Domestic 711 Owner's Manual

Domestic
SEWING MACHINES
SINCE 1868
INDEX
Pages
18
Accessories
19
How to Use
333
Hemmers
21
Guide
Cloth
Seam Gauge or
21
Quilting Guide
28
Attachments
Adjustable Cord and Zipper Foot
Attachment Foot
32
Binder
30
Edgestitcher
29
Hemmers
37
Ruffler
Bobbin
7
Placing in Shuttle
6
Threading
5
Winding
16
Buttonholes
42
Bound
17
Sew-On
Buttons
Charts
4
Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching
9
Length
Stitch
25-26-27
Trouble
Pages
11
Darning and Mending
Embroidery
14
Creative
15
Hoop
2
Features and Parts (Front View)
3
(Back View)
45
Installation Head in Cabinet
43
Head in Portable case
22
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle 23
6
Needle Setting
11
Pressure and Feeding of abric
11
Thin and Lightweight Fabrics
Reverse Sewing
9
12
Sewing Preparation
39-40-41
Sewing Tips
13
Straight Stitching
10
Tension Adjustment
Threading-Upper
8
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FEATURES AND PART
(Front View)
Fig. 1
1. Thread Take-up Lever
2. Pressure Release
(Darning)
3. Arm Thread Guides
dth Dial
4. Zigzag Stitch Wi
Lock
5, Zigzag Stitch Width
ol Knob
6. Stitch Width Contr
ver
7. Bobbin Winder Co
8. Hand Wheel
9. Clutch
n
10. Cover Release Butto
ol
ntr
Co
h
ngt
11. Stitch Le
12. Push Button Reverse
nsion
13. Bobbin Winding Te
14. Drop Feed Buttons
15. Needle Plate
16. Cover Plate
17. Presser Foot
Screw
18. Presser Foot Thumb
19. Needle Clamp
20. Tension Regulator
ide
21. Thread Bar and Gu
itch
22. Sew Lite Sw
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Back View)
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23. Presser Bar Lifter
24. Thread Cutter
26. Head Hinge Mounting
Holes
Fig. 2
4
NEEDLE THREAD FABRIC STITCHING GUIDE
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.
Fabric
Needle
No.
Machine
Stitches
Per Inch
Cotton
Thread
Mercerized
Thread
Silk
or
Nylon
4
6
to
8
3
8
to
10
2
10
to
12
10
to
30
30
to
40
40
to
60
1
12
to
14
60
to
80
50
A
Sheer voile, lawn,
dimity, crepe,
handkerchief linen,
plastic film. etc.
80
to
100
50
A
0
14
to
16
(Plastic film)
8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon,
batiste, lace, organdy,
ninon, net, marquisett etc.
16
to
20
100
00
50
A
Extremely heavy
tarpaulin, sacking,
canvas duck. etc.
Heavy upholstery
fabric, ticking.
denim leatherette
Medium heavy drapery
fabric, velveteen,
suiting. felt, terry, etc.
Medium broadcloth,
percale, gingham, linen,
chintz, taffeta, sheer
wool, shantung, etc.
to
150
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty
Fig. 3
WINDING THE BBIN
Fig. 4
stitching mechanism by turnino clutch 6 toward
Disengage hand wheel 5, Fig. 3, from the
you or counterclockwise.
Push latch 4 (Fig. 4) to spring open cover 3 of the recessed winder
upper thread
Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins. Lead thread through the
of thread
end
Run
guide on arm and down through tension disc 9, Fig. 5, at base of machine.
flange
(left
edge
in
bobbin
through a hole
and from inside out( and place bobbin B
on spindle of bobbin winder 7, Fig. 4, fitting
the notch bobbin over small pin on spin
dle. Push bobbin winder against hand
wheel. Hold thread end loosely and start
machine slowly.
Bobbin will stop winding when it is
filled. Turn clutch away from you until
sewing mechanism is again engaged so
that needle moves when you turn the hand
wheel.
Break off loose thread end used to
start the winding and thread bobbin as
Fig. 5
stated on Page 6.
C
DLE
SETTING THE NEE
htohes:
to
the needle bar A
tse
Ra
6,
g.
Fi
See
you by nanc
wneei toward
cod the
point, turning
clamp screw S
le
ed
ne
e
th
eedi
en
o
os
ij
lo
P
Then
C.
serted into clamp amp ach nush
in
be
n
ca
le cl
needle
ht in the need
clamp
(flat side to ria
to the neede cireiv
an
go
ill
it w
as
se
r
ta
iard as
clamp screw
g the needle
hole, tightenin
vei.
with a screw dr
one com
needle make wheel by
e
th
ng
gi
an
After ch
balance
rrect
on of the
plete revoluti re the needle is in the co
hand to be su
position.
p
Ftc.
