EUROPRO 372 User manual

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EURO-PRO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TM
377/374/373/372
Model
EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
4400 Bois Franc,St. Laurent, QC,H4S 1A7
English
Spanish
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
This sewing machine is designed for household use.
DANGER-
TO REDUCE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK:
A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons...
Warning
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by
or near children.
Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings from
the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off O position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. Do not use bent needles.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
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r when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
14. Switch the sewing machine off O when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot and the like.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
16. Always unplug before replacing lamp. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.
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Principal parts
How to connect the machine to the power supply
How to replace the sewing lamp
How to use the foot control
Thread and needle chart
Changing the needle
To select a suitable needle
Removing and attaching the presser foot
Regulating the thread tension
Reverse stitch
The pattern selector
Removing the bobbin case and bobbin
Winding the bobbin
Threading the bobbin case
Threading the needle
Drawing up the bobbin thread
Straight stitch and zigzag stitch
Changing sewing direction
Fastening seams
Triple stretch stitch
Double action stitch
Double overlock stitch
Sewing buttonholes
Sewing zippers
Hemming
Sewing blind hems
Sewing embroidery
Darning plate
Buttons
Cleaning the feed dog
Cleaning the shuttle race
Free arm sewing
Trouble shooting: causes and remedies
Tricot zigzag stitch
Overlock stitch
Smocking stitch
Contents
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PRINCIPAL PARTS ( Model 377)
1.Bobbin winder thread guide
2.Thread tension dial
3.Pattern selector dial
4.Bobbin winder spindle
5.Bobbin winder stopper
6.Balance wheel
7.Stitch length dial
8.Reverse button
9.Needle clamp and screw
10.Shuttle cover
11.Presser foot
12.Presser foot thumb screw
13.Needle
14.Screw for face plate
15.Face plate
16.Extension table
17.Stitch display
18.Presser foot lifter
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(Accessories storage compartment)
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(Accessories storage compartment)
PRINCIPAL PARTS (Model 374)
1.Bobbin winder thread guide
2.Thread tension dial
3.Pattern selector dial
4.Bobbin winder spindle
5.Bobbin winder stopper
6.Balance wheel
7.Stitch length dial
8.Reverse button
9.Needle clamp and screw
10.Shuttle cover
11.Presser foot
12.Presser foot thumb screw
13.Needle
14.Screw for face plate
15.Face plate
16.Extension table
17.Stitch display
18.Presser foot lifter
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HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPL
Y
1.Fit the machine plug into the machine.
2.Plug the power cord to the power supply.
Note:*Before plugging in the machine, ensure the voltage and
number of cycles indicated, conforms to your electrical
power supply.
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press
on the controller, the faster the machine runs.
Note:*By releasing the controller, the machine stops running auto-
matically.
*Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed
without threading.
HOW TO USE THE FOOT CONTROL
The sewing lamp is located behind the face plate.
Remove the face plate by loosing the screw of the face plate.
Note:*Before replacing a bulb, disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
Bulb type: To remove...Unscrew
To replace...Screw
*Bulbs are available from sewing machine retailers.(Use a
15-Watt bulb)
HOW TO REPLACE THE SEWING LAMP
Before leaving the machine, changing parts or doing any other
work on it, always disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Caution!
Switch
5.Bobbin winder stopper
6.Balance wheel
7.Stitch display
8.Reverse button
9.Needle clamp and screw
10.Shuttle cover
11.Presser foot
12.Presser foot thumb screw
13.Needle
14.Screw for face plate
15.Face plate
16.Extension table
17.Presser foot lifter
(Accessories storage compartment)
PRINCIPAL PARTS
( Model 373/372)
1.Bobbin winder thread guide
2.Thread tension dial
3.Pattern selector dial
4.Bobbin winder spindle
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THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART
FABRICS THREADS NEEDLE SIZE
LIGHT
WEIGHT
Sheer cottons, Silk,
Synthetics, Georgette
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton Covered Polyester
9 or 11
MEDIUM
WEIGHT
Medium Weight Cottons, Synthetics,
Poplin, Velvet, Light Weight Woollens
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
11 or 14
14 or 16
50 Silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
Heavy Weight Cottons, Denim
Tweed, Gaberdine, Drapery
HEAVY
WEIGHT
*Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
Note: *In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are
used for sewing heavy fabrics, Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will
be used for actual sewing.
