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Summary of Contents for Rotary 1202

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Page 2: ...Shirring 17 VIII Applications of the Zigzag Stitch 18 21 Overcasting 18 Seaming Knits 18 Sewing on Buttons 18 Forming a Thread Shank 18 Satin Stitching 19 Taperinc 19 page Manual Embroidery Designs 1...

Page 3: ...lace Diamond Point Feed Dog moves the fabric after each stitch is formed The diamond points give a gentle feed for delicate fabrics as well as an accurate feed for heavy fabrics Presser Foot holds the...

Page 4: ...lock determines the minimum width stitch while right lock controls the maximum Bobbin Winder automatically disengages from hand wheel when bobbin is filled to the proper level __ Power Switch turns o...

Page 5: ...ght stitching on sheer or very lightweight materials where extra control is needed Embroidery Foot Has a wide groove on the bottom which allows the foot to pass over dense stitches such as satin stitc...

Page 6: ...the back of the sewing machine are two clamping screws A These enter the head hinge holes B Release the clamping screws On the cabinet are two head hinges C Tilt them up and back as far as they will g...

Page 7: ...used to start the winding Tighten the coupling wheel by turning it away from you as you hold the hand wheel in 21 23 place The needle should now move when you turn the hand wheel Note If the bobbin w...

Page 8: ...t until it emerges under the fmger like projection Bring the thread through the succeeding points as illustrated Thread the needle from front to back and leave the thread about three or four inches lo...

Page 9: ...which pierce fibers of knit fabrics destroying elasticity the ball point slips between fibers preventing damage to fabric and skipped stitches These are available in fine medium and heavy ball points...

Page 10: ...um Ball Nylon HEAVY WEIGHT 11 14 80 90 Medium Ball to 10 14 4 5 50 30 YES A Silk Roller Foot Double Kntt Power Net Heavy Ball Nylon FAKE FURS VELOURS 14 16 90 100 Ball or Sharp 10 4 5 Heavy l uty 30 Y...

Page 11: ...3l 3 Place needle flat side to the back and long groove toward you Fig 31 in the needle clamp and push it upward as far as it will go tighten clamp screw 4 After changing the needle make one complete...

Page 12: ...5 Foot All Purpose Pattern M Length 0 4 Width 5 Needle Position M Feed Dog High Pressure 5 Foot All Purpose This lever Fig 34 controls the swing of the needle from left to right for various width of s...

Page 13: ...kwards and then one stitch to the right to form a straight seam and overcast all in one operation This is excellent on both knits and wovens for inch seams on width 5 and for the straight stretch stit...

Page 14: ...regulated for various materials and types of sewing High For the greatest height of the feed dog and best grip on the fabric This is the position used for most sewing Low For less height of the feed d...

Page 15: ...eaded with identical thread on both Needle Position M top and bobbin Use a new needle the correct Feed Dog High size for the thread and fabric being sewn See Pressure 5 chart page 8 Foot AN Purpose It...

Page 16: ...wide groove carved out on the bottom This groove allows the foot to pass over dense stitches such as the satin stitch without catching on the stitch It is transparent to make stitch placement easier D...

Page 17: ...achine to continue sewing forward 52 Guiding the Fabric Etched Seam Guide The etched seam guides on the needle plate are graduated in 1 8 inch divisions measured from the middle needle position In ord...

Page 18: ...the fabric keep your fabric edge on the etched seam guide line directly across from the needle rather than on the forward part of the line The seam guide may be used on an angle as shown Sewing Acros...

Page 19: ...area to be darned Hold the threads to start then move the fabric slowly backwards and forwards while running the machine very fast to fill the area More professional results will be attained by movin...

Page 20: ...under the needle then gently lower the button sewing foot Take a stitch into the hole Raise the needle from the left hole and move zigzag width lever to the right until the needle comes down exactly o...

Page 21: ...esting designs can be created Fig 70 For tapered monogram run the machine fast while sliding the width dial lever slowly from narrow to wide and from wide to narrow First learn this stroke by letting...

Page 22: ...mes 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 monogram When monogramming t...

