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You are now the owner of a new Domestic zigzag sewing machine, acclaimed
its superiority in design and sewing performance.
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Its exclusive built-in features, such as automatic blind hem stitch for blind
ming, multiple zigzag stitch for sewing on stretch material, buttonholes produced by
just turning a dial, and twin needle sewing, will inspire you to do creative work.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new Domestic, this
book on its care and use has been written for you. Read these instructions carefully,
as a thorough understanding of your machine will reward you with many hours of
trouble-free creative sewing.
Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet, and

others to complement the accessories furnished with your Domestic, are available from
the store where you purchased your machine.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.

Cleveland 11, Ohio
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
1470 Birchmount Road
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
INDEX
Page Page
Accessories . 29 Charts-Needle-Thread-Fabric 5
How to Use 23 Stitch Length 11
French Seam 25 Trouble 30-31-32
.3 Hemmer 24 15
Quilting Guide Embroidery-Creative
23
3 Seam Gauge 23 With a Hoop 22
3 Adjusting Pressure & Feeding Patterns 15-16
of Fabric Features & Parts 3.4
Darning & Monogramming 13 Installation of Sewing Head
General Sewing 13 Cabinet 49
Thin & Lightweight Fabrics 13 Portable 50-5 1
Attachments 34 Maintenance & Care 26-27
3 Adjustable Cord & Zipper Foot 40 Needle Setting 6
3 Attachment Foot 35 Reverse Sewing 11
Binder 37 22
Edgestitcher Elastic Zigzag Stitch
35
Hemmers 38 Setting the Stitch Length 11
Ruffler 42 Sewing
Belt-How to Change 28 Preparation 14
Blind Hemming 21 Tips 44-45-46-47
Bobbin Twin Needles 17
Placing in Shuttle 8 Straight Stitching 10
Threading the Case 7 Tension Adjustment 12
Winding 6-7 Threading-Bobbin 7
Bulb-How to Replace 27 Upper-Single Needle 8-9
b Buttons-Sewing On 20 Upper-Twin Needles 17
Buttonholes 18-19 Zigzag Stitching 15
Bound 48
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Front View)
1. Thread Take Up Lever 13. Zigzag Stitch Width Stops

2. Pressure Release (Darning) 14. Zigzag Stitch width Control
3. Arm Thread Guide 15. Drop Feed Knob
4. Pattern Selector 16. Needle Plate
5. Arm Top Cover Plate 17. Cover Plate
6. Spool Pins 18. Presser Foot
7. Hand Wheel 19. Presser Foot Clamp Screw
8. Clutch 20. Needle Clamp Thread Guide
9. Stitch Length Control Knob 21. Needle Clamp Screw
10. Reverse Feed Button 22. Face Plate Thread Guides
11. Bobbin Winder 23. Tension
12. Bobbin Winder Thread Guide 24. Sew Light Switch
FEATURES AND PARTS
(Back View)
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28. Feed
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25. Face Cover
29. Hinge Holes
26. Presser Bar Lifter (For Cabinet or Portable Case)
Thread Cutter 30. Hinge Clamp Screws
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NEEDLE - THREAD FABRIC STITCHING GUIDE
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Machine Silk
Fabric Needle Stitches Cotton Mercerized or
No. Per Inch Thread Thread Nylon
Extremely heavy 6 10
tarpaulin, sacking, 4 to to Heavy Duty
canvas, duck, etc. 8 30
Heavy upholstery 8 30
fabric, ticking, 3 to to Heavy Duty
denim, leatherette 10 40
Medium heavy drapery 10 40
fabric, velveteen, 2 to to Heavy Duty
suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12 60
Medium broadcloth, 12 60
percale, gingham, linen, 1 to to 50
chintz, taffeta, sheer A
wool, shantung, etc. 14 80
Sheer voile, lawn, 14 80

dimity, crepe, to
handkerchief linen, 0 16 to 50 A
plastic film, etc. (Plastic film)
8tolO 100
- Very sheer chiffon, 16 100
batiste, lace, organdy, 00 to to 50 A
ninon, net, marquisett, etc. 20 150
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FLAT
SETTING THE NEED SIDE. OF
NEEDLE.
edle bar A to its
See Fig. 3. Raise the ne
eel toward you by
highest point, turning wh
hand.
clamp screw B
Then loosen the needle
inserted into clamp
and the needle can be
side to back) in the
C. Place needle (flat
it upward as far as
needle clamp and push
le clamp hole, tight
it will go into the need
screw securely with
ening the needle clamp
a screw driver.
Fig. 3 edle make one
After Changing the ne
n of balance wheel
complete revolutio Fig. 5
e needle is in the
by hand to be sure th
correct position.
WINDING THE BOBBIN

the stitching
wheel Fig. 4) from
Disengage the hand yo or counter
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g the clutch toward
mechanism by turnin of the spool pins,
ool of thread on one
clockwise. Place a sp pe r front thread gu ide on the arm,
throu gh the up at the base
lead thread n disc (11, Fig. 6)
ou gh the ten sio
and down thr hole in the
. Ru n en d of thread through a
of the ma ch ine of winder 4,
ed ge an d pla ce bobbin on spindle B Push
bobbin indle.
over small pin on sp
SI’’ fitting the no tch in bo bb in
against hand wheel.
1aI bobbin winder pulley
7
Hold thread end loosely and start machine slowly.

