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White 404 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWhite
Model404
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION I PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Identification of various parts of the sewing machine for user reference.

ACCESSORIES

METAL BOBBINS

Spare bobbins for winding with various color threads.

A PACK OF NEEDLES

Assortment of needles in various sizes for different sewing needs.

SPOOL CUSHIONS

Felt cushions to reduce spool spinning sound and improve stitching.

SCREW DRIVERS

Tools for adjusting bobbin thread tension and thumb screws.

OILER

Container with machine oil for lubrication.

CLOTH GUIDE WITH SCREW

Attachment to aid in creating straight seams.

STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT & NEEDLE PLATE

Special foot and plate for straight stitching on sheer or soft fabrics.

BUTTON FOOT

Foot designed for holding buttons securely for stitching.

BUTTONHOLE FOOT

Foot used specifically for creating buttonholes.

QUILTING GUIDE

Attachment to help make parallel rows of stitching.

CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT

Foot for stitching close to cords or zippers.

INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD ONTO PORTABLE CASE OR CABINET - AND CONNECTING MACHINE

SECTION II PRIME PREPARATION OF MACHINE

SELECTION OF NEEDLES AND THREADS

Guide on choosing the correct needles and threads for different fabrics.

NEEDLE – THREAD – FABRIC – STITCHING GUIDE

Chart correlating needle size, thread type, and fabric for stitching.

CHANGING NEEDLE

Instructions for replacing the sewing machine needle.

CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE

Procedure for changing the needle plate, including cleaning.

SELECTION OF PRESSER FOOT

Guidance on selecting the appropriate presser foot for sewing tasks.

CHANGING FOOT

Steps for removing and replacing the presser foot.

WINDING BOBBIN

Detailed steps for winding thread onto a bobbin.

UPPER THREADING

Step-by-step guide for threading the upper portion of the machine.

THREADING BOBBIN CASE

Instructions for threading the bobbin case with thread.

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

Procedure for inserting the threaded bobbin case into the shuttle.

SECTION III GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

STITCH LENGTH CONTROL

Controls the forward feeding of fabric and stitch length.

REVERSE PUSH BUTTON

Allows the machine to sew backward for tying threads.

STITCH WIDTH CONTROL

Controls the swing of the needle for stitch width variation.

RELATING STITCH LENGTH TO STITCH WIDTH

Explains how stitch length affects stitch density with width.

STRETCH STITCH LEVER

Selects between ordinary and triple automatic back-and-forth stitching.

STITCH PATTERN SELECTOR [MODEL 426]

Selects special utility and stretch pattern stitches.

BLIND STITCH SELECTOR [MODEL 415]

Enables automatic blind hem and stretch hem stitching.

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS

How to adjust upper and bobbin thread tensions for balanced stitching.

ADJUSTING PRESSURE ON FABRIC AND FEED DOG HEIGHT

Adjusting fabric pressure and feed dog height for different fabrics.

SEWING LIGHT

Information on operating and replacing the sewing machine light bulb.

BUTTONHOLER (MODELS 415 AND 426)

Using the stitch width control for creating buttonholes.

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY CONTROL

Using the control for tapering and decorative embroidery.

SECTION IV HOW TO SEW

PREPARING TO SEW

Steps before starting to sew, including pinning and needle check.

GUIDING FABRIC

How to guide fabric using etched scales or cloth guides.

TURNING CORNERS

Technique for pivoting fabric at corners while sewing.

CURVED SEAMS

Sewing tips for curved seams, suggesting stitch length and stretch stitch.

SEWING ACROSS HEAVY SEAMS

How to approach and sew over thick or heavy seams.

REMOVING THE WORK

Proper procedure for removing fabric from the machine after sewing.

SECTION V STITCHINGS

STRAIGHT STITCH: SEAMS

Using straight stitch for seams on various fabrics.

BASTING/TOPSTITCHING

Temporary seams and decorative topstitching techniques.

DARNING

Repairing worn spots or small holes using darning.

