INDEXREFERENCE GUIDE FEATURES AND PARTS.NEEDLE.ThREADFABRICSTITCHING GUIDESETTING THE NEEDLEWINDING THE BOBBINTO REMOVE OR REPLACE BOBBIN CASETO THREAD THE BOBBIN CASEUPPER THREADINGSETTING THE STITCH LENGTHSTITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)SEWING IN REVERSEPREPARING TO SEWREMOVING THE WORKADJUSTING THE TENSIONSSTRAIGHT STITCHINGADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OFFABRICSEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICSDARNING AND MENDINGZIGZAG STITCHINGNEEDLE POSITION CONTROLCREATIVE EMBROIDERYEMBROIDERY PATTERNSSAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNSTWIN NEEDLES-UpPER THREADING ANDSEWING

BUILT IN DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGNSBLIND HEMMING

INDEX

Page Page1 BUTTONHOLES 21—22

2— 3 SEWING ON BUTTONS 234 SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE 245 NARROWHEMMER 256 LACE TRIMMED HEM 267 LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING 268 FRENCH SEAM 269 HEMMINGACROSSASEAM 26

10 THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER10 FOOT 2710 SEWING IN A ZIPPER 2711 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR

MACHINE 2812 HOWTO OILYQUR MACHINE 2913 HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 29

HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT 3014 ACCESSORIES 3114 TROUBLECHART 32—3414 SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAI LABLEis’ FORYQURMACHINE 3615 ATTACHMENT FOOT 3716 EDGESTITCHER 37—3816 BINDER 3917 FOLDED BINDING 39

TWO-TONE BINDING 3918 HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING 3919 THE SETOF HEMMERS 4020 HEMMER SET 4041

2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.

10.11.12.13.14.

Spool PinsHand WheelStop Motion KnobStitch Length DialReverse Push ButtonZigzag Width LeverStop LockFabric SelectorBedNeedle PlateSlide PlatePresser FootPresser Foot Thumb ScrewNeedle Bar Thread Guide

REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURES AND PARTS

Fig. 1

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15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.

Fig. 2 Features and Parts you should know (Back View>

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Needle Clamp Screw

Arm Thread Guide

Thread Tension Dial

Face Plate

Push Button Light Switch

Take-Up Lever

Darner

Upper Arm Thread Guide

Arm-Top Cover

Pattern Indicating Board

Pattern Selector Dial

Presser Bar Lifter

Tliread Cutter

Feed Dog

Hinge Holes

Hinge Set Screws

Needle Position Lever

Bobbin Winder Cover

Bobbin Winder Tension Disc

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Fig. 2

NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE

Fabric

MachineSilk

Needle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or

No Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon

Extremely heavy6 10

tarpaulin, sacking, 4 to to Heavy Duty

canvas, duck, etc. 8 30

Heavy upholstery8 30

fabric, ticking, 3 to to Heavy Duty

denim, leatherette10 40

Medium heavy drapery 10 40

fabric, velveteen, 2 to to Heavy Duty

Suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60

Medium brodcloth, 12 60

percale, gingham, linen, 1 to to 50 A

chintz, taffeta, sheer

wool, shantung, etc. 14 80

Sheer volie, lawn,14 80

dimity, crepe, 0 to to 50 A

handkerchief linen, 16 100

Plastic film, etc. (Plastic film)

8 to 10

Very sheer chiffon, 16 100

batiste, lace, organdy, 00 to to 50 A

ninon, net, marquisette, etc. 20 150

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SETTING THE NEEDLE

See Fig. 3. Raise the need’e bar “A” to its highest

point, turning wheel toward you by hand (Fig. 4).

Then loosen the needle clamp screw “8” and the

needle can be inserted into clamp “C”. Place needle (flat

side to back) 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.

After Changing the needle make one complete

revolution of hand wheel by hand to be sure the needle is

in the correct position.

If you encounter any problems with your machine after changing the needle such as puckering, skipped stitches, or

needle and thread breakage, check the following:

(1) Is the needle up as far as it will go into the clamp?

