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1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Identifying Parts............................................................. 2, 3
Installing Machine.......................................................... 4, 5
Converting to Free-arm Sewing...................................... 6
Winding the Bobbin......................................................... 7
Threading the Bobbin Case............................................. 8
Threading of Top Thread................................................. 9
USING THE CONTROLS
Adjusting Top Tension....................................................10
Adjusting Bobbin Tension.............................................. 11
Checking Tensions.........................................................12
Stitch Width Control....................................................... 13
Stitch Length Control......................................................13
Reverse Stitch Control................................................... 14
Special Stitch Modifier....................................................14
Buttonhole Control......................................................... 14
Special Stitch Dial...................................................... 15,16
Pressure Regulator........................................................ 17
Feed Dog Control...........................................................18
Sewing Light...................................................................18
Needle Plates............................................................. 19,20
Seam Guides............................................................. 19,20
ACCESSORIES
Needles..........................................................................21
Needle, Thread, and Fabric Chart................................. 22
PresserFeet....................................................................23
Buttonhole Attachment...................................................24
2. STARTING TO SEW......................................................25
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES
Straight Stitching ....................................................... 26, 27
Zigzag Stitching............................................................. 27
Stretch Stitching........................................................28-30
SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES
Buttonhole Making.................................................... 31-34
Blind Hemming...............................................................35
Satin Stitching, Appliqueing........................................... 36
Zipper Application.......................................................... 37
Mending........................................................................ 38
Darning........................................................................ 38
Button Sewing................................................................39
BarTacking................................................................... 39
FREE-ARM SEWING.....................................................40
3. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS.............41,42
4. CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle...................................43
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate........................................44
Oiling Underside..............................................................45, 46
Oiling in Face Cover Plate............................................. 46
Parts List ................................................................... 47, 48