CORDING/SEWING IN ZIPPER

Techniques for inserting cording and sewing zippers.

QUILTING

Using the quilting guide for sewing parallel straight lines.

ZIGZAG STITCH: OVERCASTING

Using zigzag stitch to overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying.

SEAMING KNITS

Using narrow zigzag for seams in firm knits for added strength.

SEWING ON BOTTONS

Step-by-step guide for sewing buttons onto fabric.

SEWING ON BUTTON WITH A THREAD SHANK

Method for sewing buttons with a thread shank for depth.

SATIN STITCHING

Creating dense stitches for decoration, embroidery, and applique.

TAPERING/CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

Creating tapered designs and monograms using stitch width control.

MANUAL EMBROIDERY DESIGNS

Creating various designs by sliding the creative embroidery control.

FREEHAND MONOGRAMMING

Personalizing garments with monograms using freehand stitching.

APPLIQUE/PATCHING

Attaching decorative shapes of fabric scraps to garments.

GATHERING OVER A CORD

Creating fullness by gathering fabric over a cord with zigzag stitch.

LACE APPLICATION

Attaching laces and trims to add decorative touches.

FLUTTER HEM

Creating a hemming edge on tricot or soft knits by stretching.

SEWING TIPS

Techniques for achieving dainty hairline finishes on seams.

SHAPING DARTS IN INTERFACINGS

Using zigzag stitch to shape darts in interfacing.

MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCH [MODEL 426]

Versatile stitch for applications like binding, overcasting, and elastic.

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

Reinforcement stitch for knits and wovens in stress areas.

ULTRA-STRETCH STITCH

Stitches offering greatest strength and elasticity for stretch fabrics.

RICK-RACK STRETCH

Triple back-and-forth zigzag for more elasticity.

PINE-LEAF STRETCH [MODELS 415 & 426]

Combined straight and single sideward stitches for hemming knits.

SPECIAL ULTRA-STRETCHES [MODEL 426]

Various useful ultra-stretch stitches like smocking and feather.

BUTTONHOLES

PREPARATION

Preparing fabric and understanding buttonhole length calculation.

BUILT-IN BUTTONHOLE

Creating buttonholes without pivoting the fabric.

TURN-ROUND BUTTONHOLE

Method for creating buttonholes that require turning the fabric.

CORDED BUTTONHOLE

Creating reinforced raised buttonholes using cording.

BLIND HEM STITCH [MODELS 415 & 426]

Technique for creating an almost invisible hem finish.

SECTION VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHIN

OILING MACHINE

Proper procedure and frequency for oiling the sewing machine.

CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE

Steps to clean and oil the stitch forming mechanism (shuttle).

ADJUSTING BOBBIN WINDER

How to adjust the thread guide for even bobbin winding.

ADJUSTING AND CHANGING MOTOR BELT

Instructions for adjusting or replacing the motor drive belt.

PROBLEM AND REMEDIES

Troubleshooting guide for common machine issues and their solutions.

SECTION VI SPECIAL ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT FOOT

Foot needed to mount binders, edgestitchers, and hemmers.

EDGESTITCHER

Used for dainty lace insertions, edgings, and piping.

BINDER

Attachment for folding and applying bias binding to fabric edges.

FOLDED BINDING

Technique for applying folded bias binding with the binder attachment.

TWO-TONE BINDING

Sewing two bindings onto a fabric edge simultaneously.

HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING

Applying hand-cut bias strips using the binder attachment.

THE SET OF HEMMERS

Various hemmers for creating different width hems.

RUFFLER

Attachment for creating ruffles and pleats.

NARROW HEMMER

Attachment for creating narrow hems on fabric edges.

LACE TRIMMED HEM

Sewing a narrow hem and attaching lace in one operation.

LACE EDGE WITH INVISI-BLE STITCHING

Attaching lace to fabric edges using an invisible stitch.

FRENCH SEAM

Creating French seams by sewing fabric edges within a hemmer.

HEMMING ACROSS A SEAM

Technique for hemming fabric that crosses over a seam.

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