(2) Is the flat side to the back ?

(3) Is the needle the right size for the thread used?

(4) Have you tightened the clamp securely?

(5) Is the needle bent or the point blunt?

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FLATSIDE OFNEEDLE

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (Fig. 6) from the stitching mechanism

by turning the stop motion knob toward you or counterclockwise.

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

11 (Fig. 7) at the base of the machine. Run end of thread through a

hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin on spindle “B” of winder

“4”, fitting the notch in bobbin over small pin on spindle. Push bobbin

winder pulley against hand wheel.

Hold thread end loosely and start machine slowly.

Bobbin will be released automatically when it is filled. Break off loose

thread end used to start the winding.

Turn stop motion knob away from you until sewing mechanism is

again engaged so that needle moves when you turn the hand wheel.

If the bobbin winds unevenly, adjust bobbin winding tension disc

11. (Fig. 7) to the right or left by loosening the screw. When disc is

in proper position, tighten screw.

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TO REMOVE OR REPLACE BOBBIN CASE

Raise needle to its highest position. The bobbin case cannot

be removed unless the needle is above the needle plate.

Open slide plate II (Fig. 1) by sliding it toward you. Grasp the

bobbin case hinge latch ‘A” (Fig. 9) between thumb and forefinger.

To remove, pull toward you.

To replace with full bobbin, leave at least three inches of thread

extending from the top of the case to the right.

Insert the bobbin case in the shuttle being sure to center it on

Stud D and that Finger B fits into Notch C (Fig. 9). Press bobbin case

into shuttle as far as possible until latch catches on notch in Stud D.

Then release bobbin case latch A and press bobbin case again

after releasing latch to be sure it is locked securely in place.

Slide cover plate II (Fig. 1) into position.

Fig. 8

FINGER©NOTCH

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TO THREAD THE BOBBIN CASE

Hold bobbin case between thumb and forefinger of

left hand so that the slot in the edge of the bobbin

case is on top (Fig. 11).

Take the bobbin between thumb and forefinger of

the right hand so that the thread on the bobbin leads

from left to right and extends about four inches from

the bobbin (Fig. 11).

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For best sewing results use only evenly

wound bobbin “A” (Fig. 10). Do not use

bobbins as illustrated by “B” or “C”.

TENSION SCREW Insert bobbin into the bobbin case. Pull

thread into slot in edge of case (Fig. 13).

and draw it under the tension screw

(Fig. 12).

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UPPER THREADING

(1) Turn hand wheel toward you to raise the take-up lever “E”

(Fig. 14) and needle to their highest positions.

(2) Place spool of thread on spool pin.

(3) Lead thread through rear and front arm thread guides “A”

(4) Down and between tension discs “B” from right to left and up

and over hook “D”.

(5) Lead thread up and through take-up eye from right to left.

(6) Down and between thread guide “F”.

(7) Into needle bar thread guide “C” and through the needle from

front-to back.

Hold the end of the upper thread loosely, and turn hand wheel toward

you until the needle goes all the way down and comes back up. Loop

(Fig. 15) will be formed over the upper thread which can be pulled out

straight. Place both thread ends under the presser foot and draw

toward the bacK of the machine, leaving both threads about three or

four inches to.

Fig. 14

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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The length of the stitch is regulated by dial ‘IA” Fig. 16. Near 0 is the

shortest stitch and 4 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 to the left to shorten the stitch. The pointer

indicates this number selected.

See chart below for stitches per inch.

Figures on indicator 0 1 2 3 4

Number of stitches per inch No Feeding 30 24 12 6

SEWING IN REVERSE

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

(Fig. 16> in as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long as the button is held in.

reverse button “B”

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

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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 by pulling th 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 fot. You are now ready to

begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch tte 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 whenthe 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. 17, 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.

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ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the

tension is released when it is raised. To increase the tension on the

upper thread, turn dial ‘IA” (Fig. 18) to the right (clockwise) or to the

left (counterclockwise) to decrease the tension.

