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SEWING MACHINE <301>

represents the ultimate in sewing machine

design and styling. A product of the matchless skill
and engineering ability of SINGER craftsmen, the
SINGER 301 is an outstanding addition to our long
line of unexcelled Sewing Machines.
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AS THE OWNER OF THIS ENTIRELY NEW

SINGER SEWING MACHINE:
You have a machine revolutionary in design, but made with
the same care and craftsmanship that have been the hallmark
of SINGER Machines for more than a century. We are acutely
aware that SINGER Sewing Machines have become an Ameri­
can tradition and are intensely proud of, and determined to
continue, this heritage.
Your SINGER “301” is the product of this pride, determination
and the unsurpassed technical skill of SINGER. This smooth­
running machine-of-tomorrow will amaze and thrill you with
its versatility and ease of operation.
Utilize all the advanced features, combine them with your own
skill and discover a new world of sewing enjoyment. Exclusive
dresses for yourself, clothing for your
family and a multitude of items for your
home will be yours — all at a fraction
of their ready-made cost.

• A [Link] Mark of THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Copyright, U. S. A., 1951, 1952 ond 1953 by The Singer Manufacturing Company
All Rights Reserved for all Countries
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WHAT SINGER SERVICE MEANS TO YOU

Over 1400 SINGER SEWING CENTERS in the United States

alone are fully equipped to serve women who sew.
There you’ll find a wide selection of PATTERNS, BUTTONS,
THREAD, and FINISHING SERVICES which include COV­
ERING BUTTONS. BELTS AND BUCKLES, making BUT­
TONHOLES, HEMSTITCHING, etc., plus:
You are entitled to sewing lessons when you become the owner
of a new SINGER. A skilled, SINGER-trained teacher per­
sonally guides you and assists you in learning the fundamentals
of home sewing. Other courses embracing all phases of home
sewing are available at low cost.
REPAIR SERVICE is as convenient as your telephone. When­
ever your machine needs adjustments, a trained, courteous
SINGER representative will gladly call at your home. SINGER*
Service assures excellent workmanship, guaranteed repairs, and
SINGER* parts. A written estimate is given you in advance
for approval.
And remember, your SINGER SEWING CENTER and the ever
ready SINGER Service Car can be easily identified by the
famous SINGER red “S” Trade Mark.
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SINGER 301 FEATURES “AT YOUR SERVICE”

• SMOOTHER STITCHING than ever before © REVERSIBLE FEED for sewing either in a
is possible with this new, gear-driven, lock­ forward or backward direction- easy to back
stitch machine. tack and to fasten ends of seams.
• QUIET, fast and efficient — it whispers at O PREFOCUSED LIGHT illuminates work­
high speeds. ing area—prevents eye strain.
• FULL-VIEWwork area. Inclined Needle Bar 0 CALIBRATED STITCH REGULATOR per­
places work in your direct line of vision. mits finger-tip control of stitch length.
• PERFECT CONTROL — even at “hand­ O STITCHING GUIDES, with graduated
stitch"’ speeds. markings to guide seam width and turn square
corners.
• BALANCED MOTION of the new SINGER
301 prevents vibration. ° VERSATILE — use it as a portable or cab­
inet machine.
• EASY STARTING — No coaxing necessary
— lightly press the knee or foot control and ° EASY TO CARRY — convenient handle is
your .301 starts to sew. concealed in top of head.
® SIMPLE THREADING — no complicated ° LIGHT WEIGHT — full-sized aluminum
diagrams are needed. head weighs only 16 pounds.
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o SELF-SETTING NEEDLE makes it impos­ o HINGED FACE PLATE -Simplifies clean­

sible to insert needle incorrectly in clamp. ing and oiling.
• FEED THROW-OUT DEVICE permits darn­ 9 DIAL TENSION takes the guess work out
ing and embroidering without attachments. of upper tension setting.
• RECESSED BOBBIN WINDER—equipped • FLEXIBLE SPOOL PINS — bend but do
with automatic stop — it can’t break or tangle not break—thread unreels smoothly and easily.
your thread. • COMPLETELY ENCLOSED motor and
o HINGED BED EXTENSION permits quick principal working parts insure maximum
and easy removal of bobbin. safety.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The SINGER* electric motor age between 20 and 250, and for 32 volts
in your sewing machine is furnished for oper­ direct current.
ation on an alternating current of 110-120 Before Inserting Electric Plug—
volts, 25 to 75 cycles, or on 110-120 volts be sure that the voltage and the number of
direct current. Special motors can be provided cycles stamped on the motor nameplate are
through your SINGER SEWING CENTER within the range marked on your electric
for direct or alternating current for any volt­ meter installed by your power company.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR MACHINE

Push 2-pin terminal plug A, Fig. 1 on 2-pin terminal block at

right end of bed.
Push 3-pin terminal plug B, Fig. 1 on 3-pin terminal block at
right of machine and connect plug at other end of cord to
electrical outlet.

Speed Controller
The speed of machine is regulated by amount of pressure on
the pedal of the foot controller or the knee lever.

TO USE THE 301 AS A PORTABLE MACHINE

To remove the machine from the cabinet, disconnect the 3-pin

terminal plug B, Fig. 1, lift handle C, Fig. 3, raise bed ex­
tension at left, depress latch FF, Fig. 2, and lift out machine.
Disconnect 2-pin terminal plug A, Fig. 1 and set machine
aside. Then remove controller from its holder in cabinet by
pulling it downward. With machine set on a suitable surface
near an electrical outlet, reconnect 2-pin and 3-pin terminals
and place foul controller on floor.
HANDLE FOR CARRYING MACHINE

To use handle C, turn it up, as shown in Fig.

3. When not in use, turn handle down.
CAUTION: When you have finished your
sewing, always disconnect plug from electrical
outlet.

