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Table
of
Contents page
L.
Features
and
Parts
.
I
—
3
Principle
Parts
I
—
2
Accessories
3
II.
I
nstalln
tion
of
Niachine
Head
4
Portable
Case
4
Cabinet
4
LII.
Preparing
Machine
to
Sew
5
—
6
Winding
the
Bobbin
5
Lower Threading
5
Upper
Threading
6
IV.
Choosine
the Right Needle
7
—
9
Types
of
Needles
7
Needle
—
Thread
—
Fabric
Chart
8
Changing the
Needle
9
Changing the
Needle
Plate
9
V.
Getting
to Know
Your
Sewing
Machine..
10—14
Adjusting
the
Stitch
10—11
Stitch
Length
Dial
10
Reverse
Button
10
Stitch
Width
Lever
10
Relating
Stitch
Length
to
Stitch
Width
10
Pattern
Selector
11
Needle
Position
11
Adjusting
for
the
Fabric
12—13
Feed
Dog
Control
12
Pressure
Control
12
Tension
Dial
13
Adjusting
the
Tension
13
The
Proper
Presser
Foot
14
Changing
the
Foot
14
The
All
Purpose
Foot
14
The
Straight
Stitch
Foot
14
The
Embroidery
Foot
14
The
Buttonhole
Foot
14
VI.
HOW
to
Se.v 15—16
Pinning
15
Placement
of
Fabric/Starting
a
Seam
15
Guiding
the
Fabric
15
Etched
Seam
Guide
15
Cloth
Guide
15
Presser
Foot
as a
Guide
15
Holding
the
Fabric
15
Turning
Corners
16
Curved
Seams
16
Sewing Across
Heavy
Seams
16
Ending
a
Seam/Removal
of
Fabric
16
VII.
Applications
of
the
Straight
Stitch
17
Seams
17
Basting/Topstitching
17
Darning
17
Elastic
Thread
Shirring
17
VIII.
Applications
of
the
Zigzag
Stitch
18—21
Overcasting
18
Seaming
Knits
18
Sewing
on
Buttons
18
Forming
a
Thread
Shank
18
Satin
Stitching
19
Taperinc
19
page
Manual
Embroidery
Designs
19
Freehand
Monogramming
20
Applique
20
Gathering
Over
a
Cord
21
Lace Application
21
Flutter
Hem
21
IX.
Buttonholes
22—24
Preparation
22
Built-in
Buttonhole
22
Turn-around
Buttonhole
23
Corded
Buttonhole
24
Stretch
Buttonhole
24
X.
Applications
of
the
Blind
Hem
Stitch
25—26
Hemming
25
Shell
Tuck
26
Decorative
Effects
26
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Applications
of
the
Multiple
Stitch
Ziezac.
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Overcasting
27
Patching
27
Mending
a
Tear/Darning
27
Elastic
Application
28
Understitching
Facings
28
Decorative
Effects
28
XII.
Applications
of
the Overiock
Stitch 29—30
Seams
29
Nylon
Tricot
Seams
29
Applying
Elastic
29
Ladder Stitch
30
Hemstitching
30
Topstitching
30
Cfl.
Aaolications
of
the
Straight
Stretch
Stitch
31
Seams
31
Topstitching
31
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Seams
31
Elastic
Application
31
XV.
Use
of
the
Accessories
32—33
Twin Needle
Sewing
Effects
32
Pin
Tucks
32
Decorative
Designs 32
Yam
and Cord
Sewing
33
Zipper
Foot/Zippers/Cording
33
Quilting
Guide
33
34
Roller
Foot
34
Overcast
Foot
34
Blind Hem
Foot
34
Rolled
Hem
Foot
34
Fringe
Foot
34
XVII.
Care
and
Maintenance
of
Your
Sewing
Machine
35—36
Changing
Needles
35
Cleaning
35
Procedure for
Oiling
35
Changing
the
Light
Bulb
36
XVIII.
Minor
Problems and
Their Solutions
37

I.
Features
and
Parts
Principle
Parts
Picture Window
pictures the stitches and allows for easy selection.
Descriptive
Tension
regulates the amount of tension on
the needle
thread.
Take-Up
regulates
the flow of
thread
through the needle.
It has an
open-slot to simplify threading. The take
up lever should always be in its highest position
when beginning or ending sewing.
opens to
the left.
Allows easy
changing
of the
light bulb.
helps control the
flow of thread through the
needle.
holds the
needle
in
place.
holds
presser foot in place.
