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TO OBTAIN THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM

YOUR MACHINE BE SURE THE CABINET,
CARRYING CASE OR OTHER ITEMS USED
WITH YOUR MACHINE ARE GENUINE WHITE
PRODUCTS.

Printed in USA
 You are now the owner of a new zigzag sewing
machine, the most versatile type of its kind you can
possess.
Buttonholes, monogramming, stretch stitching,
overcasting and creative embroiãery are done with ease
and speed.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance
from your new WHITE 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.
Time-saving attachment such as rufflers, binders,
edgestitchers, hemmers and others to complement
the accessories furnished with your WHITE are
available from the store where you purchased your
machine.

• WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

Cleveland, Ohio 44111

WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Toronto, Ontario,’Canada

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Parts Indentification
Principle Parts 4
Accessories 6
Installing Machine onto portable case
or cabinet and Connecting Machine 7

;
Selection of Needles and Threads 8
Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching Guide 9
Changing Needle 10
Changing Needle Plate 10
Selection of Presser Foot 11
Winding Bobbin 12
Upper Threading 13
Threading Bobbin Case 14
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle 14

Selection of Stitch
Stitch Length Control 15
Reverse Push Button 15
Stitch Width Control 16
Relating Stitch Length to Stitch Width 16
Stretch Stitch Lever 17
Stitch Pattern Selector [MODEL 4261 17
Blind Stitch Selector [MODEL 4151 18
Controls
Adjusting Thread Tensions 18
Adjusting Pressure on Fabric and Feed Dog Height 19
Sewing Light 20
Buttonholer [MODELS 415 & 426] 20
Creative Embroidery Control 20
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Preparing to Sew 21
Guiding Fabric 21
Turning Corners 21
Curved Seams 22
Sewing Across Heavy Seams 22
Removing the Work 22

Straight Stitch
Seam 23
Basting/Topstitching 23
Darning 23
Cording/Sewing on Zipper 24
Quilting 24
Zigzag Stitch
Overcasting 25

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Seaming Knits 25
Seaming on Buttons 25
With a Thread Shank •
26 .

Satin Stitching •26

Tapering/Creative Embroidery •
27 •

Manual Embroidery Designs • 27

Freehand Monogramming •
28
.
.

Applique/Patching • 28
Gathering Over a Cord •
29
.

Lace Application • 29
• .10 Flutter Hem
• .10
•
29
•
•

Sewing Tips • 30
• .11 Shaping Dart in Interfacing
.12 30
• .13 Multiple Zigzag Stitch [MODEL 4261 • 30
• .14 Buttonholes
• .14 Preparation 31
Built-In Buttonhole [MODELS 415 & 4261 32
Turn-Round Buttonhole 33
Corded Buttonhole 33
• •15 Blind Hem Stitch [MODELS 415 & 4261
• 15 Straight Stretch Stitch 35
•16 Topstitching 35
• •16 Ultra-Stretch Stitch
•17 Rick-Rack Stretch • 35
• 17 Pine-Leaf Stretch [MODELS 415 & 426]
• •18 Special Ultra-Stretch [MODEL 426] 36
Elastic Application 37
• 18 Overlock Application
• •19 37
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• •20 AL

• 20 Oiling Machine 38
• 20 Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area 39
Adjusting Bobbin Winder 40
Adjusting and Changing Motor Belt 40
• .21 Problem and Remedies
• 21 41
• 21 :4

22
22 Attachment Foot 43
• 22 Edgestitcher 43
Binder 44
Folded Binding 44
Two-Tone Binding 44
•
23 .
Hand-Cut Bias Binding 44
• •23 The Set of Hemmers 45
• 23 Ruffler 46
•
24 . Narrow Hemmer 47
24 Lace Trimmed Hems 48
Lace Edge with Invisible Stitching 48
• 25 French Seam 48
Hemming Across A Seam .48
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
PRiNCIPLE PARTS
FRONT VI.

MODEL 426

MODEL 415 MODEL 404

BACK VIEW

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 1. Take-up

2. Pressure Control
3. Top Thread Guides
4. Stitch Pattern Window
[Model 4261
5. Stitch Pattern Selector
[Model 426]
6. Selector Release
[Model 4261
Blind Stitch Selector
[Model 415]
7. Creative Embroidery
Control
8. Bobbin Winder
9. Hand Wheel
10. Clutch nut

11. Stitch Width Control

12. Stretch Stitch Lever

13. Stitch Length Control

14. Reverse Push Button

15. Feed Dog Height

Control
16. Needle Plate
17. Feed Dog
18. Presser Foot
19. Slide Plate
20. Thumb Screw
21. Needle Clamp
22. Tension Clamp
23. Check spring
24. Thread Guard
[Model 426)
25. Light Switch
26. Face Cover
27. Bobbin Winder
Tension disc
28. Presser Foot Lever
29. Thread Cutter

30. Head Hinge Holes

31. Spool Pins

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 ACCESSORIES
foflowing set of accessories
Your nevi White sewing machine comes equipped with the
sewing purpose.
to make your stitchings the best to suit with your fabric and

METAL BOBBINS STRAIGHT STITCH FOQT& NEEDLE PLATE

For your spare bob- ‘.‘

bins wound with ‘

various color threads.

A PACK OF NEEDLES BUTTON FOOT

For holding buttons

in place for stitch
ing. ç

SPOOL CUSHIONS BUTTONHOLE FOOT

Place two felt Spool

Cushions on spool
pins to reduce
sound of spool spin-
fling and result best
stitching.

SCREW DRIVERS QUILTING GUIDE

Small one for use on

bobbin thread ten
sion adjustment. . . -

Large one for use on

thumb screw, needle
clamp, etc.

CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT

OILER

CLOTH GUIDE WITH SCREW

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

LATE
Loosen both head hinge set screws

0
on the rear side back of machine
bed plate until head hinge holes
are clear.
Tilt head hinge pins up and back
as far as they will go.
Carefully slip machine head onto
hinges — making sure the head
hinge pins are inserted as far as
they can go into head hinge holes.
Allow machine head to rest in its
tilted back position.
Tighten both set screws securely
with screwdriver.
Plug electrical leads from machine
head into sockets located inside
cabinet or portable case. Cord
identified with “motor” tag must
be plugged into socket marked
“motor”. Untagged cord goes to
“light” socket.
Insert plug into a wall outlet of
110—115 Volts.

NOTE: Where three wire ground

ing is provided connect the plug
from the sewing machine to the
connection leading from the speed
control. One prong is larger than
the other three, eliminating the
possibility of error. Insert plug
into a wall outlet of 110—115
Volts.

