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As the new oi nor of a J( I’ennev Zig-Zag Sewing Machine, we hope<br />
ou will take a few minutes to read through this booklet before using<br />
your machine for the first time.<br />
Become acquainted with the special features such as the rickrack stretci<br />
stitch, the straight stretch stitch and the automatic bobbin winder.<br />
As YOU go through this booklet, you will discover how these and many<br />
other features will simplify your sewing. Additional advice on the<br />
We believe our machine is simple and fun to use. We hope you will<br />
have many many years of successful sewing.<br />
JU Penney<br />
It’s the one place to go<br />
when you sew.<br />
CONGRATULATIONS!<br />
1’xperinient with the many stitches, See how easy it is to set the stitch<br />
type, width, and lengt Ii.<br />
operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest<br />
,JC Penney store,
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
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29. light Switch<br />
30. I r’esser Foot I ever<br />
31. I )‘OSS)i’ Bar<br />
32, Iresstr loot Thumb Screw<br />
33, I resser loot<br />
34. I ‘ullov leIt (over<br />
35, ltoo ii I<br />
PART I YOUR MACHINE<br />
KNOW THE PARTS<br />
FRONT VIEW<br />
BACK VIEW<br />
6.<br />
7<br />
9<br />
II<br />
1. Upper Thread Guides<br />
2. Take1jp Lever<br />
3. Face Plate<br />
4. Tension Knob<br />
5. Tension Thread Guide<br />
6. Thread Guide<br />
7. Needle Bar<br />
8. Needle Clamp Screw<br />
9. Thread Guide<br />
10. Needle<br />
11. Slide l9ate<br />
12. Fabric Feed<br />
13. Needle Plate<br />
14. Fabric Feed Buttons<br />
15. Top Plate<br />
16. Stitch Pattern Lever<br />
17. Bobbin Winder<br />
18. Stitch Width Lock<br />
19. Front Plate<br />
20. Stitch Length Knob<br />
21. Reverse Button<br />
22. Stitch Width Kflob<br />
23. lliljtii ‘I Iiiad ( ,iiid<br />
24. I land \\ loel<br />
25. Stop I ot ion K 001)<br />
26. ‘Ibread Spool I i ns<br />
27. NIotor<br />
28, Pi’essure I eul at<br />
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The needle and thread you choose depends upon the fabric you are stitching.<br />
Fabric<br />
chiffon, fine silk. tn,coi, lingerie<br />
fabrics, sheer lace, net, voile.<br />
organdy<br />
light weight knits and Jersey, silk<br />
bat i Ste. taffeta. satin, I are, rrepe<br />
double knits, linen, poplin. gnngham,<br />
pique, seersucker, velveteen, I iglit<br />
mci ght vvviol s, fine corduroy<br />
• Always use a shai’p needle. A blunt point can cause skipped stitches tar sna<br />
the fabric. Chemical finishes and tnan-rnade fibers blunt the needle faster.<br />
Ball I’oint Needles are designed to sew knits and stretch fabrics.’l’he ball poin<br />
tilt can slip between the fabric threads, while the point of an N’dinarv neeilk<br />
may damage the filters. Available in size 9, 11, 14, and 16.<br />
ACCESSOR I ES<br />
NEEDLES AND THREADS<br />
MACHINE<br />
‘l’he correct needle size is important to avoid damaging the filters of light we<br />
or tightly woven fabrics, atid to prevent needle breakage when stitching hc<br />
or stiff fabrics.<br />
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it’ IlIlti \<br />
0iE5<br />
L3 Nl’i’l)l.FS<br />
Size 14<br />
211:1:1’ l’ADS<br />
lot’ ‘l’ht’ead Spool I ‘i its<br />
Needle<br />
size<br />
9<br />
line<br />
‘r bread<br />
• polester<br />
• cotton covered polyester<br />
• fine mercerized cotton 70100)<br />
• silk A<br />
11<br />
light<br />
• polyester<br />
• cot O,n cove red po I yes icr<br />
• men-en red notion<br />
•<br />
(50—hO<br />
silk A<br />
l{l liliIlf<br />
(QUILTER)<br />
lll’.lNll’l l”U() I’<br />
14<br />
medi urni<br />
• polyester<br />
• cotton rot ered polytster<br />
• merrerized cotton 50)<br />
•slkA<br />
C<br />
Xl lnlil,lf l,’OOi Ill “I’ll )N 111)1 ,i: FOOT<br />
B1’l’l’ON Sl:\vlNl;<br />
F( )Ol’<br />
16<br />
hea cv<br />
• pnnlyevter<br />
• rot ti, n rove red polyester<br />
• mmccci red cotton 40—SO)<br />
• heavy duty morcenized ) 40)<br />
• silk I) buttonhole twist for<br />
topst itch) ng)<br />
Use only No.15 x 1(705) needles in this machine.<br />
heavy wools, cordurviy, felt,<br />
te rryc I oth, canvas, uplon Ist err,<br />
and drapery fatini cv<br />
• Always use same type and size of thread in both needle and bobbin.<br />
• Never use a bent needle.<br />
Fl,O’l’ll (H’ll)i 2 SCREWI)RIVI”RS<br />
• II v-our maclit tie is skipping stitches, replace the needle before looking fo<br />
I t’ouble elsewhet’e.<br />
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WINDING BOBBIN<br />
Place spoci of thread on spool pin<br />
thread as slioivn in illust ration. He s<br />
bread goes undei’ tension disc<br />
liobbi n t bread guide.<br />
liii thread through one ol the holes<br />
empty bobbin from inside to outside.<br />
I ‘ush liobbi n down Ii rin lv on I Id<br />
spr idle iv tb slot iv<br />
bobbin fitting into spring on bob[<br />
sn idle. Push bobbin latch plate<br />
clown.<br />
Release sewing mechanism liv holdi<br />
hand wheel and turning stop 1(101<br />
knoli toward you. hold end (if t lire,<br />
mind press down on foot cool si<br />
o hen sew i rig. Ri-I ease era<br />
1 ii t Ii rem<br />
OS Still as ending starts. Run macliir<br />
slow lv to ci rid Isbbi a evenly.<br />
I toblo n iii nde r’ iv ill stop it sell a lo<br />
bobbin is lull, Pull bobbin<br />
liav’k to the I cit until a iii (‘Ii 5 na<br />
I freak off thread and remove IiiII<br />
‘l’ighten stop niotion knob.<br />
CHANGING NEEDLE<br />
THREADING MACHINE<br />
Raise nei die to its highest position by<br />
turning hand wheel toward you.<br />
I .oosen needle clamp screw and re<br />
move needle.<br />
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Flat Side<br />
Insert new needle with its fiat side<br />
facing right.Push up into needle clamp<br />
as far as possible. Tighten screw wit Ii<br />
a screwdriver.<br />
