Singer Stylist 457 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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As the owner of the Stylist* Zig-Zag Sewing

Machine by SINGER, you are about to enter a
wonderful new world of sewing! From the
moment you begin to sew on your Stylist sew-
ing machine, you will be delighted with its
easy, dependable operation.
" Perfect straight stitching.
" Timesaving blindstitching .
" Practical and decorative zig-zig stitching.
" Twin-needle stitching for those extra fin-
ishing touches.
" One-way needle insertion makes it impos-
sible to insert the needle incorrectly.
May we recommend that, before you begin to

sew, you discover all the many advantages of
your Model 457 by going through this instruc-
tion book step by step while seated at your
machine.
SINGER* service is always close at hand . If

your sewing machine should need servicing,
call your local SINGER CENTER to be sure of
warranted SINGER parts and service. You will
find the address under THE SINGER COMPANY
in the telephone directory.
*A Tidemark of THE SINGER COMPANY Copyright -1968 THE SINGER COMPANY

Form K45700968) All rights reserved Printed in Great Britain
CONTENTS
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Getting to Know Your SINGER Sewing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Principal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Threading Your Sewing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Bobbin Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Needle Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Raising the Bobbin Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Straight Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Needle . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting for Your Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sewing a Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Zig-Zag Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Pattern Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Stitch Width and Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Stitch Length and Needle-Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Twin-Needle Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting the Twin Needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clothes and Home Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Top Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shell Edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Darts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blindstitch Hems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Butttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Zippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
A pplique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Free-Alotion Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Script Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Keeping U p Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Mending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Caring for Your Sewing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Every Week or So . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Every Alonth or So . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the Slide Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Performance Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fashion* Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Spool Pin
16 Pressure 17 Take-up Lever
Regulating
Dial 3 Hand Wheel
15 Presser
Foot
Lifter
5 Power and Light Switch
9 Slide \ 1 6 Feed Regulating

Plate Knob
8 Needle-Thread Tension Dial
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. . . AND WHAT THEY DO
1 . Spool Pin - Holds thread spools of various sizes.

2 . Spool Pin Felt - Helps thread unwind smoothly .
3. Hand Wheel - Turns totcard you to move take-up lever and
needle up and down .
4. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc - Regulates thread tension for
bobbin winding.
5. Power and Light Switch -'turns on the power and the sewing
light simultaneously . NVhen machine is not in use, the switch
should be in OFF position .
6 . Feed Regulating Knob -Regulates the feed dog height for sew-
ing on regular or fine fabrics and for darning.
7. Sewing Light - Pours light on sewing area .
8. Needle-Thread Tension Dial - Numbers allow for exact, easy-
to-duplicate tension settings .
9 . Slide Plate - Opens easily for removal and replacement of
bobbin .
10 . Throat Plate - Numbered guidelines help you keep seams
straight .
11 . Feed Dog - Moves fabric as it is being stitched .
12 . Presser Foot - Holds fabric against feed dog.
13 . Needle Clamp - Holds single and twin needles. It is designed
to make needles self-setting and eliminate the possibility of
incorrect insertion.
14 . Thread Cutter - Guts thread conveniently and safely .
15 . Presser Foot Lifter - At back of machine, raises and lowers

presser foot and bar.
16 . Pressure Regulating Dial --Regulates degree of pressure ex-

erted on fabric by presser foot .
17 . Take-up Lever - Releases needle thread for forming the stitch

and pulls it taut for setting the stitch .
PRINCIPAL PARTS (Continued)
18 . Bobbin Winder Switch and Spindle - Lets you fill the bobbin
with thread quickly and easily . Bobbin stops winding when
full .
19 . Needle Position Selector - Places the needle in either left, cen-
ter, or right stitching position . Center (C) position is used
most often. Left (L) and right (R) settings are for special
stitch placement.
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20 . Pattern Selector - Lets you select plain zig-zag stitching
(HNM4M) or blindstitching (A---- A----) .
21 . Stitch Width Selector - Settings 1 through 5 allow for a variety
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of zig-zag stitch widths . Setting 0 is for straight stitching.
22 . Stitch Length Selector - Lets you stitch forward and in re-

verse. Numbers indicate number of stitches per inch ; FINE
area is for zig-zag satin stitching .
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18 Bobbin Winder Switch and Spindle

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20 Pattern Selector
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21 Stitch Width Selector
22 Stitch Length Selector

23 . Plug - Before plugging in the

machine, be sure that the volt-
age and number of cycles
stamped on the plate under the
hand wheel are within the range
marked on the electric meter
installed by your power com-
pany. To connect the machine,
push the machine terminal plug 23 Machine Terminal Plug
into the receptacle at the right f
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end of the machine. Then in- ` '
sert the wall plug into an elec-
trical outlet .
24 . Electrical Speed Controller -
Controls speed of the machine ;
the harder you press, the faster
it will sew. 24 Electrical Speed Controller
25 Transparent Bobbin
25 . Transparent Bobbin - Shows
thread supply ; is easily re-
moved for bobbin winding.
26 . Bobbin-Thread Tension Screw -

Seldom needs adjustment . A
very slight turn produces a 5
noticeable change in tension. 26 Bobbin-Thread Tension Screw
27 . Stop-Motion Screw - Directs

power to the needle . Loosen the
screw for bobbin winding.
27 Stop-Motion Screw
ACCESSORIES . . . And When To Use Them

The accessories that come with your Stylist sewing machine will
help you to sew with ease and comfort. They are simple to use and
place a variety of sewing effects at your fingertips .
General Purpose Foot