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 SELECTION OF NEEDLES AND THREADS

The needle and thread you choose depends

upon the fabric you are stitching. The correct
selection of needle and thread is very important
to avoid damaging the fabrics of light weight,
or tightly woven fabrics, and to prevent
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skipstitches when sewing on very sheer stretchy
fabrics or needle breakage when stitching heavy
or stiff fabrics. For best results, sewing machine
needles should be replaced when they become
even slightly dull or bent or at the completion
of every other garment.

A regular needle is suggested for use with

woven fabrics. Needles, style 15 x 1, of the
range in size from 8 to 20 are used on this
machine. The lower number indicates the finer
needle. The most commonly used sizes are 11
and 14.

A ball point needle is recommended for use

with tricots, jerseys, lingeries and power nets.
Unlike sharp pointed needles, which pierce
fibers of knit fabrics destroying elasticity,the
ball point needle slips between fibers without
damage to fabric and skipped stitches.

A wedge point needle is recommended for use

with leather and leather-look vinyls. A wedge
cutting point pierces leather more easily than
ordinary sewing machine needles, resulting in
more satisfactory stitching.

Although it is recommended to use a ball point

needle for knit fabrics, when sewing on very
stretchy fabrics of knits, the underlay of a thin
paper below the fabric and the use of a finer
needle are suggested to prevent skip stitches.

Always use the same type and size of thread

in both needle and bobbin. Use good
quality thread without knots for best stitches.
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 NEEDLE — THREAD — FABRIC — STITCHING GUIDE

Extremely heavy 6
tarpaulin, sacking, 18 to Heavy Duty
canvas, duck, etc. 8

Heavy upholstery 8
fabric, ticking, 18 to Heavy Duty
denim, leatherette. 10

Medium heavy drapery 10

fabric, velveteen, 16 to Heavy Duty
suiting, felt, terry, etc. 12

Medium broadcloth, 12
percale, gingham, linen, 14 to 50 0
chintz, taffeta, sheer 14
wool, shantung, etc.

Sheer voile lawn 14

to
dimity, crepe, 50
handkerchief linen, 11
(plastic film)
Plastic film, etc. 8 to 10
Very sheer chiffon, 16
batiste, lace, organdy, 9 to 60 0
nylon net, marquisette, etc. 20

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 CHANGING NEEDLE

needle after every

Always change the
ly when sewing on
other garment especial
fabrics which dull
polyester and ny!on
When needles are
needles much faster.
mage both your
dull or bent, they da
. •A general rule
fabric and the machine
machine needles is
when placing sewing
needle is placed
that the flat side of. the
chine, when the
to the right of the ma
the left. If the
bobbin is put in from.
ectly, the stitches
needle is inserted incorr
will not form.

To change the needle

its highest
1. Raise the needle bar to
ha nd wheel
position by turning the
toward you.
ove the
2. Loosen needle clamp to rem
needle.
right and
3. Place needle (flat side to the neéd1
long groove to the left) in the
as far as it
clamp and pysh it upward
p.
will go, tighten needle clam
ne ed le, make one
4. After .changing the
wheel by
complete turn of the hand
le is clearing
hand to be sure the need
the needle plate.

ATE
CHANGING NEEDLE PL
utility needle
Although an all-purpose machine, for
ur
plate is fixed on yo
ing on fin e fabric or soft or
straight sew
may want to use
very stretchy fabric, you plate together
edle
the straight stitch ne
foot, both of
with the straight stitch
accessory box.
which are included in your
plate, simply slide
To change the needle
tward as possible.
the slide plate as far lef
ews holding the
Remove the two scr
needle plate and
plate in place. Lift the
replace.
ed for cleaning
The needle plate is remov
pile up between
the lint which may
gs.
needle plate and feed do
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 SELECTION OF PRESSER FOOT

For most ordinary stitchings the original all-purpose foot can be used. However,
it is recommended to use following special foot in your accessory box whenever
you want better stitching result.

Straight Stitch Foot

This has only a narrow hole to ac
comodate only straight stitching. It may
be u.sed on sheer or soft fabrics for more
control. When using this foot, the Stitch
Width should be “0” to avoid hitting the
foot and breaking the needle.

Buttonhole Foot
This foot has a groove underneath, to
allow the narrow satin stitch or button
-hole to form evenly. However, if
skip-stitch occurs with this foot,
apply the underlay of a thin paper below
the fabric.

Cording or Zipper Foot, and Button Foot

Use for sewing very close to the edge of a
cord or zippers and sewing on buttons
respectively.

CHANGING FOOT
Use the large screwdriver to loosen thumb
screw. Turn the screw backward until the
foot becomes loose. Then, lift up on
presser foot lever until it is in its highest
position in order to remove the foot.
Replace with desired foot and tighten
thumb screw securely.

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 WINDING BOBBIN

Disengage the hand wheel (1) from

the stitching mechanism by turning
the clutch nut (2) toward you or
cou nter-clockwise.
Place a spool of thread on one of
the spoof pins and lead thread
through the reaç Top Thread Guide
(3) after hooking on Bobbin Winder
Tension Disc
Run the end of thread through a
hole in the bobbin edge and place
bobbin on spindle of bobbin winder
(4) fitting the notch on bobbin over
small spring click on spindle
Push bobbin winder (4) to the
right, and hold the thread end
loosely then start machine slowly.
Bobbin will stop winding when it is
filled Push bobbin winder (4) to
the left. -

Turn clutch nut 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 cut other
thread end. Then remove bobbin
from bobbin winder.

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 UPPER THREADING

1. Turn the hand wheel toward you

to raise the take-up lever to its
highest position.

2. Place a spool of thread on the

spool pin.

3. Lead the thread through the top

thread guides.

4. Down and between the tension

discs, from right to left.

5. Draw the thread up through the

check—spring and with a slight
tug into the hook.

6. Up (Model 426 only.. . behind

.

the front thread guard) and

through the eye of take-up lever
from right to left.

7. Lead thread down, through the

thread guide at the bottom of
the threading slot (Model 426
only ... .after drawing thread
behind the front thread guard),
then, through the needle bar
thread guide from the back.

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8. Thread the needle FROM LEFT
TO RIGHT, drawing it through
NOOK about 3 or 4 inches. Hold the
rend of the upper thread loosely
and turn the hand wheel toward
you until the needle goes all the
way down and comes back up. A
p thread loop will form over
the upper thread which then can
be pulled out straight. Place
both thread ends under presser
foot and draw toward the back
of the machine, leaving both
/ threads three or four inches
long.