Diamond Point Feed
Dog
moves
the fabric
after each
stitch is formed. The
diamond points
give a
gentle feed for
delicate
fabrics
as
well
as an
accurate feed for
heavy
fabrics.
Presser
Foot
holds the
fabric in place for
sewing. Various feet
are
given
in
the accessory box.
Slide Plate
slides open
for
changing
the
bobbin.
Needle Plate
has guide
lines
on the
left and right for greater
sewing accuracy.
Presser Foot Lever —
controls the raising and lowering of the presser
foot. It
has an extra lift for the
placement of
heavy fabrics.
Thread
Cutter
is
located
on the
back of the presser bar for
convenience.
Spool Pins and
Caps—
hold
all
types
of spools effectively
and eliminates
over-spin
of
lightweight spools.
N
Face
Check
Spring

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selects the stitch
shown
above the
indicator in
the
picture window.
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Hand
Wheel
controls
the
up and
down movement
of the needle
/
bar.
Always
turn it
toward you.
Coupling
Wheel
releases the
movement of the needle bar in
order
to wind
a bobbin.
—Stitch
Length Dial
allows for
precise adjustment
of stitch length from
very fine to very
long.
-Push Button Reverse
allows for
easy backtacking
to lock thread ends.
-Stitch Width
Lever
allows for
precise adjustment
of
zigzag
stitch
width as well
as tapering.
Zigzag
Width Lever Stops
left
lock
determines
the
minimum width
stitch,
while
right
lock controls
the maximum.
Bobbin
Winder
automatically
disengages
from hand wheel when
bobbin
is filled
to the
proper level.
—__ Power
Switch
turns
on both
the motor
and light simultaneously.
((
Allows
selection of
high or low
speed.
Z
Bobbin
Winder
Tension
Disk
controls
the tension
on the
thread as
the bobbin
is being
wound.
-Needle Position
Dial
is variable
and
may
be
set in
any position
from
the
left to
the
right.
-Pressure
Control
controls
the
amount
of pressure
on the fabric.
It is
numbered
to
make adjustment
easier.
Normal
pressure
is
#
S.
-Foot
Ho’der
holds
the foot. it
is easy to exchange the sole.
________
—
adjusts the height
of
the lèed
dog for
special
sewing applications.
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Accessories
Your
new
White
Rotary
sewing
machine comes
equipped
with
the
following
set
of
accessories
to
make
your
sewing
easier.
Four
Metal
Bobbins
The
bobbins
have
holes
in
one
side
for
convenient
bobb
in
placement.
Needles
Light
ball point
needles,
two
each
of sizes
11, 14
and
16
are provided.
Two
twin
need
les
are also
included.
Two Felt
Washers
and Spool
Caps
Place
felt washers
on spool
pins
under
the
spools
and
place
caps over
the
spools
tightly for
best
stitching
re
suits.
Quilting Guide
Helps
make parallel
rows
of
stitching.
Cloth
Guide
with Screw
Aids
in creating
straight
seams.
All Purpose
Foot
&
Zigzag
Needle
Plate
For all
utility
sewing.
Straight
Stitch
Foot
and
Straight
Needle
Plate
For
straight
stitching
on
sheer
or
very
lightweight
materials where
extra
control
is
needed.
Embroidery
Foot
Has
a
wide groove on
the
bottom
which
allows
the
foot
to
pass
over
dense
stitches,
such
as
satin
stitches
or
other
decorative
stitches.
Do not
use
this
foot
for
normal
sewing
of
lightweight
fabrics.
Buttonhole
Foot
Is
adjustable
and
regulates
proper
buttonhole
length
everytime.
Button
Sewing
Foot
To
hold
button
in
place
for
stitching.
Cording
and Zipper
Foot
For
stitching
very
close
to
the
edge
of
a cord
or
zipper.
Screw
Drivets
Small
one
for
use
on
bobbin
tension.
Large
one
for
use
on
thumb
screw,
needle
clamp
screw,
etc.
Tubed
Oiler
For
use
in
oiling
the
machine.
See
page 34.
Seam
Ripper
For
cutting
the openings
in
buttonholes
and
for
removing
stitches.
Bobbin
Extractor
For
easy
removal
of
bobbin
from the
bobbin
case.
Lint
Brush
For
removing
all
lint.
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II.
Installation
of Machine
Head
Portable
Case
Lay
the
sewing
machine
unit
face
down
on
a
table.
On
the underside
of
the
back
of
the
sewing
machine
are
two
clamping
screws
(A).
These
enter
the
head
hinge
holes
(B).
Release
the
clamping
screws.