The general purpose foot is in place
on the machine and can be used for
both straight or zig-zag stitching.
It is also used when placing a line
of stitching to the left or right of
center, or doing twin-needle stitch-
ing.
General Purpose Presser Foot
Zipper Foot
The zipper foot makes it easy to
place stitching close to a raised edge.
Thus, it is useful for corded seams
(page 34) as well as zipper inser-
tion (page 44) . It can be adjusted
to either the right or the left side
of the needle ; and the hinge allows
it to ride over pins, heavy layers of
fabric, or across seams.
Zipper Foot
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Special Purpose Foot

The special purpose foot is designed
for zig-zag satin stitching, button-
holing, and applique . This light,
flexible foot has a raised center sec-
tion that allows closely- spaced zig-
zagstitches to feed evenly . The small
eyelets at the front of the foot hold
a filler cord when desired.
Changing Presser Feet

1. Itaise the presser foot .
2. Loosen the presser foot screw .
3. Slip presser foot from around the
presser bar.
4. Hook new presser foot around bar.
. Tighten presser foot screw.
Twin Needle
The twin needle makes it possible to
place two parallel, closely spaced,
decorative lines of stitching simul-
taneously. Either straight or zig-
zag stitching can be used . For in-
structions, see page 25 .
Needles
One needle is in your machine .
There are three extra needles, cata-
log 2020 (15x1) size 14 .
Bobbins
One transparent bobbin is in place
in your machine. Three extra bob-
bins are among your accessories.
Screwdriver
One small screwdriver is for turn-
ing the screw in the bobbin case on
the rare occasions you have to ad-
just the bobbin-thread tension.
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Like all sewing machines that pro-

duce what is called a "lockstitch,"
your Stylist sewing machine sews
with two threads. The upper thread
comes from the spool and is threaded
through the eye of the needle . The
lower thread comes from the bob-
bin, the small plastic spool that you
wind using the machine. It is best
to wind the bobbin before threading
the needle .
THE BOBBIN THREAD

Winding the Bobbin
1. Turn hand wheel toward you until
needle is at its highest position .
Removing Bobbin 2. Open the slide plate and lift out
bobbin .
3. Loosen the stop-motion screw- with
your right hand while holding
the hand wheel with your left
hand .
4. Place bobbin on spindle.
Loosening Stop-Motion Screw

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Hole in Bobbin
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5. Place spool of thread on spool pin
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thread through top cover and

tension-assembly thread guides ON
and around tension disc . OFF
6. Pass thread, from the inside, Bobbin Winder Switch
through hole in bobbin .
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7. Move bobbin winder switch to

ON position, hold thread end as
shown, and start the machine.
8. Cut off thread end after a few
all
coils have been wound on the

bobbin .
9. When required amount of thread
has been wound (winding will
stop when bobbin is full), move
bobbin winder switch to OFF
position, and cut thread .
10 . Tighten stop-motion screw by
turning it away from you with
right hand, while holding the
hand wheel with your left hand . 9
THE BOBBIN THREAD (Continued)
Threading the Bobbin Case
1. Hold bobbin so that thread un-

winds in direction shown, and
insert bobbin in bobbin case.
L. Pull thread into notch, draw it un-

der tension spring and back into
slot.
:3. 1)ra%v about three inches of thread

diagonally across the bobbin .
4. Close slide plate with the thread

in slot between the throat plate
and slide plate.
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THE NEEDLE THREAD

1 . Turn hand wheel toward you to
raise needle to its highest posi-
tion.
?. Make sure spool pin felt is on spool
pin at top of machine .
.3. Place spool of thread on spool pin
and lead through threading
points shown. Thread the needle
from front to back.
4. Draw about three inches of thread
through eye of needle .
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD

-1o«- that You have wound the bob-
bin and threaded the needle, you
will need to raise the bobbin thread
through the needle hole in the throat
plate.
1. Hold needle thread lightly with

left hand and turn hand wheel
slowly toward you so that needle
enters the hole in the throat plate.
2. Continue turning hand wheel and

holding needle thread until needle
rises and brings up bobbin thread
in a loop.
3. Undo the loop with your finger .
4. Place both needle and bobbin

threads under presser foot, and
lay them diagonally across the
feed dog .
. . . You are now ready to sew
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Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 0
Stitch Length : To suit fabric
Presser Foot : General Purpose
Feed Height : R or F to suit fabric
POSITIONING THE NEEDLE

Before you set your Sf,dist sewing
machine for any kind of stitching,
turn the hand wheel toward you un-
til the needle is above the throat
plate . Then, to set for straight
stitching, simply move the needle
position selector to center (C) posi-
tion and the stitch width selector to
O position . These settings locate
your needle and control its move-
ment so that it stitches straight up
and down in the center of the needle
hole with no sidewise movement .
When alternating between straight
stitching and zig-zag stitching, set
the pattern selector at (WMMrJVIMI) .
For instructions on setting the stitch

width selector and needle position
selector in other positions, see page
23 .
STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued)
ADJUSTING FOR YOUR FABRIC

As you get ready to sew, take ad-
vantage of the flexibility of your
sewing machine. With a choice of
needle sizes and four easy-to-use
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selectors for stitch length, pressure,
feed height, and needle-thread ten-
sion, you can adjust the machine to
sew perfectly- on a wide variety of
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guide you in selecting the correct
thread and needle sizes and stitch
length according to the weight of
your fabric .
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Needle Bar Changing the Needle
1 . Turn hand wheel toward you until
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needle is at highest position.