Bobbin will be released automatically when it is
filled. Break off loose thread end used to start the
winding.
Turn clutch away from you until sewing mech
v wc anism is again engaged so that needle moves when

you turn the hand wheel.
If the bobbin winds unevenly, adjust bobbin
winding tension disc (11, Fig. 6) to the right or left
by loosening the screw. When disc is in proper
position, tighten screw.
Fig. 6
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Refer to Figs. 7, 8 and 9 to familiarize yourself with the procedure. Hold the bobbin case
in your left hand. Let about two
inches of thread hang free from
the bobbin, and insert bobbin into
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case so that thread will be rotating

counterclockwise.
Guide the
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thread end through the slot on the
side of the case and under the
tension spring until it enters the
small notch on the edge of the
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 spring.
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PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE
Open hinged cover plate in front of the needle. (See 17

Fig. 1). Hold the bobbin case latch, (D), Fig. 10, between
the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, with at least
three inches of thread running from the top of the bobbin
case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin case on
the stud of tne shuttle body, (C). Be sure the bobbin case
finger, (E), is opposite shuttle race notch, (A). Press the
bobbin case into the shuttle as far as possible until latch Fig. 10
catches on the center post of shuttle. THEN release the
bobbin case latch, (D). Press bobbin case again after latch has been released to make sure
the bobbin case is locked securely in place. Close the cover plate.
UPPER THREADING SINGLE NEEDLE
1. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up lever to highest position.
2. Place a spool of thread on spool pin A. Fig. 12)
3. Lead thread through thread guides Bi and B2 on arm.
4. Down and around one set of tension discs C from right to left.
5. Up into check spring D.
6. Down and under thread bar E.
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7. Up and through takeup from right to left.
8. Down into thread guide C. A
B
9. Into needle bar thread guide H and through
needle eye from front to back, pulling three
to four inches of thread through needle.
F
See Fig. 12
Hold the end of the upper thread loosely and
turn hand wheel toward you until the needle
goes all the way down and comes back up. A
loop Fiq. 11 will be formed over the upper
thread which then can be pulled out straight.
Place both thread ends under the slot of the
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presser foot and draw toward the back of the
machine, leaving both threads three to four
inches long.
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STRAIGHT STITCHING
For straight sewing on fine fabric or

very soft material, it is advisable to use
the straight stitch presser foot and the
straight stitch needle plate which are
included in your accessory box. Both Fig. 14
have narrow need le slots.
er foot
Changing the Foot and Plate. To change press
foot.
(19, Fig. 1) loosen thumb screw and remove zigzag
Replace with hinged straight foot and tight en screw
Fig. 13 securely. Fig. 14

screw and lift off with cover plate attached.
To change needle plate (16, Fig.1) remove
plate with the right. (Fig. 13)
Hold needle plate with left hand and cover
up) down slightly and slip pin from groove
Press upper corner of cover plate (right side
ure. When the pin is released the two plates
in needle plate. Avoid using too much press
will separate.
reversing the above procedure.
Attach cover plate to straight stitch plate by
ve on needle plate. Insert tongue into square
Slip pin on lower side of cover plate into groo
Put plates on machine and fasten securely with
opening and slide upper pin into position.
needle plate screw.
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Be sure to set the stitch width at 0, or the

needle will break in striking the foot or plate.
1. Set left hand stitch width lock 13 as far
left as possible,
2. Move right hand stitch width lock 13 as
far left as possible to lock zigzag stitch
width control lever 14 in straight stitch
position. To move locks push in slightly.
3. Put drop feed knob 15 at high setting.
4. Set decorative stitch dial 4 at M position.
5. Set stitch length control beyond Number
I adjust stitch length to suit material
being sewn.
SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH
The length of the stitch is regulated by the
knob 9 shown in Fig. 15. Near 0 is the shortest
and 6 the longest. Turn the knob to the left to
lengthen and to the right to shoiten the stitch.
STITCH LENGTH CHART Approximate
Figures on dial 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number of No Feeding 36 20 12 9 7 6
stitches per inch
SEWING IN REVERSE
When you wish to sew in reverse to tie the
threads at the beginning or the end of a seam,
press in the reverse button 10 as far as it will
go. The machine will sew backward as long as &
the button is held in. Fig. 15

12 TENSIONS
ADJUSTING THE
Always adjust the upper thread tension with the
presser foot down, as the tension is automatically re
leased when it is raised. To increase the tension, turn
Dial 23 (Fig. 16) to the right, or clockwise. To
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decrease, turn to the left. The higher the number on
the dial, the tighter the tension.
Before adjusting lower tension, be sure the machine
is threaded correctly. When it is necessary to change
the bobbin tension, turn small screw (Fig. 17) on side
Fig. 16
of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten, counterclockwise
to loosen.
When the tensions are properly balanced, a perfect
stitch will be formed with both threads interlocking in
Tighten the center of the fabric. Fig. 18
When the upper tension is too tight, the lower thread
is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat
I 00 Sfl on the top of the fabric. Fig. 19
Fig. 17
4
V When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread
forms loops over the lower thread which is lying flat
under the fabric. Fig. 20
Fig. 19 Fig. 20
Fig. 18
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ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

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General Sewing Usually, for straight sewing, zigzag stitching,
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and manual embroidery, the pressure bar cap or darning release

