Domestic 1762 Use and Care Manual

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CHINE CO., INC.
DOMESTIC SEWING MA
CLEVELAND 11, OHIO
CHINES
DOMESTIC SEWING MA
111 BERMONDSEY ROAD
nada
Toronto 16, Ontario, Ca
INDEX
Features and Parts
Needle and Thread Chart
Setting the Needle
Winding the Bobbin
Threading Bobbin Case
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle
Upper Threading
Straight Stitching
Changing Foot and Plate
Setting the Stitch Length
Stitch Length Chart
Sewing in Reverse
Adjusting the Tensions
Adjusting Pressure and Feed
General Sewing
Light Weight Fabrics
Darning and Monogramming
Preparing to Sew
Removing the Work
Creative Embroidery
Satin Stitch
Adjusting Stitch Width
Embroidery Patterns
Samples of Embroidery
Automatic Embroidery
Blind Hems
Embroidery with a Hoop
Page
2 3 4
5
6
6
7
8
9
10
10
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
17
18
Page
18
Darning
19
holes
g
Button
Makin
20
Sewing on Buttons
21 22 23
How to Use Accessories
21
er
Narrow Hemm
21
Hem
ed
Lace Trimm
22
Lace Edge
22
French Seam
22
Flat Felled Seam
22
Hand Rolled Effect
22
Quilting Guide
23
Seam Gauge
23
Care and Maintenance
24
Oiling
25
Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle
26
Accessories
29
28
27
Trouble Charts
36
35
34
33
32
31
Attachments
32
Foot
Attachment
32
Edgestitcher
35
Ruffler
33
Binder
34
Hemmers
34
Darning Spring
36
Cording & Zipper Foot
36
Sewing on Zipper
I M
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FEATURES AND PARTS
Front View
1 Spool Pins
13. Needle Plate Seam Guide
2. Stitch Width Window
14. Presser Foot
3. Stitch Width Lever
15. Needle Clamp and Screw
4. Zigzag Stop Knobs
16. Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
5. Hand Wheel
-
-
17. Needle Bar Thread Guide
18. Thread Guides
6. Wheel Clutch
19. Tension Regulator
7. Bobbin Winder
8. Stitch Length Dial
9. Push Button Reverse
20. Light Switch
21. Take-up Lever
22. Pressure Release
-
Darner
10. Bobbin Winding Tension
23. Arm Thread Guide
11. Drop Feed Knob
24. Cam Cover Chamber
12. Cover Plate
25. Control Lever
FEATURES AND PARTS
(Back View)
0
—25
27
Fig. 2
24 Thread Cutter
25. Presser Bar Lifter
26. Feed
27. Motor
28. Belt
NEEDLE THREAD FABRIC STITCHING GUIDE
Fabric
-
-
-
Needle
No.
Machine
Stitches
Per Inch
Cotton
Thread
Mercerized
Thread
Silk
or
Nylon
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas, duck, etc.
4
6
to
8
10
to
30
Heavy Duty
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking,
denim, leatherette
3
8
to
10
30
to
40
Heavy Duty
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
suiting, felt, terry, etc.
2
10
to
12
40
to
60
Heavy Duty
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
1
12
to
14
60
to
80
50
A
80
to
100
50
A
100
to
150
50
A
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe,
handkerchief linen,
plastic film, etc.
Very sheer chiffon,
batiste, lace, organdy,
ninon, net, marquisette, etc.
0
00
14
to
16
Plastic film)
8 to 10
16
to
20
SETTING THE NEEDLE
Fig. 3
bar A to its
See Fig. 3. Raise the needle
toward you by hand.
highest point, turning wheel
p screw B and
Then loosen the needle clam
p C. Place
clam
into
rted
the needle can be inse
dle clamp
nee
the
needle flat side to right in
into the
go
l
as it wil
and push it upward as far
clamp
dle
nee
the
ng
teni
needle clamp hole, tigh
er.
driv
w
scre
a
h
screw securely wit
complete revolution
After changing needle make one
sure the needle is in
of balance wheel by hand to be
the correct position.
