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You
are now
the
owner
of
a
new
zig
zag sewing
machine,
the
most
versatile
type
of
its
kind
you
can
possess.
Buttonholes,
monogramming,
overcasting
and
creative
embroidery
are
done
with
ease
and
speed.
To
aid
you
in
obtaining
the
greatest
performance
from your
new
sewing
machine,
this
book
on
its
care
and use
has
been
written
for
you.
Read
the
instructions
carefully,
as
a
thorough
understanding
of
your
machine
will
reward
you
with
many
hours
of
trouble-free
creative
sewing.
This
manual
is
divided into
eight
separate
sections.
Each
section
deals
with
one
special
portion
of
your
sewing
machine.
For
example:
1.
“GETTING
READY
TO
SEW”
explains
the
basic
functions
of
your
machine;
how
to
thread
your machine,
wind
bobbins,
etc.
2.
“STRAIGHT
AND
ZIG
ZAG”
explains
the
uses
of
straight
sewing,
zig
zag
stitches
and use
of
the
built
in
utility
stitches.
3.
“TVVIN
NEEDLE
SEWING”
explains how
to
use
a
twin
needle
and
the
application
of
twin
needle
sewing.
4.
“BUTTONHOLES”
explains
four
different
styles
of
buttonholes.
5.
“STRETCH
UTILITY
STITCHES”
explains
the
use
of
elastic
triple
stretch
stitches.
6.
“FUN
STITCHES
DECORATIVE”
explains
the
use
of
stretch
stitches
as
decorations
by
adding
the
fun
stitches,
swans,
flowers,
etc.,
to
garments.
7.
“FEATURES
AND
PARTS”
explains
many parts
and
features
of
your
machine.
8.
“CARE OF
YOUR
MACHINE”
explains
maintenance,
oiling,
minor
problems
and
solutions,
alphabetical
index.
Also
included
in
the front
portion
of
this
manual
is a
table
of
contents
and
glossary
of
terms
to
further
aid
you
to
enjoy
your
sewing
machine.
J.
C.
Penney
Co.
CONTENTS
Introduction/Contents
Coy
Glossary
of
Sewing
Machine
And
Sewing
Terms
GETTING
READY
TO
SEW
Parts
Description
Installing
Sewing
Head
in
Portable
Case
To
Connect
Foot
Control
Wires
Installing
Sewing
Head
in
Cabinet
Changing
Presser
Foot
ChangingThe
Needle
Changing
The Bobbin
Windingihe
Bobbin
Threading
The
Bobbin
Case
‘
Adjusting
Bobbin
Tension
Upper
Threading
Picking
Up
Lower
Bobbin
Thread
Twin
Needle Upper
Threading
‘
Feed
Dog
Height
Adjusting
Upper
Tension
a
Fabric
Thread
And
Needle
Chart
Basic
Needle
Information
Decorative
Stitch
Control
Zig
Zag
Width
Control
Stitch
Length
Dial
Stitch
Length
Guide
2
Reverse
Stitch
Button
2
STRAIGHT
AND
Z1GZAG
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
STRAIGHT
STITCH
Seams
2
Basting/Topstitching
2
Darning
V.
Elastic
Thread
Shirring
2
Holding
The
Fabric
22
Turning
Corners
22
Curved
Seams
22
Ending
Seam/Removal
of
Fabric
23
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
ZIGZAG
STITCH
Overcasting 23
Seaming
Knits
23
Sewing
on
Buttons
24
Forming
Thread
Shank
on
Button
24
Satin Stitching
25
Tapering/Creative
Embroidery
25
Manual Embroidery
Designs
25
Free
Hand
Monogramming
26
Applique
26
Gathering
Over
Cord
27
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
MULTIPLE
STITCH
ZIGZAG
Overcasting
27
Patching
27
Mending
A
TearOr
Instant
Darning
28
Lace
Application
28
Flutter
Hem
29
Elastic
Application
29
Understitching
Facings
30
Decorative
Effects
30
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
STRETCH
BLIND HEM
Hemming
31
Edging
31
Eyelash
Buttonhole
31
Decorative
Stitches
32
Shell
Tuck
As
Decorative
32
Inserting
Lace
32
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE BLIND
HEM
ST1TCH
Blind
Hemming
33
Shell Tuck
34
Decorative
Effects
.
