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Setting the Needle 6 Setting the Stitch Length 12 Seam Gauge or Cloth Guide 30 Straight Stitching 10 Upper Threading 8 Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle 8 Threading the Bobbin Case 7 Winding the Bobbin 6 Narrow Hemmer 28 Hemming Across a seam 29 Quilting Guide 30 French Seam 29 Lace Trimmed Hem 29 Lace Edge With Invisible Stitching 29 INDEX C, (-4, C-, Patching 27 Multiple Zigzag Stitch 19 Manual Operation 27 Blind Stitch Hem 20 Twin Needles-Upper-Threading and Sewing 18 Preparing to Sew 14 Setting Needle Position 16 Darning and Monogramming 14 Sewing Thin or Light Weight Fabrics 14 Sewing on Buttons 24 Adjusting Pressure and Feeding of Fabric 13 General Sewing 13 Embroidering with a Hoop 25 Adjusting the Tension 12 Decorative Stitch Designs 17 Basting Stitch 21 Buttonholes 22 Circular and Scallop Designs 26 Overcasting Worn Edges 27 Sewing in Reverse 12 Removing the Work 15 Stitch Length Chart 12 085.Thread.FabFiC.StitChing Guide 5 Features and Parts.2-3.4 [Item] [Page] Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle 33 Ruffler 47 Care and Maintenance of Your Machine 34 Hemmer Set 45 Two-Tone Binding 44 Trouble Chart 37,38.39 Binder 44 Edgastltchar 42 Attachment Foot 42 Some of the Attachments available for your How to Oil Your Machine 34 How to Replace the Light Bulb 35 Adjustable Cording and Zipper Foot 32 Accessories 36 Cording 31 Sewing In Zipper 31 Machine 41 Hand-Cut Bias Binding 44 The Adjustable Cording and Zipper Foot 31 Folded Binding 44 The Set of Hemmers 45 How to Use Accessories 28 Applique 27 [Item] [Page
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(4 Zigzag Stitch Width Locks Zigzag Stitch Width Control Arm Thread Guides Pressure Release Darning) Pattern Selector Lever j Take up Lever FEATURES AND PARTS (Front View) Needle Clamp Screw 3 : Push Button Reverse Bobbin Winder Tension Bobbin Winder ( Stitch Length Control Hand Wheel Buttonhole Knob Needle Position Control Sew Lite Switch ij Tension Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot I Circle Stitching Holes Cover Plate Needle Plate Drop Feed Control
p. ci 4 4 Thread Cutter Presser Bar Lifter è Spool Pins Head Hinge Mounting Holes Fig. 2 C- cr
sacking. canvas, duck, etc.. 4 C-, Fabric No Thread Thread Nylon 6 to 8 10 to 30 Heavy Duty. Needle Cotton Mercerized Silk or NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STITCHING GUIDE Extremely heavy tarpaulin, Per Inch S itc es Machine 5 H (-5 --5 T -, marquisette, etc. lace, organdy, ninon, net, 00 16 to 20 100 to 150 50 A Medium heavy drapery Very sheer chiffon, batiste, plastic film, etc. 8 to 10 crepe, handkerchief linen, 0 (Plastic film) 80 to 100 50 A Sheer voile, lawn, dimity, 14 to 16 shantung, etc. 1 12 to 14 60 to 80 50 A gingham, linen, chintz, Medium broadcloth, percale, felt, terry, etc. fabric, velveteen, suiting, 2 10 to 12 40 to 60 Heavy Duty ticking, denim, leatherette 8 to 10 30 to 40 Heavy Duty Heavy upholstery fabric,
wheel toward you by hand. Then loosen the needle clamp ening the needle clamp screw securely with a screw driver. upward as far as it will go into the needle clamp hole, tight needle (flat side to back in the needle clamp and push it screw B and the needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place See Fig. 3. Raise the needle bar A to its highest point, turning SETTING THE NEEDLE bobbin winder (S) fitting the notch on bobbin over small winding. Fig.5 Fig. 4 the bobbin edge and place bobbin (B on spindle of of the machine. Run end of thread through a hole in down through the tension disc (10, Fig. 6i at the base thread through the upper thread guides on the arm, and Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins, lead WINDING THE BOBBiN anism. Break off loose thread end used to start the may be required to complely engage the sewing mech mechanism. Approximately one turn of the hand wheel winder from the hand wheel, it will engage the sewing will stop winding when it is filled. By moving the bobbin thread end loosely and start machine slowly. Bobbin i-ir wheel which will declutch the sewing mechanism. Hold pin on spindle. Push bobbin winder pulley against hand Fig. 3 wheel by hand to be sure the needle is in the correct position. After changing the needle, make one complete revolution of the balance 8
case, pull the thread into the slot of the so that the thread on top leads from left to right. Step 2. Insert bobbin into bobbin between thumb and forefinger of right hand bobbin case is on top. Take the bobbin hand, so that the slot in the edge of the case between thumb and forefinger of left Step 1 (illustrated in Fig. 7. Hold bobbin 7 in Fig. 9. fork-shaped opening of the spring as shown it under the tension spring and into the bobbin case as shown in Fig. 8, and draw 1LOT THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Fig. 6 F.