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 THREADING BOBBIN CASE

1. Hold bobbin case be

tween thumb and fore
finger of left hand, so
that the slot in the edge
of the bobbin case is on
top. Take the bobbin
between thumb and fore
finger of right hand so
that the thread on top
leads from left to right.
2. Insert bobbin into bob
bin case, pull the thread
into the slot of the
bobbin case and draw it
under tension spring and
into the fork-shaped
opening of the spring.

PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE

position, and slide plate to
Raise needle bar to its highest
(D) betwen the
the left. Hold the bobbin case latch
with at least three
thumb and forefinger of the left hand,
of the bobbin case
inches of thread running from the top
in case on the
to the right. Insert and center the bobb
the bobbin case
stud of the shuttle body (C). Be sure
h (A). Press
finger (E), is opposite the shuttle race notc
far as possible
the bobbin case (B) into the shuttle as
of the shuttle.
until the latch catches on the center post
Press the bobbin
Then release the bobbin case latch (D).
to make sure
case again after the latch has been released
rely in place . Close the
the bobbin case is locked secu
slide plate.
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 SELECTION.OF S11TCH:

STITCH LENGTH CONTROL

The stitch length control controls the forward feeding of
the fabric in ordinary sewing.
At 0, the fabric does not feed at all. With the control
around the red mark for buttonhole, the shortest stitch
is available. At 5 is the longest — about 6 stitches per
inch on ordinary fabrics — but the control may be set at
any desired spot between 0 and 5 for a variety of length,
except when stretch stitching ( triple back-and-forth
stitching), the control should be always at 5. Turn
the control to the left to lengthen and to the right to
shorten the stitch.

The stitch length number you choose is indicated by the

pointer above the control.

The stitch lenth in stretch stitching (triple back-and-

forth stitching)can not be altered by the control, but it is
fixed about 3/64 inch of trouble-free stretch stitch
length on most kinds of fabrics with the stretch stitch
control r i’S” and the stitch length control at “5’

REVERSE PUSH BUTTON

When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or end of a seam
in ordinary sewing, press the Reverse Push Button as far as it will go,so that your
machine sews in reverse at approximately the same stitch length as forward stitch
length. The machine will sew backward as long as the button is held in.

Cross reference table between numeral on the control and number of actual stitches
per inch

Nimeraion the control

/ >
o 1 2
/

s -. 4

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

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 STITCH WIDTH CONTROL

This control controls the swing of the

needle from left to right for various width
of stitches. At 0, the straight stitch line
results in ordinary sewing. Also, the
special stitch patterns as per those shown
in the stitch pattern window of Model
426 are made with this control at 0.
With the control at any other point than
“0”, ordinary straight stitches varies to
zigzag stitches. Also, every special pattern
stitch varies in complex pattern with
stitch width variation, on Model 426.
At 1, the needle takes a narrow sewing
resulting in a narrow column of stitching
in ordinary sewing. At 4, the needle takes
a large swing resulting in a wide column
of stitches no matter which pattern is
selected.

RELATING STITCH LENGTH TO

STITCH WIDTH
When the Stitch width conirol is set at
one particular width (such as 4), the
stitch length control will now control how
close those stitches come together. At
length 0, the fabric does not move,
resulting in a bar of stitches formed one
on top of the other, as is used in button
sewing. At red bar mark or near 0, the
feed pulls the fabric through slowly,
resulting in a dense column of stitches
called a satin stitch. At length 5, a very
long open zigzag results.

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 STRETCH STITCH LEVER
Selection between ordinary stitching and triple automatic back-and-
forth stitching called stretch stitch is made by the stretch stitch lever.
With the lever up at M position, ordinary sewing is performed. With
the lever down at S position, your machine performs automatically
the stretch stitch with the repetition of two forward and one
backward stitch combination.
A reinforced seam of stretch stitch that will stretch considerably
more than the fabric used,is the most wanted feature in a sewing
machine today.
Its uses are almost unlimited and the more you use your machine the
more it will become apparent to you.
When stretch stitching, the stitch length control should be always set
at 5.
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STITCH PATTERN SELECTOR [MODEL 426]:

In addition to ordinary straight and zigzag stitches, six special utility pattern stitches
of forward sewing, also, with stretch stitch lever at S position, six those complex
special stretch pattern stitches of triple back-and-forth stitching can be selected by
stitch pattern selector.
The stitch pattern you choose is shown by the indicator in stitch pattern window
above the pattern selector; -

To turn the stitch pattern selector tocaiige the stitch pattern of your selection;
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.
2. Pushing the selector release lever to the right by your right hand, turn the pattern
selector to the right for stitch patterns shown right from the original stitch pattern
in stitch pattern window and to the left for stitch patterns shown left.
3. Release your right hand from selector release lever to return it to original stitch
pattern selector lock position.
For ordinary zigzag and straight sewing, set the indicator at the left end “Manual”
position, with stretch stitch lever at M.
The stitch patterns shown upper side in the row of “Elastic Stitches” in stitch
pattern window are available with stretch stitch lever at M, and those shown lower
row marked “Stretch Stitches” are available with stretch stitch lever at S. For those
special pattern stitchings other than ordinary zigzag and Rick-Rack stretch (triple
back-and-forth zigzag> stitching, stitch width control should be at 0.

AL) ;—: 4ELASTIC

—:::: :-
(snc, STItCHES

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 BLIND STITCH SELECTOR [MODEL 415]
Automatic blind hem stitching and Pine-leaf stretch
hem stitching is available on Model 415 with blind
stitch selector to the left The former is made with
stretch stitch lever at M and the latter is with it at S.
For both, stitch width control should be at 0.
In ordinary stitching, this control be at M position. In shifting the control to
position, lift the control up a little bit, then shift it to the right.
[I

CONTROLS:
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS
Always adjust the upper thread
tension with the presser foot down,
as the tension is released when it is
raised. To increase the tension on
the upper thread, turn tension
control to the right. To decrease,
turn to the left. Before adjusting
the tension be sure that the
machine is threaded properly.
It is seldom required to adjust
the bobbin thread tension,
however, when necessary to change
bobbin thread tension, turn small
screw on side of the bobbir(cae
clockwise to tighten counterclock
,

wise to lobsen.

When both tensions are properly

•I balanced, a perfect stitch will be
formed with both threads interlock
ing in fabric (A).
When the upper tension is too tight,
the bobbin thread is pulled up over
the upper thread which is lying flat
on the fabric (B).
When the upper tension is too
loose, the upper thread forms loops
over the bobbin thread lying flat on
the fabric (C).
When the upper and bobbin thread
tensions are balanced but fabric is
puckered in sewing direction on
sheer fabrics, both tensions are too
tight. Loosen both tensions evenly. 411 :..c.::1>;. ‘• r..

