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Winding the Bobbin(A)Setting the spoolPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin with thethread coming off the spool as illustrated.A: Press the large spool holder firmly against thespool of thread.q Large spool holderq(B)B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder.w Small spool holderwAdditional spool pinThe additional spool pin is for bobbin windingwithout unthreading the machine.Insert the additional spool pin into the hole.Place the felt and a spool on the pin.e Additional spool pinr Spool pin feltt Spool pin holeertRemoving the bobbinz Push the hook cover plate release button tothe right and remove the cover plate.q Hook cover plate release buttonw Hook cover plateqwx Lift out the bobbin.e Bobbine8

Winding the bobbinwezxqwz Pull out the handwheel to disengage theclutch.q Handwheelcx Draw the thread from the spool. Guide thethread around the bobbin winder thread guide.w Bobbin winder thread guideevbc Thread through the hole in the bobbin fromthe inside to the outside.Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindlewith the free end of the thread coming out atthe top.e Bobbin winder spindlenmv Push the bobbin to the right.NOTE:Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while themachine is running.b With the free end of the thread held in yourhand, depress the foot control. Stop themachine when the bobbin has been wound afew layers, and cut the thread close to thebobbin.n Depress the foot control again. When thebobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically.Return the bobbin winder to its originalposition by moving the spindle to the left, andcut the thread as illustrated.m Push in the handwheel to engage the clutch.9

Inserting the bobbinqzz Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with thethread running off as illustrated.q Threadxx Guide the thread into the front notch on thefront side of the bobbin holder. Draw thethread to the left, sliding it between thetension spring blades.w Front notche Tension spring bladewecc Continue to draw the thread lightly until thethread slips into the side notch.r Side notchrvv Pull out about 4 (10 cm) of thread. Attach thehook cover plate. Check the threading byreferring to the chart shown on the hook coverplate.t Thready Hook cover platety10

cThreading the MachinezTo set the needle thread:Raise the thread take-up lever to the highestposition by turning the handwheel.Raise the presser foot.xvbqzz Draw the thread from the spool and pass itunder the thread guide. Then draw it downalong the right channel.q Thread guidew Right channelwxx Draw the thread up around the bottom of thethread guide plate.Pull the thread up along the left channele Thread guide plater Left channelrecc Firmly draw the thread from right to left overthe thread take-up lever and down into thetake-up lever eye.t Thread take-up levertvbv Draw the thread down along the left channeland slip the thread behind the needle barthread guide from the left.y Needle bar thread guideb Pass the thread through the needle eye fromthe front or use the needle threader (refer tothe next page).y11

Drawing up the Bobbin Threadzz Raise the presser foot and hold the needlethread lightly with your left hand.q Needle threadqx Turn the handwheel slowly toward you onecomplete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up bypulling the needle thread as illustrated.q Needle threadw Bobbin threadxwqcc Pull 4 (10 cm) of both threads back andunder the presser foot.wq12

Selecting the Stitch PatternRaise the needle to its highest position.ePattern Selector DialwTurn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol ofthe desired stitch pattern at the setting mark.q Pattern selector dialw Setting markCAUTION:Do not turn the pattern selector dial while theneedle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle maybend or break.qTo select the stretch stitch patterns, set the stitchlength dial at S.S.e Stretch stitch patternsStitch Length DialrTurn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitchlength number at the setting mark.The higher the number, the longer the stitchThe “” mark shows the adjustment rangewhen sewing the buttonhole.r Setting markt Stitch length dialt13

Adjusting stretch stitch balanceIf the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when yousew on a particular fabric, correct them by turningthe stitch length dial.“–”“ ”If the patterns are drawn out, correct them bysetting the dial to the “–” side.If the patterns are compressed, correct them bysetting the dial to the “ ” side.Stitch Width DialqTurn the stitch width dial to set the desired stitchwidth number at the setting mark.The higher the number, the wider the stitchq Stitch width dialw Setting markwCAUTION:Do not turn the stitch width dial while the needleis in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bendor break.Variable needle positionThe needle drop position of the straight stitchescan be moved between the center (5) and left (0)with the stitch width dial.14