hooked securely in place. Close the cover plate. Press bobbin case again after latch has been released to make sure the bobbin case is latch catches on the center post of the shuttle. THEN release the bobbin case latch, (Di. shuttle race notch, (A). Press the bobbin case (B into the shuttle as far as possible until on the stud of the shuttle body, (C). Be sure the bobbin case finger, E, is opposite the thread running from the top of the bobbin case to the right, Insert and center the bobbin case (D, Fig. 10, between the thumb and forefinger of left hand, with at least three inches of PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE to back pulling three to four inches of thread through needle. 1& Through needle clamp guide G and into needle from front Into thread guide F. Down through guide D in thread bar again. ( Up into take-up lever E from right to left. 1 Down under thread guide bar and into guide D. tension discs. Up and around into the notch on check spring C over 4 Down and between tention discs B from right to left. Place spool of thread on the spool pin near the needle. and needle to their highest position. the hand wheel toward you to raise the take up lever Turn ( Lead thread through rear and front arm thread guides A. UPPER THREADING (Fig. 12) 8 Fig. 10 A Open hinged cover plate in front of the needle See 17, Fig. 1. Hold the bobbin case latch,
I, Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you until the needle goes all the way down and comes back up. A loop (Fig. 11 will be formed over the upper thread which then can be pulled out straight. Place both thread ends under the slot of the presser foot and draw toward the back of the ma chine, leaving both three or four inches long. 9 Fig. 12
Changing the foot and plate. To change presser foot in your accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots. and the straight stitch needle plate which are included it is advisable to use the straight stitch presser foot For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft material, STRAIGHT STITCHING (19, Fig. 1), loosen thumb screw and remove zigzag foot. -- opening and slide upper pin into position. Put plates on machine and fasten securely with right hand and cover plate with the left (Fig. 13). slightly and slip pin from groove in needle plate. Avoid needle plate screw. Slip pin on lower side of cover plate into groove on needle plate. Insert tongue into square using too much pressure. When the pin is released Press upper corner of cover plate (right side up) down off with cover plate attached. Hold needle plate with To change needle plate (16 Fig. 1) remàve screw and lift securely (Fig. 14). the two plates will separate. Attach cover plate to straight stitch plate by reversing Replace with hinged straight foot and tighten screw the above procedure. Fig. 13 Fig. 14 10
stitch position (13, Fig. 15). (1 ) Set decorative stitch selection lever in straight (14). Fig. 15 (4> Lock zigzag width control in the 0 position (5). (3 Set needle positioning control at position a position (6). (2) Set buttonhole control knob at the bar tack (13). it will go and placing it in its lowest position This is done by pulling the lever out as far as before starting to sew or the needle will break in striking the foot or needle plate. When using the straight stitch needle plate and foot, be sure to make the following setting
STITCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate) button R. number of the stitch length you choose should appear above the center line on the reverse of lengths. Turn the dial to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch. The stitch and 6 is the longest, but the dial may be set at any spot between markings for a variety SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH The length of the stitch is regulated by the dial, 8, shown in Fig 15. Near 0 is the shortest bobbin case clockwise to tighten, counterclockwise to loosen. adjustment be required turn small screw (Fig. 17) on side of the tension be sure that the machine is threaded properly. Should an number on the dial the tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower tension is in its released position when the foot is raised. For Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the backward as long as the button is held down. press the button marked R (11, Fig. 15) as far down as it will go. The machine will sew SEWING IN REVERSE When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or end of a seam, right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the left. The higher the increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 16) to the Number of stitches per inch No Feeding 30 15 12 10 8 7 6 ADJUSTING THE TENSION Figures on indicator 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 general sewing the tension setting will be in the red area. To 12