7
Fig. 6
BOBBIN CASE
THREADING THE
left hand,
and forefinger of
b
um
th
n
ee
tw
be
thumb and
Hold bobbin case
bobbin between
ted in Fig. 8.
e
tra
th
us
ke
ill
Ta
1
p.
ep
St
on to
e bobbin case is
.
in the edge of th
t
slo
e
from left to right
th
at
th
so
ad on top leads
re
th
e
th
at
th
bbin case as
hand so
e slot of the bo
th
forefinger of right
to
in
ad
re
th
case, pull the
g of the spring
bbin into bobbin
rk-shaped openin
fo
e
th
to
in
d
Step 2 Insert bo
an
tension spring
d draw it under
shown in Fig. 9, an
10.
as shown in Fig.
race
le
TENSION
SLOI
Fig. S
Fig. 9
—
Fig. 10
PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE
Raise needle bar to highest position, and slide cover plate
to the left. (See 16, Fig, 11 Hold the bobbin case latch, (D,
Fig. 11 between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand,
with at least three inches of thread running from the lop of
the bobbin case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin
Be sure the
case on the stud of the shuttle body, (C).
race
notch (A’.
shuttle
bobbin case finger, (F’. is opposite the
Press the bobbin case (B) into the shuttle as far as possible
until latch catches on the center post of the shuttle. THEN
release the bobbin case latch, (D). Press bobbin case again
after latch has been released to make sure the bobbin case
is locked securely in place. Close the cover plate.
A
Fig. 11
8
UPPER THREADING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
to raise
Turn the balance wheel toward you
tion.
posi
est
the take-up lever to its high
l pin.
Place a spool of thread on the Spoo
thread
arm
r
uppe
the
Lead the thread through
guides.
e bar
Run the thread through the thread guid
be
and
nd
arou
then
,
to the tension discs
left.
to
right
tween them from
spring
Draw the thread up through the check
(See
and with a slight tug into the hook. 3
12)
insert, Fig.
through
Pass the thread under the bar and up right to
from
lever
up
the eye of the takeleft.
gh the
Lead thread down under bar, throu needle
the
gh
throu
then
and
es
face plate quid
bar guide from the back.
HT,
Thread needle FROM LEFT TO RIG
es.
inch
4
or
3
t
abou
gh
throu
drawing it
and
ely
loos
d
threa
Hold the end of the upper
le
turn the hand wheel toward you until the needup.
back
es
com
and
n
dow
way
the
all
goes
the
A loop (Fig. 13) will be formed over
out
d
pulle
be
can
then
h
whic
upper thread
the
straight. Place both thread ends under
the
rd
slot of the presser foot and draw towa
ds
threa
back of the machine, leaving both
three or four inches long.
0
THREAD
GUID€S
Fig. 12
.Ezzzo..
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Fig. 14
Fig. 13
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
IK
RtNG
t
Near 0 is the shortes
14.
reoua:ed by the dial, shown n Fig.
is
stitch
the
of
the markings for a
n
length
betwee
The
spot
but toe dial may be set at any
shorten the stitch.
to
left
the
to
stitch and 5 :s the longest,
and
en
to lengtn
Turn the dial to toe rght
variety of lengths.
r.
pointe
the
by
ted
snoica
choose is
The number stitch lenoth you
OXIMATE
STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPR
Fi gur es or ndca or
Number of stitches per inch
0
1
2
No Feeding
30
25
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3
4
15
8
6
SEWING IN REVERSE
end of a seam, press
ard to tie the threads at the beginning or
When you wish to sew backw
ard as long as the
sew
backw
will
e
machin
The
as it will go.
in the button F, Fig. 14, as far
button is held in.
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ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS
Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down
o Increase the
is ra:seb.
as the tension is released when
tension on the upper thread, turn dia cTig. 15. :o the r:gh: or
clockwise; to decrease, turn to the left. The hiaher the number
on the dial the tighter the tension. Before adusUng lower tensor.
be sure that the machine is threaded properly.
When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn
the small screw (Fig. 17) on side of the bobbin case clockwise tc
tighten, counterclockwise to loosen.
Fig. 16A
Fig. 16B
Fig. 15
Fig.
160
When the upper and under tensions are properly
balanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both
threads interlocking in fabric (Fig. 16-A
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-B
When the upper tension is too loose, the uppar
thread forms loops over the lower thread lying flat
.
on the fabric (Fig. 16-C).
Fig. 17
12
PREPARING TO SEW
Do not try to help the ee±:
t before starting to sew.
Have take-up lever at highest poin
k.
deflect the needle and cause it to brea
by pulling the material as this may
rial under presser foot.
NEVER run machine without mate
presser foot. Y
under the presser foot and lower the
Place material and threads in position
is not necessa
it
t,
poin
By having the needle at its highest
are now ready to begin sewing.
The speed of t:
You merely press the control.
start the machine.
