White 1240 Sewing Machine User Manual
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1. WHITE MODEL 1240 USING THE FOOT CONTROL TO CONNECT THE FOOT CONTROL WIRES Connect special plug to block on machine as shown in diagram above Connect outlet plug to electrical outlet When Sewing keep children s hands away from foot control and wiring After sewing disconnect plug from electrical outlet smn Q 4 TSA ADS AR TO USE THE FOOT PEDAL Begin sewing by turning the hand wheel toward you and apply gradually increasing pressure to foot pedal Sewing at a constant speed will give best results USING THE EXTENSION PLATE Extension Plate Fitting x Fig 1 ON N 2 ED ES NW v Fig 2 TO ATTACH AND REMOVE THE EXTENSION PLATE e By sliding extension plate on tubular bed as shown in Fig 2 engage fittings on plate with pin on tubular bed and pull to the left to remove the extension plate Tubular Bed LEVELING THE MACHINE e Level your sewing machine when you use it on the table or install it into the cabinet UP Counter Clockwise DOWN Clockwise FREE ARM FEATURES TUBULAR SEWING e The free arm design simplifies the sewing of tubular items such as pant cuffs shirt and blouse cuffs and socks Simply position these items over the tubular bed of the machine and Sew FLAT BED SEWING e When the extension plate is attached you have all the advantages of a flat bed machine for sewing flat items and for sewing large tubular items such as flared pant legs2. FEATURES AND PARTS Parts Description 0 0 0 ce eee eee 37 ACCOSSOMBS ce eee 38 Twin Needle Sewing Effects 39 Decorative Tucks or Designs 39 Pin Tucks cee ees 40 Free Arm Sewing EE Se EE eee 40 Cording and Zipper Foaot 41 Quilting Guide ie EE SE EE eee 41 All purpose Straight Stitch Buttonhole Zipper FoOtS EE hr 42 Changing the Foot EE elles 42 Additional Special Accessories 43 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning Hook Assembly a 44 Cleaning Feed Dogs 44 Changing Light Bulb a 45 Oiling General EE ES EE EE N ee ee 45 Minor Problems and Solutions 46 47
3. N Extra NS lift pa pt e Raise needle bar to highest position and raise presser foot as shown e The extra lift for heavy fabric makes it easier to place fabric under the presser foot je to TO REMOVE THE PRESSER FOOT gt e Press button on back of presser foot shank and foot will drop from shank as shown above itis not necessary toloosen the thumb Screw to change presser foot TO ATTACH THE PRESSER FOOT Align desired presser foot to shank as shown above Lower presser foot lever and shank will automatically attach to foot as shown above CHANGING THE NEEDLE Flat side e Always make sure needle is straight e To check straightness of needle lay needle on a flat surface and see that needle is straight and parallel as shown in above diagram Needle Clamp Screw at Flat side towards back of machine e Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle bar to its highest posi tion e Loosen needle clamp screw and insert needle upward as far as it will go making sure flat side of needle is towards back of machine as shown in the above diagram Tighten needle clamp screw with screwdriver Follow the same procedure for insertion of twin needle e To make sure that needle has been inserted correctly turn hand wheel toward you and see that needle comes down through the center of the needle hole in the needle plate as shown in the above diagram e Stitch selector dial must be set
4. Set the upper tension dial to a little bit tighter position than normal Fold under the edge where the shell tuck is to be created Place the bulk of the fabric to tpe right of the needle with the fold ed edge to the left Place the fabric so that the folded edge will be guiding into the center cut of the foot The straight stitches will form on the fabric and the zigzag bite will swing to the left off of the folded edge The shell edge is created as the needle swings back onto the fabric The size of the shell can be varied by changing the Pattern AA Length 2 3 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AM Pressure Normai Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 5 stitch length DECORATIVE EFFECTS By sewing two adjacent rows of blind hem stit ching on lace or ribbon attractive decorations are created The stitch may be pivoted when the zigzag bite swings to the left and the points mat ched in the second row Another variation alternates the zigzag bites in the center of the straight stitched segment The stitch may also be pivoted after two straight stit ches to form a snowflake like pattern cp ey uer EI LA AN NN NAN a Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal be m 2 Foot All Purpose y X Y nG X Pattern Selector 5 TOPSTITCHING EFFECTS A new kind of topstitching effect can be produc ed by couching a strand or two of pearl cotton embroidery floss or yarn with the blind hem stitch Simply guide the cord through the left
5. ment On your test sample duplicate the thickness found in the garment and be sure to include the interfacing The test sample should help determine the length needed for the button to pass through easily and the stitch length for the particular fabric As with the satin stitch the stitches should be close together but not so close that they pile up Be sure to use the buttonhole foot 29 OO OO A B 1 8 inch l 1 8 inch Center line of Garment Center line of Garment pmrQIZOHAHCW H BUILT IN BUTTONHOLER This buttonhole eliminates the need for pivoting the fabric It is used most often on light and medium woven fabrics 1 Set the buttonhole control dial at the 42 buttonhole picture Lower the needle into the mark at the top end of the buttonhole Lower the presser foot A few stitches will be made for the bartack 2 turn to 1 than the stitching will sew Pattern Selector and the left side in forward oe Aa Stop when the stitching reaches the bot tom end of marked buttonhole At this position the machine will be sewing in for ward With the needle up select the 4 four buttonhole picture A few bartack stit ches will be made turn to 3 than the stit ching will sew the right side in reverse If using cardboard the white nylon slide will run into the carboard to prevent sew Pattern Selector and ing into the bartack Zigzag Width Control Dial 3 To loc
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7. Pattern IN Length 1 2 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 4 Step 2 AN S444 f N PE SA lt 2 KEEL x NSS DECORATIVE EFFECTS id AAVV As with the blind hem stitch the multiple stitch Cc KKK M lt _ zigzag can be used for many decorative combi x Sy NG nations If the stitch is pivoted when the needle 7 N SPAS SL reaches the far left or right of its swing and the Cc gt KK points are carefully matched a tracery diamond A gt gt gt shape results On the other hand if rows of the multiple stitch zigzag are sewn with the points falling directly A under each other a wavy pattern is produced y Flowers may also be produced Start in center EN in pivot at points shown Add four more petals if Re desired NA Pattern AVAA Length 1 275 Width 3 5 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 4 24 er apa an AA ET APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH AA BLIND HEMMING The blind hem stitch provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible on garments drapes and curtains It is done easily with straight or slightly curved hems With a little practice it will be a very quick and easy hem application and the hem will never need repairing Procedure Prepare raw edge of hem in desired manner such as overcast 1 4 inch stitched under Step 1 pinked hem tape or just plain Step 1 Fold hem up desired le