B Fig. 21) is at its lowest position and the feed is at its highest
level with the drop feed knob C (Fig. 22 turned to High.
Sewing Thin or Lightweight Fabrics When lighter pressure
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is required to sew satisfactorily on thin silk or filmy material, K
the pressure cap should be about halfway down. Release all
the way by pressing the snap lock A (Fig. 21), then press cap I jIHi i
B down again to halfway spot. Lower the feed slightly by
Fig. 21
turning the drop feed C Fig. 22) to Low.
Darning and Monogramming - In order to move the fabric

freely in any direction for darning, mending, and certain kinds
of free-hand embroidery, release the pressure cap B completely
by pressing down on the snap lock A (Fig. 21). Turn the
drop feed knob to Down position which drops the feed well
below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, turn knob
to High.
Fig. 22
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SEW
14 PREPARING TO
fore starting to
le ve r at highest point be
Have ta ke up the material
t try to he lp th e feeding by pulling
sew. Do no k.
cause it to brea
th is m ay de fle ct the needle and
as ser foot
ne w ith ou t m at erial between pres
NEVER run mac
hi der the
er ia l an d th re ad s in position un
e mat Turn the hand
and feed. Plac th e presser foot.
lo w er
presser foot an d ghest point.
un til th e ne edle is at its hi
wheel toward yo
u e needle
to be gi n se w in g. By having th
y touch the hand
You are now read not necessary to
m
Fig. 23 it is
at its high es t po in t, ess the control.
ac hi ne , you merely pr
wheel to star t th e m increasing or
m ac hi ne is regulated by
The speed of th e e control.
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ou nt of pr es su re exerted on th
am
decreasing the
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REMOVING TH
take-up
e m ac hi ne w hen the thread
th highest position.
Be sure to stop
r ar e located at the
lever and ne edle ba bric back and
r fo ot and draw the fa
Now raise th e pr es se ads over the
an d pass the thre
es
an d 24 ,
Fig. 24 to the left, Figs . 23 in both
w n sl ig ht ly , holding thread
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thread cutter. Pu e the ends of
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ZIGZAG STITCHING
Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in
place.
1. Set decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 25) at M position.
2. Moving lever 14 gradually to the right will pro DIAL A
duce zigzag stitches of ever increasing width. To

maintain selected widths of zigzag stitches employ
lock 13 (Fig. 25.
3. Left lock determines the minimum width stitch,
while right lock controls the maximum. Locks can
be set by pressing in slightly and moved to the
desired position.
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
The satin stitch (Fig. 26 , which is really just a very
short zigzag stitch, and is the basis for most embroidery,
is obtained by setting the stitch length as near 0 as
possible without stopping the feeding action.
The width may be set anywhere from 0 to 5 for single
needle work.
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
With the machine set for a short stitch length, different
designs can be made by swinging the stitch width lever Fig. 26
14 back and forth between 0 and 5 or any combination of widths. Try setting the locks at
I and 5, 2 and 5, etc. Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After a while you will
become. quite skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the machine, stitch length and
width and the manipulation of lever 14. Always run the machine at a uniform speed whether
fast or slow.
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SAMPLE EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
The following patterns will be altered by the machine speed. At slow speed the patterns
will be shorter than at moderate or fast speed.
A - Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly

move lever back toO for a short period.
A
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Count, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.
B - Set width locks at 24 and S then move lever
slowly between setting, operating machine
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rather fast.
C - Set width locks at I and 5 gradually move
lever from 1 to 5, then snap it back quickly
D
to 1.
D - Set width lock at 1 and 44, operate machine
E at moderate speed. Stitch at 1 while you
Fig. 27 count “1, 2, 3”. Then stitch at 24 and 44 for
the same count. Return to 24 and 1, repeat.
E - Drop feed, lock stitch width at 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in fabric left side
of stitches. Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy petal. Continue until flower design
is complete. Lock threads by setting stitch width at 0 and taking 3 or 4 stitches in center
of design.
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TWIN NEEDLES - UPPER THREADING AND SEWING
1, Be sure zigzag needle plate and presser foot are in place.
2. Use only left needle position. Use needles White Part
:80999 (see page 29).
3. Follow threading instructions for single needle with these
exceptions:
A Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on
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both spool pins.

B - Pass threads under handle and through arm thread
guide 3 (Fig.1) one thread per hole.
C - Down around tension discs with one thread passing
between the back discs and the other between the
front discs. Fig. 28
D - Now treat both threads as one, until you reach the Fist s,de
needle eye. of
tue shank
E - Pass one thread through each needle eye.
4. Set right hand zigzag width stop at start of red area
left hand side. Zigzag lever in red area will break needle.
5. Straight stitching and decorative stitch designs can be
produced in the same manner as followed for single
Fig. 29
threading.
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BUTTONHOLES
Buttonholes of various widths and lengths
can be made automatically by just turning the
decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 31),
To establish the correct length buttonhole
required, add 1/8 inch to the cutting space for
bar tacks.
To obtain the length of the cutting space,
the opening through which the button passes is Fig. 32
measured by adding the width (A) and thick
ness (B) of the button. (Fig. 33)
The width of the buttonhole sides are gov
erned by the thickness of the material used.
Set zigzag stitch width lever 14 (Fig. 1) on
number S for thick material and a lower num
Fig. 31 ber for thin material.
Mark the beginning and end of the button
hole on fabric with a basting line or tailor’s
ons below
chalk. Make a buttonhole on scrap fabric, following directi
to be sure machine adjustm ents are correct .
foot, Fig. 33
(1) Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole
it provides maximum visibility and allows closely spaced
stitches to feed evenly. (Fig. 32)
possible without stopping the feed-
(2) Set stitch length knob 9 (Fig. 1) as near 0 as
ing action.
lock 13 (Fig. 1) to suit
(3) Position zigzag stitch width control lever 14 by left hand
. (Number 5 for the widest
material being sewn or width of buttonhole desired
buttonhole)
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(4) Set decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 31)at first