10 touch the hand wheel to
ted on the cnn:rol
or decreasing the amount of pressure exer
asing
incre
by
lated
regu
is
ine
mach
REMOVING THE WORK
It
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4
Fig. 21A
I
Be sure to stop the machine
when the thread take-up lever
est
and needle bar are at the high
position.
Now raise the presser foot
to
and draw the fabric back and
pass
and
B
and
the left Fig. 21, A
r.
the threads over the thread cutte
ing
hold
tly,
Pull down sligh
thread in both hands, so as not
to bend the needle.
Leave the ends of thread un
der the presser foot.
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Fig. 21B
STRAIGHT STITCHING
eeding
You
essary
of the
ntrol.
y soft ma
fine fabrIc or ver
For straight sewing on
stitch presser
use the straight
to
t
wan
may
you
terial,
which are in
ch needle plate
foot and the straight stit
narrow needle
box. Both have
cluded in your accessory
slots.
Plate:
Foot and Needle
Changing the Presser
(1) Presser Foot
screw (18, Fig. 1) and
(A) Loosen thumb
r foot.
remove zigzag presse
t
ight stitch presser foo
(B) Replace with stra
(Fig. 22A).
(2) Needle Plate
(16, Fig. 1) to the left as
(A) Slide cover plate
far as possible.
holding needle plate (15,
(B) Remove screws
Fig. 1) to bed plate.
needle plate.
(C) Remove zigzag
t stitch needle plate
(0) Replace with straigh
(Fig. 22B).
e
ch width and buttonhol
Be sure to se the stit
will break in striking
control knob at 0 or the needle
the foot or plate.
l )A, Fig. 23) and press
Grasp outer rim of zigzag dia
as far to the left as possible.
down on lock B. Turn dial
zero mark.
Pointer will then be on the
0
Fig. 22-A
Fig. 22-B
Fig. 23
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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fe sure 2ig:ag presser foot and 2igag needle plate are in place.
‘Ihe satin stj:tch Fig. 24 which is really just a very short
zigzag stitch and the basis for most embroidery, is obtained
by setting stitch length see page 9) as near 0 as rossible
without Etopping the feeding action and :igag width at 5,
F
Fig. 23).
To stitch continuously at one width of igag stitching set 2ig:ag width stop B Fig. 23
chosen stitch width number.
With the machine set for a short stitch length di!
ferent designs can be made by tLming the zig:g width
control knob back and forth between 0 and 5 or any
Try setting the stop (F,
other combination of widths.
Fig. 23) at 1 and various other numbers.
Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After
a while you will become quite skillful, varying your de
signs by the speed of the machine, stitch length, and
manipulation of the zigzag control knob.
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SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fig. 25
A. Sew a few stitches at,5 width, then allow knob
Fig. 25
to spring back to 0 for a short period. Count, if necessary,
to establish a rhythm.
B. Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly back and forth between numbers 2 and 5.
C. Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5, allowing it to snap back quickly.
D. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at 1’/. Do a few zigzag stitches, drc
feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raise it again.
By operating the feed knob rhythmically it is nc
necessary to count stitches.
23 to
hes, leave needle in fabric left of
lock at 5, take 3 or 4 stitc
th
wid
h
stitc
tinue until flower design is com
E. Drop feed, set
make next daisy petal. Con
to
dle
nee
on
in center of design.
at 0 and taking 3 or 4 stitches
stitches. Pivot fabric
th
wid
h
stitc
by setting
plete. Lock threads
WITH A HOOP
EMBROIDERING
design or to
ow a stamped
foll
to
y
eas
is
It
nogram
mbroidering or mo
n
whe
d
han
work free
ssure from
Release the pre
ing. See Fig. 26.
p lock ring
down on the sna
g
ssin
pre
by
t
foo
the
down all the
p feed button
dro
the
h
Pus
darner.
way.
p, and
an embroidery hoo
Stretch the fabric in
sser
pre
the
Fig. 26
dle after removing
place under the nee
fer
pre
you
at the size
Set the stitch width
foot.
operate the
bar lifter. Then
and lower the presser
moving the
h speed while
p fingers out of the path of
machine at a rather hig
rk carefully and be sure to kee
Wo
ds.
han
h
bot
hoop slowly with
or a darning spring
the needle.
fabric is not stretched tight enough
the
,
hes
stitc
skip
Should you encounter
strated in the back of this book.)
ilable from your dealer illu
ava
ents
chm
atta
is needed (see
THOUT HOOP
DARN OR MONOGRAM WI
y.
s, drop
it is not
ag presser foot in
hout embroidery hoops, leave zigz
wit
ram
nog
mo
or
n
ag stitch width to suit,
If you wish to dar
set stitch length at 0, set zigz
t,
foo
sser
pre
on
re
ssu
place, release all pre
position.
be held taut or skipped
and leave feed in sewing
in this manner, the fabric must
ing
ram
nog
mo
or
g
When darnin
d.
stitches will be encountere
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16
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.
machine adjustments are
(following directions below) to be sure
correct.
e foot (Item 10 Fig. 41
1. Replace presser foot with buttonhol to prevent piling up of
which is grooved deeply underneath
thread. (See Fig. 27).
th knob near 0.