*When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a STRETCH needle. The STRETCH
needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
*When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is in
its highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning its top edge
towards you. Remove the needle from the clamp. ,
3. Place the new needle into the needle clamp with it s flat
side facing away from you. Push the needle up into needle
clamp as far as possible.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.
TO SELECT A SUITABLE NEEDLE
A number indicating the size
of needle is marked on the
stem. The higher the number,
the thicker the needle.
Stem
A STRETCH needle is
recommended for stretch fabrics.
Do not use any needle which
is bent or blunted.
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stretch needle
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REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT
To Remove:
1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is at its highest position.
2. By lifting the lever on the back of the foot holder, the presser foot will drop off.
Note: *Do not force the presser foot to remove it.
To Attach:
1. Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the
foot holder. Lower the foot holder.
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2. When the presser foot lifter is raised youll fin d the presser foot is locked in place.
presser
foot
lifter
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2
lever
groove pin
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REGULATING THE THREAD TENSION
Generally, should any tension adjustment be necessary, the adjustment can normally be made by regulating
the upper thread tension dial only. Bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory and readjustment
is seldom required except for special instances, thread and fabric.
Bobbin thread tension is just right when you can pull the thread from bobbin case easily with a little resistance.
Thread tension may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the thread tension dial.
Properly adjusted thread
tension for straight sewing
The needle thread is too
tight
The needle thread is too
loose
The needle thread and the bobbin thread
should interiock in the center of two layers of fabric
The bobbin
thread ap-
pears on the
upper surface
of the fabrics
The needle
thread ap-
pears on the
underside of
the fabrics
Loosen the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to the lower number
Tighten the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to the higher number
How to adjust the bobbin
thread tension
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To increase tension,
turn screw clock wise.
To decrease tension.
turn screw counter-
clock wise.
Remember the higher the number, the tighter the tension. Correctly balanced tensions for one fabric may not
be suitable for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of fabric, thickness of the fabric,
numbers of layers of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making. It is better to test the stitch-
ing on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment. The general range for many fabrics is 3-5.
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STITCH LENGTH DIAL (Model 377 and 374 only)
To change the length of the stitches proceed as follows:
Turn the dial so that the number for the required stitch length is at setting mark. The numbers indicate the approximate
stitch length in mm. The smaller the numbers, the shorter the stitch.
Model 377 Model 374
setting
mark
REVERSE STITCH: (Model EP 377/374/373/372)
Press center of the stitch length dial (reversing button) and hold for reverse stitching. Fabric will immediately start feeding
backwards. Release button and machine will resume normal forward sewing. Very useful for fastening ends of seams and
darts without having to tie threads, and for strengthening seams.
Model EP 377 Model 374 Model 373/372
stitch lengths
THE PATTERN SELECTOR(Model 377)
The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks on the dial correspond to the
patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows;
M( ) straight stitch, middle needle position
O( ) straight stitch, left needle position
1-5( 54321) zigzag stitch with variable width
A( ) tricot stitch
B( ) stretch blind stitch
C( ) double action stitch
D( ) reverse blind stitch
automatic buttonhole sewing
Standard djustment
Turn the stitch length dial so that
the SS mark is uppermost.
This is a standard adjustment for most types of fabric.
For different types of fabric, adjustment may be necessary.
To shorten the stretch stitches, turn the dial slightly to-
wards To lengthen, turn the dial towards .
On most fabrics, these adjustments allow for various
pattern possibilities.
When making stretch stitches, the mark must always
be within the SS range - (see drawing).
SS
SS
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Selecting Stretch Stitch:
When sewing stretch stitch, set the stitch length dial at
S.S. .
When you release the engagement on the dial, the
stretch stitch mechanism will be off automatically.
M( ) triple straight stretch stitch, middle needle
position.
O( ) triple straight stretch stitch, left needle
position.