It is recommended to adjust the

tension balance under medium
stitch length. In case of satin
stitching for buttonholes and em
broidery, slightly loosen the upper
thread tension.
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 _____ ____

ADJUSTING PRESSURE ON FABRIC AND FEED DOG HEIGHT

• GENERAL SEWING
Usually for normal sewing, except for sewing on
very sheer soft or very stretchy fabrics, the
center pin (B) of the pressure control be at its
lowest position and the feed dog height control
be turned to the right, “HIGH” position.
For sewing on such very sheer soft medium or
lightweight stretchy fabrics as very sheer
voil, lawn, silk geogette crepe, plastic film,
organdy, nylon net, very stretchy synthetic tricot
and jersey, etc., reduce half the pressure on the
fabric ancf the feed dog height. To reduce half
the pressure, press the outer ring (A) of the
pressure control, then press the center pin (B)
down again to halfway spot. To reduce half the
feed dog height, turn the feed dog height control
to “LOW” position.

I medium weht fabrics fuIl

Medium wesght very stretthy fabric Half

Very sheer soft fabrics and lightweight

and sheer very stretchy synthetic fabrics H alf ow

7 • MENDING AND DARNING:

In order to move the fabric freely in any direction for darning and mending, release
the center pin (B> completely by pressing down on the outer ring (A). Turn the feed
dog height control to “DOWN” position, which drops the feed dog well below the
needle plate. To return the feed dog height to normal, turn the control to “HIGH”
position.
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 SEWING LIGHT

The sewing light is located in face cover directly over the

needle so as to better illuminate the stitching area.
Turn the light on and off by pushing the switch
on face cover.
To replace bulb, turn light off and open face cover to
the left. Unscrew bulb as you do a conventional light
bulb. Place new bulb in socket and screw in place.

BUTTONHOLER (MODELS 415 AND 426)

is
On models 415 and 426, the stitch width control knob
at the red
used also for buttonholing. With the control
the left
square mark (1), the machine sews forward on
edge of buttonhole with the stitch width of about 1/16
e end
inch. At the red square mark (2—4>, the buttonhol
out feed ing. At
is bartacked about 5/32 inch vide with
hed
the red mark (3), the right edge of buttonhole is stitc
in reverse with same about 1/16 inch width as the left
edge of buttonhole.
4 in
Therefore, simply by turning hebntrol from 1 to
very fine
sequence for every step olbUttonhoting, a
with a
buttonhole of the size about 5/32 inch wide
produced.
center open cut space of about 2/32 inch is
stitch
jh The stitch length control should be set at the satin
position in the red mark “Bottonhole” there .

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY CONTROL

ble of varying the stitch wid
This is the alternative stitch width control capa
fferent designs c
while sewing. With the machine set for a short stitch length,di
the creative embroidery lever flow IE
be made by simply applying pressure on
will always return to straight sewinç
to right. This lever is spring controlled and

CREATIVE I

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 PREPARING TO SEW
Have take-up lever at highest position before starting to sew. Pinning may be used
as a time saver instead of hand basting. It is possible to sew over pins when placed at
right angles to the edge of fabric with the pin head at the raw edge, but for best
results it is recommended that the pins be removed as you approach the presser foot
Sewing over pins can result in damaged needles.
Place material and threads under presser foot and lower the presser foot. Lower the
needle by turning hand wheel by hand to check if the needle will pierce the stitching
line you want to sew. You are now ready to begin sewing. Press the speed control.
The speed of the machine running is regulated by increasing ordecreasing the amount
of pressure exerted on the control. Never run machine without material under
presser foot

GUIDING FABRIC
Except blind stitching and pine leaf stretch hem stitching, also, buttonhole stitching
zigzag
by buttonholer of models 415 and 426, straight stitch seam and the left line of
etched
stitch column is run over the left end etched scale on needle plate The scale is
of fabric follow the line selecte d for the
with every 1/8 inch distance Let the edg9
for the seam, not the
seam, and let your eyes follow the echd line you selected
ent
needle, during sewing. To help your guiding fabric, place cloth guide attachm
securing it by the extra thumb screw onto machine bedplate. Cloth guide and extra
thumb screw are included in your accessary box.
needle
Do not try to help the feeding by pulling the material as this may deflect the
and cause it to break.

TURNING CORNERS
width To pivot at a corner, leave the needle in the fabric while its upward stroke. Lift the
s can presser foot, turn the fabric, then lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
left
ving.

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 CURVED SEAMS
length
Use slightly shorter stitch
seams,
than that of the rest of the y is
cit
On the part where elasti
sea m, sew by
required on the y
th gui de ma
stretch stitch. The clo
be used an angle as shown.

ACROSS HEAVY
..

SEWiNG
.. .

SEAMS i, i /1
seam,
When approaching heavy
rd on an angle
hold the fabric upwa
fal ls un der
so that the heavy seam sse r
pre
the front curved sled of
foot.

REMOVING THE WORK

ine when
Be, sure to stop the mach
or needle
the thread take-up lever
ion.
bar is at the highest posit
and draw
Now raise the presser foot
the left
the fabric back and to
and pass the threads ove
thread cutter.
r the

g thread
/
Pull down slightly, holdin
to bend the
in both hands, so as not
needle.
ds under
Leave the ends of threa
the presser foot.

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STRAIGHT STITCH:
SEAMS
[Pattern: M or Manual— The normal stitch length for most fabrics
models 415 & 426] is between 2—3 but the length chosen
Length: 2—3
Width: 0 should depend on the fabric and area of
Feed Dog: High usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require
Pressure: Full longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics
Foot: Straight Stitch or require shorter stitches. For curved seams
All Purpose
Stretch Control: M and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch
length. Be sure to set the stitch width
control at 0.

BASTI NG/TOPSTITCH I NG

[Pattern: M or Manual— Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is

models 415& 426] useful for temporary seams prior to
Length: 4—5 fitting. Basting stitches also may be used
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High when gathering in fullness.
Pressure: Full Topstitching can be done very effectively
Foot: Straight Stitch with the long straight stitch. For a bolder
Stretch Control: Mt stitch, two threads of the same type can
be threaded through one needle (size 14
or 16). A heavier thread such as
bottonhole twist may be used for
topstitching, but be sure to use a larger
needle (size 16 or 18).