2. Set stitch width at 2½ and stitch leng on fabric indicating the
mark
3. Lower needle carefully into the
mark for the end of the
27
Fi
beginning of buttonhole. Stitch to the
ine with needle in
mach
ping
stop
28,
Fig.
1,
step
e,
buttonhol
fabric at right side of stitching.
needle as a pivot,
4. Lift the presser foot and using the
turn the fabric end for end
l just enough to
5 Lower presser foot and turn hand whee
raise needle out of fabric
E
n and turn zig
6 Push drop feed button all the way dow
p
p
ible
poss
as
right
the
to
far
as
zag stitch width knob
bar tack
3
Take five or six stitches to form
and hold.
step 2 Fig. 28.
width knob to
7. Raise needle out of fabric, allow stitch
position.
up
to
spring back to stop and return feed
3.
step
e,
nhol
8. Stitch second side of butto
e (step 4’.
9. Stitch bar tack by repeating 5 and 6 abov three stitches to fasten bar threads and prevent
or
two
cut the
10. Return stitch width to 0 and take
ripper, being careful not to
seam
the
with
ing
e
open
nhol
butto
the
Cut
ravelling.
or paper, under
stitching.
or soft material, place tarlatan
If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer
.
fabric which can be torn away after stitching
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SEWING ON BUTTONS
event
it the
under
button sewing foot.
presser foot and attach
ged
hin
ove
Rem
1.
way. Fig. 33.
See Fig. 29.
button DOWN’ all the
2. Push drop feed width stop at 0. Place the button so
3. Set zigzag stitch comes directly under the needle, then
that its left hole,presser foot. Fig. 30.
gently lower the
until the needle comes
stitch width stop
4. Move ig:ag over the right hand hole in the button.
down exactly
to be sure the
Fig. 36. an set stop
wheel slowly by handwithout deflecting
Turn the hand
ton
but
in
holes
needle enters bothth i necessary.
wid
rect
cor
needle,
each hole, run the
s into the center of six or eight stitches,
5. When needle goe
ing
mak
ed,
spe
machine at mediumneedle in the left hole.
the
h
wit
ng, set the
stopping
stitch and prevent ravelli
6. To lock the zigzagand take a few stitches in the same hole.
r
stitch width at 0,
place a rounded toothpick ove the
if you wish you may two holes. and sew button to fabric
button, between the
in re’ular way.
and wind thread under the button,
Remove the toothpick
en.
forming a shank to fast hod to sew on buttons with four
met
ve
Apply the abo
etc. If a four hole button is to be
holes, hooks and snaps,procedure as for the two hole button.
sewn, follow the same t slightly and move fabric to permit
Now lift presser foo
holes. Hooks, snaps, etc., are sewn
stitching the remaining twoe procedure as for sewing two hole
to the fabric with the sam
buttons.
Fig. 29
Fig. 31
Fig 30
7Th.-,
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
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ACCESSORIES
1.
:
4.
5.
6.
1
q
7.
8.
10
9.
10.
11.
12.
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.
13.
14.
Fig. 34
(Fig. 34’
Plastic Oiler (Sealed and Filled)
Small Screw Driver
Bobbins (3)
Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins)
Quilter Guide
Cloth Guide
Button Sewing Foot Fig. 29
Buttonhole Foot
Presser Foot for Straight Sewing
Narrow Hemmer
Thumb Screw
Needle Plate for Straight Sewing
(graduated)
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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES
at its highest position replace regular
Narrow Hemmer: With needle
(Fig. 35) being sure to tighten it securely
presser foot with narrow hemmer
at manual position, needle Dosit:oring
in place. Set decorative stitch dial
at OFF for straight stitched hero or
lever center, zigzag stitch width control
h
th
at number 3 for zigzag stitched hem. Set stitc leng control to suit
inch double fold
a
For a plain narrow hem make
of fabric. Hold each
for about two inches along edge
eath hemmer. Bring
end of the two inch fold, slip undern
w fabric forward
fold up into the scroll of hemmer, dra
er
to end and fasten with point of needle. Low presser
bar lifter. Gently pull end of thread as you start stitch
ing Fig. 33 for straight stitched hem Fig. 37 for zigzag
stitched hem).
Fig. 35
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Fij. 36
Guide rnate’ial slightly to left and it will take a
double turn through scroll.
The narrow hem provides an excellent finish for
edges of ruffles or any other dainty work.