8. give under stress and 3 at the same time they cut down on the amount of CN work involved in making a garment If ever in doubt D i i as to which of the two stitches to use test both on R the particular fabric in question and choose accor ding to their performance The stitch and overcast stitch is excellent for stretch fabrics such as sweater knits bathing suit knits and cotton knits It has the greatest strength and elasticity of all For patterns with 1 4 inch seam allowances Feed the fabric such that the needle goes over the raw edge of the fabric when it swings to the right For patterns with 5 8 inch seam allowances Feed the raw edge of the fabric along the etched guide line 1 2 then trim away the excess fabric close to the stitching Pattern 3L AL Length 4 Width 4 5 Feed Dog dad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 9 i ES 7 Le N IS N Zigzag Foot Pattern Selector and Stitch Length Zigzag Width Contro Dial Contro Dial PROCEDURE e Overlock stitching is used for seaming and finishing the cut edge of knit fabrics all in one operation e This overlock stitch is especially good for stretch fabrics such as double knit and jersey and will give a firm neat edge finish Overcasting 36 N OCWOONOORWNH d AA utro GR Bhabi Sata adii RS E whan dT EG EE EE t inus a pe un d ir TA N MA Ab PERSE PARTS DESCRIPTION Thread Take up Le
9. this in turn will cause the operator to impatiently pull or push the cloth causing the needle to bend and strike the plate foot or hook causing a slip in the timing mechanism Continuous striking will cause defects making it necessary to call a serviceman 44 CHANGING LIGHT BULB Open the face plate by pulling towards the left Turn the light bulb counterclockwise to remove Replace the bulb by turning clockwise A majority of service calls could be avoided by following these procedures and by first checking to see that the machine is 1 Threaded properly top and bottom 2 That the bobbin is wound evenly 3 That the needle is in the machine correctly 4 Proper cleaning and oiling OILING GENERAL OlL OIL OIL OIL OIL Ba LA 2 an NN 5 NAN en TEITE ares Using the large screw driver in the accessory box remove the two screws on the top plate and remove plate Swing open hinged face plate Apply one drop of oil at all points indicated by arrows Ol oo Cle Remove screw on the bed cover plate and apply oil while turning the hand wheel 45 AA UR AES aE OI Ws MINOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 1 SKIPPED STITCHES Skipped stitches have become a problem in recent years especially with the appearance of knit fabrics and polyester threads on the market Skipped stitches normally can be traced to four basic causes A The Needle 1 The needle is dull or
10. Tea E M NN Pattern Length 4 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 8 M NN Stitch Length Controi Diai MESSER ER EE BE oe VEREER by DER RE ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING Cuffs and bodices of little girls dresses can be shir red easily with the smocking stitch Place the right Side of the garment down on the bed of the machine Place two strands of elastic thread under the foot Stretch the elastic thread while sewing With the smocking stitch to gather cuffs or bodice for a feminine effect rA i Pattern Selector and Zigzag Width Control Dial PR o E Overlap seam The smocking stitch is a very useful special ultra Stretch stitch Lingerie or tricot seams should only be about 1 8 inch finished width Fagoting can be achieved by joining the folded E edge of two piece of fabric together with a gap between them Use a sheer flesh colored piece of fabric underneath to make the fagoting much E Stronger and prettier Do the fagoting with a piece of paper underneath i and remove the paper by hand washing Fagoting 35 APPLICATIONS ULTRA STRETCH SEAMING ULTRA STRETCH On most knits a 1 4 inch finished seam such as stitch and overcast or the overlock stitch is more desirable than a 5 8 inch opened seam allowance These stitches can create a neater more profes sional finish eliminate bulky seams prevent curl a ing permit the garment to
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12. built in buttonhole page 30 or the turnaround buttonhole page 31 having the cord under the presser foot in such a way that the zigzag stitch covers the cord When pivoting the buttonhole also swing the cord around to follow under the second side At the completion of the buttonhole snip the excess cord close to the bartack on woven fabrics For knitted garments always pull the cords to the wrong side by using a darn ing needle or needle threader and knot the cord ends before clipping Built in Buttonholer Pattern AAA Length Ed Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot Buttonhole Pattern Selector EKi E ll Turn around Buttonhole Pattern AAA Length Width 2 5 2 5 0 Feed Dog AA AA AA AA Pressure Normal Foot Buttonhole Needle Position 1 32 RE EE a LAGE APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH SEAMS OM LOA AEYO r 1c ro maz Go N This stitch may be used on knits and woven fabrics 3n in areas of stress as a reinforcement stitch It is ex N cellent for curved seams such as armholes and n crotch seams For active wear such as ski pants and e girdle fabrics which endure a lot of stress in bending and stretching this stitch may be used for seaming throughout the garment CAUTION It is difficult to remove this stitch from fabric Pre fit garment before using this stitch Pattern Length 4 Width 0 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Fo
13. in straight stitch needle position when checking needle alignment e f skipped stitches occur needle may be incorrectly inserted 4 4 4 WINDING THE BOBBIN TO DISENGAGE THE HAND WHEEL e Hold the hand wheel 1 with left hand turn clutch 2 counterclockwise with right hand to disengage as shown NG WIND THREAD ONTO BOBBIN Lead thread through spring thread guide 4 and through the hole in your bobbin from the inside out Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft 3 Push the bobbin winder to the right Hold loose end of thread firmly and turn hand wheel to make thread tight Apply gradual pressure on foot pedal until automatic shut off 3 disengage bobbin winder ut off loose end of thread P ae ja bi Tm ma CHANGING THE BOBBIN TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN FROM BOBBIN CASE v Raise needle bar to its highest position Bobbin case cannot be removed when needle bar is at low position e Open shuttle race COVET pull bobbin case latch with two fingers and remove bobbin case as shown above e Remove bobbin from bobbin case by releasing latch TO ATTACH THE BOBBIN CASE e Pull thread at least 3 inches from bobbin f e Thread bobbin as shown on page 7 e Making sure that needle bar is at its highest position insert bobbin case into shuttle race by holding bobbin case latch Make sure bob bin case finger is inside shuttle notch Press bobbin case into shuttle as far as possible until l