IN
HOW TO WIND THE BOBB
J
L1T
J’CED
RC’ D
-i
ard you
of the hand wheel Fig. 4 tow
on the
Turn the clutch in the center
ad
thre
of
oi
spo
a
ce
Pla
hanism.
ugh
thro
ad
to disengage the sewing mecmachine Fig. 5
thre
s
Pas
ugh
spool pin on the bed of the
thro
ad
thre
rt
tension disc A. Inse
e
plac
and
bin
bob
of
e
a hole on edg
Be
.
der
win
bobbin on spindle B’ of
bobbin fits
sure that the notch in the
dle. Place
spin
the
on
pin
ll
sma
over the
by press
el
whe
d
pulley C against han
in mo
e
hin
mac
set
and
ing lever D
y wound,
full
is
bin
bob
the
en
Wh
.
tion
s auto
the action of the winder stop
and
dle
spin
from
ove
Rem
maticaily.
Fig. 5
t
star
to
d
use
\ cut off loose thread end
in,
sew aga
winding. Before starting to
away from you.
it
ing
turn
by
g tension
tighten clutch
adjust the bobbin windin
If the bobbin winds unevenly, loosening the screw. When the
by
disc Ai to the right or left
Fig. 4
tighten screw.
n,
itio
pos
per
pro
the
disc is in
.
I
THREADING THE
BOBBIN CASE
Step 1
illustrated in Fig. 6).
Hold bobbin case between thumb
and forefinger of left hand, so that
Fig. 6
the slot in the edge of the bobbin
Take the bobbin
case is on top.
between thumb and forefinger of
right hand so that the thread on
Step
top leads from left to right.
2. Insert bobbin into bobbin case,
pull the thread into the slot of the
bobbin case as shown in Fig. 7, and
draw
it
Fig. 7
under the tension spring
and into the fork-shaped opening
of the spring as shown in Fig. 8.
Fig. 8
PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE
Open hinged cover plate left of the needle.
(See 12, Fig. L Hold the bobbin case latch, D,
Fig. 9, between the thumb and forefinger of the left
hand, with at least three inches of thread running
from the top of the bobbin case to the right. Insert
and center the bobbin case on the stud of the shuttle
Be sure
body, C
case
bobbin
the
finger, E, is will
shuttle
the
enter
AL
notch,
race
bobbin
Press the
B into the
case
shuttle as far as pos
latch
until
sible
the
on
catches
center post of the
Fig, 9
shuttle.
I
S
.
G
THEN release the bobbin case latch, D
Press bobbin case again after latch has been re
leased to make sure the bobbin case is locked
securely in place. Close the cover plate.
Fig. 10
0
1
UPPER THREADING
Fig. 10
1) Place spool of thread on upper spool pin,
2 lead thread through arm thread guide A
3) down and around tension discs B from right to
left
the check spring C over threaded discs
into
4
See insert, Fig.
5
then pull thread under bar ID
10
6
up into take-up lever E from right to left
down into thread guide F on face plate
7
Fig. 11
8) through the needle bar thread guide G
Pull three or four inches of thread through need)
9) and into needle from left to right.
Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you until the need
A loop (Fig. 11) will be formed over the low
goes all the way down and comes back up.
Place both thread ends under the slot of ti
thread which then can be pulled out straight.
leaving both threads three or fo
the
machine,
back
of
the
toward
draw
and
presser foot
inches long.
STRAIGHT STITCHING
very soft
For straight sewing on fine fabric or
h presser
stitc
ght
strai
the
use
to
want
material, you may
are in
h
whic
plate
foot and the straight stitch needle
needle
w
narro
have
Both
box.
ssory
cluded in your acce
slots.
To change presser
Changing the Foot and Plate.
Fig. 1 and
foot 14, Fig. 1 loosen thumb screw 16,
narrow foot
ed
hing
Replace with
remove zigzag foot.
rely.
and tighten screw secu
it with
To change needle plate 13, Fig. 1 remove
g side
wron
bly
assem
Turn
ine.
cover plate from mach
in
plate
r
cove
and
hand
left
in
plate
le
need
Hold
up.