Turn hand wheel toward you one corn<br />
1dete rotation to be sure needle is<br />
correctly p051 tinned.<br />
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT<br />
Loosen<br />
Pb<br />
Raise needle o its highest position by<br />
u r iii rig hand iv heel toward you. Em Se<br />
presser foot by lift i rig presser foot<br />
levi r located on back of machine.<br />
I ,00sen thumb Sc imw and remove foot,<br />
I lace grooved side of selected presser<br />
loot against presser bar.I’ighten scr’eiv<br />
securely with screiv driver.<br />
to not operate machine iv tb presser<br />
foot lowered unless fabric is bet iveen<br />
presser loot and fabric feed.<br />
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6
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE<br />
Raise needle to its highest positi<br />
turning hand wheel toward you.<br />
ide plate out to the left.<br />
Lift open hinged latch of bobbin<br />
and pull case toward the left and<br />
of machine.<br />
Bobbin will remain in case as lont<br />
latch is open. ho remove bobbin,<br />
bobbin case down, close tat ch<br />
bobbin will fall out.<br />
THREADING BOBBIN CASE<br />
I hold bohd>i n as shoe ii in ill list Ta<br />
so that thireail goes over top of ho<br />
and an av from ou.<br />
l’l at ‘ hobtln in in case in it rout tar<br />
it around.<br />
Slide thread nnito slot in edge of ><br />
arid draw t hi rr’,i>l ninth>’ r t elision ‘pi<br />
Pull out tlrrearl to clock that ho<br />
turns t lock misc.<br />
THREADING UPPER THREAD<br />
Raise the needle to its highest posi<br />
tion by turning hand wheel to>ard ou.<br />
ft presser foot.<br />
l’lace thread on spool pin at back of<br />
m’ichi ne. Pass thread through slots el<br />
two top thread guides, then do>> ri to<br />
thread tension knob.<br />
Place thread around bottom of thread<br />
tension knob, being sure it stoles he.<br />
ta een tension discs, hold thread<br />
stationary e i th right hand and pull<br />
thread up oith left hand until it slips<br />
a round o ire spri rig and i rito loot>.<br />
Place thread under am> of tension<br />
thread guide, and up through hole in<br />
take.up lever threading from right to<br />
left.<br />
U ri rig thread It>>> a and place behind arm<br />
(if thread guide located of middle of<br />
opening in face plate. I)raw thread<br />
dow> through smaller thread guide at<br />
hot t tim of open> ng in face plate and<br />
hen through the needle clamp thread<br />
guide attached to needle liar.<br />
I .oe er presser foot.<br />
1’ Ii read needle f roni Ic ft to r i gIrt.<br />
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INSERTING BOBBIN CASE<br />
CONTROLS<br />
Be sure that 5 to 6 inches of thread<br />
C Xt C rids out of bobbin.<br />
>n the front of the machine, von n ill find easv-touse knobs and the stitch<br />
lever for different types of stitches, including stretch stitches.<br />
II old bobbin case so I ong Ii nge I<br />
case points up. open out latch.<br />
Slip case over holder post in shuttle<br />
and press in place until finger enters<br />
notch. Release latch.<br />
Normal Stretch<br />
Close slide plate.<br />
BRINGING UP LOWER THREAD<br />
Raise presser foot. Hold needle thread<br />
loosely with your left band. Turn band<br />
wheel toward you until needle moves<br />
down and then up again to its highest<br />
position, catching bobbin thread a nl<br />
bringing it up through bole in needle<br />
plate.<br />
To prevent thread from slipping out<br />
of needle when you begin sewing, pull<br />
both threads out about 6” aml place<br />
tinder presser foot tow ard rear<br />
in ac hi ne,<br />
STITCH PATTERN LEVER<br />
This lecr determines the type of stiti’h. Iress it (liwli and slide it liver to (Ii’s<br />
stitch.<br />
1 1<br />
1 111111<br />
I_ I<br />
I llOll<br />
Oegular stitcliesli’ft setting; is<br />
straight at itch and zigzag Stitching.<br />
Str’tcb stitchesright setting is I<br />
at might at ret eli sti tcli and rickra<br />
St retch sti tcli.<br />
l)o not mo e stitch pattern lever while machine is running. Always be sure needle<br />
at its liigh’st position before moiiig lever to preent tearing the fabric<br />
hci’ul> ng tic<br />
9<br />
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TENSION OF UPPER THREAD<br />
Tension on the upper thread car<br />
easily adjustcd by turning dial on<br />
of the tension discs.<br />
‘tour machi n has been set at<br />
factory for even thread tension a<br />
normal” setting between 2 and 3<br />
However, you may have to adj ust<br />
tension when using different treads<br />
sewing on fabrics of different thi<br />
nesses. lo increase the tension. ti<br />
the dial to the right. To loosen<br />
tension, turn the dial to the (ft.<br />
I ,00sen tension somei bat when .‘i g-z<br />
stitching. Ihe wider the zig-zag,<br />
less tension needed.<br />
Correct tension:<br />
needle and bobbin threads are<br />
locked in center of seam.<br />
Upper thread too loose:<br />
increase tension by turning dial<br />
toward right.<br />
Upper thread too tight:<br />
loosen tension bs turning dial<br />
toward left.<br />
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1111<br />
STITCH LENGTH<br />
Stitch length knob regulates the length<br />
of stitch from 6 to more than 30<br />
stitches per inch.<br />
The numbers around the knob are the<br />
stitch length guide. The higher the<br />
number, the shorter the stitch. In<br />
general, short stitches are best for<br />
lightweight fabrics, longer ones for<br />
heavy fabrics.<br />
Most normal sewing is done with stitch<br />
length set at N-- which is about 12<br />
stitches per inch. Basting stitch i<br />
made by using the longest possible<br />
stitch —-6 stitches per inch.<br />
0<br />
0 setting is used for embroidery and darn<br />
i ng.<br />
Stitch length can be adjusted while the<br />
machine is running.<br />
REVERSE STITCH<br />