Fig. 17 fabric (Fig. 20). forms loops over the lower thread lying flat on the is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 19). When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread 1 When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread _ 3 ( I Fig. 21 ig.,. F 20 \ Fig. 19 2- Fig. 18 22) is at its lowest position and the drop feed knob is turned to HI position (Fig. 21. Usually for straight sewing and zigzag stitching, the pressure bar cap or darner release (Fig. GENERAL SEWING ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC interlocking in fabric (Fig. 18). Sb anced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both threads When the upper and lower tensions are properly bal
DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING by turning the black dot on the knob to LO position (Fig. 21. press cap B down again to halfway spot. Lower the feed slightly Release all the way by pressing the snap lock A, (Fig. 23) and then or filmy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway down. When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin silk SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS - is regulated by increasing or decereasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point. You are now ready hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine to begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch the position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. NEVER run machine without material under presser foot. Place material and threads in Have 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. PREPARING TO SEW button (Fig. 22). below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, press Sew Press Darn button all the way down, which drops the feed well cap B completely by pressing down on the snap lock, A, Fig. 23. ing and certain kinds of free-hand embroidery, release the pressure In order to move the fabric freely in any direction for darning, mend 14
ends of thread under the presser foot. Pull down slightly, and hold thread in both hands, so as not to bend the needle. Leave the J 25 and pass the threads over the thread cutter. position. Now raise the presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left, Figs. 24 and Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever and needle bar are at the highest rv REMOVING THE WORK 15 Fig. 24
Decorative Stitch Designs Straight Stitching This is the position in which most of your work will be done: F C indicates the center needle position. the fabric or bending the needle. Select needle position by turning control 5, Fig. 26:. The needle bar should be at its highest point when adjusting needle position to avoid tearing SETTING NEEDLE POSITION In both positions you can sew decorative stitch designs as well as in C possition. L position is used for sewing-on buttons and basting. position. L indicates the left hand; and R the right hand needle Fig. 26 the needle position Control is set at C When using the straight stitch needle plate and foot, be sure Hundreds of other uses Twin Needle Sewing Buttonholes 16 C 1
2) Zigzag width control 14 at number 5 C,,. C 1 ) Needle position control 5 (Fig. 27) at.3 the machine as follows. > To sew the decorative stitch designs, set DESIGNS 4.- the zigzag width control and stitch length. - with the different design patterns and the adjustment available with c 5) The versatility of your machine will become apparent as you practice to desired stitch design setting. compact. the feeding for a very compact design. By increasing the feed, the Set stitch length control 8 as close to 0 as possible without stopping ( 3) Pull out lever 13 and raise or lower it tion of lever 13. a straight stitch regardless of the posi At the 0 setting, the machine will sew for designs with the greatest width. 4) The density of the pattern is controlled by the stitch length control 8. design will increase in length but the stitches will not be quite so Fig. 27 C DECORATIVE STITCH ii 17 Fig. 28
1. Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in place. TWIN NEEDLES UPPER THREADING AND SEWING 2. Before sewing make sure that the selector lever is fixed firmly in the position you desire. 1. When changing the position of the pattern selector lever, be sure to stop the machine. PLEASE NOTE: 3. Follow threading instruction for single needle with these exception. 5. Straight stitching and decorative stitch designs can be produced in the same manner as followed for single threading. 4. Set left hand zigzag width stop at start of red area. Zigzag lever in red area willbreak needle. Now treat both threads as one until you reach the needle eye. Fig.29 Fig.30 between the back discs and the other between the front discs. (B) Lead threads through rear and front arm thread guides. F (C) Bring thread down around tension discs with one thread passing (A) Place thread matching or contrasting in color on both spool pins (D) Pass one thread through each needle eye (Fig. 30). 2. Use only center needle position. 18