Fig. 12-A
right.
ve on
Slip upper pin on cover plate out of groo
r
plate
cove
of
on
r
porti
uppe
needle plate, and pull
ve
groo
from
rated
sepa
be
can
r
pin
lowe
Then
away.
g
sprin
the
of
out
as the tongue on cover plate slips
.
latch on needle plate
again
To attach cover plate to straight stitch plate,
in
plate
r
cove
ing
Hold
up.
side
g
wron
hold assembly
in
r
pin
lowe
right hand at a slight upward angle, slide
tongue into
to groove, then lift cover plate to insert
then slide
will
pin
er
Upp
.
latch
g
sprin
of
opening
easily into groove.
with
Put plates on machine and fasten securely
needle plate screws.
le
Be sure to set the stitch width at 0 or the need
E
stops
st
Adju
.
plate
will break in striking the foot or
tion.
posi
0
in
D
to hold zigzag lever
1
—
I
4
Fig. 12-A
0
I
a’
/;
E
F
4)
Fiy. 12-B
11
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
shown in Fig. 12B. Near 0 is the shortest
The lengh of the stitch is regulated by the dial, F,
of
set at any spot between markings for variety
stitch and 9 is the longest, but the dial may be
ber
num
The
stiteh.
the
shorten
to
to the left
lengths. Turn the dial to the right to lengthen and
the dot on the control plate.
below
appear
should
choose
of the stitch length you
STITCH LENGTH CHART
Figures on indicator
Number of stitches per inch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
60
40
20
16
12
10
8
7
6
0
No Feeding
Approximate)
SEWING IN REVERSE
threads at the beginning or end of a seam, press
When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the
The machine will sew backward as long as the
in the button G, Fig. 12-B, as far as it will go.
s are needed to tie a seam.
button is held in. Only about 4 or 5 stitche
ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
er foot down,
Always adjust the upper tension with the press
To
raised.
is
it
when
sed
relea
cally
mati
as the tension is auto
dial (Fig. 13) to
increase the tension on the upper thread, turn
left. The higher
the right, or clockwise. To decrease, turn to the
Before adjusting
the number on the dial the tighter the tension.
ded properly.
lower tension be sure that the machine is threa
, turn small
When necessary to change the bobbin tension
to tighten,
wise
screw Fig. 14j on side of the bobbin case clock
counterclockwise to loosen.
_
_
When the upper and under tensions are properly
balanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both
threads interlocking in fabric “Fig. 15).
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower
thread is pulled up over the upper thread which is
lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 16).
When the upper tension is too loose the upper
thread forms loops over the lower thread lying flat on
the fabric (Fig. 17).
Fig. 14
ADJUSTING PRESSURE
AND FEEDING OF FABRIC
bar cap
GENERAL SEWING. Usually for straight sewing and zigzag stitching, the pressure
to
turned
is
knob
feed
or darner release, 22, Fig. 18, is at its lowest position and the drop
HIGH. position, Fig. 19.
Fig. 15
EEEEEEfI
Fig. 16
I,
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
13
SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS.
When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin
silk or filmy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway
down. Release all the way by pressing the snap lock, A, Fig. 20,
and then press cap B down again to halfway spot. Lower the feed
slightly by turning the red arrow on the knob to “LOW” position.
In order to move the
DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING.
fabric freely in any direction for darning, mending and certain
kinds of free-hand embroidery, release the pressure cap B com
pletely by pressing down on the snap lock, A, Fig. 20. Turn the
knob to “DOWN” position, which drops the feed well below the
needle plate. To return feed to normal, return knob to “HIGH”.
PREPARING
TO
Fig. 20
SEW
Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding
by pulling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.
NEVER run machine without material under presser foot.
Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. Turn
the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point. You are now ready to begin
sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch the hand wheel
by
to start the machine, You merely press the control. The speed of the machine is regulated
control.
the
on
exerted
increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure
14
REMOVING THE WORK
n the thread take-up
Be sure to stop the machine whe
the highest position.
lever and needle bar are located at
w the fabric back and
Now raise the presser foot and dra
s the threads over the
to the left, Fig. 21-A and B, and pas
thread cutter.
in both hands, so as
Pull down slightly, holding thread
not to bend the needle.
presser foot.