.0
Fig. 37
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LACE TRIMMED HEM
h lace in one stitching
To sew a narrow hem and attac
Fig. 38 sew hem as
le
need
insert lace in the slot next to
into scroll Rick
hem
and
le
need
above guiding lace under
way.
same
the
in
rack may be used
TCHING
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STI
on right hand side of
Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge narrow hem (Fig. 39)
fabric insert both in scroll as for plain When the stitching is
let hem roll over and sew in lace. wrong side.
completed the hem is pressed to the
FRENCH SEAM
g each other and the
Place material with right sides facin
hand edge of lower
right
from
top piece of material 1/8 inch
hem to roll over
ing
allow
l
scrol
mer
hem
insert in
piece.
For cording
.
seam
ch
and sew in top fabric making Fren to catch both edges of
gh
enou
effect, use zigzag stitch wide
the narrow rolled hem and
This
sew with satin stitch.
can be used for covering
chairs and so forth. Fig. 4Q
Fig. 38
F
Fig. 3Y
HEMMING ACROSS
ASEAM
44
Fig. 41
I
To hem across a seam,
Fig. 40
cut the seam folds at an
Press
gradually.
angle so they will lead into the hemmer
to hc
edge
me
extre
the
at
seam
the
ss
Stitch acro
open.
to
ssary
nece
be
It may
together and for added firmness.
.
Fig.
seam
4
the
over
ming
the material slightly when hem
QUILTING GUIDE
g parallel rows of
guide for makin
s
thi
Attach standard
Use
ching.
decorative stit
or
on guide under
der
hol
t
igh
stra
p U shaped
Sli
back and
t
the
foo
from
presser
thumb screw )ust the curved bar for
t
foo
r
presse
2. ). Ad
(Fig
4
tighten screw desired between rows of stitches and
By letting
fabric.
the distance
slightly 00 the stitching line, suc
s
sse
pre
it
so
us
vio
set
on the pre distance apart. Fig. 45
the guide ride
be an equal
cessive rows will
Fig.
42
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Fag. 43
Fig. 44
Fig.
45
GUIDE
SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH
guide for straight sear’ts
Use the seam gauge as a
along edge of fabric.
SS
hold it
to pulj
41
Fig. 46
ching
and even rows of top stit
(Fig. 46)
h accompanying screw
Fasten Gauge (Fig. 43) wit
just
e in bed of machine. Ad
(Fig.44 ) in threaded hol
to desired width.
22
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/
1
1-’
_
Fig. 47
F’iQ. 48
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR MACHINE
HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
oils Do not use any
Use only a good sewing machine
common household oils.
sionally to keep
Your machine should be oiled occa
s on the amount
it operating smoothly How often depend
of sewing you do.
as indicated
Cnce a year oil your machine thoroughly
by the arrows on Figs. 47, 48 and 49
Avoid over- oiling.
Fig. 49
—w
OILING THE SHUTTLE
D
AN
CLEANING
3oo Fiq
nally becomes
mechanism occasio
ing
form
This will interfere
The stitch
lint
a5 and
thre
loose
Cleaning
machine.
clogged with
operation o toe
ient
ance.
e1c
form
per
guard the
with the
lint will safe
the
:
ows
of
as foll
and removal
assembly, proceed
ttle
shu
the
hes its
To remove
until the needle reac
nce wheel
bala
.
ges
hin
the
its
Turn
k on
I
Tilt head bac
highest position.
Fig. 50
case.
outward
ps
(B
Remove bobbin
clam
PR
er
cov
2
race
two shuttle
ttle
the
shu
the
n
and
Tur
C
er
cov
3
shuttle race
and remove the
body ID.
, and shuttle race
race, the shuttle
ttle
shu
—
the
an
, etc.
4. Cle
all threads, lint
P
ng
ovi
rem
by
as
cover
completed, proceed
n
bee
has
g
When the cleanin
shuttle assembly:
the
follows to replace
Fig. 51
until the needle reaches its
balance wheel
the
n
Tur
1.
into position.
highest position.
against shuttle driver and adji’.st
race
in
ID
ch, and lock into position
Place shuttle body,
2
ng pin at lower edge into not
fitti
,
(C)
er,
cov
race
pped securely
certain the clamps have been sna
3. Replace shuttle
ing
mak
B,
ps,
clam
cover
with shuttle race
into position.
bobbin case.
4. Put bobbin into
tongue into notch E of race cover.
e into the shuttle, fitting
cas
bin
bob
the
5. Put
,
ADJUSTING AND CHANGING “V” BELT
—
.f1I1lII
Fig. 52
Following are the instructions for adjusting and changing the “V” belt:
(1) Open bobbin winder cover door Fig. 52.
(2) Remove three screws holding rear cover (Fig. 53’) by tipping it out at the bottom and
pivoting around the hand wheel away from the front of the machine.