14. like the blanket stitch done by hand By using a fairly short stitch length the stitches lie very close together lt can be used for over casting and finishing the edges of tablecloths napkins and ruffles The edge may be turned up about 1 2 inch and then overcast with the stretch blind hem Cord or pearl cotton may be used to give a raised effect to the stitches Simply place 2 4 strands of pearl cotton or em broidery floss under the foot and stitch over it Pattern AMA Length Y Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 6 EYELASH BUTTONHOLE A unique way of reinforcing buttonholes on loosely woven fabrics or buttonholes in which the stitches have been accidently cut is to over cast them with a short stretch blind hem stitch Overcast each side of the buttonhole so the far right stitch falls into the opening of the button hole and the small zigzag stitches cover the previous buttonhole side On completion of one side of the buttonhole pivot the fabric with the needle at the far right in the opening of the buttonhole at the bartack Sew up the other side in the same manner Pattern AM Length V5 Width 4 5 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 6 28 E F El E E i i i i i e TT sn erp nra IEEE ESS SES EA NT EE EI RE EE EE t ac os EI RA tot ot BUTTONHOLES Various fabrics reguire various methods o
15. pin tucks are made with the multiple stitch zigzag as well as with a straight stitch Note Transparent tape makes straight lines easy to sew Just sew with the presser foot guiding along the edge of the tape When sewing is completed peel off tape Pattern YAY Length 2 4 Width 0 2 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal SAO Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 Pattern Selector 4 DIRA FREE ARM SEWING For sewing tubular and hard to reach areas use your machine as a free arm Stitching buttonholes or sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband topstitching a sleeve edge finishes on sleeves pantlegs and waistlines darning and patching knees elbows and other areas of wear on children s clothing become as easy as sewing a common seam when you have the free arm at your fingertips H lustrations show some examples of sewing with the free arm TER y de AN ad d pov EN er ta USE OF THE ACCESSORIES CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT The cording and zipper foot is used to Sew in zippers and Insert cording Zipper Set the needle position at 1 or 3 as needed to sew the right side or the left side of zipper respectively so that the foot sews very close to the zipper teeth To insert cording Set the needle position at 37 and make the welting by sandwiching the cord into a bias strip of fabric Stitch close to cord Set the needle position at 1 Sandwi
16. G Place the edge of the material underneath the opening of the sewing foot and guide raw edge along the center groove of the foot allowing Stitch to form half on and half off the fabric The multiple stitch zigzag is a wiser choice for most fabrics See page 21 Pattern AAA Lenght 2 4 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 SEAMING KNITS The narrow zigzag can be used in seams of firm knits for added strength After sewing open seam and press flat Tiny zigzag stitches can hardly be seen and the seam will give when stret ched Pattern AAA Lenght 2 Width 1 2 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 17 SEWING ON BUTTONS Zigzag stitching is a very easy and convenient method of sewing on button without a shank Place the button so its left hole comes directly under the needle then gently lower the button sewing foot Take a stitch in the hole Raise the needle and move zigzag width dial to the right until the needle comes down exactly over the right hole in the button Note Be sure the needle clears the holes of the button by moving the hand wheel by hand before running the machine fast Usually 6 to 8 stitches are adequate for securing a button in place Stop with the needle in the left hole To lock the threads set the stitch width at 0 and take a few stitches in the left hand hole Pattern AAA Lenght 0 Width 2 5 Feed D
17. RACK The rick rack stitch may be tapered to form creative stems and petals of flowers embroidered pictures and wall hangings As in tapering the zigzag See Page 19 slowly turn the stitch width dial from 0 to 5 and back to 0 A group of these tapered rick rack stitch will from a bouquet like effect Pattern SAWAN Length 4 Width 0 5 0 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 7 Pattern Selector and Zigzag Width Control Diai Stitch Length Control Dial PROCEDURE e The elastic rick rack stitch is a zigzag line of stit ching that is desired so that seams may be press ed open e Apply this stitch to areas of stress on both wovens and knits e Use narrow width of zigzag as a heavy duty triple stitch for seams e Use medium and wide widths of zigzag for over casting edges of seams facings and hems of heavier weight fabrics such as terrycloth and for attaching elastic Use also for decorative stit ching Zigzag Foot Elastic Triple Zigzag Stitch Regular Zigzag SCR e Guide your fabric from the front Do not pull or push as it will cause poor stitching APPLICATIONS SMOCKING STITCH This stitch is very versatile and can be corded or used as a topstitch as other reverse stitch patterns SEAMING SMOCKING STITCH The smocking stitch can be used to seam fine gauze type fabrics or bulky sweater knits this results in less bulk for a finished 1 4 inch seam xi
18. RAIGHT STITCH SEAMS The normal stitch length for most fabrics is 3 but the length chosen should depend on the fabric and area of usage Usually heavier fabrics require longer stitches and lighter weight fabrics require shorter stitches For curved seams and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch length to add strength and elasticity to the seam Pattern Length 2 4 Width 0 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 BASTING TOPSTITCHING Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is useful for temporary seams prior to fitting Basting stitches also may be used when gathering in fullness Topstitching can be done very effectively with the long straight stitch For a bolder stitch two threads of the same type can be threaded through one needle size 14 or 16 A heavier thread such as buttonhole twist may be used for topstitching but be sure to use a larger needle size 16 or 18 Left needle position may be used for more support of fabric Pattern Length 4 Width 0 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 or 1 DARNING Worn spots or small holes can be darned very easily Use of an embroidery hoop is optional depending on the fabric A fine thread I5 recommended so that the fabric and thread will blend together invisibly Trim the ragged edges from the area to be darned Hold the threads to Start then move the fabric slowly back and forth while running the machi