Leave the ends of thread under the
Fig. 21-A
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
ag needle plate are
Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigz
1 is in the M Position.
in place and control lever “25” Fig.
which
Fig. 22
zigzag stitch, and the basis for
stitch length as
the
ing
most embroidery, is obtained by sett
action.
ing
g the feed
near 0 as possible without stoppin
from just past 0 to the
The width may be set anywhere
widest, 4.
Fig. 21-B
Adjusting the Stitch width
To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching lock stops E Fig. 12B, so that red
pointers meet on width chosen. Should you wish to move freely between any two widths, such
as 2 and 4, in doing free hand embroidery or buttonholes, slide stops to 0 and 4, then move
left and
zigzag width lever to the right. Set left stop at desired width. Then move lever to the
to
to
right
and
loosen
to
left
to
knob
turn
set the right stop at width desired. To move stops,
tighten.
Embroidery Patterns
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging
of
the stitch width or zigzag lever back and forth between 0 and 4 or any other combination
and
then
yourself
for
rhythm
Set
a
etc.
3,
and
Try setting the locks at 1 and 4, 2
widths.
of the
proceed. After a while you will become guite skillful, varying your designs by the speed
machine, stitch length and width and the manipulation of the lever.
SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly move
lever back to 0 for a short period. Count, if neces
sary, to establish a rhythm.
Set stops at 2 and 4, then move lever slowly between
settings, operating machine rather fast.
Set stops at 1 and 4. Gradually move lever from 1
to 4, then snap it back quickly to 1.
Do a few
Set both stops at 4, stitch length at 4.
then
stitches,
4
or
zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3
rhythBy operating the feed knob
raise it again.
mically it is not necessary to count stitches.
A
B
.
‘
C
D
E
Fig. 23
16
E
s.
3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left of stitche
Drop feed, lock stitch width at 4, take
petal. Continue until flower design in complate.
Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy
and taking 3 or 4 stitches in center of design.
Lock threads by setting stitch width at 0
A
.-‘
I
/
0
B
—,
.—,
Fig. 25
Fig. 24
AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY
rns automatically by inserting anyone of its cams
Your machine will produce embroidery patte
the machine.
Fig. 24 in the chamber on top of
“A”
zigzag presser foot are on the machine, control lever,
and
plate
Be sure the zigzag needle
ns.
positio
off
the
in
the zigzag stitch width stops “ID” are
Fig. 25 is in the “C” position and
25 in its extreme right hand position, place cam
With zigzag stitch width lever “B” Fig.
turning cam until it slips down into place.
on spindle, apply slight pressure while
Move zigzag stich width lever “B” to its extreme left hand position and set the stitch lengt
where you prefer it, but remember that most embroidery designs require a stitch length of 1 c
less for best appearance.
To remove cam, open door covering cam chamber, move lever “B” to the right as for as
will go and lift cam off the spindle.
BLIND HEMS
coN11’LET1i)
‘
STEP
ITI’
4
Fig.
26
Blind hems are one of the most helpful things your machine will make, they are used oi
dresses, skirts, mens trousers, drapes and any other item when an inconspicuos hem is required.
Place control lever A Fig. 25 in the B position, the zigzag lever to the extreme left anc
set stitch length at approximately number 5.
Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming.
Fig. 26 If hem with folded edge is used make first fold 3 8” deep.
Step 1.
hem the depth desired and baste E 1 4” from upper edge. Press into place.
Turn
Step 2.
Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving 1 4” extended.
Step 4. Place material under presser foot and sew blind hem automatically.
Blind hem completed.
18
HOOP
EMBROIDERING WITH A
ped design or to work
It is easy to follow a stam
g or monogramming.
free hand when embroiderin
the foot
Release the pressure from
See Fig. 27
p lock on the automatic
by pressing down the sna
knob to DOWN position
darner. Turn the drop feed
see Fig. 19.