Before adjusting lower tension, be sure the machine is threaded

correctly.

When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn the small screw

(Fig. 22> on the side of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten, counter

clockwise to loosen.

Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21

When the upper and lower tensions are properly balanced, a

perfect stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking in fabric

(Fig. 19).

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. 20).

When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread forms

loops over the lower thread lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 21).

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STRAIGHT STITCHING

For straight stitching on fine fabric or very soft material, it is

advisable to use the straight stitch presser foot and the

straight stitch needle plate. Both are included in your

accessory box and have narrow needle slots.

(1) Change the toot and plate screw 13

(Fig. 1) and remove zigzag foot.

Replace with hinged straight stitch foot and tighten screw

securely (Fig. 23).

To change needle plate remove the two screws holding it in

place and remove.

Replace with straight stitch plate (Fig. 24).

(2) Set needle position lever “31” (Fig. 25) at “M”.

(3) Set zigzag width lever “6” at “0” and lock in position

with locks “7”.

(4) Set stitch length control at “1” on desired stitch length.

(5) Set decorative stitch design control at “M”.

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Fig. 23

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Fig. 25

ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

GENERAL SEWING. Usually for straight sewing and various embroidery work, the pressure bar cap ordarning release

(Fig. 27) is at its lowest position and the feed at its highest level-with the drop feed button marked UP pressed all the all the

way down (Fig. 27)

SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS

When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin

silk or flimsy material, the pressure bar cap should be about

halfway down.

Release all the way by pressing the snap lock ring “A”

(Fig. 28) and then press cap “B” down to the half-way spot.

Turn drop feed knob “C” (Fig. 26) to the low position.

DARNING AND MENDING

In order to move the fabric freely in any direction for darning,

mending or monograming, release the presser bar cap “B”

(Fig. 28) completely by pressing down on the snap lock “A”.

Turn drop feed knob to down position which drops the feed

well below the needle plate.

Fig. 26

ZIGZAG STITCHING IBe sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in place.

(1) Set needle position lever at “M” position (Fig. 29)

(2> By moving the zigzag width lever “6” (Fig. 29) gradually to the

right, it will produce zigzag stitches of ever increasing width. To

(Fig. 29> jmaintain selected widths of zigzag stitches, employ locks “7”

controls the maximum. Locks can be set by pressing in slightly(3) Left lock determines the minimum width stitch, while right lock

and moved to the desired position.Fig. 29

NEEDLE POSITION CONTROL

The needle should be at its highest point when adjusting needle position, to avoid tearing the fabric or bending the

needle.

Select needle position by pressing down slightly on control “31” (Fig. 1) and move to desired position.

L— Position for M— Position R— Position

buttonholes straight stitching blind hemming

sewing on buttons decorative stitch designs decorative stitch

twin needle sewing designs

decorative stitch designs

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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

The satin stitch(Fig. 31),which is really just a very short zigzag

stitch, and is the basis for most embroidery, is obtained by setting the

stitch length as near “0” as possible without stopping the feeding

action.The width may be set anywhere from “0” to “5” for single

needle work.EMBROIDERY PATTERNS Fig. 31

With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs

can be made by swinging the stitch width lever “6” (Fig. 30) between‘0” and “5” or any combination of widths. Try setting the locks at “1” and “5”, “2” and “5”,etc. 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 length and width and the manipulation of lever “6”. Always run the machine at a uniform speed

hether fast or slow.—16—

Fig. 30

SAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS

The following patterns will be altered by the machine speed. At slow speed the patterns will be shorter than at

moderate or fast speed.

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__J\j_ 4Vv’ A - Sew a few stitches at “4” width, then quickly move

lever back to “0” for a short period.

WV’[”NVT WWV Count, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.

B - Set width locks at “21,4 and 5” then move lever slowly

between setting, operating machine rather fast.

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C - Set width loc.cs at 1 and 5 gradually move lever

from 1 to 5, then snap it back quickly to “1”.