buttonhole setting. This will automatically set
the width of the buttonhole sides.
(5) Lower needle carefully into the mark on the
fabric, indicating the start of the buttonhole.
Lower presser foot and sew full length of
right-hand side of buttonhole. Fig. 35 STEP 1
(6) Set decorative stitch dial 4 at bar tack setting
STEP 2. Sew four or five stitches.
(7) Set decorative stitch dial 4 for left-hand side
Fig. 34
of buttonhole. This will automatically set the
machine to sew in reverse. Sew left-hand side
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of buttonhole. STEP 3
(8) Set decorative stitch dial 4 at bar C
tack setting STEP 4. Sew four or five s 0
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stitches. p
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(9) Return stitch width lever 14 to 0 and
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take two or three stitches to fasten

bar tack threads and prevent ravelling.
(10) Cut the buttonhole opening with seam
ripper, being careful not to cut the Fig. 35
stitching. mercerized is
thread, size 50
Although buttonholes can be made with most any
es
recommended for best results.
al, place tarlatan or paper under fabric

If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft materi
which can be torn away after stitching.
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SEWING ON BUTTONS
n sewing
1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach butto
foot. (Fig. 36)
(Fig. 40).
2. Turn drop feed knob to Down position. Fig. 36
widt h lever at 0. Plac e the button
3. Set zigzag stitch
r the needle,
so its left-hand hole comes directly unde
37)
then gently lower the presser foot. (Fig. IL -
stitch widt h lever to the right until the

4. Move zigzag
-han d hole
needle comes down exactly over the right
in the button. (Fig. 38)
to hold
5. Move left-hand zigzag stitch width lever stop
ly by hand to
lever in place. Turn the hand wheel slow
in butto n without
be sure the needle enters both holes
nece ssary .
deflecting needle. Correct width if Fig. J:3
hole, run the Fig. 37
6. When needle goes into the center of each
ing six or eigh t stitches,
machine at medium speed, mak
the left hole .
stopping with the needle in
lling, set the
7. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent rave
a few stitch es in the same
stitch width at 0, and take
may place a roun ded toothpick
hole. If you wish, you Fig. 39
een the two hole s, and sew button
over the button, betw
lar way. Rem ove the tooth pick and —_
to fabric in regu
r the butto n, form ing a shan k, faste n.
wind thread unde
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with four
Apply the above method to sew on buttons
snaps, etc. If a four hole butto n is to be
holes, hooks and
the two hole
sewn, follow the same procedure above for
e fabric to
button. Now lift presser foot slightly and mov
Fig. 40
permit stitching the remaining two holes.
BLIND STITCH HEM 21
Use standard zigzag foot. (Fig. 41)

Set stitch length control at Number three or four.
Set decorative stitch dial at blind hem position
Set zigzag stitch width lever to suit material being sewn and hold in
place with left lock. The lower the number, the smaller the sidewise
stitch.
Fig. 41
Number 1 Number 5
Blind stitch hems provide a durable hem finish that is almost invisible and comparable to
hand sewing.
Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming.
Co M P LET ED
S ‘I’ E P S 1’E P STE P STEP

1 3 4
Fig. 42
Step 1. If hem with folded edge is used, make first fold o’ deep.
Step 2. Turn hem the depth desired and baste “ from upper edge. Press into place.
Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving “ extended.
Step 4. Place garment under presser foot and sew blind hem automatically.
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ELASTIC ZIGZAG STITCH
I Use the elastic zigzag stitch when applying elastic

waist bands to skirts and dresses. Be sure to stretch
the elastic as it is applied, to insure fullness, or when
sewing on jersey or any material that has a tendency
to stretch (Fig. 43).
Fig. 43
EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

or to work
It is easy to follow a stamped design
mming. (See
free hand when embroidering or monogra
foot by pressing
Fig. 44) Release the pressure from the
er. Turn the
down the snap lock on the automatic darn
ch the fab
drop feed knob to “DOWN” position. Stret
unde r the needle
ric in an embroidery hoop and place
after removing the presser foot. Set the stitch width
presser bar lifter.
at the size you prefer and lower the Fig. 44
speed while
Then operate machine at a rather high
hands. Work care
moving the hoop slowly with both
of the path of
fully and be sure to keep fingers out
the needle.
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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

QUILTING GUIDE
3 Use this guide for making parallel rows of
straight or decorative stitching. Attach standard
presser foot. Slip U shaped holder on guide
3 under presser foot thumb screw from the back and Fig. 45
tighten screw zFig, 45). Adjust the curved bar
for the distance desired between rows of stitches
and set so it presses slightly on the fabric. By
letting the guide ride on the previous stitching
line, successive rows will be an equal distance
apart. Fig. 48 11
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Fig. 46 Fig. 47
Fig. 48
IS
SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

Use the seam gauge as a guide for staight seams
and even rows of top stitching along edge of fabric.
(Fig. 49)
Fasten Gauge (Fig. 46) with accompanying screw
(Fig. 47) in threaded hole in bed of machine. Adjust
Fig. 49 to desired width.
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NARROW HEMMER
position replace regular

Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest
being sure to tighten it
presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 50)
at manual position, zigzag
securely in place. Set decorative stitch dial
hem or at number 3 for
stitch width lever at 0 for straight stitched
rol to suit.
zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length cont
Fig SO
For a plain narrow hem make a 1/8 inch ‘0.
g edge of
double fold for about two inches alon
m
slip
fabric. Hold each end of the two inch fold,
underneath hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll
and fasten
of hemmer, draw fabric forward to end
Lower presser bar lifter.
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with point of needle.
stitching. Fig. 51
Gently pull end of thread as you start
52 for zig
(Fig. 51 for straight stitched hem-Fig.
zag stitched hem.)
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Guide material slightly to left and it will
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matically take a double turn through scrol
es
finish
The narrow hem provides an excellent
ty work. Fig. 52
for edges of ruffles or any other dain
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LACE TRIMMED HEM

To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching,
insert lace in the slot next to needle Fig. 53 sew hem as
above guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll.
Rick-rack may be used in the same way. -
LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING
Hold lace 1 8 inch from raw edge on right hand side Fig. 53
of fabric insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig.
54 let hem roll over and sew in lace. When the stitching
is completed the hem is pressed to the wrong side.
FRENCH SEAM ‘
Place material with right sides facing each other and

the top piece of material 1 8 inch from right hand edge of
lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll allowing hem to roll
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over and sew in top fabric making French seam. For cord
ing effect, use zigzag stitch
wide enough to catch both Fig. 54
edges of the narrow rolled
hem and sew with satin
stitch. This can be used for ‘
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covering chairs and so forth.
Fig. 55
HEMMING ACROSS
A SEAM iwI
Fig. 55
To hem across a seam, cut the seam folds at an angle so
Fig. 56 they will lead into the hemmer gradually. Press seam open.
Stitch across the seam at the extreme edge to hold it together
and for added firmness. lt may be necessary to pull the ma
terial slightly when hemming over the seam. (Fig. 56)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHIN
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

es clogged with loose threads and lint.
The stitch forming mechanism occasionily becom
the machine. Cleaning should be done with
This will interfere with the efficient operation of
To remove the stitch forming mechanism,
a small brush, never with a sharp or pointed tool.
proceed as follows:
its highest position. The mechanism will
1. Turn hand wheel until the needle reaches
back on its hinges.
assume the position illustrated in Fig. 57. Tilt head
2. Remove bobbin case E.
outward and remove the shuttle race cover
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps C
B and shuttle A.
cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
4. Clean the shuttle race, shuttle and shuttle race
edge of shuttle.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer
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Fig. 58
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HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
3 Your machine should be .%
oiled occasionally to keep it

I how often
operating smoothly -
3 depends on the amount of sewing

I you do. Oil the upper part of
I the sewing unit at points indicated 4
by arrows in Fig. 60
3 Fig. 60
3 Avoid over-oiling, only a
I drop is needed at each point.
¶ Occasionally remove the
I top cover by removing screws
and oil moving parts not accessible
I
through oil holes. Fig. 61)
I To oil moving parts inside the face plate, which only
I rarely require oiling, OPEN plate. Oil at spots indicated
in Fig. 59.
I Fig. 61
Use gear lubricant on gears indicated by white arrows
in Figs. 62 . Lubricate only when machine seems to sew
more slowly than usual.
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB .
Open Face Fig. 59 unscrew bulb and insert new one.

For long life and correct size, be sure it is a genuine
DOMESTIC part. NUMBER 6999 árVi
Fig. 62
28
HOW TO CHANGE THE BELT
If it should ever become necessary to replace the belt on
your machine, proceed as follows:
Remove screws A t Fig. 63).
2 Remove rear cover.
3 Remove clutch nut B in center of hand wheel t Fig. 63)
by taking out small screw C. Turn nut counte r-clock wise
by holding the take-up lever until it can be lifted off.
4 Before moving hand wheel, note position of lips on washer
D Fig. 64 as it will fall off when changing the belt.
5 Slide old belt over motor pulley E (Fig. 64).
6) Pull hand wheel away from
machine just far enough to
allow the belt to slip over
wheel. Fig. 64
(7) Put new belt in grooved
section of hand wheel and
then over motor pulley.
(8) Replace washer D in original
position.
(9) Replace clutch nut and
screw C. After doing this,
turn clutch toward you to
disengage sewing mechanism.
If the needle still moves up
and down as you turn the
hand wheel, again remove the
clutch nut, give washer D a
half turn and replace the nut.
Fig. 63 (10) Replace rear cover.
Fig. 65
f
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1/
ACCESSORIES
1. Package of Needles
2/ 3 6 2. Packege of Twin Neeples
q 3. Cloth Guide Fig. 46
4. Thumb Screw Fig. 47
5. Button Hole Foot Fig. 32
7 8 10
9 6. Needle Plate for Straight Sewing
7. Presser Foot for Straight Sewing
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8. Button Sewing Foot Fig. 34
11 16
9. Small Hemmer Foot Fig. 50
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10. Quilter Guide Fig. 45
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14 15
11. Felt Washers (for spool pins)
12. Bobbins
13. Gear Lubricant
14. Button Hole Cutter
es
15. Small Screw Driver
Fig. 66
16. Large Screw Driver
17. Plastic Oiler
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30 TROUBLE CHART
Correction
Trouble Probable Cause
position,
1. With take-up lever in highest
If machines Thread or lint in race way remove
tilt head back on hinges and
binds bobbin case.
NOC4
SHCETLE CLA,.4PA
RACE
remove race
2. Turn clamps outward and
cover.
3. Remove hook.
all parts, in
4. Clean thread and lint from
cluding race.
of hook.
5. Run a drop of oil along rim Snap
er.
6. Replace hook, then race cov
clamps into place.
e by latch
7. Grasp threaded bobbin cas
notch of
and replace, fitting tongue into
race cover.
31
Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Bent needle Discard and replace.
Needle placed incorrectly See instruction page No. 6.