1-5( 54321) triple zigzag stretch stitch or ric-rac stitch
C( ) double overlock stitch
A( ) smocking stitch
B( ) fancy stretch stitch or blanket stitch
D( ) overlock stitch
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E ( ) stretch blind stitch
F ( ) double action stitch
G ( ) reverse blind stitch
automatic buttonhole sewing
THE PATTERN SELECTOR ( Model 373/372)
straight stitch
( )
zigzag stitch
( )
triple zigzag stretch stitch
( )
triple straight stretch stitch
( )
overlock stitch
( )
smocking stitch
( )
tricot stitch
( )
shell stitch
( )
1 - 3
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THE PATTERN SELECTOR ( Model 374)
The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks in the stitch display correspond
to the patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows:
A ( ) straight stitch, middle needle position
B ( ) straight stitch, left needle position
C ( ) zigzag stitch with variable width
D ( ) tricot stitch
automatic buttonhole sewing
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Open
2. Open the shuttle cover.
3. Open hinged latch of bobbin case and pull bobbin case out of
machine.
Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out. As long as you
hold the bobbin case latch open, the bobbin cannot drop
out.
RE MOVING THE BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN
1. Raise the presser foot and turn the balance wheel towards
you until the thread takd-up lever is at its highest position.
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of your right
hand and pull off about 15cm (6 inches) of thread.
2. Pull the thread into the slot in the edge of the bobbin case.
1. Hold the bobbin case in your left hand as shown and place
the filled bobbin inside.
3. Now pull the thread under the tension spring and into the
thread eyelet.
To insert the bobbin case and bobbin......
Ensure that about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread extends
out of bobbin. Hold the bobbin case so that long
finger on case points up. Open the latch of bobbin
case. Slip the bobbin case over the center pin of
hook and press in place until the long finger of the
bobbin case enters the notch entirely to lock the
bobbin in place. Release latch and press it down.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
1. Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as shown.
2. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin
as shown.
3. Push bobbin winder shaft to far left position,
if it is not already there. Place bobbin onto
shaft with end of thread coming from top of
bobbin. Push bobbin winder shaft to right
until it clicks. Hold onto end of thread.
4. Start machine. The thread that is held will
snap or may be trimmed with a scissors,
Bobbin will cease turning when completely
filled. Push shaft to left to remove bobbin.
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bobbin case
bobbin
slot
tension spring
eyelet
latch
long finger notch
latch
When the bobbin winding is incorrect, release
the screw of the upper thread guide and adjust
the thread guide up or down until the winding
of the bobbin is balanced.

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1. Raise the presser foot using the foot lever
marked B .
2. Draw the thread through the thread
guides on the top cover as drawing in,.¢Ù¢Ú
3. Hold the spool still with right hand, pull
the end of the thread between the
tension disk as shown in.¢Û
4. Following the slotted threading path,
pull the thread down to thethread check
spring (inside) and lead it across from
left to right.
5. Pull the thread upward and slip into
the slotted hole of thread take-up level
from left to fight
6. Draw the thread through guides and
and thread the needle from front to
rear , leave the thread about 15cm(6
inches) long underneath the presser
foot.
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7,
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B
THREADING THE NEEDLE
Install the spool pin behind the machine
(as shown in fig A ).
Place spool on spool pin, with thread
coming from the back of the spool. Place
the take - up lever 5 in the highest
position.
fig A
6, 7, 8
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4
5A
B
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DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
1.Hold the end of the needle thread with your left hand.
2.Turn the balance wheel slowly towards you with your right
hand until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop
the balance wheel when the take-up lever is at its highest
position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop with the
bobbin thread.
3.Puil about 15cm (6 inches) of both threads away from you
under the presser foot.
needle thread
needle
thread
bobbin
thread
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zigzag foot
STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH
Model 377 Model 374
Presser foot
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial
Model 373/372
zigzag foot zigzag foot
M ( ) O ( ) A ( ) B ( )
or or
(for straight gtitch) (for straight stitch)
1 - 5 (54321) (for zigzag stitch)
0.3-4 0.3-4
C ( ) (for zigzag stitch)
( ) (for zigzag stitch)
( ) (for straight stitch)
Starting Sewing
1. Be sure both the threads are drawn back under the presser foot.
2. While holding the threads with your left hand, turn the balance
wheel toward you to bring the needle into the fabric where you
wish to start sewing.