Fig. 27
embroidery hoop, and
Stretch the fabric in an
r removing the presser
place under the needle afte
the size you prefer and
foot. Set the stitch width at
high speed while moving the
operate the machine at a rather
n
The
r.
lifte
bar
sser
pre
path of
lower the
sure to keep fingers out of the
be
and
y
full
care
rk
Wo
ds.
hoop slowly with both han
the needle.
DARNING
above.
and drop feed as directed
and
Release pressure from foot
hole, moving the fabric firmly
und
foot, and stitch aro
er
und
ded
ch
men
be
stit
to
and
ric
pleting
Place fab
stitch from center outward, com
e,
hol
the
in
fill
To
n.
slowly in any directio
ing in fablic.
MAKING BUTTONHOLES
the buttonhole on fabric
First, mark the beginning and end of
Make one on scrap fabric
.
with a basting line or tailor’s chalk
sure machine adjustments are
following directions below to be
correct.
nhole foot which is grooved
1. Replace presser foot with butto
of thread. See Fig. 28
deeply underneath to prevent piling up
set the stitch length near 0.
2. Lock the stitch width at 2 and
mark on fabric indicating the
3. Lower needle carefully into the
Fig. 28
the mark for the end of the
beginning of buttonhole. Stitch to
in
le
need
machine with
buttonhole, step 1, Fig. 29, stopping
.
hing
fabric at right side of stitc
needle as a pivot,
4. Lift the presser foot and using the
turn the fabric end for end.
o
wheel just enough
M
S
5. Lower presser foot and turn hand
S
S
L
to raise needle out of fabric.
h
E
E
E
E
e zigzag lever
mov
and
n
dow
P
way
the
all
I’
feed
6. Drop
width, take five
3
to 4. While holding the lever at 4
4
2
i
2, Fig. 29.
or six stitches to form bar tack, step
—
n feed to “HIGH”
7. Raise needle out of fabric and retur
Fig.29
2.
position and return stitch width lever to
e, step 3.
8. Stitch second side of buttonhol
6 above step 4.
Sand
ating
9. Make bar take by repe
and prevent
two or three stitches to fasten bar threads
take
10. Return stitch width to 0 and
to cut the
not
ul
caref
ing with a seam ripper, being
ravelling. Cut the buttonhole open
stitching.
20
material, place
If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft
stitching, under the
tarlatan or paper, which can be turn away after
holes on scraps
fabric. And it is always wise to make several button
of fabric before working on the germent.
at 1’2 and move
For narrower buttonholes, set the stitch width
stitch width lever to 3 for bar tack.
SEWING ON BUTTONS
See
foot.
Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing
Fig. 30-A, B and C
drop feed knob to “DOWN”.
Turn
2.
e left.
zigzag width lever to “0” position or to the extrem
Move
3.
the
under
tly
direc
comes
hole
Place the button so that its left
zigzag
the
Move
foot.
presser
needle, then gently lower the
over the
width lever to the right until the needle comes exactly
by hand
slowly
wheel
ce
balan
the
right hole of the button. Turn
Correct
.
button
the
of
holes
both
to be sure the needle clears
width if necessary.
hole, run the machine
4. When needle goes into the center of each
ping with the
at medium speed, making five or six stitches, stop
needle in the left hole.
ng,
5. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelli
s
stitche
few
a
take
and
h
0,
at
widt
set the stitch
place
may
you
wish
If
you
hole.
in the same
n
a rounded toothpick over the button, betwee
in
the two holes, and sew button to fabric
Fig. 30-C
regular way.
1.
,,
Fig. 30-A
,,
Fig. 30-B
2
Remove the toothpick and wind thread under
button, forming a shank Fasten.
Apply the above method to sew on buttons with
four holes, hooks, and snaps, etc.
If a four hole button is to be sewn, follow the
same procedure above for the two hole button.
Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to
permit stitching the remaining twe holes. Hooks,
snaps, etc., are sewn to the fabric with the same
procedure as for sewing two hole buttons.