you use the machine. There are hundreds of other uses for these stitch designs which will become apparent as Be sure to stretch the elastic as it is applied to insure fullness required in the garment. and dresses. MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCH - S. Fig. 32 I.4, 4% / %4.4 /.4 /.4/.4/ 4%, I 1% /.4.4 /.4 /.4 I p. p. 04 overcasting an edge to prevent fraying, also when applying elastic waist bands to skirts Use when replacing worn blanket bindings for both a decorative and durable finish, when
Needle position control at Center position. Use standard zigzag foot. (Fig. 33 The lower the number, the smaller the sidewise stitch. Zigzag stitch width to suit material being sewn. Set stitch length control at number 3 or 4. BLIND STITCH HEM sewn and make a sidewise stitch about every 3/4 of an inch of sewing. Step 1. (Fig. 34 If hem with folded edge is used make first fold 3.8 deep. Step 2. Turn hem to the depth desired and baste 1/4 from upper edge. Press in place. Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving 1/4 extended. Step 4. Place material under presser foot, sew with stitch length set to suit material being Fig. 34 C OMPLETED Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming. visible and comparable to hand sewing. Fig. 33 Blind stitch hems provide a durable hem finish that is almost in 20 I:
4. Set zigzag width control at the number 5 position. 6. Set the knob on the race cover to the basting position 5. Set needle position control (5. Fig. 1) at L 4 The high number is the longest stitch.. - 3. 2. Set machine for blind stitch. Set stitch length control at the number 3 position. 1. Use the zigzag foot and needle plate. 21 c basting. normal sewing position (Black mark) when you finish thread. ç 1 1. Don t forget to push back the basting knob to the ( 10. For best results sew at a slow speed. 3-3 justment may be required for light weight fabrics. 7. Thread the needle as illustrated. (Fig. 36). 8. Cotton thread is the best for basting and a tension ad 9. Pick up lower thread, It may be necessary to turn the (Red mark,) Fig. 35. hand wheel three or four times before you pick up the BASTING STITCH Fig. 36 Fig. 35
the button passes, is measured by adding the width (A and thick r II 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 dial. (6 Fig. t. To establish the correct length buttonhole r Various widths and lengths can be made automatically by turning BUTTONHOLES 0 a,. control on number 5 for thick material and lower number for thin material. without stopping the feeding action. 1. Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhele foot. This 3. Set zigzag stitch width control (14, Fig. 1> to suit material being 4. Place decorative stitch control lever (13, Fig. 1> in manual zigzag 5. Set stitch length control (8, Fig. 1 as close to 0 as possible to feed evenly (Fig. 38). sewn or width of buttonhole desired (number 5 for the widest position (pufl lever out and move up or down as required). provides maximum visibility and allows closely spaced stitches 2. Set needle in center position (5, Fig. 1. directions below to be sure machine adjustment are correct. buttonhole). Mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on fabric with a sides are governed by the material used. Set zigzag stitch width basting line or tailor s chalk. Make one on scrap fabric following ness (B of the button. (Fig. 39). The width of the buttonhole 22 Fig. 39 Fig. 38 Fig. 37
7. with the needle out of the cloth, turn buttonhole control knob to bar tack positon poiriter 9. With the needle out of the cloth, turn buttonhole control knob to bar tack position (pointer pointing down) Sew 4 or 5 stitches. L B. With the needle out of the cloth, turn buttonhole control knoc to the right. This will reverse the feeding motion. Sew right side of buttonhole. pointing down), sew 4 or 5 stitches. (t 23 b 3. Should you prefer to sew the right hand side reverse stitch of the buttonole. first start with step 8 and continue as follows with steps 7. 6 and 9. PLEASE NOTE; 2. Before turning buttonhole control knob, always make sure that the decorative stitch control lever is set in the manual zigzag position. 1. If you plan to make buttonhole on sheer or soft material, place tarlatan or paper under cloth. This can be torn away after stitching. NOT FORCE BUTTONHOLE KNOB BEYOND - I POSITION. Fig. 40 WHEN MAKING BUTTONHOLE. DO [I presser foot and sew entire length of buttonhole (forward feeding). Lower needle carefully into mark on fabric indicating the end of the buttonhole. Lower 6. Turn buttonhole control knob (6, Fig. 1 so the pointer on the knob points to the left.