‘ D - Set width lock at “1” and “4-1/2”, operate machine

at moderate speed. Stitch at “1” while you count

“1,2,3”. Then stitch at “2-1/2” and “4-1/2” for the

Fig. same count. Return to “2-1/2” and “1”, repeat.

E - Drop feed, lock stitch width at “5”, take “3” or “4” stitches, leave needle in fabric left side 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 design.

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TWIN NEEDLE- UPPER THREADING AND SEWING

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

2. Use only left needle position. Use needles White Part 80999.

3. Follow threading instructions for single needle with these exceptions:

A - Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on bothspool pins.

B - Pass threads under handle and through arm thread guide“16” (Fig. 1) one thread per hole.

C - Down around tension discs with one thread passingbetween the back discs and the other between the frontdiscs.

D - Now treat both threads as one, until you reach the needleeye.

E - Pass one thread through each needle eye.

4. Set right hand zigzag width stop at start of red area (left hand side).Zigzag lever in red area will break needle.

5. Straight stitching and decorative stitch designs can be produced inthe same manner as followed for single threading.

Fig.35 —18—

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the shank/

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Your machine sews a wide variety of beautiful and practical

embroidery designs with either a single or twin needle.

(1) Select decorative stitch design you desire by turning pattern selector dial “25” (Fig. 36) to either the right or left.

The design selected is indicated by pattern indicator “A”.

(2) Set zigzag width lever “6” (Fig. 1) at “5” for designs with the greatest width for single needle sewing. At the “0”

setting, the machine will sew a straight stitch regardless of the pattern selected. For twin needle sewing set

lever “6” no higher than “2-1/2” or you will break the needles.

(3) For the best pattern designs, set stitch length dial “4” (Fig. 1) as close to “0” as possible without stopping the

feeding action.

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Fig. 37

Design number “3”, the multiple zigzag stitch, can be used to sew stretch fabrics, sewing elastic waist bands to skirts,

replacing worn blanket bindings and hundreds of other uses.

BUILT IN DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGNS

To sew the decorative stitch designs set machine as foi lows:

STITC

Fig. 36

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Blind stitch pattern number “1”

Make blind hem as follows

(1) Use standard zigzag foot (Fig. 38)

(2) Set stitch length control “4” (Fig. 1) at about “2.1/2”.

(3) Set pattern indicator for blind hem stitch design number “1”.

(4) Zigzag width lever to suit material being sewn — the lower the number, the

smaller the sidewise stitch.

Blind stitch hems provide a durable hem finish that is almost invisible

and comparable to hand sewing.

Prepare the garment in the same as for hand hemming.

STEP COMPLETED

(Fig. 39) If hem with folded edge is used make first fold 3/8” deep.

Turn hem to the depth desired and baste 1/4” from upper edge. Press in place.

Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving 1/4” extended.

Place material under presser foot, sew with stitch length set to suit material being sewn and make a side wise

stitch about every 3/4” of an inch of sewing.

STEP

Fig. 38

STEP2

STEP

Fig. 39

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Step 4.

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BUTTON HO LES

Various widths and lengths can be made automatically by turning

the dial. “25” (Fig. 1).

To establish the correct length buttonhole required add 1/8 inch

to the cutting space for bar tacks.

To obtain the length of the cutting space, the opening through

which the button passes, is measured by adding the width (A) and

thickness (B) of the button. (Fig. 41)

The width of the buttonhole sides is governed by the material

used.Set zigzag width lever control on

number “5” for thick material and a

lower number for thin material.

Mark the beginning and end

of the buttonhole on fabric with a

basting line or tailor’s chalk. Make

one on scrap fabric following di

rections below to be sure machine

adjustments are correct.

1. Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole foot. This provides

maximum visibility and allows closely spaced stitches to feed evenly (Fig. 40).

3. Set zigzag stitch width control to suit material being sewn or width of buttonhole desired. (Number “5” for

the widest buttonhole)

4. Stitch length control as close to 0 as possible without stopping the feeding action.

IFig. 40

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Fig. 41

Fig. 42

2. Set needle position control at “L” position.

5. Set pattern selector dial at “A”.—21 —

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

the start of the buttonhole. Lower presser foot and sew the

bar tack —“4” or “5” stitches.

