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INDEX 1 BUTTONHOLES 21—22
REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURES AND PARTS. 2— 3 SEWING ON BUTTONS 23
NEEDLE.ThREADFABRICSTITCHING GUIDE 4 SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE 24
SETTING THE NEEDLE 5 NARROWHEMMER 25
WINDING THE BOBBIN 6 LACE TRIMMED HEM 26
TO REMOVE OR REPLACE BOBBIN CASE 7 LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING 26
TO THREAD THE BOBBIN CASE 8 FRENCH SEAM 26
UPPER THREADING 9 HEMMINGACROSSASEAM 26
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH 10 THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER
STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE) 10 FOOT 27
SEWING IN REVERSE 10 SEWING IN A ZIPPER 27
PREPARING TO SEW 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
REMOVING THE WORK MACHINE 28
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS 12 HOWTO OILYQUR MACHINE 29
STRAIGHT STITCHING 13 HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 29
ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT 30
FABRIC 14 ACCESSORIES 31
SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS 14 TROUBLECHART 32—34
DARNING AND MENDING 14 SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAI LABLE
ZIGZAG STITCHING is’ FORYQURMACHINE 36
NEEDLE POSITION CONTROL 15 ATTACHMENT FOOT 37
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY 16 EDGESTITCHER 37—38
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 16 BINDER 39
SAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS 17 FOLDED BINDING 39
TWIN NEEDLES-UpPER THREADING AND TWO-TONE BINDING 39
SEWING 18 HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING 39
BUILT IN DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGNS 19 THE SETOF HEMMERS 40
BLIND HEMMING 20 HEMMER SET 4041
 REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURES AND PARTS

Spool Pins
2. Hand Wheel
3. Stop Motion Knob
4. Stitch Length Dial
5. Reverse Push Button
6. Zigzag Width Lever
7. Stop Lock
8. Fabric Selector
9. Bed
10. Needle Plate
11. Slide Plate
Fig. 1
12. Presser Foot
13. Presser Foot Thumb Screw
14. Needle Bar Thread Guide

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15. Needle Clamp Screw
16. Arm Thread Guide
17. Thread Tension Dial
18. Face Plate
19. Push Button Light Switch
20. Take-Up Lever
21. Darner
22. Upper Arm Thread Guide
23. Arm-Top Cover
24. Pattern Indicating Board
25. Pattern Selector Dial
26. Presser Bar Lifter — —--=—

27. Tliread Cutter

28. Feed Dog
29. Hinge Holes
30. Hinge Set Screws
31. Needle Position Lever
32. Bobbin Winder Cover
33. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
Fig. 2

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Fig. 2 Features and Parts you should know (Bac

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 TCHING GUIDE
NEEDLE-THREAD-FABRIC-STI
Silk
Machine or
Stitches Cotton Mercerized
Needle Nylon
Thread Thread
No Per Inch
Fabric
6 10
Extremely heavy to to Heavy Duty
4
tarpaulin, sacking, 8 30
canvas, duck, etc.
8 30
Heavy upholstery to to Heavy Duty
3
fabric, ticking, 10 40
denim, leatherette
10 40
Medium heavy drapery to to Heavy Duty
2
fabric, velveteen, 12 60
Suiting, felt, terry, etc.
12 60
Medium brodcloth, 50 A
percale, gingham, linen, 1 to to
chintz, taffeta, sheer 14 80
wool, shantung, etc.
14 80
Sheer volie, lawn, 50 A
0 to to
dimity, crepe, 16 100
handkerchief linen,
(Plastic film)
Plastic film, etc.
8 to 10
16 100
Very sheer chiffon, 50 A
00 to to
batiste, lace, organdy, 20 150
ninon, net, marquisette, etc.
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 SETTING THE NEEDLE
FLAT
its highest SIDE OF
See Fig. 3. Raise the need’e bar “A” to NEEDLE
hand (Fig. 4).
point, turning wheel toward you by

Hf
“8” and the
Then loosen the needle clam screw
p
Place needle (flat
needle can be inserted into clamp “C”.
push it upward as far
side to back) in the needle clamp and
p hole, tightening the
as it will go into the needle clam
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needle clamp screw securely.
one complete
After Changing the needle make
be sure the needle is
revolution of hand wheel by hand to
in the correct position.