DARNING
[Pattern: M or Manual— Worn spots or small holes can be darned
models 415 & 4261 very easily. Use of an embroidery hoop is
Length: 0
Width: 0 optional depending on the fabric. A fine
Feed Dog: Down thread is recommended so that the fabric
Pressure: 0 and thread will blend together invisibly.
Foot: All Purpose, or Trim the ragged edges from the area to be
DarningSpring of White
Special attachment darned. Hold the threads to start, then
Stretch Control: M move the fabric slowly backwards and
forwards while running the machine very
fast to fill the area. More professional
results will be attained by moving the
fabric in a figure eight pattern while
sewing. After filling in the area length
wise, reweave with crosswise stitches in
the same manner.
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 CORDING/SEWING IN ZIPPER

• INSERT CORDING
(A) Fold bias strip of fabric over
cord. Loosen the adjusting
screw on the back of cording!
zipper foot and set the foot to
the left of needle.
(B) Sandwich the welting between
two layers of fabric with right
sides together. Stitch a second
time with cording/zipper foot
to the right of needle so that
the needle stitches close to the
cord through all thicknesses.

• ZIPPERS
Swing the foot to left or right of
the needle as needed so that the
foot sews very close to zipper teeth.
-.4

QUILTING
Parallel straight lines are easy to
sew with the quilting guide. To
attach the guide, loosen thumb
screw and slip the U-shaped holder
of the guide between presser foot
and thumb screw. Tighten the
thumb screw securely. Adjust the
curved bar to the desired distance
from the needle. Sew the first line
of stitching as desired, then, for the
succeeding rows let the guide
follow along the previous stitch
line. A straight stitch, zigzag, or any
other stitch may be used.
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 ZIGZAG STITCH:
OVERCASTING
[Pattern: M or Manu& Place the edge of the material underneath
models 415 and 4261
Length: 1—3 the opening of the sewing foot and guide
Width: 3—4 raw edge along the center slot of the foot
Feed Dog: High allowing stitch to form half on and half
Pressure: Full off the fabric.
Foot: All Purpose The multiple stitch zigzag is a wiser
Stretch Control: M
choice on Model 426 for most fabrics.
See page 30.

SEAMING KNITS
[Pattern: M or Manual— The narrow zigzag can be used in seams
models 415 and 426] of firm knits for added strength. After
Length: 1
Width: 1—3 sewing, open seam and press flat. Tiny
Feed Dog: High zigzag stitches can hardly be seen and the
Pressure: Full seam will give when stretched.
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

SEWING ON BOTTONS
[Pattern: M or Manual— Place the button so its left hole comes
models 415 and 4261 directly under the needle of its left zigzag
Length: 0
swing then gently lower the button foot.
Width: 2—4
Feed Dog: Down Take a stitch into the hole.
Pressure: Full Raise the needle from the left hole, and
Foot: Button Foot move zigzag width control to the right
Stretch Control: M until the needle comes down exactly over
the right hole in the button.
Note: Be sure the needle clears the holes
of the button by moving the wheel by
hand before running the machine fast.
Usually 6 to 8 stitches are adequate for
securing a button in place. Stop with the
needle in the left hole. To lock the
threads, set the stitch width at 0, and
take a few stitches in the left hand hole.

e
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 TTON
SEWING ON BU
SHANK
WITH A THREAD
ould
to ns se w n on co ats or jackets sh
But
th re ad sh an k to make them stand
have a read
bric. To form a th d
away from the fa un de
a pin or ro
shank, sew over
toothpick. button to the fabr
ic,
Afte r stitc hing th e foot
under the presser
remove work from es fr om
dut six inch
leaving threads ab toothpick. Pull the
or
fabric. Remove pin button and form a
ba ck of
threads to tton and fabric
by
an k be tw ee n bu
sh tach
htly around the at
winding threads tig ads to back of the
thre
ing stitches. Pull
ad ends securely.
fabric and tie thre

G
SATIN STITCHIN ual—models 415
and 426]
tIh fo r de co ra tio n such as [Pattern: Y
M or Man
or “Buttonhole”
This is useful em br oi de ry , Length: 4
designed Width: 1—4
tapering, manual applique. Feed Dog: High
d
monogramming an ly ju st a Pressure: Full
which is real
The seam stitch, itch, is obtained by Foot: All PurposeM
st
very close zigzag th as ne ar to “0” as Stretch
Control:
h le ng
setting the stitc ping the feedin
g
le w ith ou t st op
possib arked
the red bar m for
action or at ry
e setting will va
“buttonhole”. Th ble to
er en t fa br ic s. It may be desira
di ff use
th e up pe r te ns ion slightly to ca
loosen order
ck underneath in
the threads to lo rface look especially
su
to make the top ace a
. Fo r lig ht w eight fabrics, pl
smoo th best
un de rn ea th the fabric for
paper
results.

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 TAPERING/CREATIVE
EMBROIDERY
Tapering is done by gradually increasing
/
v4 A
AIA/;
/
V
and decreasing the stitch width by
/ moving creative embroidery control while
CREATJVE EMRO1DER sewing. By this method, tapered mono
grams and other interesting designs can be
11llW 1
I
iwtJlflil 1
L-
I ‘AA A
1M€
5 /
created. For tapered monogram run the
machine fast while sliding the creative
A
/
‘ / embroidery control slowly from left to
right and from right to left.
First, learn this stroke by letting the
fabric guide straight. Then, learn to pivot
the fabric as you are tapering by holding
A the fabric at one point. Various strokes
can be combined to form letters and
designs. Variegated thread can give
attractive results.

[Pattern: M or Manual—models 415 and 426]

Length: Near 0
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M
C

MANUAL EMBROIDERY
DESIGNS

Different designs can be made by sliding

the creative embroidery control between
left and right. By running the machine at
a constant speed and sliding the creative
embroidery control in a definite rhy
thum, various designs can be created.

[Pattern: M or Manual- models 415 and 426]