Press in center button of stitch length<br />
knob and hold for reverse stitching.<br />
fabric will immediately start feeding<br />
backwards. Release button and machine<br />
will i esume normal forward stitching.<br />
Very useful for fastening ends of seams<br />
and darts without having to tie threads.<br />
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turn<br />
PRESSURE<br />
Pressure on the presser loot must<br />
regulated for different types of fabri<br />
Proper pressure allows fabric to fe<br />
smoothly and evenly with no skipp<br />
stitches.<br />
To adjust pressure, push down out<br />
ring of pressure regulator until cent<br />
button springs up. Then push cent<br />
button down until the suitable ammo<br />
of pressure is obtained.<br />
As a rule,increase pressure when se<br />
ing heavy fabric or multiple layers.<br />
Reduce pressure when sewing lighte<br />
weight fabrics. Release pressure cooi<br />
pletely for embroidering, darning an(<br />
sewing on buttons, so fabric can b<br />
moved in any direction.<br />
FABRIC FEED<br />
Fabric feed or feed dog moves fabric<br />
forward or backward under the presser<br />
foot. It can be raised or lowered by<br />
kind) located on the machine<br />
\hen knoli is turned to left at E\V<br />
position, sew jug is suitable for line<br />
material as silk and flimsy om ;niy<br />
fabric material. When knob is I urned<br />
to right at “I1\RN t)osition sew ing<br />
ill permit Von to feed the fabric<br />
be hand as it darning nlollogmaninj ng<br />
and eml,roiderv<br />
TENSION OF LOWER THREAD<br />
If you are unable to balance the stitch<br />
by adjusting tension on the upper<br />
thread, you may have to make a slight<br />
adjustment in the bobbin tension.<br />
Take out bobbin case, remove bobbin<br />
and clean out any dust or lint which<br />
has collected around the case.<br />
Turn screw on bobbin case slightly in<br />
either direction using the small screw<br />
driver:<br />
To increase tension —<br />
slightly to the right.<br />
screw<br />
To decrease tension turn screw<br />
slightly to the left.<br />
If stitch is satisfactory but the seam is<br />
puckered, it may be necessary to<br />
loosen tension on both top and bottom<br />
threads.<br />
CHECKING TENSIONS<br />
An easy test for checking tension<br />
balance:<br />
Fold fabric on the bias and stitch<br />
(12 stitches/inch) 34” in from fold.<br />
Grasp stitching and pull with a snap<br />
to make threads break.<br />
Fabric Feed up<br />
•if both threads break (even<br />
though not at the same place) -<br />
tensions are balanced.<br />
-<br />
•jf upper thread breaks-- loosen<br />
top tension.<br />
• if lower thread breaks- -<br />
top tension.<br />
tighten<br />
Fabuc feed down<br />
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Now you should he familiar with the different<br />
parts of sour machiie and how to thread it.<br />
lbs following pages explain the various stitches<br />
your machine can make, along with special<br />
Use the chart on the following page as a handy<br />
reference guide for making any type of stitch.<br />
So now oure ready to sew<br />
SEWING LIGHT<br />
The sewing light is located directly<br />
over the needle so as to better illumi<br />
nate the stitching area. Turn the light<br />
on and off by turning the switch<br />
located on the back of the machine.<br />
To replace bulb, turn light off and<br />
open face plate. Unscrew bulb as you<br />
do a conventional light bulb. Place<br />
new bulb in socket and screw in place.<br />
PART II START SEWING<br />
se ng t echniques.<br />
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Keeping Stitching Straight<br />
Your machine has three aids to he<br />
keep your stitching straight. ivhttl<br />
stitching seanis or doing dec’oiatir<br />
stitchi rig.<br />
• Nunil,et’ed guidel i lies oil neiclle pl at<br />
Numbers ndicate distance, in eight h<br />
of an inch. from the needle. I”o<br />
seam, line up your fabric wit<br />
the numbered a guideline.<br />
• Cloth guide attachment<br />
Use for stitching seam widths that<br />
are wider than markings on needk<br />
plate, and for making wide hems.<br />
Also use as a guide for blindstitchin<br />
l”asten cloth guide to machine by<br />
ilsi ring I hunili screw into hole in<br />
lied of mac hi ni. Adj rot clot Ii guide<br />
to des i red di st an cc I corn needle a id<br />
tighten screw.<br />
• Quilting attachment<br />
I se for stitching parallel lines with<br />
out marking fabric ii hen quilting.<br />
sbirring, smocking, or making cows<br />
of (lecorat ice stitches.<br />
loosen presser loot thumb screw<br />
oel oisert prongs of guide bt-tw i-in<br />
ci- and presser foot. Slide end of<br />
guide to the distance you wish to<br />
space the rows of stitching. I owei,<br />
presser foot and stitch first ow.<br />
Move fabric over until guide tests on<br />
first row of stitching aiid slit cli<br />
second ron. (nt i line stitching ri<br />
in same manner.<br />
Pin Basting<br />
I lace pins at right angles to pceser<br />
foot with pins lust nipping into tahric<br />
at stitching line. Never place pi n’ on<br />
underside of fabric in contact with<br />
fabric feed or so presser fit ril<br />
over head of pin.<br />
STITCHING TIPS<br />
Whenever you start to sew —<br />
Check that lever and knobs are set<br />
correctly for the stitch you want —<br />
stitch pattern, width, and length.<br />
—<br />
• Use proper needle and thread for<br />
your fabric. Needle should he<br />
straight. sharo, and inserted pro<br />
perly. Change your needle frequent<br />
I y.<br />
• Test machine stitch on double<br />
thickness of a scrap of the fabric<br />
you plan to use. Adjust machine for<br />
length of stitch, tension and<br />
pressure if necessary.<br />
• Place fabric under presser foot with<br />
bulk of material to the left of<br />
needle. Pull thread ends behind<br />
presser foot.<br />