19. atch catches on center post of the shuttle Je THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Pull thread at least 3 inches from bobbin Insert bobbin in bobbin case so that thread will unravel clockwise Draw thread under the tension spring and into the fork shaped opening of the spring as shown in Fig 3 Fig 3 Pull thread through hole in bobbin case finger as shown in Fig 4 Recommended for zigzag sewing only Tight No ADJUST BOBBIN TENSION Turn screw on side of bobbin case clockwise to increase tension e Turn screw on side of bobbin case counterclockwise to Loose i decrease tension CORRECT INCORRECT TOP TENSION TIGHT BOTTOM TENSION LOOSE INCORRECT TOP TENSION LOOSE BOTTOM TENSION TIGHT UPPER THREADING s ae NI pu ra m mm nm Pa 4 E 7 e Raise needle bar to its highest position Raise presser foot Lead thread through top plate thread guide 1 and between tension discs 2 e Pull thread down around arm thread guide 3 and up to take up lever 4 e Lead thread through eyelet on take up lever from right to left and down through face plate guide 5 hooking thread into guide e Pull thread down through needle clamp guide 6 and through needle hole from front to rear 7 e Always use the same type of thread on top and bottom as different sizes or types of thread will cause tension problems Example Polyester thread on the bobbin and cotton th
20. bent Change it 2 The needle is placed incorrectly in the needle clamp It is either backwards or is not up in the needle clamp all the way 3 The wrong type of needle is being used for the fabric Use ball point needle on knits and wedge point needles for leathers and vinyis 4 the thread is too thick for the size of needle being used Use a large needle B The Thread 1 The machine is threaded incorrectly 2 Many brands of polyester thread are too stiff and coarse thus making loop formation difficult or impossible Change brands or use a cotton thread EE ORE Qu IR C The Presser Foot un 1 The foot being used is not holding the fabric taut enough SUISSE over the needle plate hole thus the fabric is being pulled EE EE up and down while stitching Use the foot which gives Sa the most control possible for the particular job being done 2 There is not enough pressure on the presser bar to hold EE REF the fabric firmly Increase pressure on the pressure con 3 trol ce D The Fabric The fabric has a heavy finish on it which deters stitch for mation Wash the fabric thoroughly before sewing 2 THREAD BREAKING A Machine improperly threaded B Thread is caught in a slit of the spool or under the spool C Thread is dry or of poor quality D Tension is too tight E Starting the machine with take up lever in the wrong position Always start and end sewing with take up lever in highes
21. ch the welting between two layers of fabric with right sides together Stitch a second time The needle stitches close to the cord through all thicknesses QUILTING GUIDE m Parallel straight lines are easy to sew with the quilting guide To attach the guide slide it into the black clip at the back of the presser foot shank Adjust the curved bar to the desired distance from the needle Sew the first line of stitching as desired and then for the succeeding rows let the guide follow along the previous line of Stitching A Straight stitch zigzag or any other stitch may be used 41 ERE e The All Purpose Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has a wide hole to ac commodate wide stitches This foot should be used for all normal sewing e The Straight Stitch Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has only a small hole to accommodate only straight stitching It may be used on sheer or soft fabrics for more control when the all purpose foot allows the fabric to be pulled with the needle e The Buttonhole Foot This foot has a frame which holds the fabric taut enough to produce a good buttonhole The markings on the side allow exact buttonhole length to be made e Cording and Zipper Foot This foot is very narrow with needle opening cuts at its right and left sides to sew in zippers and insert cording e CHANGING THE FOOT Press the presser foot shank button toward you to remove the foot Step 1 To attach place the
22. ching laces or trims adds a special touch to Length 1 1 lingerie dresses or linens Pin or baste laces in EE 1 2 a SE g eed Dog Ad E place easing or mitering corners where neces B Nen 1 sary Foot All Purpose 1 A straight edged lace or braid has a convenient Needle Position 2 E line to follow when sewing When using a scalloped edged lace follow the design of the lace for an almost invisible application Note Try Multiple Stitch Zigzag Overlock Elastic Edge Stitch Smocking stitch or Rick Rack for different effects Pattern ANN Length 14 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 FLUTTER HEM An unusual way of hemming or finishing edges of tricot or soft knits is by a flutter edge Hemm ing in this manner is just like overcasting an edge but the fabric is stretched in back and in front of the needle as you sew For best results pull the fabric equally making sure the needle goes over the edge When you stop to reposition your hands keep the needle in the fabric Ji Nga A NUS 0 ELASTIC APPLICATION LY JUL Applying elastic to lingerie or soft knit fabrics is DA easy when using the multiple stitch zigzag Cut K Ss the elastic 2 inches smaller than your waist measurement Overlap the raw ends to form a circle and stitch with a tiny zigzag to form a box as shown Fold the elastic into quarters or eighths and mark with pins Do the same with the waist line
23. desired foot under the shank and lower the presser bar Step 2 Foot will be locked automatically Step 3 Step Step 2 42 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL ACCESSORIES ROLLER FOOT Ideal for use on vinyls imitation leathers jerseys syn thetics velvets and denim This foot helps keep both layers of fabric feeding the same On very slippery fabrics the roller foot helps prevent skipped stitches 353701 OVERCAST FOOT Zigzag overcasting may tend to roll the edge of some fabrics causing bulky edge The overcast foot helps to pro duce a flat edge The bar behind the needle hole holds the threads firmly in a full width zigzag or overlock stitch to keep the stitches from drawing tightly together 79634 BLIND HEM FOOT For all those who find machine blind hemming difficult this foot gives a clear guide for the fold of fabric to follow The blind hem foot is a fine accessory for those who like the strength and durability of machine hemming 3710 ROLLED HEM FOOT Recommended for narrow rolled hems on scarves shirts linens and linings This foot makes a very tedious hand sewing job very easy to do on a sewing machine 7066 FRINGE FOOT Thick chenille type loops can add interest to appliqued flowers and animals Used with a satin stitch this foot gives a plush texture to a design Also used for hemstit ching and tailor tacking 10570 Caution Before cleaning the machine be sure to disconnect the pow