TO REPLACE MACHINE IN CABINET

Disconnect both terminal plugs. Grasping han­

dle C, Fig. 3, place machine in cabinet so Fig. 3. Shoiving Handle for Carrying Machine
that holes MM, Fig. 3A, fit over studs NN in
machine cradle. Press down on left end of ma­ chine with cradle, install controller in side of
chine until latch FF, Fig. 2, snaps into posi­ cabinet as shown in Fig. 3B, then connect
tion to hold machine in place. Tilt back ma- 2-pin terminal. Lower machine to sewing posi­
tion and connect 3-pin terminal.

Fig. 3A. To Replace Machine in Cabinet

Fig. 3R. Replacing Controller in Cabinet
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LIGHT

The Light is turned “on” or “off” by the

switch F, Fig. 4.
To Remove Bulb. Remove two screws D and
lamp cover E. Do not attempt to unscrew bulb.
Press it into socket and at same time turn bulb
over in direction shown in Fig. 4B to unlock
bulb pin G, then withdraw bulb.
To Replace Bulb. Press new bulb into socket
with bulb pin G, Fig. 4A entering slot of
socket and turn it over in direction shown in Fig. 4. Replacing the Bulb
Fig. 4B to lock bulb pin G in position. Replace
lamp cover E and securely fasten it in position
with two screws D.
locks

Fig. 4A. Fig. 4B.

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NEEDLES AND THREAD

For perfect stitching, thread should be selected

according to fabric to be stitched and needle
must be correct size for thread which must
pass freely through eye of needle.

TO SET THE NEEDLE

Select correct needle according to table on

page 64. Be sure that needle is not blunt or FLAT
bent. Raise needle bar to its highest position SIDE
and loosen thumb screw II in needle clamp.
Push needle with its flat side to left up into
needle clamp as far as it will go, then tighten
thumb screw. As the needle is self-setting, it
cannot be inserted incorrectly in the needle
clamp.

Fig. 5. Setting the Needle

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UPPER THREADING
See Figs. 6 and 7
Raise take-up lever 8 to its highest point.
Place spool of thread on spool pin 1
Lead thread into thread guide 2
Into thread guide 3
Down into thread guide 4
Down, under and from right to left between tension discs 5
Hold spool tightly and pull thread up against take-up spring
7 until it enters retaining fork 6
Pass thread up into thread guide 4
From right to left through hole in take-up lever 8
Down through eyelet 9
Into wire thread guide 10
Into wire thread guide 11
Into guide 12 on needle clamp
From right to left through eye of needle 13.
Draw about two inches of thread through eye of needle.
Fig. 7. Upper Threading
 TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN
Raise needle to its highest point.
Raise bed extension J. Grasp bobbin case latch
K and lift out bobbin case. Release latch and
remove bobbin.
TO WIND THE BOBBIN
See Fig. 9 on the following page
To stop motion of needle, hold hand wheel L
and loosen knurled screw M by turning it over
toward you. Lift bobbin winder out of recess
and bring its pulley N into contact with hub of
hand wheel.
Place bobbin on bobbin winder spindle as far
as it will go.
Place spool of thread on spool pin 1.
Draw thread under and between tension discs
2.
Pass thread through one of the holes in left
side of bobbin 3, from the inside.
Hold end of thread as shown in Fig. 9 and
press controller pedal as for sewing. End of
Fig. 8. Removing the Bobbin Case thread must be held until it is broken off.
Allow tension discs to control flow of thread
so that it winds on bobbin in uniform, level
rows.
The bobbin winder will stop automatically
when the bobbin is filled.
Remove bobbin from spindle and return bob­
bin winder to its recessed position. Tighten
knurled screw M.
If bobbin does not wind evenly, loosen screw
which holds tension bracket 2 in position and
move bracket to the left if bobbin winds high
on the right; move bracket to the right if
bobbin winds high on the left. When bracket
is properly centered, thread will wind evenly
across bobbin.
If bobbin winds too fully, loosen screw GG,
Fig. 10 and move plate HH, downward.
slightly. To wind more thread on bobbin, move
plate HH, upward, slightly. Tighten screw
GG.

Bobbin can be wound while machine is sewing.

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TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE

Hold bobbin so that thread will unwind in

direction shown in Fig. 11.

Hold bobbin case as shown in Fig. 11, and

place bobbin into it.
Fig. 13

Pull thread into slot I, under

tension spring 2 and into slot
3 at end of spring. Allow
about three inches of thread to
hang free from bobbin case.

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TO REPLACE BOBBIN CASE

CAUTION:
Hold bobbin case by latch and place it on stud
Q, having thread draw from top of bobbin If throat plate P is removed for cleaning stitch
case. forming mechanism, etc., make certain,
Release latch and press bobbin case back until when replacing throat plate, that position
latch enters groove in stud. Allow about three finger R, Fig. 14 of bobbin case base enters
inches of thread to hang free from bobbin case notch O, Fig. 14 of position plate attached
and turn down bed extension. to underside of throat plate.
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TO PREPARE FOR SEWING