2. Loosen needle-clamp screw and re-
move needle .
3. Insert new needle in clamp with
the flat side of the needle to the
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back, and the long groove toward

you ; push it up as far as it will go.
4. Tighten needle clamp screw .
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This machine uses needle catalog

2020 (15x1) available in sizes 9,
11, 14, 16 and 18.
FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE, AND STITCH LENGTH TABLE
THREAD NEEDLE STITCH LENGTH

FABRICS
SIZES SIZES SETTING
DELICATE - tulle, chiffon, Fine mercerized,

9 15 to 20
fine lace, silk, organdy Fine synthetic thread
LIGHTWEIGHT - batiste, 50 mercerized,

organdy, jersey, voile, taf- "A" silk, 11 12 to 15
feta, silk, crepe, chiffon vel- Synthetic thread (8 to 10 for plastic)
vet, plastic film
MEDIUM WEIGHT - ging-

50 mercerized,
ham, percale, pique, linen,
"A" silk,
chintz, faille, satin . fine 14 12 to 15
,Synthetic thread,
corduroy, velvet, suitings,
60 cotton
stretch fabric
MEDIUM HEAVY - gabar- Heavy-duty

dine, tweed, sailcloth, mercerized,
16 10 to 12
denim, coatings, drapery 40 to 60 cotton,
fabrics Synthetic thread
HEAVY -overcoatings, dun- Heavy-duty

garee, upholstery fabrics, mercerized, 18 6 to 10
canvas 24 to 40 cotton
ALL WEIGHTS - decorative 'D' silk t

18 6 to 12
top stitching (buttonhole twist)
tUse with SO mercerized or "A" silk in bobbin .
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Adjusting Stitch Length

Reverse
The stitch length selector does two
jobs : it controls the number of
stitches per inch, and it lets you sew
either forward or in reverse.
The numbers on either side of the

selector represent the number of
stitches per inch : the higher the
number, the shorter the stitch,. Gen-
erally, shorter stitches are best for
lightweight fabric ; longer ones for
heavy fabric . The FINE area, which
Forward
represents over 20 stitches per inch,
is used for zig-zag satin stitching
only .
Setting Stitch Length

" Loosen thumb nut by turning to
left .
" Position lever for desired stitch

length .
To Tighten
" Tighten thumb nut by turning to
right.
For reverse stitching, raise the se-
lector as far as it will go . Do not
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loosen the thumb nut to reverse
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unless you are using the No . 6 set-
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Locked Setting ting in the very bottom position .
Stitch Length Selector

Adjusting Pressure
The pressure dial regulates the
Pressure Dial
pressure that the presser foot ex-
erts on the fabric . Correct pressure
is important because it means the
fabric feeds smoothly and evenly,
without being marred . Generally,
heavier fabrics require a high num-
ber setting (heavier pressure) ;
lightweight fabrics, a lower setting
(lighter weight pressure) . But fab-
ric texture must also be considered ;
soft fabrics, for example, require
less pressure than crisp fabrics .
When darning without an embroi-
dery hoop, you should set the dial at
the lowest setting, D.
" Lower the presser foot .
" To increase pressure, turn dial to
higher number.
" To decrease pressure, turn dial
to lower number.
Adjusting Feed Height
The feed can be placed in any one
of three positions-R, F, or D-by
rotating the feed regulating knob.
R (Regular) is used for sewing on
most fabrics. The feed is raised
to its highest point.
-F (Fine) is used for sewing on deli-
cate or lightweight fabrics such
as silk, batiste, crepe, and fabrics
that will mar easily . The feed is
lowered slightly .
D (Darn) is used for free-motion
darning and embroidery and
button sewing. The feed is low-
ered below the throat plate and
does not move the fabric .
Raise the presser foot .
Turn the feed regulating knob to 17
align R, F, or D with index mark .
Feed Regulating Knob
Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension
The tension dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle

thread . Set it according to the type of thread and fabric you use.
The numbers eliminate guesswork in duplicating settings .
Correct tension is important because too much or too little will
weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Make a test
sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use, and examine it .
A perfect stitch will have the needle and bobbin threads locked
between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom
and with no puckers.
If stitches look loose, increase

needle-thread tension . If the fabric
puckers, decrease tension.
(For detailed instructions on ad-
justing zig-zag satin stitch tension,
see page 24 .)
" To increase tension, turn dial to
higher number .
" To decrease tension, turn dial to
Tension Dial
lower number .
Tension Too Loose
Tension Too Tight
Balanced Tension
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Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension
Bobbin-thread tension is controlled

by a screw located on the bobbin
case. You will seldom need to adjust
bobbin-thread tension since it is
usually possible to obtain the cor-
rect balance by adjusting the nee-
dle-thread tension alone.
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On those rare occasions when it be-
comes necessary to adjust the bob-
bin-thread tension, use the small
screwdriver that is among your ac-
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cessories . A very- slight turn on the
screw nearest the thread slot on the
bobbin case will produce a noticeable
change in bobbin-thread tension .
" To increase tension, turn screw
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clockwise.
" To decrease tension, turn screw
counterclockwise.
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Balanced Tension
SEWING A SEAM
Starting a Seam
1. Set stitch length selector for de-
sired number of stitches per
inch .
2. With presser foot up, align fab-
ric with appropriate seam guide-
line on throat plate (as described
on the following page) . Position
needle in fabric about r/. inch
from the edge.
3. Lower presser foot and raise

stitch length selector to reverse.
4. Backstitch to edge of fabric for
reinforcement.
5. Lower stitch length selector for

forward stitching, and stitch .
Keeping the Seam Straight

As you stitch, use one of the num-
bered lines on the throat plate as
a guide to keep the seams straight .
Numbers indicate distance, in 8ths
of an inch, from the needle . If you
want a --inch seam, for example,
line up your fabric with line 5.
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Using
Guidelines
Keeping Seam Straight
Guiding and Supporting the Fabric

