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Loosen the needle clamp screw. Holding the needle with the flat side away from you, slip the needle into the needle bar. When it is in as far as it will go, tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. I I II I i j II I Fig. 1 !'" l_l ''_ J Flat side II away V from you. NEEDLE, THREAD, THREAD SIZE Polyester Core/Cotton Fine Mercerized Cotton Polyester Synthetic Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Synthetic Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Synthetic Silk A Heavy Duty Mercerized Polyester Synthetic Silk A Silk Buttonhole Twist Polyester Synthetic 50 Mercerized Cotton FABRIC CHART NEEDLE SIZE Wrap 9orll 14 14 or 16 Cotton 18 16, 18 or "Q NEEI)LE",= "'0 SET",. ("Q NEEDLE",. I and "Q FOOT",. ) FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffetta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Leather Heavy Weight : Coatings, Upholstery, Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas Decorative Top-stitching on all Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics: Polyester Double Knits, Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cire Tricot -,. __ n •,,, , _ "_<,J Corned g Guide {,!-, FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam. TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the cornering guide as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabric. New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in new direction. ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial -Red Dot Stitch Width Control -1 to 4 Stitch Length Control -Any Number Zigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag needle plate. This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, blind hem, applique, buttonhole, monogram, and make all the pretty embroidery designs by machine. Simply use the settings indicated in the illustration for the simple zigzag. Follow directions given in the following pages for more specific uses. STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. These are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rick-Rack Stretch 3. Smocking Stretch 4. Elastic Stretch 5. Overcast Stretch | | db \/X /\/ \//\) / \/ \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \ /\ ®® ® A "-4 ® STRAIGHT STITCHING STRETCH SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial -_t_J Stitch Width Control-Red Dot Stitch Length Control -8 Straight Stitch Foot Use straight stitching plate. Use fabric this stretch and other stitch fabrics with that knitted stretch. Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming. The seam may be pressed open as with any regular seam, but will stretch if necessary. This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type of fabric. Any seam that will receive a great deal of strain when worn should be sewn with the stretch stitch. Use in children's shorts and slacks as well as adult sports clothes. RICK-RACK STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial -III Stitch Width Control -1 to 4 Stitch Length Control -8 Zigzag Presser Foot Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well. SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Step 1. Make a straight line of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock. Step 2. Special Stitch Dial -8_ Stitch Width Control -3 to 4 Stitch Length Control -8 Zigzag Presser Foot With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a series of small diamonds. When smocking a garment, the stitching should be done before the piece is sewn into the garment. OVERCAST STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial Stitch Width Control -3 to 4 Stitch Length Control -8 Zigzag Presser Foot This is the same type of stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge. Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling. ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial -I_ Stitch Width Control -4 Stitch Length...

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