(3) To adjust “V” belt, loosen screws A, Fig. 54, and move bracket B up to loosen belt and
down to tighten.
remove “V” belt:
To
(4)
(A) Remove top cover.
(B) Loosen clutch C, Fig. 53.
(C) Loosen screws “A” (Fig. 54) and move bracket “B” to its highest position.
(D) Slip belt off motor pulley and then over hand wheel.
(E) Replace “V” belt by slipping it over hand wheel and then over motor pulley.
(F) Adjust as noted under No. 4.
TROUBLE CHART
—TbthleCause
If Machine
Binds
race ay
Correction
1—With take-up lever in highest position, tilt
head back on hinges and remove bobbin case.
BOBBN
RACE
NOTCH
BOBN
ti’j
LATCH
and
9
RACE COVER HOOK
CLAMPS
2—Turn clamps outward and remove race cover.
3—Remove hook.
4—Clean thread and lint from all parts, includ
ing race.
5—Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6—Replace hook, then race cover. Snap clamps
into place.
7—Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and re
place, fitting tonque into notch of race cover.
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Trouble
Skipping
Stitches
Irregular
Stitches
Bent needle
Discard and replace.
—
Needle placed
incorrectly in clamp
Too fine a needle
for thread being used
See instruction page No. 6.
Upper thread tension
too loose
Tighten upper tension.
Improper threading
Uneven
Stitches
Correction
Probable Cause
page No. 4.
See needle and thread chart,
e No. 8.
See threading instruction, pag
Bobbin not wound
evenly
Pulling or holding
material
Not enough tension
on upper thread
Rewind bobbin.
Poor quality thread
Try different thread.
Needle too fine for
thread being used
page No. 4.
See needle and thread chart,
erial, just guide it.
Avoid pulling or holding mat
Increase tension.
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_____
_____
Trouble
Upper Thread
Breaking
j
Correction
Probable Cause
Improperly threaded
Too much
ten5i0u
Starting with take-up
in incorrect position
Improper setting of
Refer to threading instructions see page No. 8
d rethread machine
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number
Always start sewing with take-up lever in
highest position
Refer to needle setting instruction see page No. 6
needle
Bent or eye of needle
T a new needle
sharp
too
Material
puckering
Bent or blunt needle
Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
new
Tensions too tight
See tension adjustment page No. 10
Dull needle
Change needle
Stitch length too long
Reduce stitch length
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FOR YOUR MACHINE
CHMENTS AVAILABLE
TA
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TH
SOME OF
PART
PART :1403
4990
Darning Spring
PART I8?3
Cording & Zipper Foot
Ruffler
PART :74159
PART :82528
Binder
PART :76554
Edgestitcher
Attachment Foot
J0
¼
PART 76553
PART 76552
PART 76551
PART *76550
30
ATTACHMENTS
Be sure the needle positioning lever is in me
extreme left hand position
ATTACHMENT FOOT
Fig. 55
EDGESTITCHER
The edgestitcher is used in mak
ing dainty lace insertions, edgings
and piping.
The slots in the edgestitcher
serve as guides in sewing together
If you
various pieces of material.
want to sew lace, lace and embroi
dery, or lace and tucked strips togeth
er, place the piece of material that
will be on top in slot 1 çFig. 56)
For
and the lower fabric in slot 4.
instance, if you are sewing lace edg
ing to a finished edge of fabric place
the fabric in slot 1 and the lace in
slot 4 Fig. 57.
In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and
the hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser
foot and replace it with the attachment foot. Fig. 55
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers sliding
the attachment to the left as far as possible and
tighten screw
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close
to or as far away from the edge as desired. Just move
the attachment to the correct position before tighten
ing the mounting screw.
Fig. 57
Fig. 56
back of the edgestitcher so tia:
the lace and material under the needle and
draw
to
stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the lace in
e sure
it backward as you
carry
will
the feen being sure the anric overlaps the lace slightly.
material in the same manner.
the right
be sewn to the edge of the
Rick Rack canwide piping place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left
To trim with
place fabric in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the
for a r.arro’’ piping
3,
slct
in
ight in slot 3. be used as a guide in stitching a French seam.
1
Slot 5 may
suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are
59, 60 and 61 for
See Fig 58,
other uses.
hundreds of
Fig. 58
Fig. 60
Fig. 61
BINDER
32
of mareraa an cne cDe:.::
g and applies it to the edge
din
bin
bias
folds
ent
chm
atta
This
of commercial fcled baas h:nc:n
der are for corresponding widths
bin
the
of
ll
scro
on
15 16 inch wide.
ts
Slo
ll is used for unfolded bias strips cut
The open mouth of binder scro
64
FOLDED BINDING (Fig.
insert in appropriate
Cut a point on folded binding, er binder with strong
Draw through slot and und
slot.
edge. Ad)ust
stitching to be sure it is on the
Test
pin.
by sliding binder to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 65
ric edge also in one
Two bindings can be sewn on fab
skip one size be
ays
alw
operation. When two are used, correct size slot.
in
g
each
tween widths, insertin
(Fig. 64)
HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING
in half for a couple
Cut 15 16 inch bias binding fold
toward end, almost to
of inches. Cut binding diagonally der.