Fig.5

as puckering, skipped stitches, or

machine after changing the needle such
If you encounter any problems with your
following:
needle and thread breakage, check the
clamp?
(1) Is the needle up as far as it will go into the
(2) Is the flat side to the back ?
used?
(3) Is the needle the right size for the thread
(4) Have you tightened the clamp securely?
(5) Is the needle bent or the point blunt?

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 WINDING THE BOBBIN

nism
Disengage the hand wheel (Fig. 6) from the stitching mecha
counte rclockw ise.
by turning the stop motion knob toward you or
thread through
Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins, lead
h the tension disc
the upper thread guides on the arm, and down throug
through a
11 (Fig. 7) at the base of the machine. Run end of thread
“B” of winder
hole in the bobbin edge and place bobbin on spindle
. Push bobbin
“4”, fitting the notch in bobbin over small pin on spindle
winder pulley against hand wheel.

Hold thread end loosely and start machine slowly.

off loose
Bobbin will be released automatically when it is filled. Break
thread end used to start the winding.
nism is
Turn stop motion knob away from you until sewing mecha
hand wheel.
again engaged so that needle moves when you turn the
disc
If the bobbin winds unevenly, adjust bobbin winding tension
ing the screw. When disc is
11. (Fig. 7) to the right or left by loosen
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 Fig. 8
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. FINGER
©NOTCH

Then release bobbin case latch A and press bobbin case again I’—
after releasing latch to be sure it is locked securely in place.

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

® LATCH

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 TO THREAD THE BOBBIN CASE

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Fig. 10 inger of
Hold bobbin case between thumb and foref
For best sewing results use only evenly left hand so that the slot in the edge of the bobbin
wound bobbin “A” (Fig. 10). Do not use case is on top (Fig. 11).
bobbins as illustrated by “B” or “C”. Take the bobbin between thumb and forefinge
r of
the right hand so that the threa d on the bobb in leads
es from
from left to right and extends about four inch
the bobbin (Fig. 11).

Insert bobbin into the bobbin case. Pull

TENSION SCREW
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.

Fig. 14

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.

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 SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

16. Near 0 is the

The length of the stitch is regulated by dial ‘IA” Fig.
be set at any spot
shortest stitch and 4 is the longest, but the dial may
Turn the dial to the
between the markings for a variety of lengths.
The pointer
right to lengthen and to the left to shorten the stitch.
indicates this number selected.
See chart below for stitches per inch.

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

1 2 3 4
Figures on indicator 0
30 24 12 6
Number of stitches per inch No Feeding

SEWING IN REVERSE
button “B”
at the beginning or end of a seam, press the reverse
When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads
is held in.
e will sew backward as long as the button
(Fig. 16> in as far as it will go. The machin
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PREPARING TO SEW

pulling th material
Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding by
as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.
NEVER run machine without material under presser foot.
ready to
Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser fot. You are now
to start the
begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch tte hand wheel
the amount
machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine is regulated by increasing or decreasing
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 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
the
upper thread, turn dial ‘IA” (Fig. 18) to the right (clockwise) or to
left (counterclockwise) to decrease the tension .
d
Before adjusting lower tension, be sure the machine is threade
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).

Fig. 22
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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. LF1g.24
Fig. 23
(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”. a

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

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

Fig. 25
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 ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

bar cap ordarning release

GENERAL SEWING. Usually for straight sewing and various embroidery work, the pressure
the drop feed button marked UP pressed all the all the
(Fig. 27) is at its lowest position and the feed at its highest level-with
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. Fig. 26