its left hole comes directly under the needle, then gently lower the presser foot. 3. Set zigzag width lever to 0 position and pattern selector lever at Manual. 4. Set needle position control in the extreme left hand position. Place the button so that 2. Turn drop feed knob to DN position Fig. 41. 1. Remove Presser foot and replace with special purpose button sewing foot Fig. 42 SEWING ON BUTTONS Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 a shank to fasten. to fabric in the regular way. Remove the toothpick and wind thread under button forming you may place a rounded toothpick over the button between the two holes, and sew button (remembering its original setting), and make a few stitches in the same hole, If you wish, making five or six stitches, stopping with the needle in the left hole. 6. When needle goes into the center of each hole, run the machine at a medium speed, clears both holes in the button. Correct width if necessary. 5. Set the zigzag width control to produce a zigzag stitch until the needle enters the right hand hole of the button. Turn the balance wheel slowly by hand to be sure the needle 7. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the zigzag stitch width control to 0 24 A 0
gramming. (See Fig. 46). Release the pressure from the foot by pressing down the snap lock It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work free hand when embroidering or mono EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the remaining two holes. four-hole button is to be sewn, follow the same procedure above for the two hole button. Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four holes, hooks, snaps and so on. If a Fig. 45 Fig. 46 (LX)) hands. Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of the needle. spring is needed (see attachments available from your dealer illustrated in the back of this book). Should you encounter skip stitches the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darning Then operate the machine at a rather high speed while moving the hoop slowly with both presser foot. Set the stitch width at the size you prefer and lower the presser bar lifter. Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and place under the needle after removing the on the darner. Turn the drop feed knob to 1DN position See Fig. 41). 25
holesi ncreasing the diameter by one inch. The last hole will make The first hole will produce a two inch circle with the following of circular and scallop designs. the left of the needle (Fig. 47 you can sew an unlimited number With the use of a straight pin and the holes in the machine at CIRCULAR AND SCALLOP DESIGNS 4> Turn gently, roll out scallop between fingers and press. for a smooth even turned edge. C. 3) Cut around scallop about 18 inch from stitching. Some fabrics may require notching 2) Sew scallop on wrong side of material. 1) Line fabric on wrong side of depth of scallop and center line of circle. Make scallops as follows: table cloths and hundreds of other items. Scallop designs for trimming the hem of a dress, drapes, edge of Circular and scallop designs can be used for almost anything, Fig. 47 circle is used. circle. The depth of the scallop is governed by how much of the Perfect scallops are produced by sewing only a portion of a a five inch circle. 26
PATCHING and allowing the needle to just pass over the edge of the fabric on the right Fig. 49. Zigzag stitch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as the needle swings to the eft, ( OVERCASTING WORN EDGES set for manual operation. Use for: Be sure standard zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate are in place and machine is MANUAL OPERATION Fig. 48 Fig. 50 Fig. 49 fr entirely and remove excess material on the outer edge by trimming it away after stitching. slower when sewing around Contours and faster for straight lines. - Try the multiple zigzag stitch for these operations. Also, for best results set speed control entirely. Hundred of others uses will become apparent as you continue to use the machine. Fig. 50-Baste design to fabric and overcast a zigzag stitch around the design outlining it Fig. 48-Baste design to fabric and zigzag stitch following the shape of the design outlining it APPLIQUE cut away. Then zigzag stitch the patch into place by overcasting around edge of hole. Machine bastes patch into place by placing fabric under hole or worn area which has been 27
51 being sure to tighten it securely in place. Set pattern selector lever at manual, needle With needle at its highest position replace regular presser foot with narrow hemmer Fig. NARROW HEMMER HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Fig. 51 Fig 52 Fig. 53 For a plain narrow hem make a 1 8 inch double fold for about two inches along edge of hem provides an excellent finish for edges of ruffles or any other dainty work. Guide material slightly to left and it will take a double turn through scroll. The narrow stitched hem Fig. 53 for zigzag stitched hem). presser bar lifter. Gently pull end of thread as you start stitching (Fig. 52 for straight the scroll of HEMMER, draw fabric forward to end and fasten with needle point. Lower fabric. Hold each end of the two inch fold and slip underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into number 3 for zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit. positioning control center, zigzag stitch width control at off for straight stitched hem or at 28
29 LACE TRIMMED HEM To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. Sew hem as above, guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll. Rickrack may be used in the same way. 55, 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. 56); 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 covering chairs and so forth. (Fig. 57) Fig. 55 Fig. 54 HEMMING ACROSS A SEAM To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so they Fig. 57 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. 54 I