4
HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES
With the needle at its
NARROW HEMMER,
highest position, replace regular presser foot with
For a plain narrow hem,
narrow hemmer Fig. 31
make a 1 8 inch double fold for about two inches
along edge of fabric. Hold each end of the two inch
Bring fold up into
fold, slip underneath hemmer.
to end and fas
forward
the scroll of hemmer, draw
bar lifter.
presser
Lower
needle,
of
ten with point
start
stitching.
you
as
thread
of
ends
Gently pull
Guide material slightly to right, and it will auto
matically take a double turn through scroll.
To sew a narrow hem
LACE TRIMMED HEM.
and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the
slot next to needle Fig. 32L Sew hem as above,
guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
Fig. 31
.
Fig. 32
A
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
inch from raw edge on right
STITCHING. Hold lace 1 8
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE
33). Let hem roll over and
scroll as for plain narrow hem Fig.
is possible to have a little
side of fabric. Insert both in
It
up.
ed
g edge with hem turn
alon
flat
out
lace
s
Pres
lace.
sew in
ly under scroll.
fullness in lace by feeding it free
material 1 8 inch inside edge
sides together, place top piece of
t
righ
With
sew in top fabric, making
FRENCH SEAM.
and
over
allowing hem to roll
l,
scrol
mer
hem
in
rt
Inse
.
of lower piece
French seam.
edge in scroll of hemmer.
French seam and insert rolled
FLAT FELLED SEAM. Open out
to catch both edges
Edgestitch to lay seam flat.
w zigzag stitch, just wide enough
narro
a
Use
.
ECT
EFF
LED
HAND ROL
of the narrow, rolled hem.
hing is attached by placing
for making parallel rows of stitc
QUILTING GUIDE. This guide
thumb screw Fig. 34.
presser foot and the presser foot
the pronged holder between the
23
ly on the
Adjust the curved bar to press light
fabric.
stitching
By letting the guide ride on the first
apart.
nce
dista
l
line, successive rows will be an equa
part
ed
curv
When the bar is attached so that the
serve as a
is to the right of the needle, it may also
seam width guide.
Use the
SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE.
seams and even
seam gauge as a guide for straight
fabric. Fasten
rows of top stitching along edges of
ded hole in
gauge with accompanying screw in threa
seam width
bed of machine Fig. 35. Adjust to
desired.
I
I
Fig. 35
CARE AND MAITENANCE OF
YOUR MACHINE
HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
ally to
Your machine should be oiled occasion
on
nds
depe
keep it operating smoothly how often
the amount of sewing you do.
ng unit
Before oiling the upper part of the sewi
hand
turn
36,
Fig.
in
at points indicated by arrows
its
at
is
wheel toward you until the take-up lever
two
g
loosenin
lowest point. Remove top cover by
screws on cover.
Fig. 36
Fig. 37
\
Fig. 38
Avoid over-oiling only a drop is needed at each point.
apply a drop
To oil parts under the bed of the machine, tip the unit back on its hinges and
of oil at each point indicated in Fig. 37.
plate.
To oil moving parts inside the face plate, which only rarely require oiling, open
at spots indicated in Fig. 38.
Oil
9’;
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
See Figs. 39 and 40
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint.
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the
lint will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows.
1.
Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position.
Tilt head back on
its hinges.
A, Fig. 40.
2.
Remove bobbin case
3.
Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps B) outward and remove the shuttle race cover
and shuttle body
D).
D
‘i
Li
Fig. 40
Fig. 39
4.
5.
When
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
oving all threads, lint, etc.
, and shuttle race cover by rem
ttle
shu
the
,
race
ttle
shu
the
an
Cle
tip to outer edge of shuttle.
shuttle assembly;
Apply a drop of oil with finger
ceed as follows to replace the
pro
ed,
plet
com
n
bee
has
g
ition.
the cleanin
needle reaches its highest pos
Turn the balance wheel until theshuttle driver and adjust into position.
Place shuttle body, 0 against fitting pin at lower edge into notch, and lock into
Replace shuttle race cover, C;, clamps, B), making certain the clamps have been
er
position with shuttle race cov
n.
itio
pos
into
ly
ure
snapped sec
e.