• To prevent light weight fabrics from<br />
being drawn into needle hole when<br />
you begin stitching, start about<br />
from edge of fabric.<br />
• To reinforce ends of seams, begin<br />
and end by backstitching about ‘<br />
from edge of fabric.<br />
• Regulate speed of machine by in<br />
creasing or decreasing pressure on<br />
foot control. Run machine at a<br />
slow even speed.<br />
• Allow fabric to feed forward with<br />
the movement of the fabric feed.<br />
l)on’t pull or hold fabric back as<br />
needle may bend or break. Instead.<br />
guide fabric gently with your hand<br />
in front of presser foot.<br />
• When finished stitching, turn hand<br />
wheel toward you to raise needle to<br />
its highest position before removing<br />
fabric from under presser foot. Pull<br />
threads over thread cutter located<br />
at back of presser bar, and press<br />
threads down to cut.<br />
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20<br />
Basting<br />
Machine basting is very useful for jo<br />
ing seams for trial fittings, marki<br />
constriction guide lines, and basti<br />
pleats and hems.<br />
Use longest stitch possible, setti<br />
stitch length at 6. l.oosen tension<br />
upper thread. Choose thread color<br />
contrast with your fabric so it cart<br />
easily seen.<br />
Basting stitches can be removed eas<br />
by clipping upper thread, then pulli<br />
out lover thread.<br />
Stay stitching<br />
Stavstitching prevents stretching a<br />
acts as a guideline for clipping a<br />
joining curved edges. Stastitrh a<br />
edge that might stretch (luring hanilli<br />
before the final stitching.<br />
Stavstitch on a single layer of fabr<br />
always stitching in the directi in of<br />
grain. l’lace stitches 1/8” an a’. fri<br />
seamline in the seam allo’.’.anc’e. (‘<br />
12 stitches per inch (N) for nil<br />
fair<br />
i<br />
c s.<br />
STRAIGHT STITCHING<br />
I<br />
M3chnitu Setting<br />
This is the most usual type of stitching. Adjust Stitch length acrordng to<br />
sour fabric. 12 stitches per inch is used for most fabrics.<br />
for heasier fabrics, multiple la ers and thicker seams.<br />
I<br />
.engtiren stitch<br />
-.--<br />
Turning a Corner<br />
Stop stitching with needle duo n in<br />
fabric. Raise presser foot and turn<br />
fabric using needle as a pivot. I,ower<br />
presser foot a rid continue St it r hi rig in<br />
new direction.<br />
Reinforcing Ends of Seam<br />
Reinforce the hegi rifling and end of<br />
seams by backstrtchi rig to secure the<br />
threads. Hegin 2’ from fabric edge<br />
and St itch in re erse to edge, then see.<br />
tore. aid to end of seam, then back-<br />
St itch again about<br />
12’.<br />
Reinforce point<br />
of fart in same manner.<br />
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Edge Finishing<br />
Use to finish hem edges and faci<br />
edges to prevent raveling and to clii<br />
nate bulk of turned-in edges. For fii<br />
fabrics, stitch along edge of hem<br />
facing. For loosely woven or sc<br />
fabrics, stitch about “ from ed&<br />
then trim fabric close to stitching.<br />
Interfacing Darts<br />
[se to reduce bulk when stitching<br />
di rt in interfacing fabrics. Cut doe<br />
center of dart to point: overlap ci<br />
edges matching dart lines. Zig-zl<br />
along dart line fi-om n ide end of dar<br />
through point. Trim both rai<br />
close to stitching.<br />
Barfacks<br />
I se to reinforce points of strain soc<br />
as roin,r, of pockets, belt loopr<br />
/ iPlSi 1)1)1111 ngs. and 1 ngerie st rapt<br />
-et at itch o It I knob at medi urn<br />
zag or i dir and stitch length it vl\l’<br />
Shell Sf ittIi Kdging<br />
I se for a cleror,itir e edge treatment In<br />
lingerie and s1t fabrics. Peld iimli<br />
edge (if fabric. it stitrh length let n ee<br />
11) and 15, 1 ight en upper thread tensior<br />
s stitches u ill pull in fabric. fnrmint<br />
a scalloped edge. lace edge f flde(<br />
fabric under prease r foot from the righ<br />
so fi,lileil edge is on the left. Sttcl<br />
along folded edge.<br />
Satin Stitch<br />
loseR spaced zig-/ag stitcher— o Inch<br />
form a smooth, satin-like surface are<br />
called satin stitches. [se for mono<br />
grams. appliques and embroider<br />
pages 30-31<br />
t-t sttrh length knob betir cen 15 air)<br />
25. If too close to 25. nrarhine a ill<br />
not 1,-ed but will runt i nm sen i rig iii<br />
Ofli’ spot - I .,,or-en tension d upper tIrread<br />
Ihe a ider the stitch, the looser the<br />
1i-:r’-non.<br />
Machine Setting<br />
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING<br />
sure to use zig-zag foot.<br />
IVv\iWW<br />
NM%M<br />
You can make any number of combi<br />
nations by adjusting stitch width and<br />
stitch length. Both knobs can be<br />
tukned while machine is running, but<br />
the stitch width lock knob must be<br />
loosened. However, if machine is not<br />
running, raise needle to its highest<br />
position before adjusting stitch width<br />
knob.<br />
Tension on upper thread usually needs<br />
to be loosened. The wider the zig-zag,<br />
the looser the tension. Stitches should<br />
lie flat against the fabric without<br />
causing any puckering.<br />
Zig-zag stitching has many uses:<br />
Seam Finishing<br />
I<br />
I<br />
(I<br />
1”<br />
LrZZ<br />
Z1 L<br />
T<br />
Use to “overcast” seam edges in fabrics<br />
that fray to prevent raveling during<br />
wear and washing. Press seam open<br />
and stitch each side separately.<br />
Adjust stitch width and length to Suit<br />
fabric. Choose setting that will give the<br />
most open stitch and still secure the<br />
fabric edges. Avoid harsh, over-stitched<br />
edges which become stiff and show a<br />
ridge on right side of fabric.<br />
Use one of two methods:<br />
I<br />
• Trim seam edge evenly and place<br />
stitching over raw edge of fabric -<br />
best for firmly woven fabrics.<br />
• Place stitching near edge of seam<br />