.
34
Topstitching
Effects
.
34
TWIN
NEEDLE
SEVING
Twin
Needle
Upper
Threading
35
Twin Needle
Sewing
Effects
35
Decorative
TucksO
Designs
.
36
Pin
Tucks
36
BUTTONHOLES
Preparation
37
Determine
Length/Width
.
38
Built
in
Buttonholes
38
Cutting
Buttonholes 39
Eyelash
Buttonholes
39
Turn
Around
Buttonholes
40
Corded
Buttonholes
.
.
41
Stretch
Buttonholes
42
STRETCH
UTILITY
STITCHES
APPLICATION
OF
THE
STRAIGHT
TRIPLE
STRETCH
STITCH
Seams
43
Topstitching
..
...
43
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
RICK
RACK
Topstitching/Rick
Rack
44
Tapering/Rick
Rack
44
APPLICATIONS
STRETCH
OVERLOCK
Stretch
Overlock
45
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
TRICOT
STITCH
Lingerie
Seam
And
Inserting
Lace
45
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Seaming
46
Hemstitching
Effect
46
Topstitching
Overlock
47
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
ULTRA
STRETCH
STITCH
Seaming
48
FUN
STITCHES
DECORATIVE
APPLICATIONS
OF
THE
DECORATIVE
FUN
PATTERNS
WaveFish
SwanTulip,Briar
Fun
Stitches
49
Creative
Patterns
Control
50
Fun
Pattern
Cams
51/52
FEATURES
&
PARTS
&
ACCESSORIES
Accessories 53
Changing
Foot
54
Buttonhole
Foot
55
Button
Sewing
Foot
56
Buttonholes
Cutter
56
Zipper
Foot
And
Insert
Cord
57
Cloth
Guide
And
Quilting Guide
58
CARE
OF
YOUR
MACHINE
Maintenance
59
Cleaning
59
Oiling
60
Changing
Light
Bulb
60
MINOR
PROBLEMS
AND
SOLUTIONS
Skipped
Stitches
61
Thread
Breaking
61
Needle
Comes
Unthreaded
62
Needle
Breaks
62
Material
Puckers
62
Threads
Jam at
Start
of
Sewing
62
Machine
Noisy
62
Bobbin
Does
Not
Wind
Properly
62
Index
63/65
GLOSSARY
ACCESSORY
BOX
BOBBIN CASE
BOBBIN CASE
TENSION
SPRING
BOBBIN TENSION
SCREW
BOBBIN
WINDING
SPI
N
DLE
BOBBIN
WINDING
STOP
CABINET
CAM
DOOR
CAMS
CREATIVE
PATTERN
CONTROL
DROP
FEED
LEVER
FACE
COVER
FEED
DOG
FOOT
CONTROL
OF
SEWING
MACHINE
TERMS
For
storage
of extra
feet,
needles,
bobbins
and
accessories
Holds
bobbin.
Holds
thread
in
bobbin
case
and
balances
upper and
lower
tension
threads.
To
adjust
the
tension
of
bobbin
case.
For
winding
bobbin
with
thread.
For
automatically
stopping
bobbin at
full
capacity
Used
to
mount
sewing machine
in
furniture;
also
a
storage
area
for
machine.
Located
on
the
top
of
the
machine.
access
to place
cams.
Plastic
cam
inserts
which
will
perform
numerous
designs.
A
dial
located
on
the
back
portion
of
the
arm
used
to
elongate
or
constrict
a
stretch
pattern
For
lowering
the
feed
dog
Snaps open
for
changing
the
bulb.
Also
provides
easy
access
to
needle
and
presser
bar
assembly
for oiling.
For
feeding
material
through machine.
For
activating power
to
the
machine.
amount
of
pressure
exerted
on
the foot
pedal
controls
the
speed;
attached
wires
plug
into
machine
and
wall
socket.