Put bobbin into the bobbin cas ttle race, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.
shu
the
into
e
Put the bobbin cas
,
ACCESSORIES
4
I
Plastic Oiler
2 Large Screw Driver
3 Small Screw Driver
4 Package of needles
5 Cloth Guide
6 Buttonhole Foot
7 Small Hemmer Foot
1
3
8
Y9
:;
C2:
1 0
14
$12
13
S
9
Quilter Guide
Thumb Screw
10
11
12
13
14
Bobbins 3
Felt Washers
for spool pins
Presser Foot for
Straight Sewing
Needle Plate for
Straight Sewing
Button Sewing Foot
2
TROUBLE CHART
Trouble
If machines
bind
Correction
Probable Cause
Thread or lint in race way
1.- With take-up lever in highest position,
tilt head back on hinges and remove
bobbin case.
j
A
2.-3.4.—
5.6.7.-
I
II’.ER
Turn clamps downward and remove race
cover.
Remove hook.
Clean thread and lint from all parts, in
cluding race.
Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
Snap
Replace hook, then race cover.
clamps into place.
Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch
and replace, fitting tongue into notch of
race cover.
Trouble
Skipping
stitches
Irregular
stitches
Uneven
stitches
Correction
Probable Cause
Bent needle
Discard and replace.
Needle placed incorrectly
in clamp
See instruction page No. 6.
Too fine a needle for thread
being used
5.
See needle and thread chart, page No.
Upper thread tension too
loose
Tighten upper tension.
Improper threading
See threading instruction, page No. 9.
Bobbin not wound even
Rewind bobbin.
Pulling or holding material
e it.
Avoid pulling or holding material, just guid
Not enough tension on
upper thread
Increase tension.
Poor quality thread
Try different thread.
Needle too fine for thread
being used
5.
See needle and thread chart, page No.
2
Trouble
Upper thread
breaking
Material
puckering
Correction
Probable Cause
Improperly threaded
page No.
Refer to threading instructions see
ine.
mach
ad
rethe
9 and
Too much tension
turning
Loosen tension on upper thread by
ber.
num
r
lowe
to
knob
on
thread tensi
Starting with take up in
incorrect position
lever in
Always start sewing with take up
highest position.
Improper setting of needle
Refer to needle setting instructions see
page No. 6.
Eye of needle too sharp
Try a new needle.
Bent or blunt needle
re
Discard all blunt or bent needles and
place with new.
Tensions too tight
12.
See tensions adjustment page No. 11. and
Dull needle
Change needle.
Stitch length too long
Reduce stitch length.
pped with the basic set of acces
Your sewing machine comes equi
.
sories described earlier in this book
tional time saving attachments
The following pages illustrate addi
They are
lly for your machine.
that have been designed specifica
If your dealer cannot
dealer.
available at modest cost from your
him to order them for you by part
supply you with these items, ask
ving the genuine part
Then you will be assured of recei
number.
your machine.
designed for best performance with
is not available mail your inquiry
If a sewing machine dealer
directly to:
INC.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO.,
SERVICE DIVISION
ELM AND WASHINGTON STREETS
CLEVELAND 13, OHIO
In Canada:
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES.
111 BERMONDSEY ROAD
TORONTO 16, ONTARIO, CANADA
3
INE
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACH
SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS
PART
PART
11LH
Darning Spring
Ruffler
PART 1873
Cording & Zipper Foot
L
PART 4l59
PART 2:
Binder
Attachment Foot
H emmers
PART ti553
PART 76552
-
PART 76554
Edgestitcher
-
PART 76551
PART 7655O
32
ATTACHMENT FOOT
her and the
In order to attach the binder, edgestitc
presser foot and
hemmers, it is necessary to remove the
41.
replace it with the attachment foot, Fig.
sliding the
mers
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hem
ible and tighten
attachment to the left as far as poss
screw.
close to or
The mounting slot enables you to sew as
move the
Just
ed.
as far away from the edge as desir
g the
enin
re tight
attachment to the correct position befo
mounting screw.