Draw back until
bin
of
Slip fold into center
fold.
end of scroll. Test
cut opens and binding encircles open
adjust if nece:sary.
e,
edg
stitching to be sure it is on the
See Fig. 62
63 for
and
suggestions
on how to use
binder.
the
are
There
hundreds of
other uses.
r’
-i
Fig. 64
Fig. 65
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
/Z
MERS
THE SEI’ OF HEM
atio
Be sure
rs.
g any of the hemme
Before attachin
Then, with hemmer in
is pulled up.
bobbin thread
handwheel one
thread loosely and turn
top
d
hol
place,
der hemmer
you, making a loop un
ard
tow
n
tur
full
nds and slip
thread with both ha
Grasp bobbin
Bobbin
back.
er hemmer toward
horizontally und
ead to back
p and carry upnr thr
thread will catch loo
hemmer.
Fig. 66
ior two inches along edge,
Fold material to suit
Slip fold into guide and
fold.
hold a each end of
er
Draw forward to end o hero
Fold hem in material back of hemm
g. 66).
‘Fi
on
spo
r
ove
up
Pull on threads gently as you start stitching
nt of needle.
and fasten with poi
of
HEMMER
SET
or 7 8” in width, depending upon
8”, 5
You can make a hem 1 4”, 3
r a few of the many uses see Fig. 67, 68, 69, 70,
which hemmer you use. Fo
“
71, and 72.
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-Il
O)
(0
Tj
-rj
9
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ING
E CORD
BL
TA
JUS
AD
THE
FOOT
AND ZIPPER
Fig. 68
e
is used to mak
ent
chm
atta
This
ding, and to
covered cor
screw
and insert
Loosen thumb
ers.
zipp
left
in
or
sew
either right
to
t
foo
e
to slid
p of
of needle.
Fold bias stri
ING
COFD
Loosen thumb
cord.
is cen
fabric over
loot so needle
set
and
baste
w
scre
hole. I’4achine
dle
nee
in
tered
(Fig. 73—74).
cord in place
11
Fig. 72
Fig. Th
Fig. 74
l, reset adjustable
To sew covered cord to materia
er to cord, and on edge
foot so needle stitches clos
of base fabric.
SEWING IN ZIPPER
slide foot so needle
Loosen thumb screw and
Guide metal of zipper
hole.
enters center of needle
Stitching should be
along edge of foot (Fig. 75).
easy opening and closing.
close to zipper to allow
er right or left side, which
Adjust to sew from eith
ever is more convenient.
SL I
LL
L
J
IOO ddIZ UNY NIa’dOD 3VISflIUY
RUFFLER
J
44
Fig.
Fig. 79
80
Fig. 81
pleating.
yards of delicate ruffling or precision
uce
prod
will
the same time.
at
c
fabri
of
er
another piece
The ruffl
be done and sewn to
simple to use.
is
use,
of
e
rang
wide
its
Ruffling can also
ite
attachment desp
tile
versa
fullness to the bodice or
ng
addi
,
curtarns, pleating a skirt
This highly
for making aprons,
er
ruffl
the
Use
a dress and etc.
Fig.
79A
Fig.
80A
Fig.
81A
RUFFLER
Fig. 83
Fig. 86
Fig. 84
Fig. 85
SEWING TIPS
seams of sheer collars
hair line finish is particularly desirable for the inside
daintY
a
hen
7
V
that would ordinarily show through is eliminated by follow
yokes seam allowance
ac:fla an
sutcfl.
outline witn a narrow zjgzag
the seai
Turn and press.
allowance close to line of stitching.
Trim seam
.
Fig. 87
Fig. 88
EVENLY SPACED BUTTONHOLES
evenly spaced and accurately stitched, draw the outlines for
To make a row of buttonhbles
strip of tissue paper. Pin this pattern to position on the garment
the buttonholes on one long
marking. Stitch around the outlines then tear paper away.
with fabric strips under each
SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS
3
Center
/
/
I
E 4/
Fio 9C•
k
Fig d9
Cut nterfacinv down center batween dart l:nes
Overlap cut edges, matchinq dart lines. OQ:ao stitch
along marking line from voint to wise end o dart.
Trim both raw edaes close to stitching.
Fig. 91
SEWING ON
SIER MATERIALS
Fig. 92
Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as shown at left. Many fil
sheers, crepes, knits, tricots, etc., require support while being stitched. For such fabric use
straight stitch throat plate and presser foot and apply gentle tension by holding seam in front a
back of the presser foot as shown at right.