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PORTABLE
CASE
A
receptacle
to
store
a
sewing
machine when
not
in
use
PRESSER
BAR
Controls
the pressure
exerted
on
various
materials
being
sewn
PRESSER
FOOT
When lowered
onto
material
it
holds
the
material
against
the
feed
dog.
PRESSER
FOOT
LIFTER
For
raising
the
lowering
the
presser
bar and
presser foot.
When
raised,
the
tension
is
released
and
when
lowered, the
tension
is
engaged
PRESSER
FOOT For
fastening
presser
foot
and
attachments
THUMB
SCREW to
the
presser
bar.
RACE
Groove
in
which
shuttle turns.
REVERSE STITCH For
changing
from
forward
to
reverse
BUTTON
direction,
button
must
be
held
in
for
continuous
reverse
sewing.
SELECTOR
LEVER
Used
to
insert
cams,
make
buttonholes,
and
straight
and
zig
zag
stitches.
SHUTTLE
For
forming
lock
stitch.
SHUTTLE
COVER For
holding
shuttle
in
race,
SHUTTLE
DRIVER
For
turning
shuttle
in
race.
SHUTTLE
RACE
For
fastening
the
race
cover
onto
the
race.
COVER
CLAMPS
SLIDE
PLATE
Access
to
bobbin
case
and bobbin,
slides
forward
and back.
SOCKET
Located
under
the face cover
to
change
the
light
bulb.
GLOSSARY
OF
SEWING
TERMS
APPLIQUE
Applying
a
material
with
a
specific
design
onto
another
material
by
using
a
straight
)
or
zigzag
stitch.
BASTING
To
sew
with
a
temporary
stitch
that
can
be
removed
with
ease.
This
is
possible
by
using
the
longest
straight
stitch,
setting
your
top
tension
on
“0’
and
sewing
a
line
o
stitches.
The
top
stitch
will
be
loose and
the
bottom
stitch tight; this
allows
you
to
be
able
to
remove
the
lower
thread
by
pulling
It
may
be
necessary
to
cut
the
lower
thread
at
different
points
for
easier
removal
BLIND
HEM
A
variation
of
the
zigzag stitch
used
to
finish
a
hem
where
you
can
control
the
holding
stitch.
BUTTONHOLE
A
means
of
strengthening
the sides
of
a
hole
in
cloth
by
a
zigzag
stitch
to
hold
a
button
COUCHING
To
fasten
down
another
material,
like
a
ribbon
lace,
with
a
fine
zigzag
stitch.
‘
DARNING
A
method
of
repairing
a
rip
or
tear
by
‘
stitching
over
the
flaw.
EMBROIDERY
To
decorate
with
stitching,
using
either
a
straight
or
zigzag
stitch.
FACING
The
addition
of
another
piece
of
material
to
increase
the
body
or
edge
of
material.
FUN
STITCHES
A
triple
stretch
pattern
used
mainly
as
decorative,
can
be
sewn
with
one
or
twin
needle.
GATHERING
Forming
a
zigzag
stitch
over
cord,
elastic,
or
any
separate
material
;
SATIN
STITCH
A
solid
line
of
zig
zag stitching formed
by
a
zigzag
stitch
sewn
very
close
together.
SEAM
A
line
formed
when
sewing
two pieces
of
material
together.
SHELL
TUCK
The
use
of
the
zigzag
or
variation
of
the
zigzag
stitch
to
give
a
shell
effect
to
the
edge
of
material.
SHIRRING
To
gather
cloth
by
drawing
two
or
more
threads
together.
STRAIGHT
STITCH
A
forward
or
reverse
single
line
of
sewing
which
may
vary
from
6
to
8
stitches
per
inch
to
“0’
stitches.
STRETCH
BUTTONHOLE
A
buttonhole
made
with
a
stretch
stitch
pattern to
be
used
on
double
knits,
sweaters,
etc.
STRETCH
STITCH
A
combination
of
stitches
formed
by
a
forward
and
backward
motion
which
allows
the stitches
to
flex
and
not
break,
used
on
stretch
materials,
double
knits,
tricot,
lingerie,
etc.
TAPERING
A
line
of
zigzag
sewing
varying
from
a
narrow to
a
wide
range.