allowance and trim away excess<br />
fabric after stitching - - best<br />
-<br />
for<br />
fabrics which fray easily, light<br />
weight fabrics, and knits which roll<br />
,,<br />
;-—. .,<br />
,,“‘-- -/_‘<br />
4i<br />
* I Em,”<br />
“'U,,,<br />
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Rickrack stitch is a triple zig-zag th<br />
resembles rickrack trim, It is reve:<br />
sible, looking the same on both th<br />
right and wrong sides.<br />
It can be used as a heavy-duty a<br />
purpose stretch stitch. Each zig-za<br />
stitch consists of three threads o<br />
stitches, giving strength and permi<br />
nence. Width of the zig-zag can b<br />
adjusted from narrow to wide.<br />
Use to overcast edges of seams, facing<br />
and hems to prevent raveling and t<br />
keep light weight knits from roiling.<br />
Also suitable for overcasting heav:<br />
fabrics such as woolens and terrycloth.<br />
Use for attaching elastic. Mark elasti<br />
and garment waistline in fourths.<br />
Place elastic over fabric and pi<br />
together at the markings. Take a fe<br />
stitches to anchor elastic to fabric<br />
then stretch elastic between pins as<br />
you sew.<br />
Can also he used for decorative stitchint<br />
STRETCH STITCHING<br />
RICKRACK STRETCH STITCH<br />
V hen sewing knitted or stretch fabrics, use a stretch stitch which allows the<br />
seam to stretch along with the fabric without break, ng the thread. Select<br />
polyester or cotton covered polyester thread which has an extra amount of<br />
Machine Setting<br />
give and is designed for knits and stretch fabrics. Use a hail point needle,<br />
especially on lightweight knits.<br />
STRETCH STRAIGHT STITCH<br />
Machine Setting<br />
II,<br />
III<br />
Stretch straight stitch is a triple lock<br />
stitch, combining stretchability and<br />
strength.<br />
Use for stitching regular seams in knits<br />
and stretch fabrics.<br />
in woven fabrics, use for stitching<br />
seams that receive a lot of Strain when<br />
worn such as side seams, crotch seams,<br />
and armholes in sportswear and in<br />
children’s clothes.<br />
Also use for topstitching when you<br />
want a heavier row of stitching with.<br />
out using buttonhole twist thread.<br />
Guide fabric gently, allowing machine<br />
to make the back-and-forth stitches<br />
that give stretch to the seam.<br />
IMI’Olt’I’ANl’!<br />
WHEN st;c’ijt; siiicit ‘At uip<br />
FOR STRFIC1-t Sit iCIII-.S, tRESS IT DOWN<br />
ANt) MOVE TO EXtREME I t:ti XIII. Ii<br />
(1.1 CES INTO DOS] TI ON.<br />
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feet’<br />
__ __<br />
straight stitches before repeating design.<br />
Stecte stitch cc icith knot, to extreme rcgtct t,,’f<br />
e:n<br />
tnob t; sidebatrk kstccc S<br />
c1ceve’ stitch cc idth knob slowly from left to<br />
tight. ‘I lien hut tip it back only halt cc av Ice Id<br />
4M t$I<br />
(cci’ secei al stitches, then alloec it to slide bccc’<br />
tc let I completeR.<br />
A great variety of decorative<br />
rows of a stitch pattern or<br />
decorative borders and trims,<br />
DECORATIVE STITCHING<br />
stitching can be created by using one or more<br />
by combining different stitches-- top stitching,<br />
monograms, appliques and embroidery,<br />
tvlachii ie Set t tog<br />
CREATIVE STITCHING<br />
TOP STITCHING<br />
You can accent lines of a garment with<br />
one or more rows of topstitching along<br />
collars, lapels, yokes, facing edges,<br />
pockets, cuffs, seams and hems.<br />
• Use straight<br />
tailored look,<br />
hole twist for<br />
stitch for a more<br />
sewing with buttonadded<br />
emphasis.<br />
ftc-foci are’ j ist a (ccc of the many patt ems you can create, for best result se 0<br />
at mccclcrat e rate of speed. I eeecsen stitch ci tdth lock knob. \‘ar tiiettemns hi at \ lip<br />
speed cciii cc hich con moce the stitch width knb. or by varYing nunchet ccl stit Ice’s<br />
nice<br />
cc II hcelcli V<br />
it]<br />
I<br />
I<br />
• Use stretch straight stitch for a<br />
heavier row of stitching, even with<br />
regular thread.<br />
• Use satin stitch for wider row of<br />
stitching, especially for borders.<br />
Or use one of the stitches on following<br />
page, varying the width for special<br />
effects.<br />
Moce stitch cc iilth knob icickl> to half cc ac cont V<br />
t::c lk<br />
Icohili up it, t lien mote quiu’kl to extreme li-f<br />
Nlake patterns as alsece, then stitch 3 cli<br />
st might stitches before’ repeating design.<br />
I sc’ di rectoctus<br />
gic’etc<br />
...4’ttui stitch cc nhth knob more shceci l.<br />
hi<br />
II<br />
first design, but nio C<br />
Altei’iiat e (hi rccttons feet’ t ii’st md second designs.<br />
Slide’ stitch cc celtIc knob to e\treme right before<br />
iti<br />
lcelea’e<br />
pattern desired length,<br />
4<br />
At c’ en sceed, move st i tchi cc olth knof slcco Ic<br />
from left to right. Uhen release knob loci bc,<br />
alloci ing it to spring back. V<br />
)JAU .LMWh_<br />
Mccx, stitch cc ccttti knot, to extI’elne’ regtct cent<br />
hotd ho ses cia xi ,trte,’S, ‘to-n attc,cx knot, icc<br />
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F’ree-motion embroidery allows you k<br />
move the fabric in any direction undei<br />
the needle in ot’der to c i’eate vow<br />
design. Use ci titer a straight st itt Ii iii<br />
a zig zag stitch.<br />
Trace design on right side of fabri<br />
For best results, place fabric in at<br />
embroidery hoop.<br />
Remove all pressure from fabric:<br />
• press DOWN button all the wa<br />
down to lower fabric feed<br />
• press doss ii on outer ring of prtssuri<br />
iegulat or to release pressure ci on<br />
pletel y<br />
Place boo<br />
1) undei’ needle. Run maclow<br />
at medium speed, guitli ng hoop cats<br />
fully so needle moses along patteri<br />
Ii ne s -<br />
ise straight stitch foi’ outlining, am<br />
zig-/ag stitch for filling in design.<br />