Hold end of needle thread with left hand and

turn hand wheel over toward you until needle
goes down and up again and thread take-up
lever S, Fig. 17 is at its highest point. Pull
up needle thread and bobbin thread will come
I with it, as shown in Fig. 15.
Lay both threads back under the presser foot,
diagonally across the feed, as shown in Fig.
Fig. 15. Drawing Up Bobbin Thread 16, to the right or left, depending upon which
side of the needle the material is to be located.
so that when the presser foot is lowered, the
threads will be firmly held between the feed
and the presser foot.
NOTE: On the throat plate, there are distinct
markings to guide the edges of seams and
hems. These markings are at 1/8" intervals
from 1/4" to 3/4" in distance from the right
of the needle, and assist in guiding the fabric
uniformly. The crosslines on the throat plate
indicate the point at which to pivot on the
needle when turning square corners.
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TO START SEWING
Be sure to have thread take-up lever S
at its highest point.
Place material beneath presser foot V, turn
hand wheel to bring point of needle into fab­
ric, then lower presser foot by means of
presser bar lifter T and start to sew. Press con­
troller pedal to start machine. The speed de­
pends upon amount of pressure on controller
pedal.
Most materials require only guiding for best
sewing results. However, the miracle fabrics
such as nylons, dacrons, orlons, blends with
various rayons, puffed weaves, sheers, jerseys
and tricots, which, by their nature, require light
pressure, also require support in the form of
holding the material taut at the back and front
of the needle as the needle enters the fabric.
This support assures a smooth, even seam. Fig. 17
Never pull the material when sewing. S. Thread Take-up
Lever
The machine will sew its own thread when
sewing from one piece of material to another. T. Presser Bar Lijter
However, avoid operating a threaded machine U. Thread Cutter
with presser foot up and without fabric under V. Presser Foot
the foot. IF. Feed Dog
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TO TURN A CORNER TO SEW BIAS SEAMS

Pivot on the eye of the needle. Stop machine Use a shorter stitch when sewing bias or
when needle is in this position. Raise presser curved seams to increase the elasticity of the
foot and turn work as desired, then lower seam and to prevent seam failure under strain.
presser foot and resume sewing. No change in tensions is required.

BASTING TO REMOVE THE WORK

The longest stitch, No. 6 on stitch regulator, Stop machine with thread take-up lever
adjusted by lever Y, Fig. 18 is found satis­ S, Fig. 17 at its highest point.
factory for basting. These basting stitches are
Raise presser foot, draw fabric back and to left
easily removed by clipping every sixth stitch
and sever threads on thread cutter U, Fig. 17.
and withdrawing the long continuous thread.
Machine basting is firmer, more even and
Place ends of threads under presser foot, as
much quicker than hand basting. shown in Fig. 16.
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TO REGULATE LENGTH OF STITCH to the inch and turn the thumb screw inward
The machine is adjustable to make from 6 to only until it touches the stitch indicator plate.
30 stitches per inch, as indicated by numerals The machine will now make the indicated num­
on stitch indicator plate X. ber of stitches to the inch in either a forward
To change length of stitch, turn thumb screw or reverse direction, depending on whether the
on stitch regulator lever Y, away from the lever Y is at its lowest or highest position.
stitch indicator plate X, as far as necessary.
Then move the stitch regulator lever until it
is in line with the desired number of stitches TO REGULATE DIRECTION OF FEED

To feed the material from you, push down

the stitch regulator lever Y, as far as it will go.
To feed the material toward you, raise the
stitch regulator lever Y, as high as it will go.
Fig. 18. The direction of feed can be reversed at any
Showing Lever for point of a seam without removing work from
Regulating Length machine.
of Stitch and
Reversing Direction The reverse feed makes it easy to “back stitch”
of Feed and to fasten ends of seams.
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TO REGULATE PRESSURE ON PRESSER FOOT

For average materials, the pressure of the presser foot seldom

requires changing. Heavy materials require more pressure than
lightweight fabrics. The pressure should be only heavy enough
to prevent side creeping of material and still obtain a uniform
length of stitch. To increase pressure, turn thumb screw Z clock­
wise or downward. To lighten pressure, turn thumb screw so
that it screws upward.

THREAD TENSIONS

f For perfect stitching, the tension on needle and bobbin threads

' must be heavy enough to pull threads to center of thickness of
[ material and make a firm stitch, as shown in Fig. 20.
( Needle Thread lies straight along top side of material, caused
by too heavy tension on needle thread or too light tension on
[ bobbin thread, as shown in Fig. 21.

Bobbin Thread lies straight along underside of material, caused

by too light tension on needle thread or too heavy tension on
bobbin thread, as shown in Fig. 22.
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TO REGULATE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION To decrease tension, turn thumb nut B

gradually to left (counter-clockwise) until re­
The tension on needle thread can be tested quired tension is obtained. Each lower num­
only when presser foot is down. ber denotes less tension.
The numerals “0 to 9” The tension indicator G is marked with the
on dial D, Fig. 23 in­ signs + and —, which indicate the direction
dicate different degrees in which to turn the thumb nut B for more
of tension that can be or less tension.
(obtained. The num­ TO REGULATE BOBBIN THREAD TENSION
bers do not denote size The tension on bobbin thread is regulated by
of thread or ounces of screw AA, Fig. 24 which is nearest center of
tension. tension spring On outside of bobbin case. To
Fig. 23. increase tension, turn screw AA over to right.
When tension has been To decrease tension, turn
Needle Thread Tension
correctly set as de­ this screw over to left.
scribed on pages 23 and 24, note number at When tension on bobbin
indicator line G so that this setting may be thread has been once prop- $$ {/(fl
regained should the tension be altered for erly adjusted, it is seldom Ob
special work. necessary to change it, as a JfV -
correct stitch can usually be /
To increase tension, turn thumb nut B obtained by varying tension
gradually to right (clockwise) until required on needle thread.
tension is obtained. Each higher number de­
notes increased tension. Fig. 24. Bobbin Thread Tension
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TO REMOVE AND DISASSEMBLE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

Turn thumb nut B to left (counter-clockwise) until “O” on

numbered dial stops at center line on indicator G.
To separate pin C in thumb nut B from dial
D, press in dial, unscrew thumb nut and re­
move it. Then remove dial, stop washer E,
^tension spring F, indicator G and tension
£ assembly II.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove stud O
from machine to disassemble the thread ten-
Fig. 25. Needle Thread Tension. Disassembled sion. It is shown removed in Fig. 25, only
to illustrate the complete assembly.

TO REASSEMBLE AND REPLACE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

Make sure that tension releasing pin J is in place in stud O.

Place two tension discs L with their convex faces together on
tension thread guide M, then pass eyelet N of thread take-up
spring under thread guide, having coils of spring above ten­
Fig. 26. Tension Disc Assembly sion discs, as shown in Fig. 26.
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Place tension disc assembly on stud O so that extension K

enters hole in machine and tail (inside the coil) of thread take­
up spring enters one of grooves in the stud. Next replace indica­
tor G, open side out, on stud with plus and minus signs at top
and hold parts, thus assembled, against shoulder of stud. Then
insert tension spring F in indicator with first (half) coil of
spring straddling lower half of stud. Place stop washer E on
stud with extension S above stud. If spring and stop washer are
in correct position, extension S will clear first (half) of tension
Fig. 27. Reassembling
spring, as shown in Fig. 28. Needle Thread Tension
Next, place dial D on stud with No. 2 opposite stop washer ex­
tension S, then push dial to compress tension spring and at the
same time screw thumb nut B on stud, inserting pin C on nut
in one of the holes in dial D. Then lower presser bar and turn
thumb nut B to left until “O” on dial D stops at centerline on
indicator G. Thread the tension and pull thread through tension
discs to test amount of tension on thread at the “O” position.
At this point there should be a slight pull on the thread to in­
dicate that there is a minimum tension which gradually in­
creases with the turning of thumb nut B to the right, provid­
ing a full range of tensions with one revolution of the thumb nut. Fig. 28. Stop ll'asher and Tension Spring
 If the pull is too strong for a minimum ten­ fabric, i.e., halfway between the point and eye
sion. press in dial D to disengage pin C on of the needle. To regulate stroke, loosen screw
nut from dial, and reset pin in one of holes at U, Fig. 23 and turn the thread take-up spring
left of previous setting. This resetting will pro­ regulator V, Fig. 23 until correct stroke is ob­
duce less tension at “O.” Repeat this process tained, then tighten screw U.
until minimum desired tension is obtained. IF CORRECT STITCHING IS NOT OBTAINED
If there is no tension at “O,” press in dial D If bobbin thread tension has been disturbed,
and reset pin C on nut in one of holes at right or a correct stitch cannot be obtained without
of previous setting, repeating this process until
a slight minimum tension is obtained. a very heavy or very light needle thread ten­
sion, the following procedure is recommended.
The tension on thread take-up spring T and
stroke of this spring should be just sufficient Using Size 50 Mercerized thread in needle and
to take up slack of needle thread until eye of on bobbin, adjust needle thread tension as in­
needle reaches goods in its descent. structed on page 23. Then turn tension thumb
nut until No. 4 on dial is opposite centerline
To adjust tension on thread take-up spring T. on indicator and, with two thicknesses of thin
remove tension disc assembly, disengage end material in machine, adjust bobbin thread ten­
of spring from groove in tension stud, revolve sion, as instructed on page 21, until stitch is
spring and place its end in the groove which correctly locked in material, as shown in
produces correct tension. Fig. 20.
For average weights of materials, the stroke of A wide range of materials and threads can now
thread take-up spring T should release the be accommodated without further adjustment
thread after the needle point has entered the of bobbin thread tension.
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TO OIL THE MACHINE

If the machine is used continuously, it should

be oiled daily. If moderately used, an occa­
sional oiling is sufficient.
Apply one drop of oil at each of the places
indicated by arrows in Figs. 29, 31, 32 and
33.

To Lubricate Spiral Gears

About once a year, take out two screws W,
Fig. 29, remove cover X, Fig. 29 and apply
a small quantity of SINGER MOTOR LUB­
RICANT to spiral gears Y and EE, Fig. 30,
then replace cover X and fasten as before with
screws W.

Never apply oil to these gears.

Fig. 30. Lubricating Points for Spiral Gears

in Top of Machine
Swing face plate to left and oil the places in­
dicated by arrows in Fig. 31, then close face
plate.

To Oil Sewing Hook

Occasionally apply a drop of oil to bobbin
case base bearing in sewing hook indicated in
Fig. 32.

Fig. 32. Oiling Point in Sewing Hook Fig. 31, Face. Plrtte Opened Showing Oiling Points
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OIL
gears CC, then replace
cover and felt washer and
fasten as before with thumb
nut (not too tightly).
TO LUBRICATE
THE MOTOR
NEVER USE OIL OR OR­
DINARY GREASE FOR
LUBRICATING THE
MOTOR as they are harm­
OIL OIL ful for this purpose. USE
ONLY SINGER MOTOR
Fig. 33. Oiling Points in Base oj Machine LUBRICANT from tube supplied with ma­
Also Showing Motor Grease Tube (DD) chine. It is the only lubricant which will posi­
tively lubricate the motor.
Remove machine from cabinet as instructed on When machine is shipped from factory, the
page 6, and then turn machine over on its rear motor grease tube DD, Fig. 33 is filled for
side. Remove thumb nut from screw BB, Fig. approximately six months’ use.
33 being careful not to lose felt washer, and Refill grease tube DD at least once each six
remove large cover from underside of bed. Oil months. Insert the tip of lubricant container
each of places indicated by arrows in Fig. 33, into grease tube and squeeze enough grease
and occasionally apply a small quantity of into tube to fill it. Replace cover on bottom of
SINGER MOTOR LUBRICANT to teeth of machine.
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SEWING SUGGESTIONS 7. Roughened Hole in Throat Plate.

Breaking of Needles Might be Caused by: 8. Improper Arrangement of Thread to Com­
mence Sewing—See Page 16.
1. Improper Size of Needle for Thread and
Material—See Page 64.
Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be
2. Needle Bent.
Caused by:
3. Pulling of Material when Stitching.
4. Needle Striking Improperly Fastened 1. Improper Threading of Bobbin Case—See
Presser Foot or Attachments. Page 14.
5. Crossing Too Thick Seams with Too Small 2. Bobbin Thread Tension Too Tight—See
a Needle. Page 21.

Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Skipping of Stitches Might be Caused by:

Caused by: 1. Needle not pushed up as far as it will go
into needle clamp—See Page 9.
1. A Knot in Thread.
2. Needle Blunt or Bent.
2. Improper Threading—See Page 11.
3. Needle Too Small for Thread—See
3. Upper Tension Too Tight—See Page 21. Page 64.
4. Needle not pushed up as far as it will go If Machine Runs Heavily after standing
into needle clamp—See Page 9. idle for a long period, apply a few drops of
5. Needle Blunt or Bent. kerosene at all oiling places, run machine for
6. Thread Too Coarse for Needle—See a few minutes, then wipe clean and oil—See
Page 64. Pages 26*27 and 28,
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FASHION STITCHES MADE

Remove the presser foot of your sewing ma­

chine, and lower the feed. The design to be
followed may be stamped or marked on the
right or wrong side of the fabric, according

CORBONNET STITCH SPARK STITCH

Threads:
Cordonael,” a fine silk gimp Both Needle and Bobbin carry regular
sewing thread;size A silk or mercerized
thread in sizes 50, 00 or 000.
Bobbin—Loosen 14 to J 2 turn of screw
from normal.
iN ^irca<^—Tighten 3 to 4 points.
Size 11 or 14 to accommodate needle
thread.
are moved in circles resulting in bobbin

design.
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WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS

to the stitch chosen. Place the work in em­

broidery hoops, lower the presser bar, and
follow the design with the sewing machine
needle. Visit your local SINGER SEWING
CENTER for further help and advice.

SIGNATURE STITCH ETCHING STITCH BOUCLE STITCH

Threads: Threads: Threads:
Both Dobbin and Needle carry regular Bobbin—Pearl Cotton B, single and
sewing thread; size silk or mercerized sewing threads. 2-ply yarns and similar threads.
thread in sizes 50, 00 or 000. Needle—Size A, silk, or size 50 mercerized
Regulate to form an evenly locked stitch thread.
Bobbin—Loosen to }•» turn of screw as in regular sewing. TcnHion*:
from normal. Needle: Bobbin—Loosen V2 to 5.1 turn of screw
Needle Thread—Tighten 2 to 3 points. Selected to accommodate the needle from normal.
Needle: thread. Needle Thread—Tighten 1 to 2 points.
Size 11 or 14 to accommodate needle Trace design on right side of fabric. Operate Needle:
the machine at a moderate and uniform Size 14 to accommodate needle thread.
speed, while coordinating with it the even Trace design on wrong side of fabric. 1 he
machine at moderate speed while moving movement of the hoops to produce short, Boucle Stitch is always a scries of small
hoops very slowly so that the bobbin thread regular stitching. circles placed closely together to produce a
completely covers the needle thread in a nubby textured solid design. An underlay of
gimp-like fashion. organdy is often used on jersey or crepe
fabrics.
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PRESSURE REGULATING
THUMB SCREW------

THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER­

FACE PLATE------------------

PRESSER BAR LIFTER­

THREAD TAKE-UP SPRING

NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

TENSION REGULATING
THUMB NUT--------

PRESSER BAR­

THREAD CUTTER

PRESSER FOOT
THUMB SCREW

PRESSER FOOT­

FEED DOG

THROAT PLATE
NAMES OF PRINCI
BED EXTENSION

Fig. 34
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ATTACHMENTS

THE FOOT HEMMER

The foot hemmer may be used for hemming

edge of material, making hemmed and felled
seams and for hemming and sewing on lace in
one operation.
To Attach Foot Hemmer
Raise needle to its highest point, remove
presser foot and attach foot hemmer to presser
Fig. 35. Foot Hemmer bar in place of presser foot.
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Pull up bobbin thread as instructed on page

16.
1. Fold edge of material twice, about 1/8 inch
each time, for a distance of about two inches.
Crease folds.
2. Lay about three inches of needle and bob­
bin threads back under hemmer. Place creased
edge of material under hemmer with end of
hem directly under needle. Lower hemmer and
tack end of hem with two machine stitches.
3. Raise hemmer. Pull threads and hem
slightly from you with left hand, then while
holding threads, draw material toward you
with right hand into scroll of hemmer until
tacked end is caught in hemmer, as shown in
Fig. 36.
4. Lower hemmer and commence to sew,
slightly pulling threads back while sewing.
Keep mouth of hemmer full to produce a
smooth, even hem, as shown in Fig. 37.
 TO MAKE A HEMMED SEAM
WITH FOOT HEMMER

1. When making this seam, the garment must

first be fitted and edge of material trimmed,
allowing for about 1/8 inch seam. Insert the
two edges of material, right sides together, in
hemmer in same manner as a single hem as
n. ,, c, shown in Fig. 38. If material is bulky, place
[Link] a Hemmed Seam (First Operation) ° r
edge of upper piece of material about 1/8 inch
to left of edge of under piece.
2. The free edge of hemmed seam may be
stitched flat to garment, if desired. To do this,
open work out flat, wrong side up, then insert
hem in scroll of hemmer, holding edge of hem
in position while it is being stitched. If seam
is stitched flat to garment, one row of stitching
is visible on the right side.

Fig. 39. Making a Hemmed Seam (Second Operation)

TO MAKE A FELLED SEAM
WITH FOOT HEMMER

1. Place right sides of material together, hav­

ing edge of upper piece about 1/8 inch to left
of edge of under piece. Stitch the two pieces
together, using hemmer as a presser foot.
Guide both pieces by the projecting toe of
hemmer, as shown in Fig. 40.
Fig. 40. Making a Felled Seam (First Operation)
2. Open work out flat, wrong side up, and
hem free edge of seam, stitching it flat to gar­
ment as shown in Fig. 41.