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.
 ZIGZAG STITCHING

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

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(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
maintain selected widths of zigzag stitches, employ locks “7”
(Fig. 29> j
(3) Left lock determines the minimum width stitch, while right lock
controls the maximum. Locks can be set by pressing in slightly
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.
n.
Select needle position by pressing down slightly on control “31” (Fig. 1) and move to desired positio
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 Fig. 30
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
a rhythm for
‘0” and “5” or any combination of widths. Try setting the locks at “1” and “5”, “2” and “5”,etc. Set
of the
yourself and then proceed. After a while you will become quite skillful, varying your designs by the speed
machine at a uniform speed
machine, stitch length and width and the manipulation of lever “6”. Always run the
hether fast or slow.
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 SAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
shorter than at
The following patterns will be altered by the machine speed. At slow speed the patterns will be
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.
‘I It
H
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 ex
ceptions:
A - Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on both
spool 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 passing
between the back discs and the other between the front
discs.
D - Now treat both threads as one, until you reach the needle
eye. Flat side
E - Pass one thread through each needle eye. of
4. Set right hand zigzag width stop at start of red area (left hand side). the shank
Zigzag lever in red area will break needle. /

5. Straight stitching and decorative stitch designs can be produced in

the same manner as followed for single threading.
It Fig. 34

Fig.35 —18—

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 BUILT IN DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGNS

Your machine sews a wide variety of beautiful and practical

embroidery designs with either a single or twin needle.

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

STITC

Fig. 36

right or left.
(1) Select decorative stitch design you desire by turning pattern selector dial “25” (Fig. 36) to either the
The design selected is indicated by pattern indicator “A”.
needle sewing. At the “0”
(2) Set zigzag width lever “6” (Fig. 1) at “5” for designs with the greatest width for single
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.
the
(3) For the best pattern designs, set stitch length dial “4” (Fig. 1) as close to “0” as possible without stopping
feeding action.

A A A A
\ /, \ / \ / \
/
/ v. v V \

Fig. 37
to skirts,
Design number “3”, the multiple zigzag stitch, can be used to sew stretch fabrics, sewing elastic waist bands
replacing worn blanket bindings and hundreds of other uses.

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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. Fig. 38
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 STEP STEP STEP COMPLETED

2

Fig. 39

Step 1. (Fig. 39) 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.
make a side wise
Step 4. Place material under presser foot, sew with stitch length set to suit material being sewn and
stitch about every 3/4” of an inch of sewing.
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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 Fig. 40
used.
Set zigzag width lever control on
number “5” for thick material and a -Th

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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 Fig. 41
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).

Fig. 42

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

of buttonhole desired. (Number “5” for
3. Set zigzag stitch width control to suit material being sewn or width
the widest buttonhole)
feeding action.
4. Stitch length control as close to 0 as possible without stopping the
5. Set pattern selector dial at “A”.
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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. S S S S
T T T T
E E
p p p p

Although buttonholes can be made with most any threads

Fig. 44
size 50 mercerized are recommended for best results.
If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material place
tarlaton on paper under fabric which can be torn away after stitching.
first if you prefer by just reversing the
You can make buttonholes by sewing the right hand side (reverse stitching)
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- Fig. 45
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. Fig 46 Fig. 47
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. Fig.48
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.
HIGH
( . .
I LOW

Fig. 49
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 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. 52

Fig. 50 Fig. 51

NARROW HEMMER

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”.
Fig. 53
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 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.

Fig. 54
The narrow hem provides an excellent finish for edges of ruffles
or any other dainty work.

F. 55

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 LACE TRIMMED HEM
lace
To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert
hem as above guidin g lace
in the slot next to needle (Fig. 56) sew
scroll. Rick-r ack may be used in the same
under needle and hem into
way.

LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING

Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric
roll over
insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 57) let hem —
compl eted the hem is pressed to . -

and sew in lace. When the stitching is

the wrong side.
*
FRENCH SEAM 0

Place material with right sides facing each other and the top piece
Insert in
of material 1/8 inch from right hand edge of lower piece.
top fabric making
hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll over and sew in
zigzag stitch wide enough to
French seam. For cording effect, use Fig. 57
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).

HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM
will lead into
To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so they
the seam at the extreme
the hemmer gradually. Press seam open. Stitch across
It may be necessary to pull the
edge to hold it together and for added firmness.
material slightly when hemmi ng over the seam (Fig. 59).
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 THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING
AND 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).
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.