Most fabrics need only to be guided
in front of the presser foot . Some
fabrics, however, require support
while being stitched .
For filmy sheers, knits, etc., apply
gentle tension by holding seam in
front and back of the presser i-
foot . Guiding Fabric
For stretch fabrics, apply firm

tension front and back when
stitching in the same direction as
the stretch. For seams not on the
stretch direction, stitch in con-
ventional manner, guiding fabric
in front of presser foot .
Supporting Fabric
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Ending a Seam
1. Stitch to the fabric edge . Raise
stitch length selector as far as it
will go, and backstitch to rein-
force end of seam .
2. Turn hand wheel toward you to

bring needle to its highest point.
3. Raise presser foot and remove

fabric by drawing it to the back
and left .
4. Cut threads on thread cutter at

rear of presser bar. Lower stitch
length selector for forward
stitching.
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Zig Zag stitching

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 1-5
Presser Foot : General Purpose or
Special Purpose
Feed Height : R or F
With your Stylist sewing machine

you can do two kinds of zig-zag
stitching : plain zig-zag and blind-
stitching.
The pattern selector, located above
the stitch width selector on the front
of the machine, controls stitch selec- For Zig-Zag Stitching
tion .
Set the stitch width selector on 0
beforerotating pattern selector dial .
SETTING PATTERN SELECTOR For Blindstitching .

For Plain Zig-Zag Stitching
Pattern Selector
Rotate selector dial toward
For Blindstitching
Rotate selector dial toward ~--_
SETTING STITCH WIDTH
AND NEEDLE POSITION
To produce a plain zig-zag stitch or Stitch Width Selector
a blindstitch, the stitch width selec-
tor must be moved from its straight
stitch position 0, to any setting be-
tween 1 and 5. The higher the num-
ber you select, the wider your stitch
will be .
Be sure to raise the needle above
the throat plate before changing the
stitch ividth .
Most of your zig-zag stitching will
be done at center (C) needle posi-
tion . Left (L) and right (R) set-
tings are used for special stitching
Needle Position Selector
requirements, such as buttonhol-
ing, button sewing, and twin-needle
work . 23
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (Continued)
SETTING STITCH LENGTH AND NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION

When you are preparing to do plain zig-zag stitching or blind-
stitching, make a test sample with your fabric so that you can
adjust your stitch length and needle-thread tension properly . If
you need to adjust pressure, see page 17 .
For open zig-zag stitching, you can

choose any stitch length from 6 to
m
20, depending on how open you wish
the stitching to be . If you wish a
closely spaced plain zig-zag stitch
for buttonholes or decorative work,
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satin stitching is required .
SATIN STITCHING
Satin stitching is a series of closely
spaced zig-zag stitches . Soft fabrics
may require a backing such as crisp
es
organdy or lawn to ensure firm satin
stitching.
Stitch Length
uid
1. Move stitch length selector to bot-

tom of FINE area .
2. Run the machine at a slow speed .
3. Gradually tighten thumb nut
by turning it to the right until
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stitches are closer- spaced and

forma smooth surface.
Needle-Thread Tension
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Satin stitching generally requires

less tension than open zig-zag stitch-
ing. Furthermore, the wider the
satin stitch the lighter the tension
must be . Thus, a stitch width set-
ting of 5 requires the least tension.
If the stitching on your sample
Correct Incorrect looks taut, or if the fabric is pucker-
ing, lower the needle-thread tension .
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Twin needle stitching
By using a twin-needle, you can

produce two parallel, closely spaced,
decorative lines of stitching simul-
taneously. You can use either one II
or two colors of thread, and you II
I I
can choose either a straight-stitch, I I
I I
zig-zag stitch, or blindstitch setting. II
I I
SETTING THE MACHINE
Straight Stitching
Straight Stitching
Needle Position : C or L only
Stitch Width: O
Presser Foot: General Purpose
Feed Height: R or F
Inar Mop
1 2f3 a "~
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Zig-Zag Stitching
Pattern Selector: VWVW (for zig-zag)

or
___ A---- (for blindstitch)
Needle Position : L only
Stitch Width: 1-21/z (maximum)
Presser Foot : Special Purpose
Zig-Zag Stitching
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TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHING (Continued)
INSERTING THE TWIN NEEDLE
The needle clamp accommodates the

twin needle .
To insert the twin needle, simply
loosen the needle clamp screw, re-
move single needle, and insert the
twin needle as instructed on page 14 .
THREADING FOR TWIN-NEEDLE

STITCHING
For best results, use No . 50 mercer-
ized thread .
Thread the machine in the same
manner as for single-needle stitch-
ing except :
1 . Be sure that threads are sepa-
rated by center tension disc as
they pass around assembly .
2. Carry both threads through the
wire loop thread guide above the
needle at the same time.
3. Carry only one thread through
the last thread guide before the
needle .
SEAMS
Pin Basting
Pin basting is a time saver and can

be used in place of hand basting
when you are straight stitching Pins Nip into
fabric at the
seams in easy-to-handle fabrics .
Stitching Line
When sewing over pins, it is impor-
tant to use fine pins and to place
them correctly in relation to the
stitching line . Pin Placement when Seam Guide is used .
Place pins so that

" They are at right angles to the
stitching line .
" They just nip into the fabric at
the stitching line.
" There is minimum pin extension
beyond the stitching line . Pins
should not extend under both sides
of the presser foot, and should
never be placed on the underside
of the fabric in contact with the
feed dog.
Pin Placement when

The seam guide is available for sep- Seam Guide is NOT used .
arate purchase .
Straight Seams
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : O
Stitch Length : 6-20 depending
on fabric
Pin seam edges together or baste

if necessary . If you pin baste,
place pins as instructed on page
27 so that the hinged presser foot
will ride freely over the points .
Straight Seam
Curved Seams
Follow the same steps as for straight

seams except :
Use a short stitch length for elas-
ticity and strength . For example,
if you use 12 stitches per inch for
straight seams, select 15 to 20
per inch to stitch curved seams
in the same fabric .
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Lingerie Seams
Pattern Selector : VVWWVWW

