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General| Manufacturing Years | 1951-1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | Straight Stitch |
| Motor | External motor |
| Stitch Length | Adjustable |
| Stitch Width | N/A (straight stitch only) |
| Bobbin | Class 66 |
| Power | 110V |
Crucial safety instructions to follow before connecting the machine to power.
Instructions to detach and use the sewing machine as a portable unit.
Detailed steps for reinstalling the sewing machine into its cabinet.
Steps for replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.
Detailed instructions on how to properly insert and set the sewing machine needle.
Comprehensive guide on how to wind a new bobbin with thread.
How to sew bias seams for improved elasticity and durability.
Instructions for machine basting and its removal.
Method for changing the direction of the feed mechanism (forward/reverse).
Understanding thread tensions for perfect stitching and common issues.
Instructions for setting the correct tension for the bobbin thread.
Guide for reassembling and reinstalling the needle thread tension unit.
Specific annual maintenance for lubricating the spiral gears.
Common reasons for needle breakage and how to prevent it.
Causes for needle thread breaking and how to fix them.
Reasons for bobbin thread breakage and how to resolve them.
Common causes of skipped stitches and troubleshooting steps.
Details for creating the Cordonnet stitch with specific threads and tensions.
Instructions for performing the Spark stitch using appropriate settings.
Guidance on using metallic thread for decorative stitching.
How to create a unique "Signature Stitch" with specific thread and speed.
Instructions for performing the Etching Stitch with coordinated hoop movement.
Steps for creating the Bouclé Stitch for textured designs.
Steps to correctly attach the foot hemmer to the sewing machine.
Instructions for creating a felled seam using the foot hemmer attachment.
How to use the adjustable hemmer for narrower hem widths.
Steps to adjust and use the hemmer for wider hem widths.
Instructions for inserting various types of binding into the binder.
How to place the garment material into the binder for stitching.
How to adjust the multi-slotted binder for straight and curved edges.
Instructions for piping and binding a garment simultaneously.
Instructions for binding inside curves.
Steps for applying French folds to curves.
How to properly adjust the edge stitcher attachment.
Instructions for sewing lace pieces together with the edge stitcher.
How to create piped edges with the edge stitcher.
Steps for applying folded bias tape or braid with the edge stitcher.
How to create a French seam with the edge stitcher.
Instructions for creating tucks using the edge stitcher.
How to shirr fabric and adjust fullness using the gathering foot.
How to adjust the ruffler for gathering, including stitch and fullness settings.
Instructions for creating and attaching ruffles to garments simultaneously.
How to pipe a ruffle using the ruffler attachment.
How to adjust the ruffler for group plaiting and plain stitching.
Instructions for oiling the working parts of the ruffler attachment.
Overview of various stitch patterns available with the zigzagger.
How to achieve the Web Lace Stitch effect with the attachment.
Instructions for performing the Tracing Stitch.
How to execute the Darning Stitch for mending.
Guidance on creating the Granite Stitch.
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