24. e without pulling on it e TURNING CORNERS To pivot at a corner leave the needle in the fabric while on the upswing so that the stitch is almost completed thus preven ting the possibility of skipped stit ches in the corner Lift the presser foot and pivot the fabric Then lower the presser foot and continue sewing CURVED SEAMS On a curved seam use a slightly shorter stitch length than you are using for the rest of the seams For example if length 2 is being used for the seams a 1 1 2 stitch length would be preferred for curves A smaller stitch length will add strength and elasticity to the seam When guiding the fabric keep your fabric edge on the etched seam guide line directly across from the needle rather than on the forward part of the line The seam guide may be used on an angle as shown 16 e ENDING SEAM REMOVAL OF FABRIC Stitch to the edge of the fabric then press the reverse stitch button and backstitch for a few stitches to reinforce the end of the seam Turn the hand wheel until the take up lever is in its highest position so that the stitch is completed and the threads will pull freely Lift the presser foot and remove the fabric by drawing the threads to the left and back keeping them under the foot so as not to bend the needle Cut the threads with the thread cutter on the back of the presser bar Leave the thread ends three to four inches long APPLICATIONS OF THE ZIGZAG STITCH OVERCASTIN
25. e is improperly threaded Rubber wheel on bobbin winder is worn or not making contact Bobbin winder tension disc is not in position enjoy your new WHITE 47 EE EE SEO Ta GETTING READY TO SEW Using the Foot Control EE SE ee 1 Using the Extnesion Plate 2 Free Arm Features ES See Es ee 2 Changing the Presser Foot 3 Changing the Needle o oooo o 4 Winding the BODDIN EE SS EES ES se 5 Changing the BObbiN o o ooooooooooo 6 Threading the Bobbin Case 7 Upper Threading o oooocoococcocccoc o 8 Twin Needle Upper Threading 9 Adjusting Feed Dog Height 9 Picking Up Lower Bobbin Thread 10 Regulating Pressure a 10 Adjusting Upper Tension oo 11 Fabric Thread Needle Chart 12 13 Functions of Controls 2 0000 14 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG Seams o 15 Basting Topstitching a 15 Daring lesse ss 15 Elastic Thread Shirring aa 16 Holding the Fabric esses 16 Turning Corners 0 e eese 16 Curved Seams 00 00 00 0c cece eee eee 16 Ending Seams Removalof Fabric 17 Overcasting EES cee eens 17 Seaming Knits esses 17 Sewing on Buttons 0 2 eee ee eee 18 Forming Thread Shank on Button 18 Satin Stitching ES ccc eee eee 19 Tape
26. er cord from the wall outlet BOBBIN CASE BOBBIN NOTCH SHUTTLE RACE d i i SHUTTLE DAG LATCH RACE COVER SHUTTLE CLAMPS BODY CLEANING HOOK ASSEMBLY With take up lever in highest position and remove bobbin case Turn clamps outward and remove shuttle race cover Remove shuttle body Clean thread and lint from all parts including shuttle race Run a drop of oil along rim of shuttle body Replace shuttle body then shuttle race cover Snap clamps into place Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and replace fitting tongue into notch of shuttle race cover M OU AB WN C A R E O F Y O U R M A C H N E CLEANING FEED DOGS e Lint or dust accumulated between the needle plate and the feed dogs must be removed to maintain good operation of the machine e Raise the needle bar to the highest position and remove the needle and presser foot e Loosen screw on the bed cover plate and remove the plate e Clean lint and dust from the bottom of the needle plate and the feed dogs with a lint brush e Turn the hand wheel slowly and be sure to clean all areas e Replace the removed plate Check the needle plate area if there are scratches and marks around the needle hole opening your machine is not being clean ed properly Always remove the needle plate and clean the feed dogs periodically improper and lack of cleaning will cause an ac cumulation of lint which hampers the feeding mechanism
27. ew around the patch with the multiple stitch zigzag letting the last stitch to the right overcast the edge of the patch When turn Pater ee ing corners leave the needle in the fabric at the Length 4 a corner Usually this will be the furthest stitch to Width 4 5 the right or left In this way the corners are oa Dog AA doubly stitched and very strong When the patch Riser Normal is stitched in place trim away the excess worn All Purpose fabric on the wrong side of the patch Pattern Selec tor 3 i Note Try Smocking Stitch for knits 21 MENDING A TEAR OR INSTANT DARNING The multiple stitch zigzag provides a strong and easy repair for torn garments It gives an almost invisible mend especially when a fine darning thread is used To mend a tear hold the torn edges close together and stitch down the middle MAAM If the tear is guided under the slot in the middle of the presser foot stitching will be equal on both sides If necessary sew again on either side of the first row of stitching making sure the needle catches the stitch in the center With very worn or frayed fabric place a piece of light EE SPOKEN weight interfacing or cotton batiste under the deus Kaen y tear for reinforcement Width 4 5 Note Try Smocking Stitch for knits Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 4 TE A Um M NC ANEANCZNZIWAN LNASANA NA WAN LACE APPLICATIONS Pattern ANA E Atta
28. f sewing buttonholes Four different methods are given below with suggested uses If you are in doubt as to which method is best for your fabric test the methods in question and choose the best according to the finished appearance PREPARATION For the best results a good quality merceriz ed cotton thread should be used Polyester threads often result in puckered or heavy unattractive buttonholes The finer your fabric is the finer your cotton thread should be An interfacing should be used under the buttonholes to give body to strengthen and to help them withstand wear To establish the correct length of the buttonhole add the diameter of the button A plus the thick ness of the button B plus 1 8 inch for the bartacks The length may be marked on the garment with a basting stitch tailors chalk or transparent tape as shown Another way to make sure that all buttonholes will be the same size is to cut a piece of cardboard as wide as the buttonhole foot and long enough to make the distance between the toe of the white slide and the cardboard the size buttonhole needed This method works for buttonholes up to 1 1 8 inches long Horizontal buttonholes should extend 1 8 inch beyond the center line of the garment Vertical buttonholes are placed so that the cutting space of the buttonhole is directly on the center line Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of the garment fabric before making any buttonholes on your gar
29. groove of the embroidery foot so that the blind hem stitch sews over the cord and not through it The straight stitches of the blind hem stitch will bury themselves along the right side of the cord The sewing thread should match as closely as possible to blend into the fabric Pattern ALA Length 1 2 Width 2 4 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normai Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 5 26 EE EE EE E UATE el Y pa T y AE BEDE fe EE anke ng veg sl DECORATIVE STITCHES Combining rows of decorative stitch patterns is an easy inexpensive way to create your own braids and trims for garments and household articles Blending or contrasting colors of thread may be used to compliment the color of the fabric Illustrations will give some of the attrac tive stitch combinations Pattern As desired Length As desired Width As desired Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 27 APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH BLIND HEM MA HEMMING The stretch blind hem stitch gives a stretchy durable hem finish to knit fabrics The two tiny zigzag stitches enable the hem to stretch with the fabric lt may also prevent woven fabrics from raveling Proceed as for the regular blind hem stitch on page 25 Pattern WA Length 1 2 Width 4 5 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 6 EDGING The stretch blind hem stitch can be used as an edging