7. With the needle out of the pattern selector dial at the “B”

position and sew the entire length of the left hand side of the

buttonhole—forward stiching.

8. With the needle Out of the cloth set pattern selector dial at the

“C” position and sew the bar tack — 4 or 5 stitches.

9. With the needle out of the cloth set pattern selector dial at the

“D” position and sew the right hand side of the buttonhole.

Reverse stitching.

10. Return zigzag width control to the “0” position and take “3” or

4 stitches to prevent ravelling.

11. Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper being careful not

to cut the stitching.

Although buttonholes can be made with most any threads

size 50 mercerized are recommended for best results. Fig. 44

If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material place

tarlaton on paper under fabric which can be torn away after stitching.

You can make buttonholes by sewing the right hand side (reverse stitching) first if you prefer by just reversing the

procedure noted above.

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SEWING ON BUTTONS

1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot(Fig. 45).

2. Turn drop feed knob to Down position. (Fig. 49).

3. Set needle position lever at “L”.4. Set zigzag stitch width lever at 0. Place the button so its left-

hand hole comes directly under the needle then gently lower the

presser foot (Fig. 46).5. Move zigzag stitch width lever to the right until the needle comes

down exactly over the right-hand hole in the button (Fig. 47).

6. Move left-hand zigzag stitch width lever stop to hold lever in

place. Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to be sure the needle

enters both holes in button without deflecting needle.

Correct width if necessary.7. When needle goes into the center of each hole run the machine

at medium speed, making six or eight stitches, stopping with the

needle in the left hole.8. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the stitch

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

you may place a rounded toothpick over the button, between

the two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular way. Remove

the toothpick and wind thread under the button, forming a shank

fasten.Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four holes,

hooks and snaps, etc. If a four hole button is to be sewn, follow the

same procedure above for the two hole button. Now lift presser foot

slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the remaining two holes.

Fig. 45

Fig 46 Fig. 47

Fig.48

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Fig. 49

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. 52)

Fasten Gauge (Fig. 50) with accompanying screw (Fig. 51) in

threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjust to desired width.

Fig. 50

NARROW HEMMER

Fig. 51

Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest position replace

regular presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 53) being sure to tighten

it securely in place. Set pattern selector dial at manual position,

zigzag stitch width lever at 0 for straight stitched hem or at number”3”

for zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit and needle

position lever at M”.

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Fig. 53

Fig. 52

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 inch fold,

slip underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll of hemmer, draw

fabric forward to end and fasten with point of needle. Lower presser

bar lifter. Gently pull end of thread as you start stitching. (Fig. 54 for

straight stitched hem-Fig. 55 for zigzag stitched hem.)

Guide material slightly to left and it will take a double turn

through scroll.

The narrow hem provides an excellent finish for edges of ruffles

or any other dainty work.

Fig. 54

F. 55

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LACE TRIMMED HEM

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

in the slot next to needle (Fig. 56) sew hem as above guiding lace

under needle and hem into scroll. Rick-rack may be used in the same

way.

LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING

Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric

insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 57) let hem roll over

and sew in lace. When the stitching is completed the hem is pressed to

the wrong side.

FRENCH SEAM

Place material with right sides facing each other and the top piece

of material 1/8 inch from right hand edge of lower piece. Insert in

hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in top fabric making

French seam. For cording effect, use zigzag stitch wide enough to

catch both edges of the narrow

rolled hem and sew with satin

stitch. This can be used for cover

ing chairs and so forth (Fig. 58).

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Fig. 57

HEMMING ACROSSA SEAM

To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so they will lead into

the hemmer gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across the seam at the extreme

edge to hold it together and for added firmness. It may be necessary to pull the

material slightly when hemming over the seam (Fig. 59).

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THE ADJUSTABLE CORDINGAND ZIPPER FOOT

This attachment is used to make and

insert covered cording, and to sew in zippers.