\‘arv length of stitch simpis la inn ni<br />
hoop faster or slower tinder needle<br />
I gace stitches close together for<br />
smoot Ii. sat nv surface. ( )verlig<br />
stitches for an irregular surface.<br />
MONOGRAMS<br />
EMBROIDERY<br />
I I_ — — — j<br />
Many decoratis e stitches can be used<br />
to add a personal touch b monogram.<br />
ing a dress or blouse, writing a name<br />
on childrens clothes, or initialing<br />
houscltul d linens,<br />
Machine setting<br />
\er simple straight-him monograms<br />
can he made a tb the stretch straight<br />
St it c h.<br />
Use the satin stitch for script or block<br />
let t cr5.<br />
If stitching on very soft fabric, use a<br />
backing of tissue pa per or n t e rf acing<br />
to eliminate puckering and to pre\ cut<br />
ItobIti n t bread from showing In righz<br />
side of fabric. Trim awa excess after<br />
stitching.<br />
APPLIQUES<br />
App) iqiies are cut-out designs of one<br />
fabric stitched to another.<br />
a close zig-zag stitch or fine sat in<br />
stitch, lloaeei’, don’t allots stitch to<br />
hi’ too a ole.<br />
Stitch a sample first to decide which<br />
met hod is best for your fabric:<br />
• Haste appligue design to fabric.<br />
St itch at outs) entice edge if dcsign,<br />
tin-n trim an a\ any excess fabric<br />
around outer edge wit Ii embi’oider<br />
scissors.<br />
• Baste applitue design to fatii’ic.<br />
St itch around enti ii design a it It<br />
st raiglit stitching; trim edges close<br />
to stitching. 1 hen ovi-i’stiti’h edge<br />
of tli’sign aith appluiue stitch
I<br />
• iI ark posit ion and length of butt<br />
hole on fabrics. I ,engt h of tIre liolt<br />
determined bn tIre width plus t hi<br />
ness of the button. The finisl<br />
buttonhole should be 1 8’ long<br />
than thrs nreasur’emrrent to allon I<br />
bar tacks at each end.<br />
• Attach but torihol e foot,<br />
• ‘A hen sewing buttonholes on kni<br />
or’ loosely iv ni err fabric, use a pie<br />
of i nter’fac irrg between fabr’rr’ ru<br />
facr rig SO buttonhole in ill r’et rn n i<br />
sha<br />
• (;nude fabric am’efrjllv so lire’s<br />
strtchrng will be straight antI cloy<br />
oge t lie r’, but not t (rud hi rig.<br />
• .‘\lways make a sarriple lint tonhol<br />
using the same fabric before stitcl<br />
i rig on your’ garmerrt .<br />
‘l’i’v<br />
sI i ppi n<br />
the button you will use through tIn<br />
but tonhrole to c’lreck tire cor’m’ec<br />
length of titi’ role.<br />
rn,i ai,titne Set t tog<br />
HEMMER FOOT<br />
Machine Setting<br />
BUTTONHOLES<br />
\ar’roa hems on mcdi urn and light<br />
a right fabrics Can be turned and<br />
stitched in a single operation without<br />
pinning or basting by using the hemmer<br />
foot, ‘lhe foot forms a hem a bout 1 ‘8”<br />
a ide. t ‘se for shirt and blouse hems,<br />
(‘rirtains. ruffle edges, and lingerie.<br />
Attach hemmer foot, trirn and<br />
straighten fabric edge. For eas iii’<br />
sertion of fabric in hemmer foot, t i rst<br />
cut off corner of fabric. ‘1 hen fold<br />
edge of fabric over about I 8” , then<br />
fold it oi er again for a length of 2”.<br />
H<br />
I nsei t fabric fold into spiral opening of<br />
foot. Nloie fabric back and forth until<br />
the fold forms a scrolled shape, I) raw<br />
fabric toward you until begi rim ng of<br />
Irern is underneath needle. I or, er foot.<br />
H<br />
Stitch slowly as ou guide fabric into<br />
hemmer foot. ho not push or pull<br />
fabric, If edge of material tends to<br />
(,ranter<br />
Errant<br />
‘dole out of hemmer, guide it to tie<br />
right. If too much material enter’s<br />
hemmer, draw fabric to the left,<br />
Flat Felled Seam<br />
lye hemmer’ foot for’ making flat felled<br />
seams on shirts and sportsrr ear’, I hr<br />
t’pe of Seam is str’ong arid durable,<br />
and pr’ovidr’s a finished appear’aro’i’ or<br />
It r the right arid rong sides.<br />
Bartacks<br />
I ‘lace fabric right sides together’ a tb<br />
edge of bottom tried’ extending about<br />
1 8’ beond edge of top piece, St ti-h<br />
fabric together’ rising Iir’mrrmei’ loot like<br />
a regular’ presser’ fort, I ‘se i’ighir edge<br />
f foot asagiiolr for’ 1t torn I rrhri’r<br />
arid lit edge of lorru toe of fu,t is<br />
9aiion<br />
Opening<br />
/ r<br />
‘-<br />
‘i “?<br />
guide for’ top ibr’i i’.<br />
)teii tort f,thtr’ir’ and j)o’r i’ig}’t ‘,i’lr’s<br />
n, loll searri rl Ion air i’s or (‘r io<br />
hr, left arid iii’-,” it ri c’rnrn’ r<br />
sci oil. Sew is \n,u nnnnubi Feer irrr,rrr<br />
hremnnring. As a guile, ‘liii first rein 1<br />
ii initiate Rut ii<br />
tviany rigs St t Ping<br />
stitches along left cdg,’ of (org tei
-<br />
Oil (‘an Si’ ii 10th t IV 0 and four’ Ii ol<br />
butt oils IV i th your machine.<br />
(‘hangi’ presser foot to the liuttoi<br />
sewing loot and be sure to lower falirii<br />
feed h’ pressing down DOWN button.<br />
Place button under button sewint<br />
foot. Turn stitch width knob until zig<br />
zag stitch is same ii idth as the holes ii<br />
the button. ‘1 urn hand n heel towari<br />
you and test carefully that the needli<br />
goes through the center of first mi<br />
hole and then the other,<br />
II Ii! both threads hehi nil p re sse i fooi<br />
and sen 5 to 6 stitches.<br />
Turn stitch width knob to straigh’<br />
stitching and take about 3 stitches t<br />
lock the thread,<br />
l”or a four hole button, lift pressei<br />
foot slightly and move fabric to permit<br />
stiti’liirig the remaining two holes<br />
I biks ii snais ‘an also b sin<br />
llloi inc the same pcci’dum’i’.<br />
Thread Sha itk<br />
Sen -through liii tons on (‘oats ,iro<br />
jackets should lr,ii’ a tlim-i’al shank t<br />
niake t him st,nl ava from .i hi’ I aIm’<br />
l’lac’e a straight pin or’ sen ing inaclini<br />
io’elli’ in toj of button bit 0 tin i hi<br />
holes, an! s’o oer the pin ii’ needle<br />
Pull thread to hack of button am<br />
wind around st iti’hes to form a Ii mit<br />