Skipping in clamp
stitches —
Too fine a needle for thread See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.
being used
Upper thread tension too Tighten upper tension.

loose
— —
— —
——— —
—
See threading instruction, page No. 8. and 9.

— ———
Irregular
stitches Improper threading
Bobbin not wound even Rewind bobbin.
Pulling or holding material Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
Not enough tension on Increase tension.

upper thread
Uneven
stitches Poor quality thread Try different thread.
Needle too fine for thread See needle and thread chart, page No. 5.
being used
32
Probable Cause Correction

Trouble
Refer to threading instructions see page No,

Improperly threaded 8. 9. and rethread machine.
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning

Too much tension thread tension knob to lower number.
Starting with take up in Always start sewing with take up lever in

incorrect position highest position.
Upper thread
breaking Refer to needle setting instructions see
Iriproper setting of needle page No. 6.
Eye of needle to sharp Try a new needle.
Discard all blunt or bent needles and re

Bent or blunt needle place with new.
Tensions too tight See tensions adjustment page No. 12.
Material Dull needle Change needle.

puckering
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.
33
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.

SERVICE DIVISION
ELM AND WASHINGTON STREETS
CLEVELAND 13, OHIO
In Canada:
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA
34
LE FOR YOUR MACHINE
SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILAB
9
PART 199O PART 1873
PART 14O3
Darning Spring Cording & Zipper Foot
Ruffler
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PART 82528 PART 71159 PART :76554
Attachment Foot Binder Edgestitcher
Hemmers -
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% PART 76551 PART 7655O
PART 76553 PART 76552
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ATTACHMENT FOOT
the
In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and
foot
hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser
and replace it with the attachment foot. Fig 68
the
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers, sliding
tighten
attachment to the left as far as possible and
screw.
to
The mouting slot enables you to sew as close
Just move
or as far away from the dege as desired.
tighten
the attachment to the correct position before
ing the mounting screw.
Fig. 68
EDGESTITCHER
The edgestitcher is used in making
dainty lace insertions, edgings and
piping.
The slots in the edgesticher serve
as guides in sewing together various
pieces of material. If you want to
sew lace, lace and embroidery, or
lace and tucked strips together,
place the piece of material that
will be on top in slot 1 (Fig. 69)
and the lower fabric in slot 4. For Fig. 70
Fig. 69
instance, if you are sewing lace edg
ing to a finished edge of fabric
place the fabric in slot 1 and the
lace in slot 4 Fig. 70
36
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 the lace in
the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.
Rick Rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
To trim with wide piping, place the fabric in solt 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 Fig. 71, 72, 73 and 74 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are
hundreds of other uses.
V.
V -
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Fig. 71 Fig. 73 Fig. 74

3’
BINDER
material in one operation. Slots
This attachment folds bias binding, applies it to the edge of rcial folded bias binding.
on scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of comme strips cut 15/16 inch wide.
The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias
FOLDED BINDING Fig. 77)
Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate slot.
Draw through slot and under binder with strong pin. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust by sliding
binder to right or left.
TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 78) 1
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in one
operation, When two are used, always skip one size be
tween widths, inserting each in correct size slot.
HANDCUT BIAS BINDING Fig. 77)
Cut 15 16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding diagonally toward end, almost to Fig 77
fold. Slip fold into center of binder. Draw back until
cut opens and binding encircles open end of scroll. Test
stitching to be sure it is on the edge adjust if necessary. -L
See Fig. 75
and 76 for
suggestions
on how to use
the binder.
There are
hundreds of
other uses.
Fig. 76 Fig. 78
Fig. 75
38
THE SET OF HEMMERS
Before attaching any of the hemmers. Be sure

bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in
place, hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one
4
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 ioop and carry upper thread to
back of hemmer.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge, Fig 79
hold at each end of fold. Slip fold into guid e and
of hemmer. Draw forward to end of hem
up over spoon (Fig. 79). Fold hem in material back
ly as you start stitching.
and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gent
HEMMER SET
in width, depending upon

You can make a hem 1/4”, 3/8”, 5/8”, or 7/8”
uses see Fig. 80, 81, 82, 83,
which hemmer you use. For a few of the many
84 and 83.
31
HEMMER SET
iiiII Fig. 81
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AND ZIPPER FOOT I
This attachment is used to make and
insert covered cording, and to sew in
zippers. Loosen thumb screw to slide q
foot to either right or left of needle.
CORDING. Fold bias strip of
fabric over cord. Loosen thumb screw
and set foot so needle is centered in Fig. 86 1
needle hole. Machine baste cord in
place (Fig. 8687).
.
Fig. 87
To sew covered cord to material reset adjustable

foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge
I Wflf I/ of base fabric.
SEWING IN ZIPPER
L::1
Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle
enters center of needle hole. Guide metal of zipper
along edge of foot (Fig. 88). Stitching should be
close to zipper to allow easy opening and closing.
Adjust to sew from either right or left side, which-
Fig 88
ever is more convenient.
41
ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT
Fig. 89 Fig. 90 Fig. 91