30. he presser foot is adjusted by the pressure cap 1 The upper position gives the least amount of pressure while the lowest position gives maximum pressure To increase the pressure push down on the pressure cap to obtain the desired setting To decrease the pressure press down on the snap lock ring 2 to allow the pressure cap to return to its maximum height Then reset to the proper pressure Normally the pressure cap will be in the lowest position If the top layer of fabric tends to push out further than the bottom layer of fabric Pressure should be decreased This often happens on bulky fabrics such as wools and on knits 10 ssp ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION To increase upper tension turn upper tension regulator to a hig her number To decrease upper tension turn upper tension regulator to a lo wer number Turning tension regulator from O to 9 will increase tension Nor mal sewing is performed between 4 and 5 Note Normal stitches will be performed on the red zone at 4 5 and 6 for regular cotton threads Fig 1 Fig 2 Upper Thread Tension Too Tight a A perfect Straight stitch will be formed with both threads interlock e 9 iN fabric as shown in Fig 1 d EN using the zig zag stitch for embroidery satin stitching eCrease expe Upper tension so that top surface will look smooth at the e of the bottom surface 11 nos fn Dou EP uod
31. ing the stitch width while sewing By this method tapered monograms and other in teresting designs can be created For tapered monograms run the machine fast while turning the width dial slowly from narrow to wide and back First learn this stroke by letting the fabric guide straight Then learn to pivot the fabric as you are tapering by holding the fabric at one point Various strokes can be combined to form letters and designs Variegated thread can give attrac tive results ra MAL N na EL TE EE LE paan wa or hole aa Pattern AAA Lenght Width 0 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose i Needle Position 2 1 or 3 ES 4 MANUAL EMBROIDERY DESIGNS Pattern AAA iff Z EU designs can be made by turning the A h Y EE ai dial between 0 and 5 By running the Fa TuS Ine at a constant speed and turning the dial prssure N Ad In a in t Hd definite rhythm various designs can be Foot All Purpose ed Needle Position 2 1 or 3 19 Pattern AAA Length 0 Width 1 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Darn Foot None Needle 2 1 or 3 FREE HAND MONOGRAMMING For giving garments and linens a personalized touch first transfer the design to the right side of the fabric An embroidery hoop is recommended especially for soft fabrics and toweling In order to monogram you must move the fabric slowly and run the machine rapidly Monogramming is like writing by moving the paper unde
32. k the stitch make sure the needle is out of the fabric Make sure the pattern control dial is at straight stitch and take a few stitches 4 Score the buttonhole with the back edge of the seam ripper several times To pre vent cutting through the bartack insert a straight pin through the bartack Cut buttonhole open with the seam ripper Note Stitch Width Control should always be at 0 while sewing this button Pattern Selector and hole Zigzag Width Control Dial tern AAA Adjustment of stitch density gth E Check the stitch density on a scrap of fabric t a ace lt a d Dog If density is too open or too close re adjust seit NORA by turning stitch length dial t Buttonhole tern Selector Hd eh ML cm ML ssa pase Hd ER RR M ee sy NORA MO is Rp TURN AROUND BUTTONHOLES It is possible to make small and dainty buttonholes if you desire or repair damaged buttonholes This entails a slight shifting of the cloth but with some practice good buttonholes can be achieved 1 2 Mark the length of the buttonhole on the cloth as shown in figure Set the needle position to the left and your stitch length dial near 1 4 or the density your desire Choose the desired width of your botton hole Example if you want a buttonhole with a width of 3 setting on the stitch width dial divide this setting in half or 1 Start at your marked position sew down on the left side
33. ne very fast to fill the area More professional results will be attained by moving the fabric in a figure eight pattern while sewing After filling in the area lengthwise reweave with crosswise stitches in the Same manner Pattern Length 0 Width 0 Feed Dog AA Pressure Darn Foot None or All Purpose Needle Position 2 15 OPN N OZP HIO PIAO Pad N ER AAA AAR IVM VYVYVYNV dwi MM ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING Wind elastic thread onto bobbin as shown let ting the thread pass through your fingers The thread should be wound smoothly without stret ching Place bobbin in case as usual being sure that the elastic is drawn through the tension Use regular thread on the top of the machine Do a trial run on the chosen fabric to test length of stitch Lay a piece of paper under the fabric to keep it from gathering up as you sew This will enable you to sew many parallel rows of stitching without difficulty Afterwards tear out the paper and the fabric will be gathered Pattern Length 3 4 Width 0 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot AH Purpose Needle Position 2 e HOLDING THE FABRIC For most fabrics it is not necessary to hold the fabric in both front and back Merely guide the fabric with one hand from the front For the fine delicate fabrics such as chiffon geogrette and tricot the best resits will be at tained by holding the fabric in front and back of the needl
34. ngth Baste or pin 1 2 inch from upper edge Press in place Step 2 Fold hem back toward right side of fabric leav ing about 1 4 inch extended Step 3 Adjust your stitch width and needle position so that the zigzag bite of the stitch just slightly catches the fold of the fabric The straight stitches should be formed on the single thickness of fabric and the zigzag bite should catch just barely into the fold of the fabric at the left Step 2 When stitching is completed remove fabric from machine and turn to right side Press completed hem Step 3 ep When hemming an A line skirt place a machine basting stitch along the raw edge of the hem At an ironing board fold up the hem matching the seams Ease in the excess fabric by pulling on basting thread Press with steam then apply hem tape Baste or pin hem 1 2 inch from taped edge then continue into step 3 Pattern A A Length 1 2 Width 3 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 5 25 pom y AE in SHELL TUCK The blind hem stitch gives a very effective and easy way to make a shell tuck for lingerie pillow cases and decorative finishes This works well on knits or on the bias of soft woven fabrics A single folded bias tape may be tucked in this manner and then applied under a fold for a decorative hem on pillowcases or applied with the facings at the neckline or armhole for a decorative finish