Fig. 41. Hlaking a Felled Seam (Second Operation)

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TO HEM AND SEW ON LACE

IN ONE OPERATION

« 1.
2.
Start hem in the regular way.
Hold hem in position with needle.
3. Raise presser bar and insert edge of lace in
slot of hemmer and back under hemmer.
4. Lower presser bar and commence sewing,
catching edge of lace with needle.
5. Guide hem with right hand and lace with
the left, being careful not to stretch lace as it
enters hemmer.

Fig. 42. Hemming and Sewing on Lace

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ADJUSTABLE HEMMER

To Make Hems from 3/16 to 15/16

Inch Wide
1. Attach adjustable hemmer to presser bar
in place of presser foot.
2. Pull up bobbin thread, as instructed on I
page 16.
3. Loosen thumb screw on hemmer and move
scale until pointer registers with number of
desired width of hem, No. 1 indicating nar­
rowest hem and No. 8, the widest, then tighten
thumb screw.
4. Place cloth in hemmer and draw it back
and forth until hem is formed, as shown in
Fig. 43.
5. Draw end of hem back under needle, lower
presser bar and commence to sew.
6. Guide sufficient cloth into hemmer to turn
hem properly.

Fig. 43. Showing How Adjustable Hemmer is Used for

Making Hems up to 15/16 Inch Wide
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ADJUSTABLE HEMMER

To Make Hems Wider than 15/16 Inch

1. Loosen thumb screw on hemmer, move
scale to right as far as it will go, then swing
it toward you, as shown in Fig. 44, and
tighten thumb screw.

2. Fold and crease desired width of hem.

3. Place fold under extension at right of hem­

mer and edge into folder, as shown in Fig. 44.

4. Draw end of hem back under needle, lower

presser bar and commence to sew.

5. Guide cloth to keep hem flat.

Fig. 44. Showing How Adjustable Hemmer is Used for

Making Hems IFider than 15/16 Inch
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MULTI-SLOTTED BINDER
ADJUSTING, SCROLL FOR
The multi-slotted binder will apply unfolded LUG / UNFOLDED
bias binding 15/16 inch in width and com­ BINDING
mercial folded binding in sizes 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5 to the seams or to the edges of garments.
These sizes of folded binding are 1/4, 5/16, ‘A"
3/8, 7/16 and 1/2 inch in width, respective­ OUTSIDE
SLOTS FOR 5/16"
ly, and are fed through slots of corresponding
DIFFERENT
sizes in the binder scroll. See Fig. 45. Bind­ WIDTHS OF
ing may be purchased in a variety of materials FOLDED 716"
and colors. BINDING
For convenience in determining the correct EDGE GUIDE
width of unfolded binding (15/16 inch), FOR PIPING
this measurement is marked on the binder, as ONLY
shown in Fig. 45. Fig. 15. Multi-Slotted Binder 160624
The two upright guide pins shown in Fig. 45
variety of work. It will be found particularly
eliminate manual guiding of the binding.
advantageous for making children’s wear, lin­
The wide range of bindings that can be applied gerie, summer dresses, and other dainty
with this binder makes it useful for a large articles which call for the narrower bindings.
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As two different widths of binding of contrast­

ing color can be fed through the binder at
the same time, attractive binding and piping
effects can be produced in one operation.
TO ATTACH THE BINDER

Raise needle to its highest position, then attach

binder to presser bar in place of presser foot.
See that needle enters center of needle hole.
CAUTION: When this binder is used, do not Fig. 46
raise hinged extension of cloth plate high
enough to strike binder, as this would tend
to distort and damage binder. Before storing
machine, binder must be removed to avoid Unfolded or Raw Edge Bias Binding
damage. must be inserted in open end of scroll. See
Fig. 47.
TO INSERT BINDING IN BINDER
After inserting pointed end of binding in
Cut all binding to a long point to the left, as
shown in Fig. 46. binder, push it through until full width of
binding is under needle.
Folded Bias Binding must be inserted in
slot or slots of corresponding sizes. See Fig. Guide binding by means of two upright pins,
49. as shown in Figs. 47 and 49.
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TO INSERT GARMENT IN BINDER

Place edge to be bound as far to the right as

it will go in center slot of scroll, as shown in
Fig. 47, and draw it back under binder foot.
Lower binder by means of presser foot lifter
and commence to sew. Keep material well
within center slot of scroll so that edge will I
be caught in binding.

TO ADJUST BINDER

To bring the inner edge of the binding closer

to stitching, move scroll C2, Fig. 47 to right
by means of lug B2, Fig. 47. This is the usual
adjustment when binding straight edges.
When binding curves, move scroll to left to
bring inner edge of binding farther from Fig. 47. Binding with Unfolded Bias Binding
stitching and allow for sweep of curve.
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PIPED EDGE

To produce a piped edge on garments, move

lug B2, Fig. 48 to left to bring stitching
about midway of folded binding.
Crease raw edges of
garment toward wrong
side about 1/8 inch,
and insert folded edge,
raw edges uppermost.
I into edge guide on
binder and beneath
binding.
When stitched, both
• sides of garment will
be finished, and right
side will show piped
edge.

Fig. 48. Positions of Garment and Binding when Piping Edges

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PIPING AND BINDING IN ONE OPERATION

A garment can be piped and bound in one

operation, as shown in Fig. 49.
IMPORTANT: When piping and binding at
the same time, as shown above, insert nar­
rower width of binding first in its slot, then
insert wider width in its slot. Two consecu­
tive widths should not he used at the
same time. That is, if No. 1 is used, the wider
binding should not be smaller than No. 3. If
No. 2 is used, the wider binding should not
be less than No. 4. Never use Nos. 1 and 2,
or 2 and 3, etc., together.
Use upright guide pins to guide the wider of
the two widths of binding as shown in Fig.
49.