Loosen thumb screw to slide foot to either

right or left of needle.

CORDING. Fold bias strip of fabric

over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set

foot so needle is centered in needle hole.

Machine bastes cord in place (Fig. 61).

To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable foot so needle

stitches closer to cord, and on edge of base fabric.

L 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. 62).

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

Adjust to sew from either right or left side, whichever is more

convenient.

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Fig. 61

Fig. 62

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

The stitch forming mechanism occasionaUybecomes clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere with

the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning should be done with a small brush, never with a sharp or pointed tool.

To remove the stitch forming mechanism, proceed as follows:

1. Turn hand wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. The mechanism will assume the position illustrated

in (Fig. 63). Tilt head back on its hinges.

2. Remove bobbin case”E”.

3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps “C” outward and remove the shuttle race cover “B” and shuttle “A”.

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

5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle.

SHUTTLE RACE COVER

ASUrrLE BODY ‘SHUTTLE

BOBBIN \\ \ RACECASE covr

PIN

A SHUTTLEBoo Y

SHUTTLEDRIVER

Fig. 63 Fig. 64

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Occasionally remove the top cover by

removing screws and oil moving parts not

accessible through oil holes. (Fig. 66)

To oil moving parts inside the face plate,

which only rarely requires oiling, OPEN

plate. Oil at spots indicated in (Fig. 65).

iiaHOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE

Avoid over-oiling, only a drop is needed

at each point.

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Fig. 65

Fig.66

Use gear lubricant on gears indicated by white arrows in (Fig. 67)Lubricate only when machine seems to sew more slowly than usual.

HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB

Open Face (Fig. 65) unscrew bulb and insert new one. For long

life and correct size, be sure it is a genuine White part. NUMBER 6999 Fig. 67

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HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT

If it should ever become necessary toproceed as follows:

(1) Remove screws “A” (Fig. 68)(2) Remove rear cover. -

(3) Remove stop motion knob “B” in center of hand wheel (Fig.68) by takingout small screw “C”. Turn nut counter-clockwise by holding the take-uplever until it can be lifted off.

(4) Before moving hand wheel, note position of lips on washer “D” (Fig. 69)

as it will fall off when changing the belt.(5) Slide old belt over motor pulley

“E” (Fig. 69).(6) Pull hand wheel away from ma

chine just far enough to allow thebelt to slip over wheel.

(7) Put new belt in grooved section of

hand wheel and then over motorpulley.

(8) Replace washer 0 in original

position.(9) Replace stop motion and screw “C”.

After doing this, turn clutch towardyou to disengage sewing mechanism. If the needle still moves upand down as you turn the handwheel, again remove the stop

motion, give washer “0” a half turn

and replace the nut.(10) Replace rear cover.

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replace the belt on your machine,

Fig. 68

ACCESSORI ES

1. Plastic Oiler (sealed and filled)

2. Large Screw Driver

3. Small Screw Driver

4. Buttonhole Cutter

5. Package of Needles (5 Straight)

6. Package of Twin Needles

7. Cloth Guide

8. Thumb Screw

9. Quilter Guide

10. Presser Foot for Straight Sewing

11. Button Sewing Foot

12. Felt Washes (2) (for spool pins)

13. Bobbins(3)

Buttonhole Foot

Narrow Hemmer

Needle Plate for Straight Sewing

14.

15.

16.

L4j1±L©

Fiq.71

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TROUBLE CHART

Trouble Probable Cause - Correction

If Machine Thread or lint in 1—With take-up lever in highest position, tilt head back on hingesBinds race way and remove bobbin case.

. BOBBINCASE BOBBIN NOTCH RACE

ccc

LATCH RACE COVER HOOK CLAMPS

2—Turn clamps outward and remove race cover.

3—Remove hook.

4—Clean thread and lint from all parts, including race.

5—Run a drop of oil along rim of shuttle.

6—Replace shuttle, then race cover. Snap clamps into place.

7—Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and replace, fitting tongue into

notch of race cover.

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4!