apart Fig. 62. stitching line, successive rows will be an equal distance fabric. By letting the guide ride on the previous rows of stitches and set so it presses slightly on the Adjust the curved bar for the distance desired between Fig. 58 screw from the back and tighten screw Fig. 62 U shaped holder on guide under presser foot thumb decorative stitching. Attach standard presser foot. Slip Use this guide for making parallel rows of straight or QUILTING GUIDE 30 Fig. 61 to desired width. Fig. 6O in threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjust Fasten Gauge (Fig. 59 with accompanying screw even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric. Fig. 61. Use the seam gauge a guide for straight seams and SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE Fig. 62 Fig. 59 Fig. 60 C
Stitching SEWING IN ZIPPER and on edge of base fabric. Fold bias strip of fabric over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set foot so needle is centered To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable foot so needle stitches closer to cord. in needle hole. Machine bastes cord in place Figs. 64 ( thumb screw to slide foot to either right or left of needle. This attachment is used to make and insert covered cording, and to sew in zippers. Loosen THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT CORDING Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig. 65 along edge of foot Fig. 65. should be c ose to zipper to allow easy opening and Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle enters center of needle hole. Guide of zipper closing. Adjust to sew from either right or left side, whichever is more convenient. tw 31
I 32 Fig. 66 Fig. 67 ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT Fig. 68 a a a 0 0 0 0 0 a a F F
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the 2. Remove bobbin case (A), Fig. 69. 1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges. lint will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows: The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint. CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE (See Figs. 69 and 70) Fig. 69 Fig. 70 C A (C and shuttle body (D. 3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward and remove the shuttle race cover 4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lint, 5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle. etc. 33
securely into position. 2. Place shuttle body, (D), 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 clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have been snapped 1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. When the cleaning has been completed, proceed, as follows to replace the shuttle assembly: you until the take-up lever is at its lowest point. Fig. 71 Before oiling the upper part of the sewing unit at points indicated by arrows in (Fig.71) turn hand wheel toward of sewing you do. HOW TO OIL VOUR MACHINE operating smoothly, how often depends on the amount Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep it CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE 5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle fitting tongue into notch E of race cover. 4. Put bobbin into bobbin case. 34 0 S
35 To oil mechanism under bed of machine, tip the head back on its hinges and oil all moving parts indicated by arrows. (Fig. 73. Fig. 73 HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB Open Face (Fig. 72). Unscrew bulb and inset new one. For long life and correct size, be sure it is a genuine White part.
Cloth Guide Large Screw Driver 4 Small Screw Driver Quilter Guide La 1 Package of Needles (5 Straight, 2 Twin : Plastic Oiler (sealed and filled 1 ACCESSORIES 36 Fig. 74 ci Needle Plate for Straight Sewing..oo i4 Bobbins (3 i Felt Washers (2 for spool pins) i Thumb Screw 0 3 Cording & Zipper Foot Ib; Narrow Hemmer 9 p C Presser Foot for Straight Sewing Buttonhole Foot. Button Sewing Foot
BOBBIN BOBBIN NOTCH RACE case. head back on hinges and remove bobbin Trouble Probable Cause Correction TROUBLE CHART 1. With take-up lever in highest position, tilt 37 cover. clamps into place. replace, fitting tongue into notch of race 3. Remove hook. 4. Clean thread and lint from all parts, in 6. Replace shuttle, then race cover. Snap 7. Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and 5. Run a drop of oil along rim of hook. Binds race way cover. cluding race. If Machine Thread or lint in 2. Turn clamps outward and remove race LATCH RACE COVER HOOK CLAMPS
thread being used Trouble Probable Cause Correction - See instruction page 6. See needle and thread chart, page 5. Too fine a neeedle for stitches incorrectly in clamp Skipping Needle placed Bent needle Discard and replace. -- - * stitches Uneven stitches Irregular thread being used See needle and thread chart, page 5. Needle too fine for Poor quality thread Try different thread. upper thread Increase tension. Not enough tension on material Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it. Pulling or holding evenly Rewind bobbin. Bobbin not wound Improper threading See threading instruction, pages 8 and 9. too loose Tighten upper tension. Upper thread tension 38
39 Trouble Upper thread breaking Material puckering Probable Cause Improperly threaded Too much tension Starting with take up in incorrect position Improper setting of needte Eye of needle too sharp Bent or blunt needle Tensions too tight Dull needle Stitch length too long Correction Refer to threading instructions see pages 8 and S and re-thread machine. Loosen tension on upper thread by turning thread tension knob to left. Always start sewing with take up lever in highest position. Refer to needle setting instructions see page 6. Try a new needle. Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace with new See tensions adjustment page 12. Change needle. Reduce stitch length.