35. of buttonhole to the other end of marking Leave the needle in the cloth at the right side of stitches and rotate your cloth Lift the presser foot and slide the bottom of the foot back to the front Lower the foot and raise the needle Reset your stitch width dial to bartack in this case the 3 setting set your feed to AA sew several stitches Raise the needle raise feed to AA reset the zigzag width to the initial setting in this case 1 and sew the other side of buttonhole to your mark then repeat your bartack 5 Lock threads by stitching a few stitches at O witdh Cut buttonhole as indicated previously When using this method over a buttonhole which has already been slit or damaged be sure to hold the buttonhole open and allow the needle to go off the edge of the fabric Step 4 is all that may be needed to repair damaged buttonholes a 5 4 4 Step 1 Step 2 31 Pattern N N N Length Width 2 5 2 5 0 Feed Dog AA AF A AF Pressure Normal Foot Buttonhole Needle Position 1 Step 3 Step 4 CORDED BUTTONHOLES Cording gives a reinforced raised button hole It is excellent for use on bulky woven fabric or knits in which the stitching often gets buried and makes cutting difficult On knits a corded buttonhole will help keep the fabric from stretching out of shape Choose a heavy cotton crochet thread or buttonhole twist to use for the cording Pro ceed as for either
36. of the garment Place the elastic about 1 2 inch from the top edge of the fabric matching the pins Place under the presser foot and begin stitching As you stitch place the forefinger of each hand on the fabric at either side of the presser foot Pull the fabric out exactly at the point where the needle is sewing over the elastic and the fabric This will ease your fabric and elastic together as you sew The amount of ease is dependent on how much you ease the fabric bus 3 Pattern Ww In this way you never need to stretch the elastic a 241 Cength X4 VA which can be damaged and stretched out of Feed Dog Ad shape Trim off excess fabric above elastic near Pressure Normal the stitches Foot All Purpose ri Pattern Selector 4 Note Try Smocking stitch for girdles 23 UNDERSTITCHING FACINGS The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice for understitching and eliminating bulk in facing seam allowances After attaching the facing to the garment trim and clip the seam allowance as usual Press the seam allowances toward the facing and use the multiple stitch zigzag close to the seam stitching through the facing and the seam allowances Using a matching thread the stitch will blend in to the fabric and prevent excess bulk This is much more successful than a straight stitch for understitching It really helps to keep the facings from rolling Step 1 Note Try Smocking Stitch for knits
37. og BA Pressure Normal Foot Button Foot Needie Position 1 FORMING THREAD SHANK ON BUTTON Buttons sewn on coats or jackets should have a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric To form a thread shank sew over a pin or rounded toothpick which can be inserted directly into the button sewing foot After stitching the button to the fabric remove work from under the presser foot leaving threads about six inches from fabric Remove pin or toothpick Pull the threads to back of button and form a shank between button and fabric by winding threads tightly around the attaching stit ches Pull threads to back of the fabric and then tie thread ends securely 18 SATIN STITCHING This is useful for decoration such as tapering manual designed embroidery monogramming and appligue The satin stitch which is a very close zigzag stitch is obtained by setting the stitch length as near to 0 as possible without stopping the feeding action The setting will vary for different fabrics It may be desirable to loosen the upper tension slightly to cause the threads to lock underneath in order to make the top surface look especially smooth For lightweight fabrics place paper underneath the fabric while sewing Pattern AVV yn for best results Na ur s Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot Ali Purpose Needle Position 2 TAPERING CREATIVE EMBROIDERY Tapering is done by gradually increasing and decreas
38. ot All Purpose Pattern Selector 7 TOPSTITCHING STRETCH STITCHES Because this stitch is heavier than an ordinary straight stitch it is ideal for topstitching particu larly on knits Pattern Selector and Zigzag Width Control Dial Pattern Length Width 0 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpase Pattern Selector 7 re eM ad N A ee semi Stitch Length Control Dial PROCEDURE The elastic triple straight stitch is used when a straight line of stitching is desired so that seams may be pressed open slacks for example This stitch is especially useful where the tiny zigzag seam will not hold its shape and the straight stitch will break Apply this stitch to areas of stress on both wovens and knits crotch seam and under arm for example Use this stitch for tightly fitted garments that need a lot of stretch such as ski pants girdles and bathing suits e f puckering becomes a problem use the straight stitch foot Regular Straight Stitch 33 p Bo gt eae QT pese APPLICATION OF THE RICK R TOPSTITCHING RICK RACK A decorative topstitch can be produced with the rick rack stitch Stitch around the structural lines of the garment for a special effect Topstitch braid or a decorative inset to add an additional creative flair Pattern NIN Length 4 Width 4 5 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 7 TAPERING RICK
39. r a stationary pen Guide the fabric slowly so that the zigzag falls close together like a satin stitch but be careful that the stitches do not pile up When guiding from side to side move fabric slightly faster to avoid a heavy area Practice by forming loops Once this is accomplished any letter is easy Sometimes the use of paper or non woven interfacing under the fabric may make guiding the fabric easier The paper or interfacing may be torn or cut away at the completion of the monogram When monogramming towels cellophane placed on the top will help cover loops and make the monogram smooth Pull or cut away remaining cellophane when finished Step 1 Pattern AAA Length 1 Width 0 1 Feed Dog Ad Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needie Position 2 Step 2 Pattern AAA Length Y 4 Width 2 4 Feed Dog BA Pressure Normai Foot All Purpose Needle Positi n 2 APPLIQUE Applying decorative shapes of fabric scraps to household articles and clothing is a very interesting way of trimming an otherwise plain article First trace the design on fabric to be appliqued then pin or baste it securely in place on garment With a small straight stitch or narrow zigzag sew around the transferred design After excess fabric is trimmed away sew around the applique with a satin stitch For a smooth curve stop frequently at the inside edge of the curve to pivot the fabric slightly Corners look much better when the point is sti