shank. lii’ thread ends securely.<br />
Stitchi rig Btittiiiiholt’<br />
S I 1’. P 1 -<br />
I .ooson stitch width lock knob, ‘[‘urn<br />
stitch dth lock knob and set numbered<br />
indicator at 2. Place fabric under<br />
Machine Setting<br />
BUTTONS<br />
huttoiilii,h foot so needle enters fa!ir’<br />
on mark at top on loft side. Set gauge<br />
on buttonhole foot to (lesi rod length.<br />
Stitch left solo of buttonhole aci-ord.<br />
I ng to gauge set ti rig, Raise needle to<br />
s highest Posit ion.<br />
DL<br />
!Dll<br />
SI I.P 2-— [‘urn stitch width knoli .ini<br />
1 bring<br />
numli’it’d I nih c;i t oct 5. \\ bile holding<br />
St tihi ii hth koih, it 5, mike si’i i’ral<br />
st itches for first baitack. Raise<br />
presser foot and needle to its highest<br />
position. bringing needle doii n to<br />
center f baitai’k. [‘urn fabric using<br />
as a i\ ot. I .oiver presser foot.<br />
SI II’ 3- \\ ith stitch iidth knob set at 2, stitch<br />
second row of buttonhole, according<br />
to desired length as set on gauge of<br />
buttonhole foot. Raise needle to its<br />
highest position.<br />
Cll<br />
S ll:P 4.. Turn stitch n idth knob and bring<br />
numbered indicator to 5. While holding<br />
stitch width knoli at 5, make the second<br />
hartack, Release knob and make<br />
several stitches to secureR fast en<br />
stitches. (ut thrrail’, aiiii draw upper<br />
t hirr’ail to unilersole,<br />
S I l’ P 5-- (‘Ut buttonhole open using embroidery<br />
scissors or seam ripper, being careful<br />
not to cut stitching on either side.<br />
Ilace a pin across each end of button<br />
ill’ to protect end stitching.<br />
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Tears and patches can be stitchi<br />
easily and quickly with zigzag stite<br />
lears<br />
‘I rim ragged edges. Position teat timb<br />
needle and stitch along teal’ catchii<br />
both sides of material.<br />
Vi hen me ncli ng a t Ii cc c-co me red tea<br />
stitch from each end to center. V<br />
large tears, place piece of fahi i c unb<br />
tear for mci nforcemerit<br />
Pate he s<br />
St it cli patch into place around eilj.<br />
of hole or worn area. 1 tim iaw eilgl_<br />
close to st trIo rig.<br />
Machine Setting<br />
ZIPPERS<br />
Machine Setting<br />
MENDING<br />
Zipper foot allows t,u to stitch right<br />
rust ti a raised area such as z. tipper<br />
Lttsd f needle<br />
or cording Ilie foot is adjustable so it<br />
carl lie irioi eti to the let t or right side<br />
of the needle without haeing to turn<br />
the I ahiri c.<br />
liaise ii’tdlo to its highìest position.<br />
i_Il tIlCIl /.iI)l)l’r foot_ and sot (out ols for<br />
straight stitclti ng.<br />
o adjust foot for left side of needle;<br />
loosen screw at back of foot and shde<br />
toot to the left so that needle asse<br />
through notch on right side of lot.<br />
or needle sI oo v to he sort’ it n<br />
lot hit zipper foot, and tighten thumb<br />
screw<br />
-Th<br />
hoc right side of needle. sl iihe foot to<br />
the tight.<br />
Zi pp”r tiiiek;i’ II (ont III ;in\ to<br />
fellow inst root ions fir stitching.<br />
R iqhts do i,t needle<br />
( ordell e;llIl<br />
( oiliiie is jo tissionil tiinsli to<br />
.i<br />
ci i iIio chilliiis clothes<br />
nil ni_mi i<br />
lii st iiiike n cIting liv coi ering iril<br />
i_i ii it Ii Il as I aIr iiiil ‘.1 it hi<br />
to tie tOil itli zitir ft.<br />
itt stitin ii (Iiiii into SliTti iioig<br />
/ I PeT
Machine Setting<br />
DARNING<br />
Presser Stitch Stitco Stitch Fabric<br />
Foot Pattern Width Length Feed<br />
FREE 4AND-S EWING<br />
L1<br />
W orn Spots on clothing and household<br />
linens can be darned easily with your<br />
in ac h lie.<br />
Completely release<br />
liv pushing down<br />
by pressing down<br />
pressure regulator<br />
pops up.<br />
For greater control, especially when<br />
darning larger areas, place fabric in<br />
embroidery hoop. For large holes.<br />
baste a piece of mending material<br />
underneath hole to use as a base for<br />
stitching.<br />
l’lace fabric under needle. Move fabric<br />
back and forth vi ti an even motion to<br />
cover darning area with closely spaced<br />
rows of sti tchi 11g. Then turn fabric and<br />
sew a second lover of stitching across<br />
first layer of stitching.<br />
pressure on fabric<br />
DOWN button and<br />
on outer ring of<br />
until center button<br />
(<br />
The Freehaftci-equipreent ,is really an<br />
important p€s. ,‘ / -/- j ,i<br />
Now you. can do many jobs with your 3L. + L<br />
,sewing machine, the jobs you.d<br />
with yos hand ..•<br />
Just take some ap hnlaJe examples<br />
such as cuffs, sleeves, trimming,<br />
border. You can easily sew the pocket<br />
on, or close se.in of dress and coat.<br />
those earlier problems, now becrne &<br />
pleasure a<br />
Zase4<br />
ylothe, awyfrom the/ sl!frre at//Adfe<br />
/‘to avi.dto be hang<br />
THE/Extension plate<br />
yflT cas——49i.4<br />
et-, in a few minutes, change your<br />
machine intc a flat-bed-machine with<br />
the attached extension piate.<br />
For this purpose, insert the extension<br />
plate.1n the borehole to fix it-, and<br />
to fastdnby—using a sce on the<br />
sheave at right ed itQ the flap.<br />
)he<br />
(i/I<br />
Ck -‘<br />
frJJ<br />
LI<br />
,<br />
1 s,r-’<br />
ij b-’<br />
,- S i<br />
J 1(1 v-f<br />
I<br />
1. fJ<br />
‘I f1 /‘l<br />
/<br />
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36
3,<br />
‘tour machine needs to be rib’<br />
ever week if used f rertuent<br />
tri’v day if mach, no is<br />
use, if machint’ has riot heiri<br />
a period if time the iii will htai<br />
SO be sure to oil hi’foi’i’ ru<br />
ace a drop of best tualit<br />
machine oil at each of the<br />
short n in the Ictrnes:<br />
I mode Vace l>latr’ -<br />
srwi<br />
rig far<br />
open antI ro I ill rot rig pit<br />
I tic tori Pi rits.<br />
[ruler 1’op Plate i’’ioo\ 0 top<br />
Lirisci-ew tug too scions hr’:itr’rI<br />