Page 23: ...where necessary A straight edged lace or braid has a convenient line to follow when sewing Fig 77 When using a scalloped edged lace follow the design of the lace for an almost invisible application Fi...

Page 24: ...les to give body to strengthen and to help them withstand wear To establish the correct length of the buttonhole add the diameter of the button A plus the thickness of the button B plus 1 8 inch for t...

Page 25: ...ld the buttonhole open and allow the needle to go off the edge of the fabric at the right On soft or stretch fabrics use paper underneath 1 Set the needle position to the left With zigzag width at 2 s...

Page 26: ...or cording This buttonhole will stretch and return to shape unlike an ordinary zigzag buttonhole The pattern of the stitch makes the bu ttonholes nearly invisible when using match ing thread It is ex...

Page 27: ...out 1 4 inch extended Fig 92 Step3 4 Adjust your stitch width and neeuie position Fig 93 so that the zigzag bite of the stitch comes just slightly to the left of the center cut of the presser foot The...

Page 28: ...straight stitches will form on the fabric and the zigzag bite will swing to the left off of the folded edge Fig 95 The shell edge is created as the needle swings back onto the fabric The size of the s...

Page 29: ...e right or left In this way the aorners are doubly stitched and very strong When the patch is stitched in place trim away the excess worn fabric on the wrong side of the patch Fig 100 Pattern Length W...

Page 30: ...bove elastic near the stiches Understitching Facings The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice for understitching and eliminating bulk in facing seam allowances Fig l04 After attaching the fac...

Page 31: ...abric 1 8 inch to the left Afterward trim the excess fabric near the stitching This method is actually easier than the overeclge method for fabrics that curl Note On soft loose knits the fabric may se...

Page 32: ...e pulled up with a needle to hide the stitches and create an invisible seam Hemstitching By using a very large needle and a fine thread an openwork effect can be attained which is beautiful for sewing...

Page 33: ...he Ultra Stretch Stitch Seams On most knits a inch finished seam such as the Ultra Stretch or the Overlock Stitch is more desirable than a 5 8 inch opened seam allowance These stitches can create a ne...

Page 34: ...age with a wide stitch Pin Tucks Narrow tucks sewn with thread that matches the fabric produce subtle decoration on plain fabrics Using the twin needle sew straight lines on the fabric guiding the edg...

Page 35: ...l uses Zipper Foot The zipper foot is used to sew in zippers and insert cording Zipper 1 To sew the right side of zipper set needle position dial at L and stitch close to zipper teeth Fig 127 2 To sew...

Page 36: ...he stitches from drawing tightly together Fig 133 Blind Hem Foot For all those who fmd machine blind hemming difficult this foot gives a clear guide for the fold of fabric to follow The blind hem foot...

Page 37: ...not in use to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt particles 3 Oiling a Use a pure oil one that has no detergents It is best to buy oil manufactured specifically for sewing machine use Other oils wil...

Page 38: ...rect place ment place thumb in center of the case and pull toward the right The black bracket and bobbin case should remain in place The needle plate should then be placed into its normal position and...

Page 39: ...ead 1 The machine is threaded incorrectly 2 Many brands of polyester thread are too stiff and coarse thus making loop formation difficult or impossible Change brands or use a cotton thread C The Press...

Page 40: ...the plate B Needle is inserted incorrectly C Needle is too fine for the type of fabric D Needle is hitting pins E Presser foot is improperly fastened F Machine is improperly threaded 5 Material Pucke...

Page 41: ...astic Thread Shirring 17 Embroidery 19 20 26 28 32 33 Embroidery Foot 14 Etched Seam Guide 15 Facings Understitching 28 Feed Dog Control 12 Fringe Foot 34 Gathering Over a Cord Hems Blind Hem Stitch 2...

Page 42: ...ler Foot 34 Satin Stitching 19 Seam Guide 15 Seams 15 17 29 31 Seams Curved 16 Seams Ending 16 Seams Knits 18 Seams Nylon Tricot 29 Sewing on Buttons 18 Shell Tucking 6 Shirring 17 Stitch Length Dial...

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