Length near 0
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

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 FREEHAND MONOGRAMMING
[Pattern: M or Manual—
For giving garments and linens a per models 415 and 426]
sonalized touch, first transfer the design Length: 0
to the right side of the fabric. An Width: 1—4
embroidery hoop is recommended es Feed Dog: Down
pecially for soft fabrics and toweling. Pressure: 0
In order to monogram, you must move Foot: All Purpose or
Darning Spring of
the fabric slowly and run the machine White special
rapidly. Monogramming is like writing by attachment
moving the paper under a stationary pen. Stretch Contro’: M
Guide the fabric slowly so that the zigzag
falls close together like a satin stitch, but
be careful that the stitches do not pile up.
When guiding from side to side, mov
fabric slightly faster to avoid a heavy
area.
Practice by forming loops. Once this is
accomplished any letter is easy.
Sometimes the use of paper or non-woven
interfacing under the fabric may make
guiding the fabric easier. The paper or
interfacing may be torn or cut away at
the completion of the monograrn.When
monogramming towels, plastic film plac
ed on the top will help cover lopps and
make the monogram smooth. PãlIdr cut
away remaining plastic film whén finish
ed.
APPLIQUE/PATCH ING
Applying decorative shapes of fabric Step 1
[Pattern: M or Manual-
scraps to household articles and clothing models 415 and 426]
is a very interesting way of trimming an Length: 1
otherwise plain article. First, trace the Width: 0—1
design on fabric to be appliqued, or Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
patched then pin or baste it securely in Foot: All Purpose
place on garment. With a small straight Stretch Control: M
stitch or narrow zigzag, sew around the
transferred design or patch.
After excess fabric is trimmed away, sew
around the applique or patch with a satin
Step 2
stitch or short length zigzag stitch. For a [Pattern: M or Manual
smooth curve, stop frequently at the models 415 and 426]
inside edge of the curve to pivot the Length: 6—4
fabric slightly. Corners look much better Width: 2—4
Feed Dog: High
when the point is stitched by pivoting Pressure: Full
rather than just turned. Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M
As with all decorative stitches, paper may
be used to give more body to the fabric
when stitching and can be torn away
when the applique is completed.
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 GATHERING OVER A CORD
Ordinary gathering with a basting sitcb
often breaks while pulling in fullness.
small zigzag across a cord such as crochel
thread or carpet thread, gives a mucl
stronger cord for gathering fullness intc
fabrics. Once the gathers have beer
stitched in place, the cord can be pullec
out in order to eliminate bulk.
[Pattern: M or Manual—models 415 and 426]
Length: 2
Width: 2
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

LACE APPLICATION
Attaching laces or trims adds a specia
touch to lingerie, dresses, or linens. Pin oi
baste lace in place easing or miterinç
corners where neccessary.
A straight edged lace or braid has
convenient line to follow when sewing
When using a scalloped edged lace follov
the design of the lace for an almos
invisible application.
[Pattern: M or Manual—models 415 and 426]
Length: 4—1
Width: 1—2
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

FLUTTER HEM
An unusual way of hemming of finishin!
edges of tricot or soft knits is by a flu tte
edge. Hemming in this manner is just likc
overcasting an edge, but the fabric i
stretched in back and in front of thE
needle as you sew. For best results, pul
the fabric equally, making sure the needlE
goes over the edge. When you stop tc
reposition your hands, keep the needle ir
the fabric.
[Pattern: M or Manual-. models 415 and 426]
Length: %—%
Width: 4
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

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 SEWING TiPS
When a dainty hair line finish is
particularly desirable for the inside seams
of sheer collars, facings, and yokes, seam
allowance that would ordinarily show
through is eliminated by following the
seam outline with a narrow zigzag stitch.
Trim seam allowance close to line of
stitching. Turn and press.
[Pattern: Manual or M—models 415 & 426]
Length: %—1
Width: %—1
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

SHAPING DARTS IN
INTERFACINGS
Cut interfacing down center between dart
lines. Overlap cut edges, matching dart
lines. Zigzag stitch along marking line
from point to wide end of dart. Trim
both raw edges close to stitching.
[Pattern: Manual or M-models 415 & 426]
Length: 1/2_i
Width: 4—1
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: M

MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCH [MODEL 426]

Pattern: ‘
The multiple zigzag stitch can be used for Stitch Length: 4—5
hundreds of various kinds of sewing applications, Width: 0
such as replacing worn blanket bindings for both Feed Dog: High
a decorative and durable finish, overcasting an Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
edge to prevent fraying, applying elastic waist Stretch Control: M
bands to skirts and dresses, sewing a zigzag stitch
on soft or sheer material preventing puckering,
etc.
Just sew like ordinary zigzag stitching.
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 BUTTONHOLES
Various fabrics require various methods of sewing
buttonholes. Four different methods are given below,
with suggested uses. If you are in doubt as to which
method is best for your fabric, test the methods in
question and choose the best according to the finished
appearance.

PREPARATION
For the best results, a good quality mercerized cotton
thread should be used. Polyester threads often result in
puckered or heavy unattractive buttonholes. The finer
your fabric is, the finer your cotton thread should be.
An interfacing should be used under the buttonholes to
give body, to strengthen, and to help them withstand
wear.

To establish the correct length of the buttonhole, add

the length of the button (A), plus the thickness of the
button (B), plus 1/32 inch for the bartacks. The length
may be marked on the garment with a basting stitch,
tailor’s chalk, or an invisible cellophane tape, as shown.
Horizóntàlbuttonholes should extend 1/8 inch beyond
the centerline of the garment. Vertical buttonholes are
J
placed so that the cutting space of the buttonhole is
directly on the center line.

Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of the

garment fabric before making any buttonholes on your
garment. On your test sample, duplicate the thicknesses
found in the garment and be sure to include the
interfacing. The test sample should help determine the
length needed for the button to pass through the hole
easily, as well as the stitch length needed for the
—

CENTER LINE 1/8rnch particular fabric. As with the satin stitch, the stitches
.OF:G.RMENT:: should be close together, but not so close that they pile
up. Be sure to use the buttonhole foot.

CENTER LINE
OF GARMENT

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 BUILTIN BUTTONHOLE
Pattern: M or manual
[MODELS 415 & 4261 Length: Buttonhole
Width: 1—2—3—4
Feed Dog: High-Down
This buttonhole eliminates the need for pivoting Pressure: Full
c
and
the fabric. It is used most often on light Foot: Buttonhole Foot
Stretch Stitch: M
medium woven fabrics.
square
1. Set the stitch width control for the red
need le
marked (1) buttonhole position. Lower
into the mark at the top left end of but ton
hole Lower presser foot and sew on the left
edge of buttonhole until you reach the bottom

I
end of buttonhole.

4) position
2. Stitch width control to the (2—
take a few stitch to bartack the bottom end
of buttonhole.

h
3. With the needle up, turn the stitch widt
ii control to the (3) position. Sew on the right
edge of buttonhole.At this pósLton the ma
chine is feeding in reverse.

4. With the needle out of the cloth, turn again to

the (2—4) position and complete the button
hole by bat-tacking on the top edge of
buttonhole.

le is
5. To lock the stitches, make sure the needfeed
out of the fabric and set widt h at 0 and
ji dog height down. Then take a few stitches.

t
6. To prevent cutting through the bartack inser
a straight pin through the barta ck. Cut
buttonhole open.