42 RUFFLER —r
Fig. 94
Fig. 93
Fig. 92 pleating.
duc e yards of delicate ruffling or precision
The ruff ler will pro ric at the same time.
sewn to another piece of fab
Ruffling can also be done and , is simple to use.
despite its wide range of use to the bodice of
This highly versatile attachment curtain s, plea ting a skirt, adding fullness
ing apr ons ,
Use the ruffler for mak
a dress and etc.
Fig. 94-A
Fig. 93-A
Fig. 92-A
43
RUFFLER
I I /\I\I
Fig. 95 Fig. 96
Fig. 99
Fig. 97 Fig. 98
t
44
SEWING TIPS
sheer collars,
ly de sir ab le for the inside seams of
lar
line finish is particu eliminated by follow
When a dainty hair- t wo uld ord ina ril y show through is
seam allowance tha
facings, and yokes, stitch.
ou tline wit h a narrow zigzag
ing the sea m . Turn and press.
all ow an ce clo se to line of stitching
Trim seam
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Fig. 101
TTONHOLES
EVENLY SPACED BU
w the outlines for
ac ed and accurately stitched, dra
ttonhole s ev en ly sp on the garment
To make a row of bu this pattern to position
es
ue pap er. Pin
long strip of tiss r away. Finish
the buttonholes on one Sti tch aro un d the outlines then tear pape
r each marking.
with fabric strips unde nholes.
d for plain bound butto
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OVERCASTING WORN EDGES

fabric as the
Zigzag stitch along the worn edges, catching the
to just pass
needle swings to the left, and allowing the needle
ver the edge of the fabric on the right. Fig. 102
PATCHING
Machine baste patch into
place under hole or worn area
which has been cut away. Fig. 102
Then zigzag stitch the patch
into place by overcasting
around egde of hole. Fig. 103
Fig. 103
STRAIGHT OR THREE CORNERED TEAR

Zigzag stitch along a straight tear catching fabric on left and
s
right side of tear by swing of needle. Be sure your tension
are not too tight or puckering will be encountered.
In mending a three cornered tear, zigzag stitch from each
end to center. Fig. 104
Fig. 104
46
ZIPPER INSERTION
BLIND STITCHED
t is almost
er ins ert ion res ult s in a fine finish tha
final step of a zipp ts
iffons, sheers velve
Blind stitching the sew ing . Pa rti cu larly suitable for ch
arable to hand
invisible and comp ng would be too harsh
.
de lic ate fab ric s where top stitchi in the reg ula r way but omit final
step.
and all Start the ins ert ion position.
Allow a seam allowance. d pin the fro nt of the zipper tape into
ent an t -“
ht side of the garm pin through all thick
nesses. Baste abou
Work from the rig ea se fab ric an d
finger to
Roll the work over tching. Remove pin
s.
m lin e to pro vid e guide for blind sti the ne ed le.
from sea the right side of ck the front
just zipper foot to machine and turn ba
Set stitch and ad tap e ov er fee d of
straight
out. Place zipper ion work so that the
Turn garment inside , creating a so ft fol d. Po sit
t to line of basting and the sideward
section of garmen m all ow ance and zipper tape,
is made through
fro nt sea Remove bastings
line of stitching d. Lo we r pre sse r bar and stitch slowly.
threads of the fol
stitch pierces a few
Press.
Fig. 106
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BUTTONHOLE
PLAIN BOUND
2” wide
as strips of fabric
Cut straight or bi e desired buttonholes.
th
and 1” longer than gether over positions for
es to
Place right sid th of each
buttonholes. Mark exact leng place a pin
er of each strip;
buttohole in cent to stitch
the marking. Begin above
through center of an oblong box
at the pin; marking
s’S’
each end. Run

e; i” across
and below the lin point to
beyond starting
a few stitches
reinforce, View 1. the box
e center line of
Slash through th en di ag onally
to within i” of each end, th th e strip
, View 2. Tu rn
into each corner press se am s flat ac ross
ug h th e op en in g, ble
thro
so th e facing will nut be visi
the en ds ip to meet
e rig ht side. Fold the str
fro m th ste the folds
the ce nt er of the opening. Ba
in 3.
the opening, View
together across at ea ch en d and stitch
Turn garment back gular slash
securing the trian
across the strip, press, View
pleated strip and
ed section to the sition and C—
of garment to po
4. Bring facing Insert the
ch buttonhole.
baste around ea er and slash
rough each corn
point of a pin th rner pin.
and into each co
through the center ges and slip stitch the
de r th e ra w ed
Turn un ole, View
to th e un de rs ide of the buttonh Fig. 110
facing View 6.
ished buttonhole
5. Press the fin
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NHOLE
ND BUTTO
PLAIN BOU
fabric 2” wide
bi as strips of
Cut st ra ig ht or buttonholes.
er th an the desired s for
and 1” lo ng
s to ge th er over position
de ch
Place right si ngth of ea
ho le s. M ark exact le pl ac e a pi n
button er of ea ch strip;
ce nt Begin to stit ch
buttohole in the marking.
h ce nt er of above
throug ng an ob long box ,“
ar ki Run
at the pin; m e; “ acro
ss each end.
to
e lin t
and below th be yo nd starting poin
es
a few stitch 1.
reinforce, Vie
w the box
th e ce nter line of
Slash thro ug h agonally
ea ch end, then di
to within
” of n the strip
View 2. Tur
‘i
co rn er , flat across
into each in g, press seams
through th e op en t be visible
fa cing will no
the ends so th e rip to meet
si de . Fold the st s
from th e ri gh t Baste the fold
ce nt er of th e opening. 3.
in the ing, View
ss the open d and stitch
together acro ba ck at each en
en t slash
Turn ga rm
se cu ri ng the triangular
rip, View
across the st pl ea te d st rip and press,
ed section to
th e on and
of ga rm ent to positi
ng
4. Bring faci each buttonhole. Insert the
baste around and slash
ro ug h each corner
point of a pi
n th er pin.
er an d into each corn
through the
ce nt stitch the
ra w ed ges and slip
Turn under
th e hole, View
un de rs id e of the button Fig. 110
facing to th e iew 6.
buttonhole V
the finished
JNSTAIJJN( 1:WlN
HEAT) IN (AHINI
1. Back oil but Ii bi h
until head hinge ln
2. Tilt head hinge tnJti