THREAD
SHANK
A
space composed
of
thread
between the
button
and
cloth
to engage
button
to
buttonhole
on
bulky
material.
TQPSTITCHING
A
line
or
series
of
lines
of
straight
or
zigzag
sewing
which
enhances
a
border
giving
the stitching
a
raised
effect.
TRICOT
STITCH
A
triple
stretch
pattern
used
to
finish
Installing
Sewing
Head
in
Portable
Case
Please
read
these
important
instructions
which
were
written
to
aid
you
in
placing
your
new
sewing
machine
in
its
portable
case.
First
remove
the
foot control
which
is
fastened
inside
the
packing
to
avoid
damage
in
shipping.
After
unpacking the
sewing
machine
unit.
being
certain
to
take
out
the
instruction
book,
guarantee
and
accesso
ry
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
find
two
head
hinges
C
which
will
fit
into
holes
B
Lower
the base
onto
the sewing
machine
fitting
hinges
C
into
holes
B
Tighten
screws
A
securely
with
a
screw
driver.
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PORTABLE
CASE
4
r
A
B
1
uNDER
SIDE
OF
MACHINE
Place
the
foot
control
on
the
floor,
and
you
are
ready
to
sew.
But
first
read the
instruction
book
to
become
familiar
with
the
threading
of
the machine,
tension
adjustments
and
all
the
other
features
designed
to
make
sewing
a
pleasure.
To
Connect
The
Foot
Control
Wires
‘Connect
special
plug
to
the
block
on
machine
located
behind
the
arm
portion,
as
shown
in
diagram.
•Connect
the
outlet
plug
to
the electrical
outlet.
(110-115
volts>
‘,
When
sewing,
keep
children’s
hands
away
from
the
foot
control
and
wiring.
‘After
sewing,
disconnect
plug
from
electrical
outlet.
Installing
Sewing
Head
in
Cabinet
1
Loosen
both head
hinge
set
screws
until
head
hinge
hole
is
clear.
2.
Tilt
head
hinge
fingers
up
and
back
as far
as
they
will
go
3.
Carefully
slip
head
onto
head
hinges—making
sure
fingers are
inserted
as
far
as
they
can
go
into
head
hinge
holes.
4. Allow
the head
to
rest
in
its
tilted
back
position.
5.
Tighten
both
set
screws
securely
with
screw
driver.
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P
—8
—
To
remove
the
presser
foot:
Remove
foot
by
loosening
screw
with
screwdriver.
Changing
Presser
Foot
)
Raise
the
needle
bar
to
the
highest
position
by
turning
the
handwheel
toward
you,
and
raise
the
presser
foot
by
lifting
lever
J
)
To
attach
the
presser
foot:
Replace
new
foot
by
inserting
the
holding
shank
over
the
presser
bar
and
the
slots
on
the
foot
to be
in
line
with
the
holding
screw.
Tighten
screw.
Extra
lift
is
available
under the
presser
foot
by
lifting
the
lever
as
high
as
possible
and
placing
bulk
material
under
the
foot.
—9
—
p.
Changing
The
Needle
Proper
needle
straight shaft
sharp
point
‘Turn
handwheel toward
you
to
position
‘Loosen
needle clamp
screw
and
insert needle upward
as
far
as
it
will
go,
making
sure
flat
side
of
needle
Is
towards
back
of
machine
as
shown
in
the
above diagram.
Tighten
needle
clamp
screw.
‘Follow
the
same
procedure
for
insertion
of
twin
needle.
•To
make
sure
that
needle has
been
inserted correctly,
turn
hand-
wheel
toward
you
and
see
that
needle
comes
down
through
the
center
of
the
needle
hole
in
the
needle
plate
as
shown
in
the
above
diagram.
•Zigzag
width
control
lever
must
be
set
in
zero
position when
checking needle
alignment.
‘If
skipped
stitches
occur,
needle
may
be
incorrectly inserted.
•Always
make
sure
needle
is
straight.
