Montgomery Ward 1903 User manual
Montgomery Ward 1903
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1903
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OPEN
ARM
Sl-RETCH
STITCH
SEWING
MACHINE
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GETTING
TO
KNOW
YOUR
SEWING
MACHINE
1. Bobbin Winder
Stop
2.
Bobbin Winder Spindle
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 3. Stitch
Width
Dial
4. Stitch Selector
5.
Thread Tension Dial
6.
Front Thread Guide
7.
Arm
Cover Thread Guide
8. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
9. Thread Take-Up Lever
10.
Face
Plate (Light Inside)
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. Thread Check Spring
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. Large Thread Guide
13. Lower Thread Guide
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14. Needle Bar Thread Guide
15. Presser Foot Thumb Screw
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16. Needle
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Presser Foot Holder
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18. Presser Foot
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19. Fabric
Feed
Dogs
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20. Bobbin Case Cover (Shuttle Inside)
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21. Needle Plate
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. Seam Guide Lines
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23. Needle Clamp Screw
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. Free
Arm
25. Stitch Length Dial
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. Reverse Stitch Button
27. Hand Wheel
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FRONT
VIEW
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Spool
Pin
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Stop
Motion
Knob
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Terminal Box
31 . Number Plate
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. Bed Cover
33.
Presser
Foot
Release Lever
34.
Thread Cutter
35.
Presser
Foot
Lifter
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. Handle
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Arm
Cover
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REAR
VIEW
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
Remove
foot
control
from
carton and
connect
it
to
the
machine
by
inserting
3-hole
plug over
the
three prongs on the side
of
the
sewing machine head.
When
you are ready
to
sew
, set
foot
control
on
the
floor
and
connect
cord plug into electrical outlet.
The
push
button
light
switch
is located inside the hin
ged
face plate
cover.
To
open, pull and swing
th
e hinged cover back.
The
switch
is
on
the
sewing
light
socket. Push
the
button
in
to
turn
it
on
and off.
If
you are interrupted
while
sewing
or
stop
sewing, disconnect the
cord
plug
from
electrical
outlet-this
is
important
to
help
you
prevent accidents.
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CAUTION
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When
the
machine is
not
in use,
or
when
cleaning
the
machine, disconnect the
electrical
cord
from
the
wall
outlet
.
IMPORTANT
Record and retain
the
model number and serial number
of
your
new
sewing machine
for
future reference.
You
will
find
this
information on the number plate
as
shown
on the diagram inside the
front
cover.
MODEL
NUMBER
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1_9_0_3
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SERIAL
NUMBER
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YOUR
NEW
MONTGOMERY
WARD
OPEN
ARM
STRETCH
STITCH
SEWING MACHINE
Your
new
Montgomery
Ward open arm stretch stitch
sewing machine is the
product
of
many years
of
research and development in the field
of
household
sewing machines. High quality materials have been
used
to
assure
perfect
operating efficiency and years
of
dependable service. Your machine was
thoroughly
tested before
it
was shipped
to
make sure
that
it
sewed perfectly.
Before attempting
to
sew, however, please read the
instruction
book
carefully.
This
booklet
was prepared
to
help you learn
how
to
operate your
new
Montgomery
Ward machine and
how
to
make use
of
its numeroU8 sewing
possibilities.
The
time
you spend learning about your machine will
result in complete satisfaction and enjoyment
of
its
performance.
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
GETTING
TO KNOW
YOUR
SEWING CHANGING
THE
PRESSER
FOOT
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FREE
MOTION
EMBROIDERY
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MACHINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
WHERE
TO
USE
EACH
STITCH
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DARNING
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REGULATING
THREAD
TENSION.
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OPEN
ARM SEWING.
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YOUR
NEW MONTGOMERY WARD
OPEN
ARM STARTING TO SEW . .. . . .
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BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON
STRETCH STITCH SEWING STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
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SEWING
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MACHINE
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3 TACKING
ENDS
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SEAMS .....
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SEAM AND
EDGE
FINISHING
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THE
2
IN
1
OPEN
ARM SEWING
TURNING
CORNERS
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MAINTENANCE
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SURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REMOVING
THE
WORK
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OILING
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SELECTING
NEEDLE
&
THREAD
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VERY
SHEER
FABRIC
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CLEANING
THE
STITCHING
NEEDLE
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THREAD,
AND
FABRIC
ZIGZAG SEWING. .