On
the
base
of
the
portable
case
are
two
head
hinges
(C).
Lower
the
sewing
machine
onto
the
base,
fitting the
hinges (C)
into
the
holes
(B).
Tighten
the
clamping
screws
securely
with
a
screw
driver.
Place
machine
in
an
upright
sewing
position.
Machine
will
snap
under
portable
case
clamp
securing
it
in
correct position.
Draw
the
two electrical
leads
through
the slot
in
the
base.
Plug
cord
labeled
motor
into
the
receptacle marked
motor
on
the block
attach
ed
to
the
outer
section
of
the
base.
Insert
the
other
cord
into
the
receptacle
marked
light.
Insert
plug
into
a
wall
outlet.
(110-115
volts)
Cabinet
Lay
the
sewing
machine
unit
face
down
on
a
table.
On
the underside
of
the
back
of
the
sewing
machine
are
two
clamping
screws
(A).
These
enter
the
head
hinge
holes
(B).
Release
the
clamping
screws.
On
the
cabinet
are
two
head hinges
(C).
Tilt
them
up
and
back
as
far
as
they
will
go.
(Hint:
Stretch
a
rubber
band
across
the
two
hinges
to
help
hold
them
upright
while
mounting
the
sewing
machine
unit.)
Carefully lower
sewing
machine
onto
the
head
hinges,
making sure
to
insert the
hinges
as
far
into
the
hinge
holes
as
they
will
go.
With
the
sewing
machine
in
its
tilted
position,
tighten
both
clamping
screws
securely with
a
screw
driver.
Plug
the
electrical
leads
into
the sockets
located
inside
the
cabinet.
Plug
the
cord
labeled
motor
into
the
receptacle
marked
motor
on
the
block
attached
to
the
inside
of
the
cabinet. Insert the
other
cord
into
the
receptacle
marked
light.
Insert
plug
into
a
wall
outlet.
(110-115
volts)
NOTE:
Where
three
wire
grounding
is
provided
connect
the
plug
from
the
sewing
machine
to
the
connection
leading
from
the
control.
One
prong
is
larger
than the
other
three, eliminating
the possibility
of
error.
Insert
plug
into
wall
outlet.
(110-115
volts)
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Preparing
Machine
to
Sew
Winding
the
Bobbin
Disengage
the
hand
wheel by
holding
it
tightly
with
your
left
hand
and
turning
the
coupling
wheel
toward
you
with
your
right
hand.
(Fig.21)
Place
spool
on
spool
pin,
leaving
about
one
foot
of
thread
free,
then
place
spool
cap
over
spool
as
shown
(Fig.
22)
until
it holds the
spool
in
place.
Lead
thread
as
illustrated.
(Fig.
23)
Run
the
end
of
the
thread
through
the
single
hole on
one
side
of
the
bobbin,
and place
bobbin
on spindle
of
bobbin
winder
with
the
four
holes
of
the
bobbin facing
to
the
right. Turn
the bobbin
until
it
clicks
into
place.
Lift
bobbin
winder
until
it makes
contact
with
the
hand
wheel.
Hold
thread
end
securely
and
run machine
slowly.
Bobbin
wifi
stop turning
when
filled.
Always
break
off
loose
thread
end
used
to
start
the
winding.
Tighten the
coupling
wheel
by
turning it
away
from
you
as
you
hold
the
hand
wheel
in
21
23
place. The
needle
should
now
move
when
you
turn
the
hand
wheel.
Note:
If
the
bobbin
winds
unevenly,
adjust
bobbin
winding
tension
disc to
the
right
or
left
by
loosening
the
screw
and
sliding
it.
When
disc
is
in
proper
position,
tighten
screw.
(Fig.
24)
Lower
Threading
Drop
the
bobbin,
with
four
holes
on
top,
into
the
hook
and be
sure
the
bobbin
rotates
counter
clockwise.
Draw
the
thread
through
the slot
and
toward the
left
into the clearance
between
hook
and
spring.
(Fig.
25)
Put
the
thread
through
the
notch
at
the
end
of
the
spring
and
leave
the
thread
about
three
or
four
inches
long.
Close
the
slide
plate
allowing
the
thread
to
emerge
through
the
notch
above
the
window. Thread
should
cross
from
the left
across
the
top
of
the
bobbin.
Note: For
satin
stitching, drop the
feed
dogs
to
down
and
slip
the
thread
into
the
clip
at
the
back
of
the
hook. (Fig.26)
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Upper
Threading
1.
Turn
hand
wheel
toward
you
to raise
the
take-up
lever
to
its
highest
position.