Fig. 62

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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere with
The stitch forming mechanism occasionaUybecomes
d tool.
be done with a small brush, never with a sharp or pointe
the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning should
s:
To remove the stitch forming mechanism, proceed as follow
t positio n. The mechanism will assume the position illustrated
1. Turn hand wheel until the needle reaches its highes
in (Fig. 63). Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case”E”.
remove the shuttle race cover “B” and shuttle “A”.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps “C” outward and
removing all threads, lint, etc.
4. Clean the shuttle race, shuttle and shuttle race cover by
.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle

A SHUTTLE SHUTTLE RACE COVER

Boo Y
ASUrrLE BODY ‘SHUTTLE
BOBBIN \\ \ RACE
CASE covr
SHUTTLE
DRIVER

PIN

Fig. 64
Fig. 63
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HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
4
Avoid over-oiling, only a drop is needed
at each point.

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 Fig.66
plate. Oil at spots indicated in (Fig. 65).

Fig. 65

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
Ifit should ever become necessary to replace the belt on your machine,
proceed 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 taking
out small screw “C”. Turn nut counter-clockwise by holding the take-up
lever 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 the
belt to slip over wheel.
(7) Put new belt in grooved section of
hand wheel and then over motor
pulley.
(8) Replace washer 0 in original
position.
(9) Replace stop motion and screw “C”.
After doing this, turn clutch toward
you to disengage sewing mecha
nism. If the needle still moves up
and down as you turn the hand
wheel, again remove the stop
motion, give washer “0” a half turn
and replace the nut.
(10) Replace rear cover.
Fig. 68
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 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.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Thumb Screw
Quilter Guide
Presser Foot for Straight Sewing
Button Sewing Foot
Felt Washes (2) (for spool pins)
1
L
± 4j
L©
13. Bobbins(3)
14. Buttonhole Foot
15. Narrow Hemmer
16. Needle Plate for Straight Sewing

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 hinges
Binds race way and remove bobbin case.

. BOBBIN
CASE 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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 Trouble
‘r Probable Cause Correction

Bent needle Discard and replace.

Skipping Needle placed incorrectly in

stitches clamp See instruction page No. 6.

Too fine a needle for thread

being used See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.

Upper thread tension too loose I Tighten upper tension.

Irregular
stitches 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 upper

Uneven thread Increase tension.
stitches
Poor quality thread Try different thread.

Needle too fine for thread being

used See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.

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 Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Refer to threading instructions see page No. 8 and

Improperly threaded rethread machine.

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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 with

Bent or blunt needle new.

Tensions too tight See tensions adjustment page No. 10.

Material Dull needle Change needle.

puckering

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

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PART 1403 PART 4990

Ruffler Darning Spring

PART 74159 PART 76654

Binder Edgestitcher
Attachment Foot

Hemmers

3/8 PART 76551 1/4 PART 76550

7/8 PART 76552 5/8 PART 76552

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

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 ATTACHMENT FOOT
In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hemmers, it is
necessary to remove the presser foot and replace it with the attachment
foot. (Fig. 73).
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers, sliding the attachment to
the left as far as possible and tighten screw.
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or as far away from
the edge as desired. Just move the attachment to the correct position
before tightening the mounting screw.

EDGESTITCHER
The edgestitcher is used in making dainty
lace insertions, edgings and piping.
The slots in the edgestitcher serve as guides
in sewing together various pieces of material.
If you want to sew lace, lace and embroidery,
or lace and tucked strips together, place the
pieces of material that will be on top in slot 1
(Fig. 75) and the lower fabric in slot “4’.’ For
instance, if you are sewing lace edging to a Fig. 75
finished edge of fabric place the fabric in slot 1
and the lace in slot “4” (Fig. 74).

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a
 so that the feed will carry it backward
Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher
the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.
as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand the lace in the right, being sure
Rick-rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
in slot”3’ for a narrow piping
To trim with wide piping, place the fabric in solt’4’and the fold of the piping to the left
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.
of other uses.
See Fig. 76, 77, 78 and 79 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are hundreds

Fig. 78 Fig. 79
Fig. 77
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 BINDER
are for
This attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on scroll of the binder
correspondin g widths of commercially folded bias binding.
The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15/16 inch wide.

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.

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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 of
scroll. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary.
See Fig. 80
and 81 for sug
gestions on how
,/
to use the binder.
There are hund
reds of other uses.

Fig. 80 Fig. 81 Fig. 83

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 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 Fig. 84
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.

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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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