as far as they will
3. Carefully slip hedd untu il
making sure tonguu .i

HINT: STRETCH
A RU8BERAND
far as they can go into h’rid lipt h
ACROSS THE TWO
HINGES TO HELP 4. Allow the head to rest in it til?ut I 4
HOLD THEM UP
RIGHT WHILE position.
MOUNTING TH
SEWING HEAP.
5. Tighten both set screws securely with
screw driver.
tud
6. Plug electrical leads into sockets locd
with
inside cabinet. Cord identified
socket
“motor” tag must be plugged into
to
marked “motor”. Untagged cord goes
“light” socket.
50
INSTALLATION
FOR PORTABLE
g your new
s wh ich we re wr itte n to aid you in placin
portant instruction
Please read these im ge in
ing ma chine on its portable base.
co ntr ol ins ide the base to avoid dama
sew foot
il which holds the top of the partition
First, remove the na is fas ten ed to the back and not to the
plastic clamp
shipping. If a small on book,
se, remove it, too. take out the instructi
at one end of the ba it, be ing ce rta in to
sewing machine un ll see two clamping
After unpacking the the un it fac e do wn on a table. You wi
ry box, lay of the back.
guarantee and accesso ge ho les B on the underside Lower the base
he ad hin will fit into holes B.
screws A entering hin ge s C wh ich
urely with a
ll find two head ghten screws A sec
On the base you wi C int o ho les B. Ti
chine fitting hinges
onto the sewing ma
rtition with screw
screw driver. pla sti c cla mp D to top of pa
ing position att ac h wn. (On some
With machine in sew s the be d of the machine, to hold it do
y be turned acros
provided so that it ma the proper spot), tion of
y be positioned in the slot in the parti
bases the clamp ma the tw o wi res thr ou gh
ical connection draw otor” on the block
To make the electr int o the rec eptacle marked “M
cord labeled “M oto r” o the “Light”
the base. Plug the ba se. Th en ins ert the other cord int
ter seclion of the
attached to the ou d you
receptacle. g int o a wa ll ou tlet (110-115 volts) an
plu with the threading
ol on the floor, insert to become familiar
Place the foot contr on bo ok
But first read the ins tru cti make sewing a
are ready to sew. ark d all the oth er features designed to
sion adjustments
of the machine, ten
pleasure.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.

Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers, cording feet, and

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.

1. Thread Take Up Lever 13. Zigzag Stitch Width Stops

Sheer voile, lawn, 14 80

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Hold thread end loosely and start machine slowly.

v wc anism is again engaged so that needle moves when

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

case so that thread will be rotating

Open hinged cover plate in front of the needle. (See 17

UPPER THREADING SINGLE NEEDLE

For straight sewing on fine fabric or

Fig. 13 securely. Fig. 14

Be sure to set the stitch width at 0, or the

the button is held in. Fig. 15

ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

and manual embroidery, the pressure bar cap or darning release

Darning and Monogramming - In order to move the fabric

duce zigzag stitches of ever increasing width. To

A - Sew a few stitches at 4 width, then quickly

both spool pins.

(4) Set decorative stitch dial 4 (Fig. 31)at first

take two or three stitches to fasten

al, place tarlatan or paper under fabric

stitch widt h lever to the right until the

Use standard zigzag foot. (Fig. 41)

S ‘I’ E P S 1’E P STE P STEP

I Use the elastic zigzag stitch when applying elastic

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

position replace regular

For a plain narrow hem make a 1/8 inch ‘0.

LACE TRIMMED HEM

Place material with right sides facing each other and

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

F: BOBBIN CASE n -siiii’iii: I.\(l (r)vJ.:I

B SHVTT I.E RACE

HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE

3 Your machine should be .%

oiled occasionally to keep it

3 depends on the amount of sewing

HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB .

Open Face Fig. 59 unscrew bulb and insert new one.

Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Bent needle Discard and replace.

Needle placed incorrectly See instruction page No. 6.

Upper thread tension too Tighten upper tension.

See threading instruction, page No. 8. and 9.

stitches Improper threading

Bobbin not wound even Rewind bobbin.

Not enough tension on Increase tension.

Probable Cause Correction

Refer to threading instructions see page No,

Loosen tension on upper thread by turning

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

Eye of needle to sharp Try a new needle.

Discard all blunt or bent needles and re

Tensions too tight See tensions adjustment page No. 12.

Material Dull needle Change needle.

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.

Fig. 71 Fig. 73 Fig. 74