end if the tot) il au’ rith ri I<br />
in top of machi tie luau.<br />
I nderside tilt machi ire heat<br />
anil oil points on unde rsitle.<br />
It is important that u do or<br />
the machi tie too much oil whit<br />
only run out and spot your I tubi<br />
After oiling machint’, FUll the ii<br />
at high speed so that oil a ill<br />
all moving parts. 1 hen sew a for<br />
of stitches on a scrap of mate<br />
be sure that machine seas cI<br />
Also wipe If any escess nil ir<br />
mac hi on’.<br />
I )o not oil the motor as it un<br />
to’i’maru’rit I I ulu’ic’niti’d at t hi’ I a<br />
PART III CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE<br />
r<br />
OILING<br />
CLEANING<br />
‘toUr machine I always work well<br />
you take a few moments to keep it<br />
clean. If lint and bits of thread ac<br />
cumulate under needle plate, around<br />
fabric feed and in the shuttle, this will<br />
interlere with the operation of your<br />
machine, Check occasionally and clean<br />
whenever necessary.<br />
• Be fore cleaning, disconnect cord<br />
from outlet.<br />
Driver<br />
C corer<br />
pit<br />
• Remove needle, presser foot, needle<br />
plate and slide plate.<br />
• To remove shuttle: raise needle bar<br />
to its highest post ton and remove<br />
bobbin case. Turn levers aivay from<br />
shuttle and lift our retaining ring<br />
and shut tie, by grasping center pin.<br />
• Thoroughly c’l can under fabric feed<br />
with a small brush. Remove lint arid<br />
thread from all parts of shuttle and<br />
wipe with a lightly oiled cloth.<br />
• To reassemble, hold shuttle by<br />
center pin and fit carefully hack<br />
into shuttle race, forming perfect<br />
circle with driver. Replace retaining<br />
ring, polished side out, making sure<br />
the bottom pin fits into notch.<br />
I .ock retaining ring by turning<br />
levers hack into position until they<br />
snap over the two small posts.<br />
Replac bobbin and case.<br />
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PROBLEMS AND PROBABLE CAUSES<br />
Looser:<br />
JO Penney Model 6903<br />
1<br />
SeriaINo[ I °i<br />
When nrdering replacement parts<br />
give model ito. and serial no.<br />
ADJUSTING BELT<br />
-l<br />
he tIn-ion ot the motor belt can lu<br />
alljiist il h m’ Tip the motor Iracklt<br />
lint il On the right side of the<br />
mai hi iii.<br />
I<br />
Se a scitoIrier to slight Iv loosen<br />
the scroll securing the motor bracket.<br />
Slide bracket ilotvn to tighten tension<br />
but be careful not to tight en hilt<br />
too tightl Slide bracket up to loosen<br />
tens n<br />
\ hen proper adjustment is attaiiid<br />
tighten screw securely.<br />
CATALOG NUMBER 868 0548<br />
MODEL NUMBER 6903<br />
\V hen von need se r’. cc or replacement<br />
parts, please he sure to give the model<br />
111(1<br />
sen al numbers. The are show<br />
on the moilel n1irnher plate mounted<br />
oil tlit front side of the machine base.<br />
ri<br />
In most cases, poor sewing results are due to a damaged needle. Always cx.<br />
needle first before checking other items.<br />
I. SKIPPING STITCHES<br />
• bent or blunt needle<br />
• wrong size needle<br />
• needle inserted incorrectly<br />
• needle threaded incorrect<br />
• upper thread tension too tight<br />
• pressure on presser foot too light<br />
2. UNEVEN STITCHES<br />
• lient or blunt needle<br />
• wrong size needle<br />
• incorrect threading<br />
• pulling fabric while sewing<br />
• upper thread tension too loose<br />
• pressure on presser foot too light<br />
• loose presser foot<br />
• fabric feed too low<br />
• bobbin aound unevenly<br />
• bobbin inserted incorr,±ctlv in case<br />
3. NEEDLE BREAKS<br />
• bent needle touches needle plate or presser foot<br />
• needle inserted incorrectly<br />
• pulling fabric while sewing<br />
• loose presser foot touches needle<br />
• needle too fine for fabric<br />
• moving stitch pattern lever or stitch width<br />
dial with needle in fabric<br />
I<br />
4. UPPER THREAD BREAKS<br />
• bent or blunt needle<br />
• incorrect threading<br />
• upper tension too tight<br />
• needle inserted incorrectly<br />
• needle touches presser foot<br />
• needle eye has sharp edges<br />
• poor quality thread<br />
• knots in thread<br />
• starting to stitch too fast<br />
• thread jammed in shuttle<br />
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N E H 0<br />
5. LOW[R THREAD BREAKS<br />
• hohi) ii case t breaded ncorrect k<br />
• hotdii n case rise i• t eu i nco r roe t in in ac h no<br />
• bOi)hi ii voijiii1 unIv enlV<br />
• bobbin wound too full<br />
• bobbin tinsioii too tight<br />
• rough edge ri hole of needle plate<br />
• bent I)))hl)i 0<br />
• poor quiul it bead<br />
6. FABRIC PUCKERS<br />
• bnt or 1)1 unt reedl e<br />
• tpr t bead tension too tight<br />
• both upper aral lIner tensions too tight<br />
• using two different kinds or sizes of thread<br />
• Iabric too sheer or soft use lissue paper underla<br />
7. MACHINE DOES NOT FEED FABRIC<br />
• stitch length knob set at 0<br />
• fabric feed on l)()\\ N<br />
• pr,sr foot not don n completely<br />
• t Iiriool knit ted under fabric<br />
8. BUNCHING OF THREAD UNDER FABRIC<br />
• upper and lower threads riot ulran n back under presser foot<br />
• fabric feed un 1)1 )\\ N<br />
9. BOBBIN DOES NOT WIND PROPERLY<br />
• inc rreu t threading<br />
• liobbi n under t bread gui lie riot positu oried correct lv<br />
• bold,in not posi tioried correctly on spindle<br />
• bobbin n i nder not engaged iv it h band iv heel<br />
10. MACHINE RUNS SLUGGISHLY<br />
• diii or lint between I cet Ii of fabric feed<br />
• (Ii it or Ii nt in shuttle<br />
• iriiuc hi ne rieL oh up<br />
II. MACHINE WILL NOT SEW<br />
• (((ill not plugged 1101 orit lot<br />
• cord nut phuiggeul into duutor su,uket iii ciuluinet or ual,e<br />
• stop in (0011 InuoI nut t gIlt )rie)l<br />
• rnotoi bolt lou) loose on broken