at modest cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you with have been designed specifically for your machine. They are available The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that described earlier in this book. Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic of accessories 40 SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD In Canada: CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111 11750 BEREA ROAD WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY to: formance with your machine. If a sewing machine dealer is not available, mail your inquiry directly will be assured of receiving the genuine part designed for best per these items, ask him to order them for you by part number. Then you I. 3 0 a
Fig. 77 PART 1403 R uffler PART 4990 Darning Spring MACHINE SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR 41 PART Attachment Foot Binder Edgestitcher PART 82528 PART 74159 PART 76554 76552 PART 76552 PART : 76551 PART 76550 Hemmer s Needle position lever must be in the left position when using these attachments.
tachment to the correct positon before tightening the far away from the edge as desired. Just move the at binder, edgestitcher or hemmers, sliding the attachment The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or as to the left as far as possible and tighten screw. replace it with the attachment foot (Fig. 76). Mount mers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hem ATTACHMENT FOOT lace in the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly. that the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so place the fabric in slot 1 and the lace in slot 4 (Fig. 78). fabric in slot 4. For instance, if you are sewing lace edging to a finished edge of fabric slot 1 (Fig. 78) and the lower Fig. 77 Fig. 78 of material that will be on top in ed strips together, place the piece material. If you want to sew lace, edgestitcher serve as guides in and pipings. The slots in the ing dainty lace insertions, edgings The edgestitcher is used in mak sewing together various pieces of and embroidery, or lace and tuck 5 EDGESTITCHER Fgi. 76 mounting screw. 42
slot 3, for a narrow piping place fabric in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the other uses. See Figs. 79-82 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are hundreds of right in slot 3. Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a French seam. To trim with wide piping, place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left in Rick Rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner. 43 Fig. 80 Fig. 81 Fig. 82 Fig. 79
of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut Fig. 83 Fig. 84 15/16 inch wide. commercial folded bias binding. The open mouth to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on This attachment folds bias binding and applies it scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of BINDER Adjust if necessary. See Figs. 83 and 84 for sug dreds of other uses. gestions on how to use the binder. There are hun of inches. Cut binding (diagonally toward end, al of scroll. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge. most to fold). Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until cut opens and binding encircles open end Cut 1516 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING (Fig. 86) one operation. When two are used, always skip one Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 85) Aijust by sliding binder to right or left. pin. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge. slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong slot. Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate size between widths, inserting each in correct size FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 85) 44 Fig. 86 Fig. 85
45 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 hand wheel one full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer. Grasp bobdin thread with both hands and sup 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. 87). 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. Fig. 87 HEMMER SET You can make a hem 1/4, 3/8, 5 8, or 7,8 in you use. For a few of the many uses see Figs. 88 93. width, depending upon which hemmer
46 Fig. 91 Fig. 92 Fig. 88 Fig. 89 a C-- a C C C C 0 a a a I I
Fig. 94-A Fig. 95-A Fig. 96-A Fig. 94 Fig. 95 Fig 96 1 Ii despite its wide range of use, is simple to use. Use the ruffler for making aprons, curtains, done and sewn to another piece of fabric at the same time. This highly versatile attachment The ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating. Ruffling can also be pleating a skirt, adding fullness to the bodice of a dress, etc. RUFFLER 47
48 Fig. 97 Fig. 101 Fig. 99 Fig. 100
siderably less than home calls. Service without charge for - from date written above, and on dealer record, is due original purchaser if required. SERVICE POLICY DATE OF PURCHASE BRAND LJJHTE 578 COMPLETE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. DEALER Expert service for the sewing machine described above is available by the undersigned dealer. Standard charges for service at store, if mochine is brought in, are con CITY and STATE SIGNED TITLE days THIS PORTION TO BE RETAINED BY CUSTOMER DEALER RECORD DATE SOLD BRAND WH 578 COMPLETE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. SOLD TO ADDRESS ENTITLED TO FREE SERVICE FOR DAYS.
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