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 11/z-2
Stitch Length : 15-20 depending
on fabric
m
To make a lingerie seam both dura-
ble and flexible, use a zig-zag stitch .
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This treatment is particularly suit-
able for bias seams.
1. Straight-stitch the seam (with
stitch width at 0) on wrong side .
2. Press both seam allowances in the
es
same direction.
3. From the right side, top-stitch
with zig-zag pattern (with stitch
width at lla), letting the needle
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alternately enter the seam line

and seam thickness .
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Lingerie Seam
SEAMS (Continued)
Hairline Seams Inside Sheer Collars,

Cuffs, and Facings
Pattern Selector: WIN

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: 1 or 2
Stitch Length : FINE (above 20)
Presser Foot : Special Purpose
With a delicate hairline finish, seam

allowances that ordinarily show
through can be eliminated . Use a
filler cord, such as buttonhole twist
or fine pearl cotton, to give body to
the seam . Lead the cord through the
center eyelet on the special purpose
foot . Draw the cord under and in
back of the foot .
1 . Stitch along seam outline, cover-
ing the cord .
2. Trim seam allowance close to line
of stitching and press.
3. Turn and press.
Hairline Seam of Sheer Collar

Seams in Knit Fabrics
Pattern Selector:
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: 2
Stitch Length : About 20
Feed Height : R
A narrow zig-zag stitch is ideal for

seaming knit fabrics. It is particu-
larly desirable for underarm seams
where elasticity and give are needed .
However, where a stay is needed to
prevent undue stretching at neck-
line and waistline seams, this same
stitch can be used to apply seam
tape . For a flat, smooth stayed finish
1. If seam is curved, pre-shape tape
to fit by steam pressing.
2. Baste tape in place.
3. Stitch, allowing needle to enter
seam tape and seam allowance
alternately;
Curved Seam with Tape Stay

SEAMS (Continued)
Flat-Felled Seams
Pattern Selector: Ih1W

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 1 1/Z
Stitch Length : 15-20, depending
on fabric
Feed Height: R
Zig-zag stitching gives strength and

durability to flat-felled seams.
1. Stitch the seam on the right side
of the fabric, taking full seam
allowance.
2. Press the seam allowances to one
side, keeping the right side of the
stitch on top.
3. Trim the under seam allowance
to one-half its width.
4. Turn the upper seam allowance
edge evenly over the trimmed
edge . Top-stitch, allowing the
needle to enter the seam line and
the seam thickness alternately.
Flat-Felled Seam
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Seam Finishes
Pattern Selector : MW (for zig-zag)

or
A---- h____ (for blindstitch)
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : To suit fabric, 2-4
Stitch Length : 8-20, depending on
choice of stitch and
fabric
Feed Height : R
Seam edges support the garment

and should be given a durable finish
if the fabric is likely to ravel.
1. Make a test sample first to deter-
mine whether zig-zag stitch
(WWWWVW) or blindstitch (11----11---- )
best suits your fabric . Adjust
stitch length and stitch width set-
tings to suit fabric . Choose the
settings that will give you the
most "open" stitch that will se-
cure the fabric edges ; avoid
harsh, overstitched edges .
2. Trim the seam edges evenly .
3. Place stitching near the edge of
the seam allowance or over the
raw edge as illustrated .
4. If stitching is placed near the
edge of the seam allowance, trim
away the excess fabric after
stitching .
Overedged Seam Finish

Corded Seams
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: O
Stitch Length : Slightly longer than for
regular seaming
Presser Foot: Zipper Foot
Feed Height : R
m
The corded seam is a professional
treatment for slipcovers, children's
clothes, blouses, and lingerie . To
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make a corded seam, make the welt-
ing first (or buy it ready made at a
notions counter), then stitch it into
the seam. For both steps, use the
above settings and accessory.
es
Making the Welting
1 . Buy cable cord of the desired size .

2. Cut bias strips of fabric (width
uid
three times the diameter of the

cord plus 11/-1 inches) .
3. Sew strips together on the length-
wise grain to obtain desired
length .
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4. Fold resulting strip over cord, raw

edges even .
5. Adjust zipper foot to the left of
all
the needle . (For instructions on

adjusting zipper foot, see page
44 .)
6. Lower foot .
7. Stitch close to the cord (but do not
crowd stitching against cord),
pulling gently on the strip, both
in front and inback of the zipper
foot .
Making the Wetting
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Stitching Welting into Seams
1 . Adjust zipper foot to the right of

the needle so that the bulk of the
fabric will fall to the left .
?. Stitch «welting to the right side of
a single seam edge ; guide the
edge of the foot next to the cord
but do not crowd.
:3 . Place the attached welting over
the second seam edge, and pin or
haste together .
4. Place the work under the needle,
with the first stitching on top so
that ,you can use it as a guide.
:5 . Stitch, this time crowding the foot
against the cord .
Making a Corded Seam