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 TURN-ROUND BUTTONHOLE
1. Place material under presser foot to sew the
top or low end of marked buttonhole. Turn
feed dog height control to DOWN, hold
creative embroidery control at its right end
position, take few stitches to bartack the end
of marked buttonhole.
2. Turn feed dog height to HIGH, release
creative embroidery lever, set stitch width
control at 2, then, sew down the left edge of
marked buttonhole and finish stitching with
needle in fabric at the right side of stitches.
Set feed dog at DOWN.
3. Lifpresser foot and pivot the fabric around,
then lower presser foot and take one stitch to
left turning hand wheel by hand.
4. Pushing creative embroidery control to right,
take few stitches to bartack another end of
marked buttonhole.
5. Up feed dog to HIGH and sew down another
edge of marked buttonhole.
6. Lock thread by stitching a few stitches at 0
width and DOWN feed dog height. Cut center
,open space of buttonhole carefully not to cut
[Pattern: M or Manuals- Models 415 and 426] into the stitches, as illustrated previously.
Length: Buttonhole
Width: 2—0
Feed Dog: Down-H igh-Down-HighDown
Pressure: FulI.
Foot: Buttonhole Foot
Stretch Control: M

CORDED BUTTONHOLE
Cording gives a reinforced raised buttonhole. It is
excellent for use on bulky, woven fabric, or knits
in which the stitching often gets buried and
makes cutting difficult. On knits, a corded
buttonhole will help keep the fabric from
stretching out of shape.
Choose a heavy cotton crochet thread or
buttonhole twist to use for the cording. Proceed
as for the turn-around buttonhole having cord
the under the presser foot in such a way that
[Pattern: M or Manual-models 415 and 426)
the zigzag stitch covers the cord.
Length: Buttonhole
At the completion of the buttonhole snip the
Width: 2—0 excess cord close to the bartack on woven
Feed Dog: Down-High-Down-High-Down fabrics. For knitted garments, always pull the
Pressure: Full cords to the wrong side by using a darning needle
Foot: Buttonhole Foot
or needle threader, and knot the cord ends
Stretch Control: M
before clipping.

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 ODELS 415
BLIND HEM STITCH [M
& 426)
vides a durable hem
The blind hem stitch pro
isible on garments,
finish that is almost inv
is done easily with
drapes, and curtains. It
hems. With a little
straight or slightly curved
quick and easy hem
practice it will be a very will never need
application and the hem
repairing.
Procedure:
hem in desired manner,
(1 )Prepare raw edge of h stitched under
such as overcast, 1/4 inc
in. (Step 1)
pinked, hem tape, or just pla
gth. Baste or pin 1/2
(2)Fold hem up desired len
ss in place. (Step 2)
inch from upper edge. Pre
right side of fabric
(3)Fold hem back toward ed. (Step 3)
leaving about 1/4 inch extend into the center
fabric
(4)Guide the fold of the
cut of the presse r foo t so that the zigzag bite
htly to the left of
of the stitch comes just slig foot. The straight
r
the center cut of the presse
me d on the single
stiches should be for
zigzag.biteshould
jr thickness of fabric, and the
d o(the fabric at
catch just barely into the fol
the left.
ted, remove fabric
(5)When stitching is comple
right side. Press
from machine and turn to
completed hem.
rt, place a machine
When hemming an A-line ski
edge of the hem. At
basting stitch along the raw
hem, matching the
an ironing board, fold up the
ric by pulling on
seams. Ease in the excess fab then apply hem
,
basting thread. Press with steam m taped edge,
1/2 ” fro
tape. Baste or pin hem
then continue into step 3.

Pattern: Blind Stitch or’

Length 2 STEP 5
WidthO
Feed Dog High —

Pressure Full
Foot All Purpose —

Stretch Control M

II’

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 STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH:
This stitch may be used on knits and wovens in [Pattern: Manual or M
areas of stress as a reinforcement stitch. It is —models 415 & 416]
excellent for curved seams such as armholes and Length: 5
Width: 0
crotch seams. For active wear such as ski pants and Feed Dog: High
girdle fabrics which endure a lot of stress in Pressure: Full
bending and stretching, this stitch may be used for Foot: All Purpose
seaming throughout the garment. Stretch Control: S
CAUTION It is difficult to remove this stitch
—

from fabric. Pre-fit garment before using this stitch.

• TOPSTITCHING”
/ Because this stitch is heavier
than an ordinary straight
stitch it is ideal for top-
stitching, particularly on
knits.
/

ULTRA-STRETCH STITCH:
The Ultra-Stretch Stitches are excellent for stretch fabrics such as lingerie, sweater
knits, bathing suit knits, and cotton knits. It has the greatest strength and elasticity
/ , I of all.
Pattern: Manual or M
. RICK-RACK STRETCH -models 415 & 426]
This is most common utility ultrastretch of a triple Length: 5
back-and-forth zig’zag stitches with more elasticity Width: 2—4
than regular zigzag. Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All purpose
>i Stretch Control: S

• PINE-LEAF STRETCH [MODELS 415 & 4261

This is the combined stitch of straight stretch and Pattern: Blind
stitch or.c
single sideward stitches, useful for hemming on Length: 5
most knits and stretchy fabrics. Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full—Half
Foot: All purpose
Stretch Control: S

• SPECIAL ULTRA-STRETCHES [MODEL 4261

These are very useful ultra-stretch stitches called smocking, digger, Feather, etc, as
shown on pattern window, for various purpose.
Pattern: Other than
above
Length: 5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: High
Pressure: Full
Foot: All Purpose
Stretch Control: S

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 ‘

OILING MACHINE
e
Use on’y a good sewing machin
oil, do not use any common
household oils.
Your machine shou’d be oiled
occasionally to keep it operating
s on
smoothly. How often depend
the amount of sew ing you do.
Once a year oil your machine
thoroughly as indidated by the
arrows on illustrations.
Avoid over oiling.

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 CLEANING AND OILING
THE SHUTTLE
The stitch forming mechanism occasional
Jy becomes clogged with loose threads
and lint. This will interfere with the
• efficient operation of the machine.
Cleaning and removal of the lint will
safeguard the performance.
To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn hand wheel until the needle
reaches its highest position. Tilt head
back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case (A).
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps
(f) outward and remove the shuttle
race cover (C) and the shuttle body
(E) and the lint cleaner (D).
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and
shuttle race cover by removing all
threads, lint, etc.

When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as follows to replace the shut
tle assembly:
1. Turn hand wheel until the needle reaches its highest position.
2. Place lint cleaner (D) to shuttle driver and shuttle body (E) in race (F)
against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
3. Replace shuttle race cover (C), fitting pin at lower edge into notch, and lock
into position with shuttle race cover clamps, (f), making certain the clamps have
been snapped securely into position.
4. Put bobbin (B) into bobbin case (A).
5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue (a) into notch (c) of race
cover (C).

(F)

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 ADJUSTING BOBBIN WINDER
It may be sometime required to adjust
the level of rear top thread guide to
conform with the level of bobbin winder,
especially, when thread winds unevenly.
on bobbin.

