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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine Principal Parts Accessories Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew Choosing and Changing Accessories Fabric Weight Table Fabric Thread and Needle Table Operating the Machine The Bobbin Thread Winding the Bobbin * Removing the Bobbin Case * Threading the Bobbin Case Replacing the Bobbin Case * Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension Threading the Machine Raising the Bobbin Thread... -
Page 4: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Machine
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine -=,7 ~~~~~4 1--(t ~~Ci ~24 +1> l l Xr -,< 4--- 3)<1 principal parts Pattern Selector 10. Thread Cutter 18. NeedleClamp 2. Thread Guides 1 1 General Purpose Presser 19, Electrical Connections & 3. -
Page 5: Accessories
accessories The accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily. 1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 541090) 2. Needles * Style 2020 is used tor general sewing. . Style 2045 is used for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic. -
Page 6: Chapter 2. Getting Ready To Sew
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew choosing and changing accessories CHANGING THE NEEDLE * Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you Loosen needle clamp screw A and remove the needle. Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with the flat side of the needle to the back. - Page 7 REMOVING AND REPLACING NEEDLE PLATE AND COVER PLATE Raise needle to highest position and raise presser foot. 1 Remove screws A and B using a large screwdriver. 2. Remove the needle plate and cover plate by simply guiding it toward you. To replace needle plate and cover plate, guide needle plate into position under the presser foot.
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Page 8: Fabric Weight Table
FABRIC WEIGHT TABLE There are many types of fabric around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what is available for purchase. FIBRE FILMY SHEER... - Page 9 Refer to this table to determine the weight and type of fabric you will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread combination. For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on the following pages.
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Page 10: Fabric Thread And Needle Table
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice will make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight Table on the previous page, and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides to needle and thread selection, Refer to them before starting a sewing project. - Page 11 Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left (silk, rayon, etc.). Then locate the fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your fabric at top of table. Read across from Type of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. There, the correct thread and needle choice for your fabric will be found.
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Page 12: Operating The Machine
operating the machine CONNECTING THE MACHINE * Before plugging in your machine, be sure the . To run the machine and control speed, press electrical Information on the side of the the speed controller E with your foot. The machine A, below the hand wheel, agrees harder you press, the faster the machine will with the range marked on your electrical sew. -
Page 13: The Bobbin Thread
the bobbin thread Your sewing machine uses two threads to form a stitch. The upper thread comes from the spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bobbin. Wind the bobbin before threading the machine. WINDING THE BOBBIN Preparation Steps 1. - Page 14 A~~~ REMOVING THE BOBBIN CASE When you prepare to sew, wind the bobbin first, then thread the machine. To Remove the Bobbin Case and Bobbin * Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up lever to its highest position. 1. Lift up cover plate A. 2.
- Page 15 REPLACING THE BOBBIN CASE 1. Hold bobbin case by latch, with about 7.5cm (3 inches) of thread leading off top of case. 2. Align protruding finger A with slot B and slide case on to stud C. * Release the latch and push case until it clicks into place.
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Page 16: Threading The Machine
threading the machine 4~~~~~~ •Raise the presser toot to release tension the needle-thread tension 4. Slide *Thread discs and make sure needle is in highest thread over metal plate into tension discs, position. Lead thread under needle-thread tension and * Place spool pin felts from accessori es over tension wire by firmly pulling thread up and spool pins. -
Page 17: Raising The Bobbin Thread
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, raise the bobbin thread through the hole in the needle plate. 1. Hold needle thread lightly with left hand Continue turning hand wheel and holding and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so needle thread until needle rises and that needle enters needle plate. -
Page 18: Chapter 3. Straight Stitching
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric Before you move the selectors to set your machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is above the needle plate. SETTING SELECTORS . Pattern Selector Stitch Wldth: @~~~~~~~~ ¢... - Page 19 ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length dial controls the length of T Shorten To Lengthen stitches. The numbers around the edge of the dial express stitch length in mm; the lower the number, the shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric, longer stitches for heavy fabric.
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Page 20: Sewing A Seam
sewing a seam * Pattern Selector: . Stitch Width: * Stitch Length: To sUit labric . General Purpose Needle Plate * General Purpose Foot .Raise presser foot. Pull thread back under presser foot leaving at least 1 Ocm (4 inches) I>N;^t of thread. -
Page 21: Applications
applications ZIPPER INSERTION How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of garment and the location of the zipper. With the adjustable zipper foot, you will find it easy to sew an even line of stitching close to the zipper. -
Page 22: Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching adjusting machine stitch to suit your fabric You can do functional as well as decorative zig- zag stitching with your sewing machine. setting selectors PATTERN SELECTOR Before turning selector, make sure needle is out of the fabric For plain zig-zag stitching: .Turn pattern selector to... - Page 23 ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION Too Little Tension Zig-zag stitching requires less needle-thread tension than straight stitching. Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust the ten- sion properly. The stitches should lie flat against the fabric without causing the fabric to pucker.