TOP STITCHING
A practical, simple way to accent
the lines of a dress or coat is to
place one or more rows of stitching
along collars, lapels, facing edges,
pockets, sleeves, etc. For a tailored
look, use lines of straight stitching.
For decorative interest, use zig-zag
stitching .
SHELL EDGING
Top Stitching
Pattern Selector : /I____/1____
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: To suit fabric
On soft, fine fabrics, shell edging

makes an attractive finish for nar-
row hems or bias folds.
Make a test on a sample of your
fabric to find the right thread ten-
sion, stitch length, and stitch width .
1. Place folded hem (basted, if
necessary) or bias fold under
presser foot, with hem or fold
toward the left.
2. Stitch slowly, guiding fabric by
hand so that the sideNvard stitch-
es do not pierce the folded edge.
Shell Edging
DARTS
Regular Darts
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: O
Stitch Length : About 12 or to
suit fabric
1. Stitch from the seam edge, taper-

ing gradually to the point.
l. Stitch beyond the fabric to form
a thread chain 1,2' to : 4 inch long .
3. Tie the thread ends into a single
knot close to the stitching. Regular Dart
Darts in Interfacing
With zig-zag stitching, interfacings
can be shaped without bulk.
1. Cut out the dart allowance on the Pattern Selector :
stitching line . Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 5
2. Bring ra%N~ edges together and pin Presser Foot : General Purpose
over a muslin stay . Feed Height : R
:3. Stitch, backstitching at both
ends.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Steps in Making a Dart in Interfacing
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BLINDSTITCH HEMS
Pattern Selector: A---- /1__

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: 2-4
Stitch Length : 10-15
Feed Height : R
Blindstitching provides a durable

hem finish that can be used on a
variety of fabrics. It is best suited
Basted Guideline
to straight and slightly curved
hems . Taped, bound, turned, or un-
finished hem edges can be blind-
stitched with equal ease.
1. Mark, turn, and press hem.

2. Baste a guideline lip inch from
the top of the hem edge.
3. Place hem over the feed of the
machine, wrong side up ; turn
the hem under on the basting
line, creating a soft fold and ex-
posing the ',.-inch hem edge.
4. Stitch so that straight stitches
fall on the hem edge and side-
Blindstitch Hem -%vise stitches pierce the soft fold .
BUTTONS
Pattern Selector :
Needle Position : L
Stitch Width : 0 and 4
Feed Height : D
The space between the holes in the

button determines the stitch width
settings . The 0 setting must always
be used while positioning the needle
m
over the left hole in the button and
fastening stitching. For buttons
with standard hole spacing, settings
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0 and 4 are usually satisfactory . For
buttons with narrow hole spacing,
use setting 0 and decrease the width o 1 2 3 4 s
setting as necessary. To sew on two- I I I I I I
or four-hole buttons, approximately
one inch in diameter or larger
es
1 . Lower the feed by turning the
feed regulating knob to D.
2. Set stitch width at 0. Position
uid
button under foot and lower the

needle into the center of the left
hole . Lower the foot . Turn hand
wheel toward you until needle
rises out of button .
3. Set stitch width at 4. When you
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begin to stitch, the needle should

enter the right hole of the but
ton. Take about six stitches at
all
this setting. End on left side .

4. To fasten stitching, return to
stitch width 0 and take about
three stitches .
For best results, and when using

buttons less than one inch in di-
ameter, the button foot is recom-
mended (avalable for separate pur-
chase, see page 61) .
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BUTTONHOLES
Always make a test buttonhole on

a sample of your fabric . Be sure to
duplicate the thickness of the gar-
ment and include interfacing if
appropriate.
Pattern Selector :
Needle Position : L Buttonhole Position
Stitch Width : (see below)
Stitch Length : FINE (above 20) Accurate guidelines are essential to
Presser Foot: Special Purpose keep buttonholes a uniform distance
Feed Height : R from the faced edge of the garment,
evenly spaced, and on the grain of
the fabric .
Be sure the center line of the gar-
ment is marked with hand basting
and that it follows the lengthwise
grain of the fabric .
With hand basting, mark a position
guideline for each buttonhole, then
mark the ends.
Horizontal buttonholes are placed
to extend 1/8 inch beyond the center
Special Purpose Foot line basting of the garment. Hori-
zontal guidelines for the button-
holes should follow the crosswise
grain of the fabric and be longer
than the finished buttonhole. Deter-
mine the length of the buttonhole
as described on the next page, then
mark the ends.
Needle Position Selector
Vertical buttonholes are placed so
that the center line basting of the
Be sure the needle garment is in the center of the but-
position selector is in tonholes . Mark the ends of each
left (L) needle position. buttonhole horizontally across the
center line with basting and use the
center line basting as a buttonhole
guide when stitching.
Be sure to mark and make the but-
tonholes on the correct side of the
garment. Buttonholes in women's
and girls' clothes are on the right
40 side ; on men's and boys' wear, on
the left side .
Buttonhole Length
How long the opening needs to be

depends on diameter and thickness
of button . To find the right length
1. Cut a small hole in a scrap of your
fabric and gradually enlarge it
until the button slips through
0
easily . i
i
7.. Add at least 1/8 inch (1/16 inch
for each bar tack, which is the Marking lines
closing at each end of the button-
hole), and mark the fabric as
shown.
This bar-tack measurement is ap-
proximate ; on some buttonholes,
you may need to increase it to ar-
rive at pleasing proportions.
Stitch Width
You will use two stitch width set-

tings : one for the side stitching and Bar Tacks and
Side Stitching
one for the bar tack . Three possible
combinations are illustrated .
Selector at 5 Selector at 3
for Bar Tack for Bar Tack
Selector at 21/2 Selector at 2 Selector at 1 1/z

for Side Stitching for Side Stitching for Side Stitching
BUTTONHOLES (Continued)
-_ Procedure
4 ..fA Si .wd.-
Set the pattern selector at WPAYAW ,
needle position selector at L, and
` CB
stitch width selector at the width
desired for the side stitching. Place
work under needle, aligning center
marking of buttonhole with notch in
the special purpose foot .
Side Stitching
Position needle in fabric at point A.
Lower foot and stitch to end of
marking. Leave needle in fabric at
point B. Raise foot and pivot work
on needle . Lower foot . Take one
stitch without changing width set-
ting, bringing work to point C .
Bar Tack
Adjust stitch width selector for bar
tacks and take at least six stitches .
Stop at point D.
Side Stitching
Readjust stitch width selector for
side stitching. Complete work to
point E. Leave needle in fabric .
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Final Bar Tack