Fig. 49. Piping and Binding in One Operation

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TO BIND OUTSIDE CURVES

Allow edge to be bound to pass freely through

scroll without crowding against scroll wall.
The material must be guided from back of
binder and to left, permitting unfinished edges
to swing naturally into scroll of binder.
Never pull binding while it is being fed
through binder, as this may stretch binding,
making it too narrow to stitch or to turn in
edges.
When binding curves, turn material only as
fast as machine sews.
Do not push material in too fast as this will
pucker the edge.
Do not stretch material as this will distort
edge so that curve will not have proper shape
when finished.
If stitching does not catch edge of binding,
Fig. 50. Binding on Outside Curve adjust scroll slightly to left.
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TO BIND INSIDE CURVES

When binding an inside curve, straighten out

inside edge of material while feeding it into
binder, being careful not to stretch material.
Soft materials like batiste or crepe de chine
require a row of stitching added close to edge
of curve before binding.

TO APPLY FRENCH FOLDS

TO CURVES

Place material under binder and stitch binding

onto face of material, as shown in Fig. 51.

For guidance in applying rows of French

folds, mark material with a line of basting
stitches or with chalk or pencil. Fig. 51. Applying a French Fold
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THE EDGE STITCHER

This attachment should he used when the stitching must be

kept accurately on extreme edge of material. It is also useful
for sewing together laces, insertions and embroideries, sewing
in position hemmed or folded edges, piping or sewing flat
braid to a garment.

To Adjust the Edge Stitcher

Fasten this attachment to presser bar in place of presser foot.
See that needle enters center of needle hole.
The distance from line of stitching to edge of material in slot0
is regulated by moving lug D2, Fig. 52 to right or left.

To Sew Lace Together

1. Insert one of laces in slot 1 of edge stitcher and the other
in slot 4, Fig. 52.
2. Adjust lug D2 until edges to be joined are caught by stitch-
f ing-
3. Slightly overlap edges of lace while stitching to keep them
against ends of slots.
4. Loosen both thread tensions to avoid puckering of fine lace.

Fig. 53. Sewing Lace Together

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To Insert Lace or Ribbon

1. Fold edge of material to which lace or ribbon is to be sewn
and insert it in slot 1 of edge stitcher.
2. Insert lace or ribbon in slot 4 of edge
to sew.
3. Cut away surplus folded material close to stitching.
Fig. 54. Setting in Lace Insertion
To Pipe with Edge Stitcher
1. Cut piping bias and twice width of slot 3 so that it can be
folded once.
2. Insert piping with its folded edge to left in slot 3 and edge Fig. 55. Piping
to be piped in slot 4, Fig. 52. with the
Edge Stitcher
To Apply Folded Bias Tape or Military Braid
1. Place garment under edge stitcher and tape in slot 1 or 4.
Fig. 52.
2. To make square corners, sew to turning point, remove tape
from attachment, form corner by hand, replace tape and con­
tinue stitching.
3. To space two or more parallel rows, mark material with a
guide line, using a crease, chalk or basting thread.

Fig. 56. Applying Bias Folded Tape

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To Stitch a Wide Hem

1. A wide hem may be stitched evenly on
sheets, pillow slips, etc., with edge stitcher
after hem has been measured and the edge
turned.
2. Insert the edge in slot 5, Fig. 52, and
adjust lug D2 to stitch as close to the edge as
desired.

To Make a French Seam

1. To make a uniform width French seam,
insert two edges to be joined, wrong sides to­
gether, in slot 1 or 2 and stitch close to edge.
2. Fold both right sides together and insert
back of seam in slot 1 and stitch, allowing
just enough margin to conceal raw edges.

Fig. 58. Making a French Seam

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To Tuck with Edge Stitcher

The maximum width of tuck that can be made
with edge stitcher is 1/8 inch.
1. Fold and crease material for desired width
of tuck.
2. For succeeding tucks, fold material desired
distance from previous tuck, running fold
lengthwise over a straight edge, then crease
folds.
3. Insert creased folds in slot 1 and adjust
edge stitcher to right or left for desired width
of tuck. Use a light tension, short stitch and
fine thread and needle.

Fig. 59. Tucking with Edge Stitcher

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GATHERING FOOT

To Shirr with Gathering Foot

1. Fasten gathering foot to presser bar in
& place of presser foot.
2. Place material under gathering foot and
B stitch in usual way.
3. The fullness of shirring or amount of
gathering is regulated by length of stitch. A
. longer stitch increases fullness of gathers.

Fig. 60. Shirring with Gathering Foot

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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF RUFFLER

A—Foot—attaches ruffler to presser bar.
B—Fork Arm—straddles needle clamp.
C—Adjusting Screw---- regulates fullness of
gathers.
D—Projection—engages slots in adjusting
lever.
E—Adjusting Lever—sets rufller for gath­
ering or for making a plait once at every six
stitches or once every twelve stitches, as de-1
sired; also for disengaging rufller, when either '
plaiting or gathering is not desired.
F—Adjusting Finger—regulates width or
size of plaits.
G—Separator Guide---- contains slots into
which edge of material is placed to keep head­
ing of ruffle even; also for separating material
to be ruffled from material to which ruffle is
to be attached.
II—Ruffling Blade—pushes material in
plaits up to the needle.
J —Separator Blade---- prevents teeth of
ruffling blade coming into contact with feed Fig. 61. Principal Parts of Ruffler
of machine or material to which ruffle or plait­
ing is to be applied.
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To Attach Ruffler
1. Raise needle to its highest point.
2. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and at­
tach ruffler to presser bar in place of presser
foot, at the same time placing fork arm B
astride needle clamp.
3. See that needle enters center of needle hole
in ruffler.
To Adjust Ruffler for Gathering
1. Swing adjusting finger F away from needle.
2. Raise adjusting lever E and move it until
projection D can be entered in slot marked
“1.”
Fig. 62. Gathering with Ruffler 3. Insert material to be ruffled between two
blue blades and under separator guide (Line
2, Fig. 63).
4. Draw material slightly back of needle,
lower presser bar and commence to sew.
5. For fine gathering, turn adjusting screw C
upward to shorten stroke. Set the machine for
a shorter stitch.
6. For full gathering, turn adjusting screw C
downward to lengthen stroke. Set the machine
Fig. 63. Correct Position /or Material to be Ruffled for a longer stitch.
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To Make a Ruffle and Seiv it to a

Garment in One Operation
1. Insert material to be ruffled between two
blue blades and under separator guide (Line
2, Fig. 64).
2. Place material to which ruffle is to be at­
tached under separator blade and under sepa­
rator guide (Line 1, Fig. 64).
3. Proceed the same as for plain gathering.