‘rTrouble Probable Cause Correction

Bent needle Discard and replace.

Skipping Needle placed incorrectly inSee instruction page No. 6.stitches clamp

Too fine a needle for threadSee needle and thread chart, page No. 5.being used

Upper thread tension too loose I Tighten upper tension.Irregularstitches Improper threading See threading instruction, page No. 8 and 9.

Bobbin not wound evenly Rewind bobbin.

Pulling or holding material Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.

Not enough tension on upperIncrease tension.Uneven thread

stitchesPoor quality thread Try different thread.

Needle too fine for thread beingSee needle and thread chart, page No. 5.used

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Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Refer to threading instructions see page No. 8 andImproperly threaded rethread machine.

-Loosen tension on upper thread by turning thread

Too much tension tension knob to lower number.

Upper thread Starting with take up in in- Always start sewing with take up lever in highest

breaking correct position position.

Improper setting of needle Refer to needle setting instructions see page No. 6.

Bent or eye of needle too sharp Try a new needle.

Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace withBent or blunt needle new.

Tensions too tight See tensions adjustment page No. 10.

Material Dull needle Change needle.puckering

j Stitch length too tong Reduce stitch length.

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Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of accessories described earlier

in this book.

The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that have been designed

specificaIIyfor your machine. They are available at modest cost from your dealer. If

your dealer cannot supply you with these items, ask him to order them for you by part

number. Then you will be assured of receiving the genuine part designed for best per

formance with your machine.

— If a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry directly to

WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

11750 BEREA ROAD

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111

In Canada

WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD

SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA

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SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAiLABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Fig. 72

IPART 4990

Darning Spring

PART 74159 PART 76654

Attachment Foot Binder Edgestitcher

Hemmers

7/8 PART 76552 5/8 PART 76552 3/8 PART 76551 1/4 PART 76550

Need’e position lever must be in the left position when using these attachment.

Ruffler

PART 1403

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ATTACHMENT FOOT

In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hemmers, it isnecessary to remove the presser foot and replace it with the attachmentfoot. (Fig. 73).

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

The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or as far away fromthe edge as desired. Just move the attachment to the correct positionbefore tightening the mounting screw.

The edgestitcher is used in making daintylace insertions, edgings and piping.

The slots in the edgestitcher serve as guidesin sewing together various pieces of material.If you want to sew lace, lace and embroidery,or lace and tucked strips together, place thepieces of material that will be on top in slot 1(Fig. 75) and the lower fabric in slot “4’.’ Forinstance, if you are sewing lace edging to afinished edge of fabric place the fabric in slot 1and the lace in slot “4” (Fig. 74).

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EDGESTITCHER

Fig. 75

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 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 solt’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 Fig. 76, 77, 78 and 79 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are hundreds of other uses.

Fig. 77 Fig. 78 Fig. 79

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FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 82)

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-TONE BINDING (Fig. 82)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. 83)

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 ofscroll. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary.

See Fig. 80and 81 for suggestions on howto use the binder.There are hundreds of other uses.

BINDER

This 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 commercially folded bias binding.

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

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Fig. 80 Fig. 81 Fig. 83— 39 —

THE SET OF HEMMERS

Before attaching any of the hemmers be sure bobbin 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

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. 84). Fold hem

in material back of hemmer. Draw forward to end of hem and fasten with point of needle. Pull on thereads gently as you

start stitching.

HEMMER SET

You can make a hem 1/4”, 3/8”, 5/8”, or 7/8” in width, depending upon which hemmer you use.

Fig. 84

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RUFFLER

‘3,,

Fig. 85 Fig. 86 — Fig. 87

The 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 fullness to the bodice of a dress and etc.

Fig: 85 Fig. 86-A Fig. 87-A

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* WHITE sewinilSINCE 187€ machines

TO OBTAIN THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM

YOUR MACNINE BE SURE THE CABINET,

CARRYING CASE OR OTHER ITEMS USED

WITH YOUR MACHINE ARE GENUINE WHITE

PRODUCrS.

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