Adjust stitch width selector for bar
tacks, and take at least six stitches
ending at point F.
Fastening Stitch
To secure stitching, move selector
to 0 and take three stitches . Remove
work, draw threads to underside,
fasten, and trim . Cut opening for
button with sharp scissors .
Corded Buttonholes
Soft threads used for embroidery
and crocheting make suitable filler
cords for raised buttonholes. A fine
pearl cotton (size No . 8) or silk
buttonhole twist is generally used .
1. Unwind a sufficient amount of
the filler cord to avoid tension or
strain on the cord .
'? . Lead the end of the cord through
the raised eyelet on the special
purpose foot . Draw the cord un-
der and in back of the foot .
:1. Proceed with stitching as for
regular buttonholes.
1. Just before making the final bar
tack, cut the filler cord close to
the eyelet guide. Complete the
bar tack and fasten buttonhole
stitching as usual.
5. Carefully trim cord ends .
ZIPPERS
Straight Stitch Zipper Insertion
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : O
Presser Foot : Zipper Foot
Feed Height : R
m
When the zipper is to the right of
the needle
1. Loosen the thumb screw at the
.co back of the foot, and slide the

foot to the left of the needle .
2. Check the position of the foot by
lowering the needle into the side
notch of the foot, making sure
es
it clears the foot .
3. Lock the foot into position by
tightening the thumb screw.
uid
When the zipper is to the left of the

needle, adjust the foot to the right
of the needle in the same way.
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Blindstitch Zipper Insertion
On chiffons, velvets, and sheer fab-

rics, blindstitching the final step of
a zipper insertion gives a fine finish
that is almost invisible.
1. Allow a '~/s-inch seam allowance.
2. Start the insertion in the regu-
lar way, but omit the final step . Pattern Selector: A . .--A
3. Work from the right side of the Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 21/2 or 3
garment and pin the zipper
Stitch Length : 12
tape into position . Pin through Presser Foot : Zipper Foot
all layers. Smooth the fabric as Feed Height : R
you pin.
4. Baste about 3/3 inch from the
seam line to provide a guide for
blindstitching . Remove pins.
5. Adjust zipper foot to proper
side as described at left under
"Straight Stitch Zipper Inser-
tion ."
6. Turn garment inside out.
7. Place zipper tape over feed and
turn back the front section of
the garment to the line of bast-
Final Step of Blindstitch Zipper Insertion
ing, creating a soft fold .
8. Set stitch width selector and po-
sition work so that the straight
stitches go through the seam
allowance and zipper tape, and
the sideward stitches pierce a
few threads of the fold .
9. Lower zipper foot and stitch
slowly .
10 . Remove basting and press. Completed Blindstitch Zipper Insertion
45
APPLIQUE
Applique adds beauty and interest
to clothes and household linens .
Either contrasting or self fabric
can be used effectively .
A closed zig-zag stitch is used for
machine applique . The width of this
stitch can be varied to accommodate
fabrics of different weaves and tex-
tures.
There are two methods of appli-
queing : trimming after stitching
and stitching after trimming . To
decide which method you wish to
use, make a sample to see which is
the more appropriate for your fab-
ric and design .
" Position the design
" Baste it to the fabric
Method #1
Pattern Selector . VWA%YiYi'

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 2-4
Feed Height : R
1 . Select the zig-zag stitch, set

stitch width at desired setting,
and set stitch length on FINE .
Method *1
?. Stitch, outlining the design with
Trimming after Stitching
applique stitching.
3. Trim any excess fabric on the
outer edges of the stitching. Re-
move basting.
Method r2
Pattern Selector : 'vV~N,%VN

Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : 0, then 2-4
Stitch Length : 15 to 20, then FINE
Feed Height : R
1 . Outline the entire design with a

short straight stitch .
-?. . Trim raw edges close to the
stitching.
3. Adjust stitch width selector to
desired width setting for appli-
que stitch . Set stitch length se-
lector on FINE .
4. Stitch, following and covering
the straight-stitch outline. This
step will produce a smooth over-
edged finish, with no raw edges
to be trimmed . Remove basting.
Corded Applique
Corded applique, which gives a

raised, three-dimensional effect, is
a particularly attractive finish for
lace applique .
Follow either Method #1 or #2, de-
scribed above, but first insert a cord
of gimp, crochet thread, or button-
hole twist into the center eyelet on
the special purpose presser foot .
(See "Hairline Seams," page 30,
for threading instructions .)
FREE-MOTION STITCHING If you move it sideways and stitch

In free-motion stitching, you sew in a horizontal line, you will get a
without a presser foot and instead hairline ; if you move it forward
control fabric movement (and hence or backward and stitch in a vertical
stitch length) yourself, by means of line, you will get full stitch width.
an embroidery hoop . Either a Thus you can produce a ribbon-like
straight or a zig-zag stitch setting effect in script lettering. This takes
can be used . Because you can move practice, but you can achieve some
the hoop in any direction-forward lovely effects that look much like
or backward, from side to side, and hand embroidery . See the next page
even diagonally-free-motion stitch- for specific directions .
ing is extremely useful for intricate For darning, the embroidery hoop
embroidery designs . On the other used in free-motion stitching en-
hand, it is equally useful for that ables you to hold the fabric taut-
most humdrum but necessary task, a real advantage when your fabric
darning. is lightweight or soft and thus is
If you are embroidering, you can likel. t o pucker . See page 52 for
directions .
vary the length of stitches simply
by moving the hoop faster or slower.
Preparing for Free-Motion Stitching
The faster you move it, the more
open the stitches will be . A slow 1. Get an embroidery hoop large
hoop movement will produce closely enough to encompass the entire
packed stitches . You can also vary design or area to be darned .
the width of the stitches, from a 2. Remove presser foot.
hairline to the full width of what-
3. Set feed regulating knob at D.
ever stitch width setting you have
4. Set stitch length selector at FINE .
chosen, simply by moving the hoop .
Free-Motion Stitching
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SCRIPT LETTERING
If you wish to embroider a whole
name-on a child's dress or shirt,
for example-you can do so by free-
motion stitching.
1. Always make a sample first to Pattern Selector :