Presser
foot
should
be
in
the
raised
position.
2.
Lead
thread
from the spool
as
illustrated,
(Fig.
22)
being
sure
to
place
the
spool
cap
so
that
it
holds
the
spool securely.
Draw
the
thread between
the
tension
discs
and
around
toward
the
right
until
it
emerges
under the
fmger
like
projection.
Bring
the
thread
through
the
succeeding
points
as
illustrated. Thread the
needle
from
front
to
back
and
leave
the
thread
about
three
or
four
inches
long.
(Fig.
27)
3.
Hold
upper thread
down
on
slide
plate
and
turn
hand
wheel
toward
you
one
complete
revolution.
Pull
the
loop
which
has
been
formed
through
to
the
upper
surface.
(Fig.
28)
27
Place
both
thread
ends
under
the presser
foot
and
draw
them
toward
either
the
right
or
left
leaving
both
threads
about
four
inches
long.
(Fig.29)
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28
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IV. Choosing
the
Right Needle
Types
of
Needles
The correct selection
of needle to
suit the
thread
and fabric being
sewn gives
the best
stitching
results.
Fine fabrics
should
be
sewn
with fine
needles, heavier
fabrics
with heavier
needles.
For best
results, sewing
machine
needles should be
replaced
when they become
even slightly
dull or bent or at the
completion
of
every other garment.
A regular
needle is
suggested for
use
with
woven fabrics.
Needles, style 15 x
1,
(Euro
pean
equivalent System 705)
are
used on
the
majority
of household
sewing machines. They
range in
sizes
from 8 to 20
with the
lower
number
indicating
the finer needle.
The most
commonly
used sizes are
11
and
14.
A
ball point
needle
is
recommended
for use
with
tricots, jerseys, lingerie
and power
nets.
Unlike sharp,
pointed
needles, which pierce
fibers
of
knit
fabrics, destroying elasticity,
the
ball
point
slips
between fibers,
preventing
damage
to fabric and skipped stitches.
These
are
available in fine,
medium,
and heavy
ball
points.
A
wedge
point needle is
recommended for
use
with
leather and
leather-look vinyls.
A
wedge
cutting point
pierces
leather more
easily
than
ordinary
sewing
machine needles,
resulting in
more
satisfactory
stitching.
An
all
purpose
needle
is designed
to handle
knits as
well
as woven fabrics.
It eliminates
skipped stitches
and
the
slight ball
will
not
damage
delicate
fabrics. This is the
needle
provided
with your
sewing
machine
and will
be
used
for
most of your
sewing.
A
larger ball
point may
still be
necescary
for certain knits,
such as bathing suit
fabric
or power net.
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correct
selection of needle
and
thread
to
suit
the
fabric
will
result
in
more
satisfactory
stitching.
Fine
fabrics
should
be
8titched
with
fine
needles,
fine
thread
and
short
stitches.
For
best
results
on heavier
fabrics,
use
coarser
needles,
heavier
threads
and longer
stitches.
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the
machine
needle when
it
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even
slightly
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60 50-70
NO
A-Silk
Lawn,
Taffeta.
Blouse
Crepe,
Organdy
Nylon
DRESS
WEIGHT
9-11
70-80 Sharp
12 9
50
30
NO A-Silk
Crepe,
Wool,
Brocade,
Velvet
WOVEN MEDIUM
Wool,
Silk,
Linen,
Pique,
11
80
Sharp
12
7-8
50 30
NO
A-Silk
V
Faille,
Velveteen,
‘renycloth
H’
Duck,
Sailcloth
16
100
Sharp
tO
6-7
Ileavy
Duty
30
YES
NO
ET;sHtery
Awning
19
120
Sharp
8
3-4
Iteavy
Duty
30
YES
NO
—
‘-
•
V
——-
VINYLS—FILMS
14
90 Leather
(Wedgel
10
7-8
50
30
YES
NO
Roller
Foot
LEATHER
LIGHTTO
MEDIUM
WEIGHT
14-16
90-100
Leather
(Wedge)
8
3-4
50 30
YES
NO
Roller
Foot
HEAVY
LEATHER
16-18
100-110
Leather
(Wedgel
6-8
3
Heavy
Duty
30
YES
NO
Roller
Foot
—
—
———-
MACHINE
EMBROIDERY
9-I
I
60-80
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Size
50-70
DECORATIVE
STITC1-IING
TOP STITCHING
16-18
100-110
Silk
Buttonhole
Twist
Size
D
METALLIC
EMBROIDERY
II
80
Metallic
Thread
-