3. Lower the presser foot, and press the speed controller gently,
then start sewing slowly.
*Sew a few reverse stitches by pushing reverse button for
reinforcing the end of seams.
*Raise the needle to its highest position before turning the
pattern selector dial and stitch width dial.
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Changing Sewing Directions
1. Stop the machine, and turn the balance wheel toward you to
bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot.
3. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
2. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as
desired.
Fastening Seams
1. For fastening the ends of seams, press in the reversing
button and sew several reverse stitches.
2. To remove the fabric, raise the presser foot and draw the
fabric away from you.
3. Cut threads on thread cutter at the rear of presser bar or
with a pair of scissors.
Leave about 15 cm (6 inches) of hread hanging from the
needle eye.
thread cutter
TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH (Model 374/373/372)
If you wish to sew stretch fabrics, this is the right stitch to avoid thread breaking. This is also very suitalbe
for seams that need great strength,e.g.crutch seams or pocket seams.
TRIPLE STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH
Model 377
Model 373/372
zigzag foot
Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial S.S.
M( ) 8( )
Note: * Use a STRETCH needle.
The blue tipped shank needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
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Model 377
Model 373/372
zigzag foot
Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial S.S.
O( ) 7( )

The stretch needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
TRICOT ZIGZAG STITCH SMOCKING STITCH
This stitch is very suitable for darning tears. It can
also be used for reinforcing stretch materials and
sewing on fabric parts.
With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line
of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will
be a series of small diamonds.
When smocking a garment, the stitching should be
done before the piece is sewn into the garment.
Model 377
Model 373/372
zigzag foot
Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial S.S.
A ( ) 10( )
Model 377
Model 373/372
zigzag foot
Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial
A ( ) 11( )
D ( )
0.3 to 4 0.5 to 4 -
Note: *Use a STRETCH needle.
zigzag foot
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OVERLOCK STITCH
With this seam it is possible to prevent raw edges, especially on easilyfraying fabrics,with a good-locking and
lasting edge finish.
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made
over the edge.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
Guide the material lightly as shown.
Sew on a piece of waste fabric to check the machine setting.
The overlock stitches are formed correctly when the needle sews
to the right and just misses the fabric edge.
Note: *Use a needle.
STRETCH
The stretch needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Model 377 Model 373/372
zigzag foot
Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial S.S.
D ( ) 9( )
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DOUBLE ACTION STITCH DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH (Model EP 377 only)
This is a good stilch to use in attaching or binding
elastic fabrics and stretch lace, lingerie stretch knit.
The stitch is decorative as well as useful.
Use this versatile stitch to insert elastic in garments.
Simply stitch elastic into place, making sure it is
evenly spaced. To do this, mark the correct length
piece into quarters, then match these markings with
center front and side seams.
Model 377
Model 373/372 Model 374
zigzag foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial 1 to 2.5
C ( ) F( )
zigzag foot
1 to 2.5
Presser foot zigzag foot
Stitch length dial
Pattern selector
S.S.
C( )
DECORATIVE EDGING
Turn the raw edgeunder 2cm and press. Place the
fabric right side up with the middle of the turnover
under the center of the presser foot, so that the
stitch sews on to the fold and just over the raw edge
underneath.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES
The built -in buttonhole mechanism of this machine makes it possible to sew
button holes in a short time without turning the material.
Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with
the transparent buttonhole foot for sewing buttonholes.
Mark the location and the desired length of buttonhole on the fabric using a
,
pencil or tailor s chalk.
Note: (Model EP 377 and 374 only)
*To find the most suitable
stitch length, it is better
to sew a sample buttonhole
on a piece of waste fabric.
* When sewing very fine
fabrics and synthetics, de-
crease the pressure of foot
and sew over a piece of
paper to prevent yarn dis-
tortion.