Balancing Needle Thread TensionThe thread tension should be adjusted dependingon the sewing materials, layers of fabric andsewing method.To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial.q Tension dialqwtBalanced tension:rThe ideal straight stitch has threads lockedbetween two layers of fabric, as illustrated.eFor an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread doesnot show on the right side (top side) of the fabric,and the needle thread shows slightly on thewrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.w Needle thread (Top thread)e Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)r Right side (Top side) of fabrict Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabricwNeedle thread tension is too tight:The bobbin thread (bottom thread) will appear onthe right side (top side) of the fabric.Loosen the needle thread tension by moving thedial to a lower number.Needle thread tension is too loose:The needle thread (top thread) will form loops onthe wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.Tighten the needle thread tension by moving thedial to a higher number.15

wrSECTION 3. BASIC SEWINGeStraight Stitch SewingMachine setting:q Stitch pattern: Aw Stitch width:0 or 5e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4r Thread tension: 2 – 6t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtStarting to sewRaise the presser foot and place the fabric underthe foot.Lower the needle into the fabric.Lower the presser foot and smooth the threadstoward the back. Depress the foot control.NOTES:Draw the threads to the left when sewing with thebuttonhole foot.To fasten the beginning of the seam, first sewseveral stitches in reverse then sew forward.Changing the sewing directionStop the machine and turn the handwheel towardyou to bring the needle down into the fabric.Raise the presser foot.Pivot the fabric around the needle to changesewing direction as desired. Lower the presserfoot and continue sewing in the new direction.Finishing sewingPress the reverse stitch lever and sew severalstitches in reverse at the end of the seam.Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,drawing the threads to the back.qDraw the threads up and into the thread cutter.The threads are cut the proper length for startingthe next seam.q Thread cutter16

Seam guides on the needle plateThe seam guides on the needle plate help you tomeasure seam allowance.The numbers indicate the distance between thecenter needle position and the seam guide.q Seam guidesNumberSpacing (cm)qSpacing (inch)15204/8 5/86/81.52.0 1.3 1.61.91/2 5/83/4Turning a square cornerThe cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8 (1.6 cm) seam allowance when sewing a corner.When the fabric edge facing you lines up with thecornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching andlower the needle into the fabric by turning thehandwheel toward you.Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric so theedge of the fabric will align with the 5/8 (1.6 cm)seam guide.Lower the presser foot and start stitching in thenew direction.w Cornering guidew17

wqrSECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHESeBasic ZigzagMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Cw Stitch width:1–5e Stitch length: 0.5 – 3r Thread tension: 2 – 5t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtSimple zigzag stitching is widely used forovercasting, sewing on buttons etc.Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.NOTE:Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricotand knits to prevent puckering.qrwOvercastingeMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Cw Stitch width:5e Stitch length: 1 – 2r Thread tension: 3 – 7t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtOvercasting is used to prevent fabrics fromraveling at raw edges. It can be used to finish ahem edge.18

Knit StitchqwreMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Gw Stitch width:5e Stitch length: S.S.r Thread tension: 3 – 7t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtThis stitch is ideal for finishing edges of stretchfabrics. It seams and finishes the fabric edgessimultaneously.Tricot Stitch (Multiple Zigzag Stitch)qwreMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Dw Stitch width:3–5e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1.5r Thread tension: 3 – 6t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtThis stitch is used to finish a raw edge onsynthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.Place the fabric to leave a 5/8 (1.6 cm)allowance.Trim the extra allowance after sewing.It is also used for mending tears.19

qrwStraight Stretch StitcheMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Aw Stitch width:0 or 5e Stitch length: S.S.r Thread tension: 2 – 5t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtThe pattern is sewn with two stitches forward andone stitch backward, forming a seam that doesnot rip easily.Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch andarmhole seams.Also use it when constructing items such asbackpacks for extra strength.Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as thefabric moves back and forth.qrZigzag Stretch StitchweMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Cw Stitch width:2–5e Stitch length: S.S.r Thread tension: 2 – 5t Presser foot: Zigzag foot AtSew on stretch fabrics in any area that you mightuse a zigzag stitch.This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch aswell.20

qButton SewingwerMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Cw Stitch width:Adjust as necessarye Stitch length: Anyr Thread tension: 3 – 7t Presser foot: Zigzag foot Ay Feed dog:LoweredtyUnthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width tomatch it with the span of the holes in the button.Turn the handwheel to check if the needle entersinto each hole in the button.Lower the foot to hold the button in place.The holes in the button should align with the slotof the foot.A pin can be placed on the foot to form a shank.Make sure to check if the needle enters into bothholes in the button.q PinRe-thread the needle and sew about 10 stitchesand cut the needle and bobbin threads at thebeginning.qRaise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Cutthe needle and bobbin threads leaving 8 (20 cm)tails.Bring the needle thread between the button andfabric through the holes in the button.Pull the needle thread to pick bobbin thread up tothe right side of the fabric.Wind the threads to from a shank and tie themtogether.w Needle threade Bobbin threadweNOTE:Raise the feed dog after sewing.21