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CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SATIN STITCH SEWING
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MOTOR
BELT
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SETTING
THE
NEEDLE
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SEWING LIGHT
BULB
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REMOVING
BOBBIN
CASE AND BUTTONHOLE SEWING
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HELPFUL
HINTS.
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BOBBIN
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HOW TO OBTAIN
SERVICE
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WINDING
THE
BOBBIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BLIND
HEM
STITCHING . .
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HOW
TO
OBTAIN
REPLACEMENT
I THREADING
THE
MACHINE .
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ZIPPERS
AND
CORDING
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PARTS .
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REPLACING
THE
BOBBIN
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EASY CONTROL
GUIDE
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I SETTING
LENGTH
OF
STITCH
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VARIOUS SEWING
PROCEDURES
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INDEX
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REVERSE
STITCHING
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ATTACHMENTS
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ACCESSORIES
AND
STITCH
SELECTOR
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REPLACEMENT
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STITCH WIDTH DIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OVERCASTING SEAMS
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ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GATHERING,
SHIRRING
, AND
GETTING
AQUAINTED WITH
YOUR
RUFFLING
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-MACHINE'S ACCESSORIES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 APPLIQUE
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THE
2-IN-1
OPEN
ARM
SE\NING
SURFACE
Your open arm sewing machine is designed
with
an
exclusive 2-in-1 sewing surface.
For all regular sewing,
it's
a
flat
bed machine. Then by simply removing the extension
table,
it
becomes an open arm machine,
to
simplify
sewing on any hard
to
reach area.
To
remove the extension table,
lift
the
left
side
of
the case up and away.
To
attach,
set the extension table studs into
the
holes
of
the mc;ichine base and press down. The
drawer
in the extension table is
for
storing the accessories.
Here are some
of
the many uses
for
your open
arm sewing machine:
• Mending and repairing pantlegs
• Darning socks
• Blind hem stitching
cuffs
• Button and buttonhole sewing on sleeves
• Embroidery on
cuffs
and sleeves
All
of
the features
of
flat
bed sewing are
now
available
to
you on an open arm machine allowing
you
more
versatility than ever before.
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SELECTING
NEEDLE
&
THREAD
Best results can be obtained only
when
you use the correct
needle and thread
for
the
fabric being sewn.
Lightweight
fabrics require a thin needle and fine thread; heavier fabrics, a
thicker needle and coarser thread. Too
thick
of
needle can
cause skipped stitches
on
delicate fabrics;
too
thin
of
needle
may
bend
or
break on heavy fabrics. Never use a needle
that
is bent,
or
blunt at the point.
There should be a similarity between the fiber
of
the fabric
and the
fiber
of
the thread. This is
important
because the
thread should react as the fabric does
to
repeated
dry
cleanings
or
washings, bleaches, and a
hot
iron.
The
knit
needle
(with
blue shank) is designed especially
for
sewing synthetic woven stretch and knit fabrics, as well
as
lingerie, elastic and
other
lightweight
fabric
that
is usually
difficult
to
sew.
It
is designed
with
a ball
point
that
enables the needle
to
penetrate the fabric
without
cutting the fibers and
with
a deep
long groove
which
protects
the thread
from
interference by
knits
that
hug the needle.
Correct needle length is
1-
1
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NEEDLE
1
THREAD
AND
FABRIC
CHART
The
chart
shows
size and
type
of
thread, and needle size.
for
various
weights
and types
of
fabrics. Size means the fineness
or
thickness
of
both
needle and thread. Use
the
same thread
for
needle and
bobbin
.
DELICATE:
chiffon, tulle, organdy, sheer lace and net
LIGHTWEIGHT:
batiste, voile, taffeta, crepe, velvet, satin, surah, peau de
soie, brocade, tricot, matte jersey, single knits
MEDIUM WEIGHT:
gingham, seersucker, percale, pique, linen, lightweight woolens,
chintz, fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, double knits, spandex,
stretch terry, sweater knits
MEDIUM HEAVY:
denim, duck, sailcloth, gabardine, tweed, drapery fabrics,
vinyl, corduroy, bonded fabric, short-pile fabrics, heavy knits
HEAVY:
coatings, upholstery fabric, canvas, deep-pile fabrics
#60
Mercerized Cotton
A Silk
Fine
Polyester Synthetic
#50
Mercerized Cotton
A Silk
Fine
Polyester Synthetic
#50
Mercerized Cotton
A Silk
Polyester Synthetic
Heavy-Duty Mercerized
Cotton
A Silk
Polyester Synthetic
Heavy-Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
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SETTING
THE
NEEDLE
Select
a needle
of
proper
type
and size
for
fabric
to
be sewn.
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1 Turn hand wheel
toward
you until
the
needle bar raises
to
its
highest
point
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2 Loosen
screw
on needle
clamp
and
remove
the
needle
FLAT
SIDE
OF
NEEDLE
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flat
side
of
needle
toward
b
a<
1
of
the
machine, and insert
1n
needl!'
clamp
as
far
as
1t
will
go
,
tighten
screw
REMOVING
BOBBIN
CASE
AND
BOBBIN
In
preparing your machine
for
sewing,
it
is necessary
to
wind a bobbin
with
thread,
place
it
properly in bobbin case, and insert bobbin and case in shuttle body
of
machine.
This
Montgomery
Ward Sewing Machine was shipped
from
factory
with
a bobbin and
case in position
as
for
sewing.
To
remove the bobbin
for
winding
with
thread, remove
the extension table first, then:
2 Open bobbin case cover
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\NINDING
THE
BOBBIN
When
your machine has been
properly set ·f · .
. . up
or
winding
the
bobbin,
it
will
look
like illustration
for
at
~1ght.
Th~
sequence
of
steps
this operation is described a d
illustrated on next
pag:
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NOTE If
bobbin
winds
unevenly
,
loo
sen
screw
which
holds
bobbin
tension
disc
and
move
disc
up
or
down.
as required.
to
align it
with
bobbin
winder.
When
the
tension
disc
is
properly
posi-
tioned
.
tighten
the
screw
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THREADING
THE
MACHINE
There is only one
correct
way
to
thread
your
machine
for
sewing.
The illustration
at
right
shows
machine
completely
threaded.
The sequence
of
steps is described
and illustrated on next page.
1 Raise presser
foot
lifter.
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2. Turn hand wheel
toward
you
to
raise thread 3. Place a spool
of
thread on spool pin
take-up lever
to
its highest
point.
Shp thread under arm cover thread guide and bring thread
forward
over the arm and
through
front
thread guide.
4. Draw
the
thread
down
around and between the tension
discs
from
right
to
left.
Bring the thread all the
way
to the
right
and hook the
thread over the
top
of
the check spring
from
right
to
left.
5. Pull
the
thread under the large thread
guide and slip into the hole
of
the
thread take-up lever
from
right
to
left
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REPLACING
THE
BOBBIN
bobbin
in
case
When
bobbin has been
wound
with
thread,
it
must
be
fitted
properly
into
bobbin
case.
1 Hold bobbin case in
left
hand
with
the
slot
in
the
edge
of
the
case on
top
Hold
bobbin in
right
hand
with
thread on
top
leading
from
left
to
right
2 Insert bobbin in case and
draw
thread up
into
slot
in case
.
shuttle
body
casein
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SETTING
LENGTH
OF
STITCH
Your sewing machine can make
from
six
to
thirty
stitches per inch.
As
a rule, firm, closely woven fabric
takes a
shorter
stitch
. Loosely woven fabrics
sew
best
with
a longer stitch. Very
thick
, bulky fabrics,
whether
firm
or
loosely woven, require a longer stitch.
REVERSE
STITCHING
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Fabric normally moves
from
front
to
rear
(away
from
the
operator)
when
sewing.
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STITCH LENGTH
REVER
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TIT
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LEN
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TH
REVERSE
For
shortest stitch, turn dial to "
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For
longest stitch. turn
dial
to "
MOST
NORMAL SEWING is done
with
stitch length dial set at
4
or
5.
This produces a medium length
stitch
which
makes a
strong seam and is suitable
for
most
fabrics.
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STITCH
SELECTOR
DIAL
The stitch selector dial shows the stitches your
machine is capable
of
making automatically.
Turn the
stitch
selector dial
to
the desired
stitch
.
STITCH
\NIDTH
DIAL
The
stitch
width
dial controls
the
width
of
the
zigzag
stitch
.
For
wider
zigzag
width
,
turn
dial
to
the
right;
the higher the number, the
wider
the
stitch.
STITCH SELECTOR
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STITCH
WIDTH
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