OVERCASTING WORN EDGES
worn edges, catching the fabric as
Zigzag stitch along the
to the left, and allowing the needle to just
the needle swings
of the fabric on the right (Fig. 93).
pass over the edge
PATCHING
Machine baste patch into
place under hole or worn
area which has been cut away.
Then zigzag stitch the patch
into place by overcasting
around edge of hole Fig. 94).
F. 94
STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR
filmy
the
t and
Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left
and right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your
tensions are not too tight or puckering will be encountered.
in mending a three cornered tear, zigzag stitch from each
end to center (Fig. 95).
Fig. 95
42
PLAIN BOUND BUTTONHOLE
Cut straight or bias strips of fabric 2’
wide and 1” longer than the desired but
F lace right sides together over
tonholes.
positions for buttonholes. i ark exact length
of each buttonhole in center of each err p;
place a pin through center of the marking.
Begin to stitch at the pin; marking an oblong
across
above and below the 1ine
box
each end. Fun a few stitches beyond start
ing point to reinforce. view 1.
Slash through the center line of the box
of each end, then diagonally
to within
J urn the strip
into each corner, v iew 2.
through the opening, press seams flat across
the ends so the facing will not be visible
from the right side. Fold the strip to meet
in the center of the opening. Paste the folds
together across the opening, View 3.
Turn garment back at each ei d and stitch
across the strip, securing the trig gular slash
ed section to the pleated strip an press, View
4. Bring facing of garment to position and
Insert the
baste around each buttonhole.
point of a pin through each cor er and slash
through the center and into eac corner pin
Turn under the raw edges and slip stitch
the facing to the underside of the buttonhole,
View 5. Press the finished buttonhole, View
6
FOR PORTABLE INSTALLATION
important instructions
Flease read these
you in placing your
aid
were written to
on its portaie base.
n sewing machine
holds the foot
First, remove the nail which
damage in
avoid
to
control inside the base
clamp is fastened
shiPPg if a small plastic
the top of the parti
:o the back and not to
base, remove it, too.
:o:’. at one end of the
unit,
After unpacking the sewing machine
book,
instruction
being certain to take out the
lay the unit
box,
guarantee and accessory
will see two
You
face down on a table.
holes
clamping screws A entering head hinge
on the underside of the back.
hinges
Cn the base you will find two head
v,bch will fit into holes B. Lower the base
into
onto the sewing machine fitting hinges C
a
with
securely
A
screws
boles E. lighten
v:ith machine in sew:ng pos:ton c.::oc.
plastic clamp C to iop c: partition w:to sore’:
provided: so that it may be turned across
ceo o e ‘naco ‘e to o c
some bases the clamp may be positioned
the
proper spot:.
::‘.
To make the electrical connection draw
the nc
“es troo’ e so
e oa o
of the base. Plug the cord labeled Motor”
into the receptacle marked “Motor on the
block attached to the outer section of the
Then insert the other cord into the
base.
“Light’ receptacle.
:
Place the foot control on the floor, insert
plug into a wall outlet (110-115 volts and
you are ready to sew. But first read the in:
struction book to become familiar with the
threading of the machine, tension adjustments
and all the other features designed to make
sewing a pleasure.
PASS
MOTOR-LIGHT
LEADS THROUGH
SLOT IN
PARTITION
INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABINET
OTOPLIGJ.ç.
PL
1.
Loosen both head hinge set screws
until head hinge hole is clear.
2.
Tilt head hinge lingers up and back
as far as they will go.
3.
Carefully slip head onto head hinges
making sure hngers are inserted
as far as they can go into head hinge
holes.
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))
HEAD HINGES
HW4T: STRETCH
A RUBBER BAND
AcROSS THE TWO
HINGES TO HELP
HOLD THEM UP
RIGHT WHILE
MOUNTING THE
SEWING HEAD.
-
4.
Allow the head to rest in its tiltedback position.
5.
Tighten both set screws securely with
screw driver.
6.
Plug electrical leads into sockets lo
cated inside cabinet. Cord identified
with “motor” tag must be plugged
into socket marked “motor”.
Un
tagged cord goes to “light” socket.
INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABINET
OTOR-LlG
PLucS
1.
Loosen both head hinge set screws
until head hinge hole is clear.
2.
Tilt head hinge fingers up and back
as far as they will go.
3.
Carefully slip head onto head hinges
making sure fingers are inserted
-
-
as far as they can go into head hinge
holes.
IGHT
4.
Allow the head to rest in its tiltedback position.
5.
Tighten both set screws securely with
screw driver.
6. Plug electrical leads into sockets lo
cated inside cabinet. Cord identified
with “motor” tag must be plugged
into socket marked “motor”.
Un
tagged cord goes to “light” socket.