Fig.41
THE EDGESTITCHER
11i
Z5EEI
ing
The edgestitcher is used in mak
gs.
pipin
and
ngs
lace insertions, edgi
lace
sew
To
2
The slots serve as guides
you
rial
mate
the
place
c,
fabri
edging to
other
want on top in slot, Fig. 42, and
piece in slot 4.
Fig, 43
Fig. 42
place
To trim with a wide piping,
piping, place
w
narro
a
For
of the piping, to the left in slot 3.
the fabric in slot 4, and the fold
d edge of the piping to the right in slot 3.
the fabric in slot 2 and the folde
stitching a french seam.
Slot 5 may be used as a guide in
3
BINDER
edge
binding, applies it to the
This attachment folds bias
der
bin
Slots on scroll of the
of material in one operation.
d
bin
of commercial folded bias
are for corresponding widths
ing.
bias
scroll is used for unfolded
The open mouth of binder
strips cut 15 16 inch wide.
44
FOLDED BINDING (Fig.
te slot.
ding, insert in appropria
Cut a point of folded bin
Slid
.
er binder with strong pin
Draw through slot and und
left.
ing binder slot to right or
(Fig. 44)
TWO-TONE BINDING
one
n on fabric edge also in
Two bindings can be sew
een
betw
used, always skip one size
operation. When two are
correct size slot.
widths, inserting each in
G (Fig. 45
HAND-CUT BIAS BINDIN
couple
ding fold in half for a
Cut 15 16 inch bias bin
ost to
alm
,
end
toward
Cut Binding diagonally
of inches.
il cut
unt
Draw back
der.
Slip fold into center of bin
fold.
Test stitch
es open end of scroll.
opens and binding encircl
edge adjust if necessary.
ing to be sure it is on the
Fig. 44
-
Fig. 45
THE SET OF HEMMERS
hemmers, be sure bobbin
Before attaching any Df the
d top
Then, with hemmer in place, hol
thread is pulled up.
eel one full turn toward you,
thread loosely and turn handwh
Grasp bobbin thread with
making a loop under hemmer.
y under hemmer toward back.
both hands and slip horizontall
and carry upper thread to
Bobbin thread will catch loop
back of hemmer.
inches along edge,
Fold material in 1 8 inch for two
fold into guide and up over
hold at each end of fold. Slip
mer.
Fold hem in material back of hem
Fig. 46,).
spoon.
dle.
nee
of
nt
poi
h
wit
en
fast
Draw forward to end of hem and
t stitching.
Pull on threads gently as you star
Fig. 46
DARNING SPRING
HOW TO ATTACH
dle, place darner
Remove presser foot, unthread nee
r hub on needle clamp.
spring, on needle and slip hook up ove
PATCHING AND MONOGRAMING
See page. No. 23 Fig. 47.
Fig. 47
3
RUFFLER
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
Fig. 50
on pleating.
of delicate ruffling or precisi
The ruffle will produce yards
at the same time.
n to another piece of fabric
sew
and
e
don
be
also
can
g
Rufflin
ple to use.
its wide range of use, is sim
pite
des
ent
chm
atta
le
sati
ver
s to the bodice of a
This highly
ting a skirt, adding fullnes
plea
s,
tain
cur
,
ons
apr
ing
mak
Use the ruffler for
dress and etc.
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
Fig. 50
36
THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING
AND ZIPPER FOOT
and
This attachment is used to make
in
sew
to
and
insert covered cording,
e
slid
to
Loosen thumb screw
zippers.
dle.
foot to either right or left of nee
fabric
of
p
stri
bias
CORDING. Fold
set
and
over cord. Loosen thumb screw
dle
nee
foot so needle is centered in
place
in
d
cor
te
bas
Machine
hole.
Fig. 52),
To sew covered cord to material,
hes
reset adjustable foot so needle stitc
base
closer to cord, and on edge of
fabric.
Fig. 52
SEWING IN A ZIPPER
foot so needle
Loosen thumb screw and slide
metal of zipper
enters center of needle hole. Guide
Stitching should be
along edge of foot Fig. 51
ning and closing.
close to zipper to allow easy ope
t or left side, which
Adjust to sew from either righ
ever is more convenient.
.
Fig. 5]
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