‘To
check
straightness
of
needle,
lay
needle
on
a
flat
surface
and
see
the
needle
is
straight
and
parallel
as
shown
in
above
diagram.
raise
needle
bar
to
its
highest
—10—
Changing
The
Bobbin
To
remove
the
bobbin
from
bobbin
case:
‘Raise
needle bar
to
its
highest
position.
Bobbin
case
cannot
be
removed
when
needle
bar
is
at
low
position.
‘Open
slide
plate,pull
bobbin
case
latch
with
two fingers
and
remove
bobbin
case
as
shown
above.
‘Remove bobbin
from
bobbin
case
by
releasing
latch
To
attach
the
bobbin
case:
‘Thread
bobbin
as
shown
on
page
1
3.
‘Pull
thread
at
least
6
inches
from
bobbin.
‘Making
sure
that
needle
bar
is
at
its
highest
position
insert
bobbin
case
into
shuttle
race
by
holding
bobbin
case
latch.
Make
sure
bobbin
case
finger
is
inside
shuttle
notch.
‘Press
bobbin
case
into
shuttle
as
far
as
possible
until
latch
catches
on
center
post
of
the
shuttle.
Notch
Finger
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
F,
3
3
3
-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
I,
‘5
(5
‘5
K—.
—11—
b
Winding
The
Bobbin
N
To
disengage
the
handwheel:
•HoId
the handwheel
with
left
hand,
turn
stop
motion
knob
counterclockwise
with right
hand to
disengage
as
shown
To
wind
thread
onto
bobbin:
•Lead
thread
through
spring
thread
guide
and
through
one
of
the
hole
in
your
bobbin from
the
inside
out, or
make
several turns around
the
bobbin.
•Place
the bobbin
onto
the
bobbin
winder
shaft.
Push
the
bobbin winder
to
the
right
•Hold
loose
end
of
thread
firmly
and
turn
handwheel
to
make
thread
tight.
Apply
gradual
pressure
on
foot
pedal
until
the
bobbin
disengages
and
stops
turning.
•Cut off
loose
end
of
thread.
troubie
correction
If
bobbin
is
wound
unevenly
as
shown,
open
face
cover
and
loosen
set-screw
of
the
guide for
bobbin
winding.
Adjust as
shown.
b
LTh
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3
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
C,
C,
C,
C,
C)
C,
C)
C,
C,
Threading
The
Bobbin
Case
4’
Pull
thread
at
least
6
inches
from
bobbin
insert
bobbin
in
bobbin
case
so
that
thread
will
unravel
clockwise.
Pull
thread
into
slot
of
bobbin
case
as
shown
a
Draw
thread
under
the
tension
spring
and
into
the
fork-shaped
open
ing
of
the
spring
as
shown
b.
To
Adjust
Bobbin
Tension:
First
check
upper
tension,
make
sure
tension
knob
is
set
at
“5”
position.
•Turn
screw
on
side
of
bobbin
case
clockwise
to
increase
tension.
•Turn
screw
on
side
of
bobbin
case
counterclockwise
to
decrease
tension.
Caution: Turn
adjustment
screw
turn
at
a
time so
the screw
will
not
disengage
from
spring.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
TOP TENSION TIGHT
BOTTOM
TENSION
LOOSE
INCORRECT
TOP TENSION
LOOSE
BOTTOM
TENSION TIGHT
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1
-
Upper
Threading
•Raise
needle bar
to
its
highest
position.
•Raise
presser
foot.
Lead
thread
through
top plate
thread
guide
1
and
between
tension
discs
2
Tension
is
divided
in
center
by
a
larger
disc,
thread
to
the right
side
of
disc.
•Pull
thread
down
around
arm
thread
guide
J3
and
up
to
take-
up
lever
4
•Lead
thread
through
slot
on
take-up
lever
from right
to
left
and
down
through
thread
guide
,
hooking
thread
into
guide.
•Pull
thread
down
through
needle
clamp
guide
6
and
through
needle
hole
from
front
to
rear
7
•Always
use
the
same
type
of
thread
on
top
and
bottom
as
different
sizes
or
types
of
thread
will
cause
tension
problems.
Example:
Polyester
thread
on
the
bobbin and
cotton thread
on
top
will
result
in
poor
tension
quality.
•
p
p
p
b
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