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Page 24: Satin Stitching
satin stitching When you wish to produce a satin stitch, make a test sample first so you can adjust stitch length and thread tension properly. Soft fabric may require a backing to ensure a firm stitch. Crisp organdy, lawn or a fusible interfacing are suitable for this purpose. -
Page 25: Applications
applications APPLIQUE Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own design, trace a simple outline from a colouring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric. Fabric of similar or different textures combine equally well. A closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch, commonly referred to as a satin stitch, is used for applique work. -
Page 26: Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns
Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns setting selectors -~~~~~ii- Decorative Stitch Patterns Stretch Stitch Patterns Straight and Zig-Zag Stitch In addition to straight stitch and zig-zag stitch, your machine can produce a variety of stitch pat- terns, There are two types of stitch patterns built into your machine: * decorative stitch patterns, illustrated above, are produced by side-to-side movement of the needle. - Page 27 SELECTING A PATTERN Before moving pattem selector, make sure nee- die is above fabric. When you turn the pattern selector, one of seven stitch patterns is available to you. Turn stitch width selector to then rotate the pattern selector as required, until the desired stitch pattern symbol is positioned under the * symbol above the selector.
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Page 28: Adjusting Stitches To Suit Stretch Fabric
adjusting stitches to suit stretch fabric GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FABRIC Most fabric of stretch or knit construction need only to be guided in front of the presser foot when you use one of the stretch stitches. Some fabric tricot and elasticized fabric, for -nylon example -do require support while being... -
Page 29: Stitch Pattern Chart
STITCH PATTERN CHART The table below will help you to select the correct pattern for your fabric and sewing job. PaPa n ttern Stitch Where to use Stitch Pattern Sel.catorn LenthtSic elector LengthWidth Used for general purpose stretch sewing, 5 - 4 bar tacks, finishing seams, embroidery and applique. -
Page 30: Applications
applications ~~~V -- - - v -- -- v ------ BLINDSTITCH The blindstitch has many practical and functional uses. Its most common use provides a durable hem finish. However, the creative ways that one might apply this stitch are unending. Blindstitch Hems * Pattern Selector: i * Stitch Width:... -
Page 31: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
MULTI-STITCH ZIG-ZAG The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join or reinforce without bulk. With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, construct lingerie and swimsuits and finish seams. There are many other useful applications for the multi- stitch zig-zag. -
Page 32: Slant Overedge
SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Although the slant overedge stitch may be used creatively, it is primarily applied in finish- | ing seams, hems and facing edges. Use it to overedge seams that require stretch such as crotch seams. It is particularly helpful in ski suit, snowsuit and swimsuit construction. Overedged Seams . -
Page 33: Chapter 6. Buttonholes
Chapter 6. Buttonholes Your new machine comes complete with a built-in four-step buttonhole system, Before sewing on your garment, always make a test buttonhole duplicating the number of thicknesses of fabric and interfacing, if appropriate. BUTTONHOLE POSITION (1/8 inch) Accurate guidelines are essential to keep buttonholes at a uniform distance from the edge of the garment, evenly spaced and on the grain of the fabric. - Page 34 Mark a position guideline for each but- tonhole. * Horizontal buttonholes A are placed to ex- tend 3mm (1/8 inch) beyond the centre line of the garment C, so that the buttons will be in the centre of the figure when the garment is fastened.
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Page 35: Four-Step Buttonholing
FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING * Pattern Selector: As illustrated Stitch Width: Red Area * Stitch Length: M (Coloured Bar) . General Purpose Needle Plate * Buttonhole Foot Preparation . Attach buttonhole foot to the machine. Refer to page 4 for additional information on chang- ing Presser Feet. - Page 36 FOUR-STEP BUTTONHOLING PROCEDURE Step t: Side Stitching Step 2: Bar Tack 44~~~~~~~~~~0 Raise needle above the fabric by turn- Turn pattern selector to buttonhole ing hand wheel toward you. Turn pat- step 1 . With buttonhole foot properly positioned, as described on page 33 tern selector to the right to buttonhole step 2.
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Page 37: Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching
Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching The twin-needle simultaneously produces two Procedure parallel, closely spaced lines of pattern stitch- ing. You can stitch with either one or two col- * Insert twin-needle. ours of thread. * Thread as for single-needle stitching, except Twin-needles No. -
Page 38: Chapter 8. Performance Checklist
Chapter 8. Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that ex- plain the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If the problem still exists, the following checklist may help you to correct it. If you still have difficulties, call your nearest Sewing Centre. -
Page 39: Chapter 9. Caring For Your Machine
Chapter 9. Caring for Your Machine CLEANING AND OILING YOUR MACHINE CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, dis- connect power fine plug from your socket outlet. Periodically, depending on usage, clean and oil your machine as follows, using one drop of oil on areas indicated: &... - Page 40 . Bobbin and Feed Areas To clean bobbin and feed areas, remove nee- dle plate, as instructed on page 5. Using soft cloth or brush. clean area as illustrated. Replace needle plate, as instructed on page 5. Exterior Areas If necessary, a mild solution of soap and water may be used on exterior areas to remove stubborn stains.
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Page 41: Personal Measurements
your personal measurements This chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements. You will need the assistance of someone to help you to take the measurements carefully with an accurate tape measure. The illustrations show where tape measure should be placed when taking each measurement. As a starting point, use a ribbon firmly but comfortably tied at the waist before taking measure- ments. -
Page 42: Index
Index Accessories Needle Plates ....2, 3, 5 ..Applique ..23 Changing Plates ......General Purpose Blindstitch Needle Position Selector .2, 16, 20 Bobbin ... *... Setting ettin 16, 20 Winding ......12, 13, Operating the Machine Bobbin Case ...