q4-Step ButtonholewMachine settingq Stitch pattern:w Stitch width:4–5e Stitch length: 0.5–1r Thread tension: 1 – 5t Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Jetrz Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.Place the fabric under the foot with thebuttonhole marking running toward you.Draw both of needle and bobbin thread to theleft. Move the slider toward you so that the topmark w on the slider meets the start mark q.q Start markw Top marke Needle threadr Bobbin threadzqewrNOTE:The scale on the slider is engraved incentimeters.xcvbx Sew forward until you reach the front markingof your buttonhole. Stop sewing at a left stitch.c Raise the needle to its highest position.Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Sew 5stitches, then stop sewing at a right stitch.v Raise the needle to its highest position.Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Sew untilthe needle reach the back marking of buttonhole.tnb Raise the needle to its highest position.Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.Sew 5 stitches, then stop sewing. Set the stitchlength dial to “0” and the pattern selector dial atstraight sewing.Sew a few locking stitches.yun Raise the needle and presser foot. Remove thefabric from the machine and cut the sewingthread. Insert a pin inside the bartack.Then cut the opening with a seam ripper.Take care not to cut the stitches.t Needle thready Bobbin threadiTo adjust buttonhole stitch density:Set the stitch length dial between “adjust the buttonhole stitch density.u Denser buttonholei Coarser buttonhole22” to

Corded ButtonholeMachine settingq Stitch pattern:w Stitch width:4–5e Stitch length: 0.5–1r Thread tension: 1 – 5t Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Jwqertz With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the fillercord on the spur at the back of the foot.Bring the ends toward you under the foot,clearing the front end.Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front ofthe foot to hold them tight.q Spurw Forkszqwxx Draw both of needle and bobbin thread to theleft. Move the slider toward you so that the topmark r on the slider meets the start mark e.e Start markr Top markt Needle thready Bobbin threadertLower the needle into the fabric at the settingpoint and lower the foot.Depress the foot control gently and sew thebuttonhole over the cord.The sewing sequence is the same as the 4step buttonhole.ycc Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten itand cut the excess tails.To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to theinstructions on page 22.23

Zipper ApplicationwqeMachine settingq Stitch pattern: Aw Stitch width:5e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4r Thread tension: 3 – 6t Presser foot: Zipper foot EtrAttaching the zipper footA: To sew the left side of the zipper, attachzipper foot with the right side pin.wq(A)B: To sew the right side of zipper, attach thezipper foot with the left side pin.q Groovew PinFabric preparation(B)oz Add 3/8 (1 cm) to the zipper size.This is the overall opening size.q Right side of the fabricw 3/8 (1 cm)e Opening sizer Zipper sizet Slidery Zipper teethu Zipper tapei Wrong side of the fabrico End of the openinguzyie rwqtx Place the right (top) sides of the fabrictogether. Sew a bottom seam 5/8 (2 cm) fromthe right edge to the zipper bottom stopposition. Sew a few stitches in reverse to lock.Increase the stitch length to “4”, set needlethread tension to “1”, and baste the entirelength of the fabric.!0 5/8 (2 cm)!1 Basting!2 Reverse stitch!3 End of the opening!4 Bottom seam!4x!2!3!1!024

To sewqzz Attach zipper foot with the right side pin.Fold back the upper layer seam allowance.Fold back the lower layer seam allowance toleave a 1/8 (0.4 cm) margin of fabric.q Lower layerw End of the openinge Zipper teethr 1/8 (0.4 cm) margint Upper layery Opening sizeu Folded edgei Bastingewrytuix Place zipper teeth next to margin edge andbaste the zipper tape to the lower fabric layer.Align zipper foot with margin edge. Returnthread tension and stitch length to originalsettings.Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape.xetc Stop the machine 2 (5 cm) before reachingthe slider, with needle in the fabric and raisethe foot, then unzip a few inches to clear apath for stitching.o Slider!0 2 (5 cm)co!0v Remove fabric and close zipper. Take theupper fabric layer and lay it flat over thezipper.Baste the zipper tape to the upper fabric layer.!1 Basting!2 Zipper tapevo!1!225

b Raise and release the foot, and re-attach itwith the left side pin.Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sewacross fabric to about 3/8 (1 cm) distancefrom the basting line.Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam theentire length of the zipper tape. Beforereaching the slider, stop the machine withneedle in fabric and raise the foot. Use seamripper to open a few inches of basting stitch.!3 Unstitch basting!4 3/8 (1 cm)b!4!3n Unzip a few inches to clear a path forstitching.At end of seam, sew a few stitches in reverseto lock. Once both sides of zipper are sewn,use the seam ripper to open the basting stitch.n26

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4 r t q e w Free-arm sewing Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees