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DOMESTIC SEWiNG MACHINE CO., INC.Cleveland, Ohio 44111

DOMESlC SEWING MACHINES1470 Birchmount Road

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

You are now the owner of a new Domestic zigzag sewing machine, the mcstversatile machine of its type you can possess. Buttonholes, monogramming, darning,overcasting and creative embroidery ar done with ease and speed.

) aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your machine thisbook on its care and use has been written for you. Read the instructions carefully.s a thorough understanding of your machine will reward you with many hours of;oubte-i:ee creative sewing.

Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers and cordbg feet, to complement the accessories furnished are available from your dealer.

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PagesAccessories 20

- Howtoilse 21Hemmers 31Seani Gauge or Cloth Guide 23Quilting Guide 23

Attachments 30djustanie Cord and Zipper Foot 37

Ataohment Foot 32Binde 34Ednestitcher 32Hemmers 36Rudter 39

Blind Horn 18Bobbin

Piacng m Shuttle 7Threadng 6Winding 5

Buttonholes 16Bound 44

Buttons Sew-On 19Charts

Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching 4Stitch Length 9Trouble 27-28-29

INDEX

PagesDarning and Mending 11

EmbroideryCreative 14Hoop 15

Features and Parts (Front View) 2

(Back View) 3Installation - Head in Cabinet 47

Head in Portable case .•• 45Maintenance and Care 24

Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle 25 -

Needle Setting 6

Pressure and Feeding of Fabric 11

Thin and Light weight Fabrics ... 11

Reverse Sewing 9

Sewing Preparation 12

Sewing Tips 41-42-43

Straight Stitching 13Tension Adjustment 10Threading-’Jpper 8

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FEATURES AND PARTS(Front View) 1. Thread Take-up Lev

2. Pressure Release(Darning)

3. Arm Thread Guides4. Blind Stitch Lever5. Zigzag Stitch Width6. Zigzag Stitch Width7. Stitch Width Cpntroi8. Buttonhole Control9. Bobbin Winder Cov€

1C. Hand Wheel11. Clutch12. Cover Release Buttoi13. Stitch Length Contrc14. Push Buttod Reverse15. Bobbin Winding Ten16. Drop Feed Buttons17. Needle Plate18. Cover Plate19. Presser Foot20. Presser Foot Thumb21. Needle Clamp22. Tension Regulator23. Thread Bar and Face24. Sew Lite Switch

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NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE

Machine SilkNeedle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or

Fabric No. Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon

Extremely heavy 6 10tarpaulin, sacking, 4 to to Heavy Dutycanvas, ducK, etc. 3 30Heavy upholstery 8 30fabric, ticking, 3 to to Heavy Dutydenim, leatherette 10 40Medium heavy drapery 10 40fabric, velveteen, to to Heavy Dutysuiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60Medium broadcloth,

12 60percale, gingham, linen, 1 + Achintz, taffeta, sheer j° oo 0

wool, shantung, etc.

Sheer voile, lawn, 14 80to to 50 Aaimity, crepe,

0 16 100nanakercn:ef linen,-.- (Plastic 1dm,olasuc film, etc.

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Very sheer chiffon, 16 100batiste, lace, organdy, 00 to to 50 Aninon, net, marquisett etc. 20 150

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Fig. 3WINDING THE BOBBIN

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fhsengage hand wheel 5, Fig. 3 from the s:itching mechanism by turning clutch 6, Fig. 3

towaro rou or counter clockwise.

Push stch 4, Ftg. 4) to spring oPen cover 3, Fig. 4 of the recessed winder.

Pioce a snoc of thread on one of the spool pins. Lead thread through the uppor thread

guide on crot and down through tension oisc 9, Fig. 5; at base of machine. Run end of thread

through a hole in bobbin edge left flange

dod from inside out) and claco bobbin -

n spindle of bobbin winder 7, Fig.4, fitting

he 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 wrien it ts

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

stated on Page 6

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SETTING THE NEEDLE

See Fig. 6. Raise the needle bar A to its highest

point, turning wheel toward you by hand, shank

Then loosen the needle clamp screw S and the

needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place needle /(flat side to right, in the needle clomp and push it

upward as far as it will go intO the needle clamp

hole, tightening the needle damp screw securely

wtth a screw driver.

After changing the needle make one com

plete revolution of the balance wheel by

hand to be sure the needle is in the correct,., .7

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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Step ]. ‘illustrated in Fig. 8’. Hold bobbin case between thumb and forefinger of left han

so that the slot in the edge of the bobbin case is on top. Take the bobbin between thumb am

forefinger of right hand so that the thread on top leads from left to right.

Step 2. Insert bobbin into bobbin case, pull the thread into the slot of the bobbin case

shown in Fig. 9, and draw it under tension spring and into the fork-shaped opening of the sprim

as shown in Fig. 10.

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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The lenath of the stitch is regulated by the dial, shown in Fig. 14. Near 0 is the shorteststitch and 5 is the longest, but the dial may be set at any spot between the markings for avariety of lengths. Turn the dial to the right to lengthen arid to the left to shorten the stitch,The number stitch length you choose is indicated by the pointer.

STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE)

Figures on indicator 0 1 2 3 4 5

Number of stitches per inch No Feeding 30 25 15 8 6

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SEWING IN REVERSEWhen you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or end of a seam, press

in the button H, Fig. 14, as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as long as thebutton is held in.

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ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

Aiwa-js adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down,

as the tension is released when it :s raised. To :ncrease the

tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 151 to tIre right, or

ciocwise; to decrease, turn to the left. The hader the number

on the dial the tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower tenston

Ire sure that the machine is threaded property.

7/hen it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn

the small screw ,Fig. 17) on side of the bobbin case ciocbwise to

tighten, counterclocKwise tO loosen.

When the upper and under tensions are properly

balanced, a perfect stitch will be formed with both

threads interlocking in fabric (Fig. 16-k

When the upper tension is too tight, the lower

thread is pulled up over the upper thread which

lying flat on the fabric Fig. 16-B.

When the upper tension is too loose, the upper

thread forms loops over the lower thread lytng flat

on the fabric (Fig. 16-C).

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ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

GENERAL SEWING. Usually for straight sewing and various embroidery work, the pressure

bar cap or darning release (Fig. 19 is at its lowest position and the feed at its highest level - with

the drop feed button marked UP pressed all the way down. (Fig. 18)

SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS

When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin

silk or flimsy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway

down. Release all the way by pressing the snap lock A, Fig.

20) and then press cap B down again to half-way spot. Lower

the feed slightly by pressing the DOWN button \Fig. 18 to the

xed line.

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In order to move the fabric freely in any

direction for darning and mending, release

the pressure cap B completely by pressing

down on the snap lock (A, Fig. 20. Press

DOWN button [Fig. 18) all the way down,

which drops the feed well below the needle

plate. To return feed to normal, press the

UP button all the way down.

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PREPARING TO SEW

l-iave take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feedingby culling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.

NEVER run machine without material under presser foot.FLce material and threads in position under the presser ioct and lower the nresser foot. You

re no-,, ready to begin sewing. Ey having the needle a: its hiahest porn:, it is not necessaryo :ouch the hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the:aachtne :s regulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control.

REMOVING THE WORK

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Be sure to ston the mach:newhen the thread take-up leverand needle bar are at :he h:ghestposition.

Now raise the presser footand draw the fabric back and tothe left Fig. 21, A and B and passthe threads over the thread cutter.

Pull down slightly, holdingthread in both hands, so as notto bend the needle.

Zeave the ends oi thread under the presser foot.

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STRAIGHT STITCHING

For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft ma

terial, you may want to use the straight stitch presser

foot and the straight stitch needle plate which are in

cluded in your accessory box. Both have narrow needle

slots.

Changing the Presser Foot and Needle Plate:

(1) Presser Foot

(A) Loosen thumb screw (18, Fig. 1) and

remove zigzag presser foot.

(3) Replace with straight stitch presser foot

(Fig. 22A).

(2) Needle Plate

(A) Slide cover plate (16, Fig. 1) to the left as

far as possible.

(B) Remove screws holding needle plate (15,

Fig. 1) to bed plate.

(C) Remove zigzag needle plate.

(ID) Replace with straight stitch needle plate

(Fig. 22B).

Be sure to set the sfitch wtdth and buttonhole

control knob at 0 or the needle will break in striking

the foot or plate.

Grasp outer rim of zigzag dial (A, Fig. 23) and press

down on. lock B Turn dial as far to the left as possible

Pointer will then be on. the zero mark

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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

The satin stitch Fig. 24) hich is really just a verf shortigzag szilch and the basis for most embroidery, is obtained

by setting stitch lenqth see page 9) as near C as possiblewithout tiovping the feeding action and igag width at 5,

Fig. 23To s)2ch continuously at one width of :iqag stitching set zigag idth stop B, Fig. 23) to

Aosen ztdch width number.::n the macnine set zor a short m::cn length ci:

brent designs can be made by Lrning the zig:ag widthcontrol knob back and forth beteen C and 5 or any

cobinaticn of widths. Try setting the stop B,Ag, 3 at 1 and various other numbers.

Set a rh7thm for yourself and then proceed. Mterwhile z cu will become quite skillful varying your de

signs by the speed of the machine, stitch length, andmanipulation of the zigzag control knob.

SAMPLES OF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

A. Sew a few stitches at, 5 width, then allow knob Fig. 25to spring back to C for a short period. Cotcit, if necessary,to eslablish a rhythm.

3. 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.

ID. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at 11’. Do a few zigzag stitches, drop

feed for 3 or 4 stitches, then raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhythmically it is no

necessary to count stitches.

Fe sure zigzag presser foot and zigag needle plate are in place.

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EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

it is easy to follow a stamped design or to

work free hand hen en broidering or monogram

mg. (See Fig. 26). Pelease the pressre from

the foot bz pressing down on the snap iocF ring

darner. Push the drop feed button down all the

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E. Drop feed, set stitch width lock at 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left of

stitches. Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy vetal. Continue until flo,ver design is corn

plete. Lock threads by setting stitch width at 0 and taking 3 or 4 stitches in center of design.

way,Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and

place under the needle aiter removing the presser

foot. Set the stitch width at the size you preferFig. 2o

and lower the presser bar lifter. Then operate the

machine at a rather high speed while moving the

hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the path of

the needle.Should you encounter skip stitches, the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darning spring

is needed see attachments available from your dealer illustrated in the back of this book).

DARN OR MONOGRAM WITHOUT HOOP

If you wish to darn or monogram without embroidery hoop, leave zigzag presser foot in

place, release all pressure on presser foot, set stitch length at 0, set zigzag stitch width to suit,

and leave feed in sewing position.

When darning or monograming in this manner, the fabric must be held taut or skipped

stitches will be encountered.

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BUTTONHOLES

Buttonholes of various lengths can be made by justturning the buttonhole control knob.

To establish the correct length buttonhole requiredadd 1/8 inch to the cutting space for bar tacks.

To obtain the length of the cutting space, the openingthrough which the button passes is measured by addingthe width “A” and thickness “B” of the button (Fig. 28).

First mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole onthe fabric with a basting line or tailor’s chalk. Make oneor two buttonholes on scrap fabric (following directionsbelow) to be sure the machines adjustments are correct.

(1) Set zigzag stitch width control at 0.(2) Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole

foot. It provides maximum visibility and allowsclosely spaced stitches to feed evenly (Fig. 27).

(3) Set stitch length knob 11 (Fig. 1) as near 0 aspossible without stopping the feeding action.

4) Set buttonhole control knob (Fig. 30) at 0 andthen to the first buttonhole setting, number 1.This will set the width of the buttonhole sides.

(5) Lower needle carefully into the mark on thefabric indicating the start of the buttonhole.Lower presser foot and sew full length of lefthand side of the buttonhole (Fig. 29, Step 1).

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(6) Set buttonhole control at number 2 position for bar tacking.

Sew four or five stitches, step 2.

(7) Set buttonhole control at number 3 for right hand side of buttonhole. This will

set the machine to sew in reverse.

Sew right hand side of buttonhole, step 3.

(8) Set buttonhole control at number 4 position for bar tack.

Sew four or five stitches, step 4.

(9) Set buttonhole control at 0 position and take two or three stitches to fasten bar

tack to prevent ravelling.

(10) Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper, being careful not to cut the

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If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft material, place tarlaton or paper

under fabric which can be torn away after stitching.

When making additional buttonholes, be sure to turn the buttonhole control knob

to 0 and back to the number 1

position to put the machine in forward stitching.

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1. Set zigzag stitch wide lock (see page 2, No. 5,

Fig. 1) at 0.

2. Set buttonhole contro lever see page 2, No.

23, Fig. 1) al 0.

3. The blind stitch lever çFig. 313) must be at

B.H.

4. When you wish to sew other stitches excepting

the B.H. stitch, the 3.31. lever must be always

at M (Fig. 31A).

SEWING ON BUTTONS

1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach button sewing foot.

(See Fig. 32.)2. Push drop feed button “DOWN” all the way. (Fig. 36).

3. Set zigzag stitch width stop at 0. Place the button so

that its left hole comes directly under the needle, then

gently lower the presser foot. (Fig. 33).

4. Move zigzag stitch width stop until the needle comes

down exactly over the right hand hole in the button.

(Fig. 34).Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to be svre the

needle enters both holes in button without deflecting

needle, correct width if necessary.

5. When needle goes into the center of each hole r n the

machine at medium speed, making six or eight stitches,

stopping with the needle in the left hole.

6. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the

stitch width at 0, and take a few stiches in the same hole.

If you wish you may place a rounded toothpick over the

button, between the two holes, and sew button to fabric

in regular way.Remove the toothpick and wind thread under the button,

forming a shank to fasten.Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four

holes, hooks and snaps, etc. If a four hole button is to be

sewn, follow the same procedure as for the two hole button.

Now lift presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit

stitching the remaining two holes. Hooks, snaps, etc., are sewn

to the fabric with the same procedure as for sewing two hole

buttons.

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ACCESSORIES (Fig. 37)

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1. Plastic Oiler (Sealed and Filled)

Package of Needles (5)

Large Screw Driver

Small Screw Driver

Bobbins (3)

Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins)

Quilter Guide

Cloth Guide

Button Sewing Fcot(Fig. 32)

Prong Type Buttonhole Foot

Presser Foot for Straight Sewing

Narrow Hemmer

Thumb Screw

Needle Plate for Straight Sewing

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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest position replace regular

presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 38) being sure to tighten it securely

in place. Set A-P lever in the P position and zigzag stitch width control

at off for straight stitched hem or at number 3 for :igzag stitched hem.

Set stitch length control to suit.

For a plain narrow hem make a inch double fold

for about two inches along edge of fabric. Hold eact

end of the two inch fold, slip underneath hemmer. Brtng

fold up into the scroll of hemmer, draw fabric forward

to end and fasten with point of needle. Lower presser

bar lifter. Gently pull end of thread as you start stitch

ing (Fig. 39 for straight stitched hem and Fig. 40 for

zigzag stitched hem).

Guide material slightly to left and t will take a

double turn through scroll.

The narrow hem provides an excellent finish for

edges of ruffles or any other dainty work.

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coo e yciding lace :n:er cecOle ano hem uto croi. dde

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LACE ErGE WITH INVIESLE STTCHING

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mace rza:et:a ] 8 toed from stout mice 0: lower

*oe. Insert to hem met :cr dl admv:ne oe:n roil over

can to top morto :oaoflo Frenon seam. her comIng

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HEMMING ACROSSA SEAM

To h’m across a seam,

cut the ream toNs at ancIg. oc

angle so they will lead otto the hemmr :rrduaily. Press ses

open. Stitch across the seam at hee-::rerrte edse to hold

tcgethm and for added firmness. d tom be necessary -o m

toe roater:ai :O4fltiy when rien-trtt:ng coer :m mom. Pig 44

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QUILTING GUIDE

Use this guide for making parallel rows ofstraight or decorative stitching. Attach standardpresser foot. Slip U shaped holder on guide underpresser foot thumb screw from the back andtighten screw (Fig. 45 . Adjust the curved bar forthe distance desired between rows of stitches andset so it presses slightly on the fabric. By lettingthe guide ride on the previous stitching line, successive rows w 11 be t eauai dtstce apart. Fig. 43

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SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

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Use the scorn gauge as a guide for straight seamsand even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric.Fiç. 49

Fasten Gauge Fig. 46) with accompanying screw(Fig.47 ) in threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjustto desired width.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF

YOUR MACHINE

UOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE

Use only a good sewing machine oil, do not use any

common household oils.

Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep

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of sewing you do.

Once a year oil your machine thoroughly as indicated

the arrows on Figs. 50, 51 and 52.

Avoid over oiling.

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

See Fig. 53 and o4

The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes

clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere

with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning

and ramoval of the lint will safeguard the performance.

To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as lodows:

1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reacoes its

highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.

2. Remove bobbin case.

3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps B outward

and remove the shuttle race cover C and the shuttle

body (D).4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race

cover by removing all threads, lint. etc.

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When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as

follows to replace the shuttle assembly:

1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its

highest position.2. Place shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and

3. Replace shuttle race cover, C), fitting pin at lower edge

with shuttle race cover clamps, B , making certain the uiams Nave been snapped securely

into position.4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.

5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue into notch F of race cover.

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ADJUSTING AND CHANGING “V’1 BELT

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FDiiowing a:e the instructions for adjusting and changing the “V” belt:

ci) Open bobbin winder cover door Fig. 55.

(2) Remove three screws holding rear cover Fg t 6) by tipping it out

pivoting around the hand wheel away from the front of the machine.

(3) To adjust “V’ belt, loosen screws (A, Fig. 57) and move bracket B up to loosen belt and

down to tighten.

(4) To remove “V” belt:

(A) Remove top cover.

(B) Loosen clutch (C, Fig. 56).

(C) Loo3en screws “A” (Fig. 57) and move bracket “B” to its highest position.

(D) Slip belt off motor pulley and then over hand wheel.

(F) Replace “V” belt by slipping it over hand wheel and then over motor pulley.

(F) Adjust as noted under No. 4.

TROUBLE CHART

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1—With take up lever in highe:t poition, tilt

head back on hinges and remove bobbin case.

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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 threadel bobbin case by latch and re

place, fitting tongue into notch of race cover.

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Pulling or holding

material

Not enough tension

on upper thread

Poor quality thread

Needle too fine for

thread being used

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Trouble Probable CauseCorrection

Skipping Bent needle Discard and replace.

StitchesNeedle placed,

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See instruction page No. 6.

incorrectly in ciamp

Too fine a needle

for thread being usedee needle and thread chart, page No. 4.

Uoper thread tension T

arighten upper tension.

btitchestoo ioose

improper threading See threading instruction, page No. 8.

Bobbin not wound Rewind bobbin.

evenly

JnevenStitches

Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.

increase tension.

Try different thread.

See needle and thread chart, page No. 4.

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Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Refer to threading instructions, see page No. 8,

Upper Thread Improperly threaded and rethread machine.Breaking

Loosen tension on upper thread by t.irningToo much tension thread tension knob to lower number.

Starting with take up Always start sewing with take-up lever in

in incorrect position highest positiort —

Improper setting of Refer to needle setting instruction, see page No. 6.needle

Bent or eye of needle Trya new needle.too sharp

Bent or blunt needleDiscard all blunt or bent needles and replace

with new.

Material Tensions too tight See tension adjustment, page No. 10.

Puckering —

Dull needle Change needle.

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Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of accessories

described earlier in. this book.

The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that have

been designed specifically for your machine. They are available at modest

cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you with these items,

ask him to order them for you by part number. Then you will be assured

of receiving the genuine part designed for best performance with your

machine.

If a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry directly to:

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.

Cleveland, Ohio 44111

In Canada:

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES

1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD

SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA

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EDGESTITCHER

The edgestitcher is used in making dainty lace insertions, edgingsand piping.

The slots in the edgestitcherserve as guides in sewing togethervarcus pieces of material. If youwant to sew lace, lace and embroidery, or lace and tucked strips together, place the piece of material thatwill be on top in slot 1 •Fig. 59and the lower fabric in slot 4. Forinstance, if you are sewing lace edging to a finished edge of fabric,place the fabric in slot 1 and theace in slot 4 (Fig. 60).

ATTACHMENTS

Be sure the needle positioning lever is in theextreme left hand position.

ATTACHMENT FOOT

In order to attach binder, edgestitcher and thehemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser footand replace it with the attachment foot. (Fig. 58)

Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers bysliding the attachment to the left as possible andtightening the screw.

The mounting slot enables you. to sew as closeto or as far away from the edge as desired. Just movethe attachment to the correct position before tightening the mounting screw.

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Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so that

the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the lace in

the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.

Rickrack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.

To frim with wide piping place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left

in slot 3, for a narrow piping place fabric in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the

right in slot 3.Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a French seam.

See Figs. 61, 62, 63, and 64 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are

hundreds of other uses.

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BINDER

‘Ta: a eint on folded bindina, :nser: in aoprocr:a:eCra:v through slot nd under boder w::h :tron;

Fast s:dcoinn :o he sure it is on :he edcte. Adjust:hd:ng dinner :0 ::gh: or eit.

TWO-TONE BINDING sic. 68.

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HAND-CUT EIAS BINDING Fin. 67

Cu: 16 16 inch bias ninding fold tn half cr a coupleC :nches. Cu: bindng dianonally toward end, almost to

Shg fold :no center of binder. Craw bach rotCu:ocens and binding enm:cies soen end:t::ching to be sure :t ta on the edge, aJ’tst necrssarv.

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This attachment folds bias binding and applies it to the edge of material in one operationon scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths or commercially folded bias bindin

The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15 16 inch wide.

FOLDED BINDING Fig. 67.

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THE SET OF HEMMERS

Before attaching any of the hemmers, be sure

bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in

place1hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one

full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer.

Grasp bobbin thread with both hands and slip

horizontally under hemmer toward back. Bobbin

thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to back

of hemmer.Fold material to suit for two inches along edge, njg 69

hoWat each end. of fold. Slip fold into guide andup over spoo (Fig. 69). Fold hem in material back of hemmer. Draw forward to end of hemandja.sten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.

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can make a hem 1/4”, 3/8”, 5/8” or 7 8” in width, depending uponhfEhemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Figs. 70, 71, 72, 73,

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This attachment is used to make

and insert covered cording, and to

sew in zippers. Loosen thumb screw

to slide foot to either right or left

of needle.CORDING. Fold btas strip of

fae over cord. Loosen thumb

sew and set foot so needle is cen

fred in.needle hole. Machine baste

np1ace (Fig. 7677.

SEWING IN ZIPPER

Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle

enters center of neede hole. Guide metal of zipper

along edge of foot Fig. 78). Stttching should be

close to zlpper to allow easy opening and closing.

Adjust to sew from either right or left side, which

ever is more convenient.

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To sew covered cord to matertal, reset adjustable

foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge

of base fabrtc.

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a ha:ntv hair line finish is particuiariy desirabie for the inside seams of sheer collars,

facings, and yokes, seam allowance that would ordinarily show through is eliminated by follow

ing the seam outline with a narrow zigzag stitch.

Tr:m seam allowance close to line of stitching. llurn and press.

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EVENLY SPACED BUTTONHOLES

To make a row of buttonholes evenly spaced and accurately stitched, draw the outlines for

the buttonholes on one long strip o tissue paper. llin this pattern to position on the garment

with fabric strips under each marking. Stitch around the outlines then tear paper away.

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Cut interfacing down center between dart

Overlap cut edges, matching dart lines. Zigzag

along marking line from point to wihe end of

Trim both raw edges close to stitching.

lines.stitchdart.

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Most fabrics need to be guided only in front of the presser foot as shown at left. Many filmy

sheets, creces, knits, tricots, etc., require support while being stitched. For such fabric use the

strcipht :ch throat pate and presser foot and apply gentle tension by holding seam in front and

back of the otesser foot as shown at right.

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OVERCASTING WORN EDGES

Zigzag stitch along the worn edges, catching the fabric as

the needle swings to the left, and allowing the needle to just

pass over the edge of the fabric on the right (Fig. 96.

PATCHING

Machine baste catch into

place under hole or worn

area which has been cut away.

Then zigzag stitch he patch

into place by overcasting

around edge of hole Fig. 97.

STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR

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. 98).

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Please read these mpoiuant instructions

which were written to aid you in placing your

new sewin - nnchine on its portable base.

70th machine in sewing position attach

plastic clamp to top of partition with screw

provided so that it may be turned across the

bed ci the machine, to hold it down. (On

some bases the clamp may be positioned in the

proper spot).

To make the electrical connection draw

the two wires through the slot in the partition

of the base. Plug the cord labeled “Motor”

into the receptacle marked “Motor’ on the

bcck attached to the outer section of the

base. Then insert the other cord into the

“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.

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First, reroc the nail which holds the foot

conti-ol inside the base to avoid damage in

shipping. if a small plastic clamp is fastened

to the back and not to the top of the parti

tion at one end of the base, remove 0 too.

After unacking the sewing machine unit,

being certain to ake out the instruction book,

guarantee and accessory box, lay the unit

face down on a table. You will see two

clamping screws A entering head hinge holes

B on the underside of the back.

On the base you will :ind two head hinges

C which will fit into holes B. Lcwer the base

onto the sewing machine fitting hinges C into

holes B. Tighten screws A securely with a

Screw driver.

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INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABIN/7

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1. Loosen both head hinge seto rj until head hinge hole is clear.

/!2. Tilt head hinge fingers up and back

as far as they W3]1 go

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SCSEWS \ HEAD HINGE -. makiN HOLES

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holes.HEAD HINGES-

HINT: STRETCHA RUBBER BANDACROSS THE TWOHINGES TO HELPHOLD THEM UPRIGHT WHILEMOUNTING THESEWING HEAD,

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