If the thread winds unevenly on bobbin

as shown (A), loosen set screw of rear top
thread guide and move the thread guide
up slightly. If the thread winds as shown
(B), move the thread guide down slightly.

ADJUSTING AND CHANGING

MOTOR BELT
Following are the instructions for adjust
ing and changing the motor belt:
(1) Remove four screws holding rear
cover by tipping it ou at the bottom
and pivoting around the hand wheel
away from thefront of the machine.
(2) To adjust motor belt, loosen screws
(A) and move bracket B up to loosen
belt and down to tighten.
(3) To remove motor belt:
• Remove top cover.
• Loosen clutch (C).
• Loosen screws (A) and move
bracket (B) to its highest posi
p tion.
• Slip belt off motor pulley and
then over hand wheel.
• Replace motor belt by slipping it
over hand wheel and then over
motor pulley.
• Adjust as noted under No. 2.

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PROBLEM AND REMEDIES

If Machine Thread or lint in race Clean and oil machine the shuttle
Binds way area (See page 39)

Skipping ; Benlneedlq 1k
Stitches /
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4 Needieplacerjincor
/
tectly in clamp
,
/
Toofineaneedlefar
t
thread bcrng used
j4

Too stretchy fabric

/
Irregu Jar Upper thread tension
Stitches too loose
S A

J .‘- Improper threading

0’
%,
A Bobbinnotwound
A
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Poor quality threadd
4 Needlóoo fine tptrø
thread being Us4
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4
Upper Thread Refer to tbreadrng instructions see
-
‘

mproperly threaded pagel3 and rethread machine

Too much tension Loosen upper thread tension
4
(Seepagel8 )
Starting with take up Always start sewing with take-up lever
in incorrect posttiofl. in highest position.;
Improper setting of Refer to needle setting iflSttUCtiOflr see
neec$le page1O &/
A
A

Bentoreyeofnee tryanewneec1l
too sharp
Discard all blunt or bent needles and
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 e, followings are
add itio n to the bas ic set of acc essories equipped on your machin y are
In
tim e-sa vin g atta chm ents spe cially designed for your machine. The
additional with
dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you
available at modest cost from your wil l be assu red
you by part number. Then you
these items, ask him to order them for hin e, if a
rece ivin g the gen uin e par t des ign ed for best performance with your mac
of
le, mail your inquiry direct to:
sewing machine dealer is not availab
ANY, 11750 Berea Road, Cleveland,
WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMP
Ohio 44111
or, IES, LTD., 1470 Birchmount Rd,
WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTR
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

DARNING SPRING NARROW HEMMER

RUFFLER

PART #4990’ PART #76316

PART #1403

BINDER EDGE -STITCHER

ATTACHMENT FOOT

PART #74159 PART #76554

PART #82528

HE MM E RS:
5/8”HEM 3/8”HEM 1/4”HEM
7/8”H EM

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PART #76552 PART #76551 PART #76550
PART #76553

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 ATTACHMENT FOOT
In order to attach binder, edgestitcher and the
hemmers, it is necessary to remove the presser
foot and replace it with the attachment foot.
Mount binder, edgestitcher or hemmers by
sliding the attachment to the left as far as
possible and tightening the screw.
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to
or as far away from the edge as desired. Just
move the attachment to the correct position
before tightening the mounting screw.

EDG EST ITCH ER

The edgestitcher is used in making dainty lace
insertions, edgings and piping.
The slots in the edgestitcher 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 and the
lower fabric in slot 4. For instance, if you are
sewing lace edging to a finished edge of fabric,
place the fabric in slot 1 and the lace in slot 4.
Besueto 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.
Rick-rack-stretch can be sewn to the edge of the
material in the same manner.
To trim with wide piping place the fabric in slot
4, and the fold of the piping to the left in solt 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.

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 BINDER
This attachment folds bias binding
and applies it to the edge of
material in one operation. Slots on
scroll of the binder are for corres
ponding widths of commercially
folded bias binding.
The open mouth of binder scroll is
used for unfolded bias strips cut
15-16 inch wide.

FOLDED BINDING.
Cut folded binding to a point,
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.

j TWO-TONE BINDING
Two bindings can be sewn on fabric
edge also in one operation. When
two are used always skip one size
between widths, inserting each in
correct size slot.

L1 HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING

Cut 15-16 inch bias binding fold in
half for a couple of inches. Cut
binding diagonally toward end,
almost to 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.
See suggestions on how to use the
binder. There are hundreds of other
uses.
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 THESETOFHEMMERS
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 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, hold at each end of fold. Slip fold
into guide and up over spoon. Fold hem in material back of hemmer. Draw forward
to end of hem and fasten with point of needle. Pull on threads gently as you start
stitching.

You can make a hem 1/4”, 3/8”, 5/8” or 7/8” in width, depending upon which
hemmer you use. A few uses are shown below.

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 RUFFLER
The ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating.
Ruffling can also be done and sewn to another piece of fabric at the same time.
This highly versatile attachment despite its wide range of use, is simple to use.
Use the ruffler for making aprons, curtains, pleating a skirt, adding fullness to the
bodice of a dress etc.

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 NARROW HEMMER
re
With needle at its highest position replace
and ti
gular presser foot with narrow hemmer
rn se
ghten it securely in place. Set stitch patte
stitc h selecto r of
lector of model 426 or blind
to the model 415 at mannual or M posi tion. Zigzag
stitch width control at 0 for straight stitched
hem or at number 3 for zigzag stitched hem. Set
stitch length control to suit.
For a plain narrow hem make a 1/8 inch double
fold for about two inches along edge of fabric.
Hold each end of the two inch fold, slip
underneath hemmer. Bring 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
stitching.
Guide material slightly to left and it 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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 LACETRIMMEDHEM
To sew a narrow heni and attach
lace in one stitching, insert lace in
the slot next to needle.Sew hem as
shown, guiding lace under needle
and hem into scroll. Rickrack
stretch may be used in the same
way.

LACE EDGE WITH INVISI

BLE STITCHING
Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge
on right hand side of fabric. Insert
both in scroll, as for plain narrow
hem, let hem roll over and sew in
lace. When the stitching is complet
ed the hem is pressed on 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
over and sew in top fabric making
French seam. For cording effect,
use zigzag stitch wide enough to
catch both edges of the narrow
rolled hem and sew with satin
stitch. This can be used for covering
chairs and so forth.

HEMMING ACROSS A SEAM

To hem across a seam, cut the seam
folds at an angle so they will lead
into the hemmer gradually. Press
seam open. Stitch across the seam
L at the extreme edge to hold it
together and for added firmness. It
may be necessary to pull the
material slightly when hemming
over the seam.

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