* The mark on the stitch
length dial shows a range of
buttonhole sewing. An
adjustment can be made
by setting the mark, as
shown.
* Buttonhole stitch length is
adjustable only on one side.
Arrow
(Start here)
Foot
Sleigh
buttonhole foot
coarse
stitches
for heavy
fabrics
dense
stitches
for light
fabrics
range of
stitch length
Model 377/374
Model 373/372
Pattem selector
Stitch length dial 0.5 to 1
buttonhole foot
buttonhole foot
Presser foot
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( Model 373/372 )
2.Lower the foot and sew slowly until the desired length is sewn,
then stop the machine at
1. Set the pattern selector at . Then pass the needle thread
throughthe opening in the buttonhole foot and draw both needle
and bobbin threads to the left side. Turn the ba
lance wheel
towards you until the needle comes to the poi
nt
3. Raise the needle and set the selector at . Then sew
several stitches of bar tac
k until the n
eedle is at point
5. Raise needle and set the selector at then sew several
stitches of final ba
r tack. Stop the machine with the needle at
point . To lock thr
eads, set the pattern selector at B (z
ero
point of zigzag width). And sew a few st
itches.
4. Raise the needle and set the selector at then sewthe
right side of buttonhole the same length as the left side of
buttonhole. Stop t
he machine at
6. Cut thebuttonhole open carefully using a seam ripper, taking ca
re
not to damage the bar tacks.
1. Set the pattern selector at Then pass th
e needle thread
through the opening in the b
uttonhole foot and draw both of
needle and bobbin threads to the right side. Tu
rn the balance
wheel towards you until the n
eedle comes to the point
2. Lower the foot and sew slowly until a desired length is sewn,
then stop the machine at
3. Raise the needle and set the selector at then sew
several stitches of bar tack u
ntil the needle is at point
4. Raise the needle and set the selector at then sew the
left side of buttonhole just as the same length as the right side of
buttonhole. Stop the m
achine at
5. Raise the needle and set the selector at then sew several
stitches of final bar tack. Stop the machine with the needle at
point
6. Cut the buttonhole open carefully using a seam ripper, taking
care not to damage the bar tacks.
Note: To make a
heavier buttonhole, sew twice by repeating the
same procedure.
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(3).
(4).
(5).
(1).
(1).
(2).
(3).
(4).
(5).
SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 377 and 374)
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SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 373/372)
SEWING ZIPPERS
Model 377
Model 373/372
Model 374
zipper foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial 1 to 4
M( ) 1-3( )
1 to 4
A( )
Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position by turning
the balance wheel towards you. Replace the foot with the zipper
foot.
1. Pin or baste the zipper tape to the fabric and place the work-
piece in position under the foot.
Attach snap on zipper foot so that the needle passes on its
left hand side.
* When starting sewing, both needle and bobbin threads ends
should be put away under the foot.
2. Sew on the right side of the zipper by guiding Zipper teeth
as close as possible to the needle drop. Before the foot reaches
the slider on the zipper tape, raise the foot and open the
zipper by keeping the needle in the fabric.
Lower the foot and sew on the remaining of the seam,
3. To sew the left side zipper change position of foot to bring
the foot to the left side of the needle. Sew on in the same
way as you did on the right side of zipper.
Zipper foot
Elements
tape
Fabric
Elements
Slider Fia. 1
Slider
Element
Zipper foot Needle
Fabric
Tape Element
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HEMMING (Model 377 only)
Presser foot
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial
hemmer foot
M( )
1 to 4
Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the
foot with the hemmer foot.
Fold over the fabric edge by about 3mm (1/8 inches ) and place it
under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. Take
out the workpiece and draw the hem into the hemmer foot by
pulling on the threads.
Lower the foot and swe the hem.
During sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to
run into the hemmer foot.
Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right half of
the foot. The fabric must be fed into the scroll of the hemmer
sufficiently so that the workpiece edge runs freely through the
groove under the foot.
hemmer foot
3mm
SEWING BLIND HEMS (Model 377/374/373/372)
Model 377
Model 373/372
Model 374
blind hem foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
Stitch length dial 1 to 3
B ( ) E( )
blind hem foot
1 to 3
1. Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. ( Fig. 1)
2. Fold hem back against the right side of the garment with
top edge of hem extending about 4 mm (1/6 inches) to the
right side of the garment folded. (Fig. 2)
3. Place the garment under the foot so that double-folded edge
runs along the hemlguide and lower the foot.
Sew slowly for better control, making sure the narrow
zigzag stitches are sewn on the hem edge and wide zigzag
stitches will just catch one thread of folded edge. (Fig. 3)
4. Unfold the fabric and you will have a bling stitch hem
(Fig. 4)
(Fig. 1)
,
,
4mm (1/6 )
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1)
Guide
adjusting
screw
Guide
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 4)
Foided edge
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BUTTONS
Model 377
Model 373/372
Model 374
button foot
Pattern selector
Presser foot
1-5(54321) 4-6( )
button foot
Button foot
Thread Shank
Sew-through buttons on coats and
jackets should nave a thread shank to
make them stand away from the fabric.
Place a straight pin or sewing machine
needle on top of button between the
holes, and sew over the pin or needle.
Pull thread to back of button and wind
around stitches to form a firm shank.
Tie thread ends securely.
2. Turn hand wheel manually until
needle point is just above button.
1. Align two holes of button with slot
of presser foot and lower foot to
hold the button securely.
3. Adjust stitch selector so needle enters
right hole of button.
4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle
enters second hole. The stitch selector
may need to be adjusted again. Stitch
a number of times.
5. Finish sewing with an extra two
inches of thread remaining. Draw
these threads to reverse side of gar-
ment and tie.
NOTE:
You may find it helpful to use trans-
parent tape to position your button
and to keep it in place during sewing.
Tear away after stitching.
Holes of button
SEWING EMBROIDERY
Presser foot
Pattern selector
zig zag
( ) or
DARNING PLATE
Raise and take off the foot.
Place the fabric in embroidery hoop. Place darning plate
over needle plate (see below). Lower the presser foot lifter.
Hold the embroidery hoop firmly with your hand.
While sewing the desired pattern, move the embroidery hoop
slowly and do not allow your fingers to get near the needle.
*Set the needle thread tension a little looser so that the bobbin
thread is not pulled through to the right side of fabric.
(See page 13).
*It is recommended to mark the required embroidery pattern
,
on the right side of the fabric with a pencil or tailor s chalk.
There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of
the fabric yourself. Raise needle to its highest position and
raise presser foot. Place darning plate over needle plate
aligning two pins of darning plate with holes of needle plate.
You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself.
See above for embroidery.
embroidery hoop
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darning plate

CLEANING THE SHUTTLE RACE
Unplug the machine from the power supply.
Raise needle to its highest position and remove bobbin case.
Turn levers away from shuttle and lift out retaining ring and
shuttle, by grasping center pin.
To remove shuttle:
To reassemble:
Clean the reverse side of feed dog with a small brush. Remove
lint and thread from all parts of shuttle and wipe with a lightly
oiled cloth.
Replace retaining ring polished side out, making sure the bottom
pin fits into notch. Lock retaining ring by turning levers back into
position, Refit bobbin case with bobbin.
Hold shuttle by center pin and fit carefully back into shuttle
race, forming perfect circle with shuttle driver..
shuttle driver
lever
shuttle retaining ring
bobbin bobbin case
lever
CLEANING THE FEED DOG
It is necessary to keep the feed dog teeth always cleaned in order
to ensure smooth sewing.
2. Unscrew the needle plate set screws with a screw driver to take
off the needle plate from the machine.
3. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogged on the feed dog
teeth.
1. Remove the needle and the presser foot.
4. Refit the needle plate.
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FREE ARM SEWING
1. Mend elbows and knees of garments more easily.
This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily
converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table.
The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily.
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.
You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as:
4. Sew in elastic casings in skirts or pants at the waist line.
3. Applique, embroider or hem around edges of cuffs or pants legs.
2. Sew in sleeves more easily. This is especially true when sewing
smaller garments.
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