40. read on top will result in poor tension quality 8 TWIN NEEDLE UPPER THREADING ma ao EE N e Sae dil MEME dE Mb Tr ME M PEE E i Follow threading instruction for single needle with these exception Place thread matching or contrasting in color on both spool pins e Draw threads through thread guides as normal but separate the threads at the tension Passon thread through the left disc and one thread through the right disc Now treat both threads as one until you reach the needle eyes ZIGZAG DIAL Set at desired width between O and 3 if you set dial higher than 3 the needle will hit the needle plate and break STITCH LENGTH Set at desired stitch length ADJUSTING FEED DOG HEIGHT ae position of feed dog is used for normal sewing To raise feed og Press drop feed button didi located under shuttle cover to upper position Lower position is used for Embroidering Mending or Sewing on Button Press drop feed button EX to lower position PICKING UP LOWER BOBBIN THREAD Raise presser foot t Holding upper thread turn NA hand wheel toward you one rotation DA T When take up lever is at its highest position pull thread a to pick up loop of lower bobbin thread AS l Pull both upper and lower thread to the left of presser foot ap proximately 6 inches This will prevent jamming The amount of pressure that is applied to the fabric by t
41. ring Creative Embroidery 19 Manual Embroidery DesignS 19 Free Hand Monogramming 20 Applique isses 20 Gathering Over Cord 21 Overcasting EE SEE ES EE sees 21 Patching SES eese 21 Mending a Tear or Instant Darning 22 Lace Applications lese esee 22 Flutter Hem SES ee eee eee 23 Elastic Application 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 e eee eee 23 Understitching Facings 24 Decorative Effects iese ses ee se ee p24 Blind Hemming eese 25 Shell Tuck eene 26 Decorative Effects 26 Topstitching Effects 26 Decorative Stitches lessen 27 INDEX Hemming esses 28 dele TE N eere 28 Eyelash Buttonhole EEN 28 BUTTONHOLES Buttonhole Preparati0N o ooooo o 29 Built in Buttonholer oo oo oo 30 Turn Around Buttonholes 31 Corded ButtonholeS oooooocooo 32 STRETCH UTILITY STITCHES Seams 2 eee 33 Topstitching Stretch Stitches 33 Topstitching Rick Rack sees r 34 Tapering Rick Rack 00 00 0 aaa 34 Application Smocking Stitch 35 Seaming Smocking Stitch ENG 35 Elastic Thread Shirring 0 35 Application Ultra Stretch 36 Seaming Ultra Stretch oo o o 36
42. t position F Needle is bent blunt or has a burr on it G Needle is not inserted correctly H Thread is too coarse for needle being used l Needle plate has been nicked by the needle thus is sharp and cuts the threads pe gt gt ommogomp s mmoog9 o0P 9 IER oops NEEDLE COMES UNTHREADED Take up lever is not in correct position as you start sewing Always start and end with your take up lever in its highest position NEEDLE BREAKS Pulling on fabric while sewing bends the needle this may cause breakage if needle hits the plate Needle is inserted incorrectly Needle is too fine for the type of fabric Needle is hitting pins Presser foot is improperly fastened Machine is improperly threaded MATERIAL PUCKERS Tensions are too tight Improper threading Thread is too heavy for fabric Stitch is too long for fabric Needle is dull so it is difficult to seam fabric The presser foot being used is not holding the fabric taut enough If all else fails try sewing over paper THREADS JAM AT START OF SEWING Hold the threads tightly for the first few stitches Place thread ends under and to the side of presser foat instead of to the back Be sure the presser foot is down on thick fabrics MACHINE IS NOISY Clean and oil it lf it is a punching sound changing the needle Stitch length dial is not at 4 when stretch stitching Set is at 4 BOBBIN DOES NOT WIND PROPERLY Machin
43. tched by pivoting rather than just turned As with all decorative stitches paper may be used to give more body to the fabric when stitching and can be torn away when the applique is completed 20 da GATHERING OVER CORD UT Ordinary gathering with a basting stitch often breaks while pulling in fullness A small zigzag across a cord such as crochet thread or carpet thread gives a much stronger cord for gathering fuliness into fabrics Once the gathers have been stitched in place the cord can be pulled out in order to eliminate bulk Pattern ANN Length 2 Width 3 Feed Doa AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 1 OVERCASTING The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice for Overcasting It keeps the fabric flat and Prevents raveling For most fabrics this stitch is better than the zigzag stitch for overcasting The stitch should fall right at the raw edge of the fabric Feed the fabric under the presser foot by guiding the raw edge along the right hand side of the hole in the presser foot Pattern MAA Length 5 1 Width 4 5 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Pattern Selector 4 PATCHING The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent stitch for patching It is stronger than the zigzag and the tiny stitches bury into the fabric to make an almost invisible stitch when using matching thread Place the patch over the right side of the worn or damaged area S
44. twin needle set the stitch width dial at 2 Or less to prevent needle breakage with a wide stitch Be sure to use the Middle Needle Position Note Be sure zigzag needle plate and zigzag presser foot are in place 1 ka VA BA M ig 2 aw 4 y pa a N VAS In Qu we ita kat a Go t AF gi Nata mat Y DY WI YU SA p p NG mee ta Pattern Any Length Yo 5 Width 0 2 Feed Dog AA Pressure Normal Foot All Purpose Needle Position 2 DECORATIVE TUCKS OR DESIGNS Any stitch can be used with the twin needle for decorative effects Most attractive are the multiple stitch zigzag and blind hem stitch for fancy tucks The satin stitch or tapered zigzag designs in two colors are effective for creative trims Note Remember to use no more than a 2 zigzag width for twin needle sewing pae lr dio dE ee ld i EER ER a Jii Hue gc NER UR UA A RR Ade He C dar TR dg cii EE ddr Hir ib PI ATR ES a pts di PUR i EE PIN TUCKS Narrow tucks sewn with thread that matches the fabric produce subtle decoration on plain fabrics Using the twin needle sew straight lines on the fabric guiding the edge of the presser foot along each successive tuck to make parallel rows Soft fabrics will be pulled to form a soft crease To achieve a tuck on a fabric increase the lower tension slightly Heavier fabrics will produce two lines of straight stitching Attractive
45. ver Pressure Release Darning Top Plate Thread Guide Tension Regulator Top Plate Handle Needle Position and Pattern Selector Dial Zigzag Width Control Dial Bobbin Winder Fly Wheel Clutch Fly Wheel Stitch Length Control Dial Reverse Button Drop Feed under Shuttle Cover Shuttle Race Cover Feed Dog Needle Plate Thread Guide Thread Guide Face Plate Thread Cutter Needie Clamp Presser Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Spool Pins Light Switch Presser Bar Lifter Motor and Belt Cover ACCESSORIES Buttonhole Foot Button Foot Zigzag Foot In Machine Felts Regular Zipper Foot Ouilting Guide Accessory Box Bobbins Screw Drivers NEEDLES EE Seam Ripper Oiler Needles Twin Needle 38 EE EE ER bias TWIN NEEDLE SWING TWIN NEEDLE SEWING EFFECTS To use a twin needle in the machine remove the single needle and insert the twin needle into clamp with the flat side to the back Threading of the machine when using a twin needle is the same as normal with these exceptions 1 Place thread matching or contrasting in color on each spool pin 2 Hold both threads together as you follow through thread guides as normal but separate the threads at the tension Pass on thread through the left disc and one thread through the right disc 3 Then pass threads through arm thread guide When using a
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