Fig. 65. Making a Ruffle and Attaching it

in One Operation
Fig. 64. Correct Positions for Materials
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To Make a Ruffle and Attach it with a

Facing in One Operation
1. Insert material to be ruffled between two
blue blades and under separator guide (Line
2, Fig. 66).

2. Place material to which ruffle is to be at­

tached under separator blade and under sepa­
rator guide (Line 1, Fig. 66).
3. Place facing material over upper blue blade
(Line 4, Fig. 66).
4. If facing is to be on right side of garment,
place wrong sides of garment and ruffle to­
gether.
5. If facing is to be on wrong side, place
right sides of garment and ruffle together.

Fig. 67. Making a Ruffle and Attaching it

with a Facing in One Operation
To Pipe a Ruffle

1. Insert material to be ruffled between two

blue blades from the right (Line 3, Fig. 68 ).
This material must not exceed 1-1/4 inches in
width.
2. The piping material is usually cut on the Fig. 68. Correct Positions for Materials
bias and it should be about 1/4 inch wide
when folded in center. Place piping material
in ruffler, following (Line 5, Fig. 68) with
folded edge of piping to right.
3. Fold edge of material to which piping and |
ruffling are to be attached and insert it in I
ruffler, from the left following (Line 6, Fig.
68).

Fig. 69. Piping a Ruffle

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To Adjust Ru filer for Plaiting

1. Raise adjusting lever E and move it until

projection D can be entered in slot marked
“6.” The ruffler will then plait once every six
stitches. To plait once every 12 stitches, have
projection D enter slot “12” in adjusting lever
E.
2. Insert material to be plaited between two
blue blades and under the separator guide
(Line 2, Fig. 71).
3. To increase width of plait, move adjusting
finger F back toward needle and turn adjust­
ing screw C downward. To make a smaller
plait, turn adjusting screw C upward. The dis­
tance between plaits is regulated by length of
stitch.

Fig. 71. Correct Position for Material

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To Adjust Ruffler for Group Plaiting

1. To make the space between the groups of

plaits, raise adjusting lever E and move it
until projection D can be entered in small slot
indicated by star on adjusting lever E. The
ruffler will then stop plaiting and plain stitch­
ing will be made.
2. When desired space is made, set projection
D in either of slots 6 or 12.
3. Insert material to be plaited between two
blue blades and under the separator guide
(Line 2, Fig. 73).
Fig. 72. Group Plaiting with Ruffler
TO OIL THE RUFFLER

Occasionally apply a drop of oil to working

parts of ruffler at places indicated in Fig. 72.

Fig. 73. Correct Position for Material

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DARNING OR EMBROIDERING

Raise bed extension. Using a screwdriver, turn

thumb screw JJ over from you as far as it
will go. The feed is thus rendered inoperative
and will not interfere with the free movement
of the work.
Move stitch regulating lever Y, Fig. 18 to its
neutral position in center of slot at front of
machine.
Remove presser foot and let down presser bar
lifter T, Fig. 17 to restore tension on needle
thread which is released when lifter is raised.
Draw up bobbin thread as instructed on page
16.

Fig. 74. Adjustment for Darning or Embroidering

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When darning flat work, it is advisable to use

embroidery hoops to hold the work.
Place work with unworn part near hole under
needle. Commence darning by making a line
of stitches across hole a little longer than width
of hole. Continue making parallel lines of
stitches across hole, moving work backward
and forward and at the same time gradually
moving work sidewise until hole is covered
with lines of stitches running across hole. Then
commence as before and move work length­
wise of hole until stitches across hole are com­
pletely covered and darn is finished.
When darning or embroidering is completed,
turn thumb screw JJ, Fig. 74 over toward
you as far as it will go, using a screwdriver.
Raise presser bar lifter T, Fig. 17, replace
presser foot and reset stitch regulating lever
Y, Fig. 18 for desired length of stitch.

Fig. 76. Darning Finished

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SINGER* LUBRICANTS
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C O NT NTS
Page
Attachments Page
Portable Machine 6
Foot Hemmer Handle for Carrying Machine 7
Adjustable Hemmer ^9 Presser Foot, to Regulate Pressure on Material. 20
Service 3
Edge Stitcher 1 Sewing
Gathering Foot To Prepare for Sewing 16
Ruffler.......................................................................... ’ To Start Sewing 17
Bobbin To Turn a Comer 18
Removing
Basting 18
Winding
To Sew Bias Seams 18
Replacing
To Remove the Work 18
Darning or Embroidering
To Regulate Length of Stitch 19
Electrical Information
To Regulate Direction of Feed 19
Electrical Connections
Sewing Suggestions 29
Light
Threading
Features of 301 Machine
Upper Threading 11
Lubrication Bobbin Case Threading 14
To Oil the Machine 26
Thread Tensions 20
To Lubricate the Motor 28
To Regulate Needle Thread Tension 21
Names of Principal Parts of 301 Machine 32
To Regulate Bobbin Thread Tension 21
Needles and Threads to Use 64
To Remove and Disassemble Needle Thread Tension... 22
Needle Setting 9 To Reassemble and Replace Needle Thread Tension... 22
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