAIN BOUND BUTTONHOLE
Cut straight or bias strips of fabric 2” wide
ønd 1” longer than the desired buttonholes.
place right sides together over positions for
butt0nl0s Mark exact length of each but
tonhole in center of each strip place a pin
through center of the morking. Begin to
stitch at the pin; marking an oblong box I
above and below the line I across each end.
Run a few stitches beyond starting point to
reinforce. View L
Slash through the center line of the box to
within $ of each end then diagonally into
each corner, View 2. Turn the strip through
the opening, press seams flat across the ends
o the facing will not be visible from the right
ide.
5 Fold the strip to meet in the center of
the opening. Baste the folds together across
the opening, View 3.
Turn garment back at each end and stitch
across the strip, securing the triangular slashed
section to the pleated strip and press View 4.
Bring facing of garment to position and baste
around each buttonhole Insert the point of a pin
hrcugh each corner and slash through the
center and into each corner pin. Turn under
me raw edges and slip stitch the facing to the
underside of the buttonhole, View 5. Press
the finished buttonhole. View 6.
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INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN PORTABLE CASE

please read these important instructions which were written to aid you in
placing your new sewing machins in its portable case.
First, remove the foot control which is fastened inside the base to avoid
damage in shipping. After unpacking the sewing machine unit, being
certain to take out the Instruction book, guarantee and accessory box.
lay the unit face down on a table. You will see two clamping screws A
entering head hinge holes B on the underside of the back.

On the base you will find two head hinges C which will fit into holes B.
Lower the base onto the sewing machine fitting hinges C into holes B.
Tighten screws A securely with a screw driver.

To make the electrical connection draw the two wires through the slot in the
partition of the base. Plug the cord labeled “Motor” into the receptacle marked
“Motor” on the block attached to the outer section of the base.
Then insert the other cord into the “Light” receptacle.
Place the foot control on the floor, insert plug into a wall outlet cllO-115
volts and you are ready to sew. But first read the instruction book to
become familiar with the threading of the machine, tension adjustments and
all the other features designed to make sewing a pleasure.

See Fig. 96 and 97

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ing
‘ox,
Fig. 97

Fig. 96
WING NUt
s B.
s B, To ASSEMBlE LEGS ON
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See Fig. 98
CABINETS
in the
riarked
1. place cabinet body upside down on
smooth level surface use packing
material as cushion to prevent
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marking top.
ok to
corner
2. Slip leg into position between
CABNEr
S and BODY

blocks and down as far as it will go

with stud fitting into slot or hole in ALTERNATE
lYRE OF
metal bracket. Fig. 98 CORNER
BRACEEl

3. Add wing nut and tighten securely.

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INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABINET

1. Back off both head hinge set screws

until head hinge hole is clear.

2. Tilt head hinge tongues up and back

as far as they will go.
3. Carefully slip head onto head hinges
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making sure tongues are inserted
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as far as they can go into head

hinge holes.

4. Allow the head to rest in its tilted- HEAD HINGES

HINT STRETCH
back position. A RUBBER BAND
ACROSS THE TWO
HINGES TO HELP
5. Tighten both set screws securely HOLD THEM UPS
RIGHT WHILE
MOUNTING THE
with screw driver. SEWING HEAD

6. Plug electrical leads into sockets

located inside cabinet. Cord identi
fied with “motor” tag must be plugged
into socket marked “motor”.
Untagged cord goes to “light”
socket.
See Fig. 99