Needle Position : C
find the right stitch setting and
Stitch Width: 2-5
spacing.
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2. Trace or mark lettering on right Presser Foot : None
Feed Height: D
side of fabric .
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3. If the fabric is soft or loosely
woven, add an underlay of crisp
lawn or organdy.
4. Place work in embroidery hoop
large enough to encompass the
entire design . Be sure fabric is
es
held taut .
i. Position work under needle and
lower presser bar to engage ten-
sion .
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6. Turn hand wheel toward you to

bring bobbin thread up through
fabric at start of design . Hold
both thread ends ad lower the
needle into the fabric .
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7. Stitch, following outline of let-

tering . Maintain an even rate of
speed so that stitches are uni-
all
formly spaced .
To produce a close satin stitch,
move hoop slowly ; to produce an
open stitch, move hoop more rapid-
ly . To shade the lettering from wide
to narrow stitching, turn the work
slightly so that you will be moving
it at an angle as you stitch .
Mnpninrr iin ppnnaranrnc

MENDING
The Illain rig-rag stitch is just .ls

useful for mending is it is for cre<t-
Pattern Selector : iAv%%ArAr%W tive sewing . It forms a firm, flexi-
Needle Position : C
ble bond for repairing tears ind for
Stitch Width: 2-5
reinforcing elastic .
Stitch Length : 12 to 20
Feed Height : R Tears
1 . Trim ragged edges.

. Place underlay on the \\ - rvong side
of tear for reinforcement . (It is
Lest not to baste or llin the under-
lay, since \ - oil \\ - il l be bringing
the edges of the tear together in
the next step.)
:I. Stitch on the right side, bringing
the edges of the tear together .
1. Shorten stitch length it ends anal
Mending a Tear corners to give extra strength .
with Zig-Zag Stitch 5. 'trim underlay.
Elastic
1 . Use the same settings as for
"'fears" above.
2. Hold the elastic taut as you
stitch so that it \\, ill remain
stretchable after stitching is
completed .
Bar Tacks
Replacing Elastic with Use a closc(l rig-rag stitch l() bar-
Zig-Zag Stitch
tack g.irter ., pockets, zillllers,
shoulder straps, etc .
DARNING
You may choose to darn either with
or without an embroidery hoop .
N'i'hen greater control is needed,
free-motion stitching with an em-
broidery hoop is usually best .
Darning Without Embroidery Hoop
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width : O
Stitch Length : 10-15
Pressure Dial : D
Feed Height : D
1. If area to be darned is open,

baste an underlay in place.
L. Place area to be darned under
presser foot .
:1 . Lower presser foot and start
stitching, alternately drawing
fabric gcxtly toward you and
pulling it gcntly away from you .
4. Continue this forward and back-
ward motion as you fill the area
with parallel lines of stitching.
. For additional strength, turn the
work and cover area with cross-
wise lines of stitching.
Darning With Embroidery Hoop
Needle Position : C
Stitch Width: O (straight stitching)
Presser Foot : None
Feed Height : D
1 . Trim ragged edges from area to

be darned .
2. Center worn section in embroi-
dery hoop .
3. Position work under needle and
lower presser bar to engage ten-
sion .
4. Hold needle thread loosely with
left hand, turn hand wheel to-
ward you, and draw bobbin
thread up through fabric . Hold
both thread ends and lower
needle into fabric .
:i . Outline area to be darned with
running stitches for reinforce-
ment .
6. Stitch across opening, moving
hoop under needle at a slight
angle from lower left to upper
right. Keep lines of stitching
closely- spaced and even in length .
.. When opening is filled, turn work
and cover area with crosswise
lines of stitching.
Carir~q for your sewing machine
Your sewing machine is a fine yet sturdy precision instrument,

and it will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few
simple steps to keep it in good condition . How often you will need
to clean, oil, and lubricate the machine will depend on how often
you use it and where you keep it . The following general guidelines
assume that you will be sewing two or three times a week . But
if you use the machine continuously, clean and oil it daily. Or, if
you keep it in a very warm or damp place, oil and lubricate it more
frequently than the guidelines suggest.
EVERY WEEK OR SO
Remove lint and fluff from exposed
parts. (As a matter of fact, you will
be able to see the lint and fluff
gathering on these parts, and we
recommend that you remove them
as they accumulate .)
With a soft cloth, clean
" Tension discs
" Take-up lever and thread guides
" Presser bar and needle bar
" Machine surface (arm and bed)
If necessary, dampen the cloth to
clean the machine surface. Do not
use detergents .
With a lint brush, clean

Behind face plate (For instruc-
tions on removing the face plate,
see page 55 .)
Bobbin area (For instructions Clean
on removing the throat plate and
bobbin case, see next page .)
After each cleaning apply a drop
(but no more than a drop) of
SINGER* oil to the areas shown.
Then sew a line of stitching on
a scrap of fabric to remove ex-
cess oil.
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EVERY WEEK OR SO (Continued)
Removing and Replacing Throat Plate

Turn hand wheel toward you
until the needle is at its highest
position .
Open slide plate.
Place thumb under right side of
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throat plate and lift up until
throat plate snaps free .
Replace throat plate under clamp-
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ing pin, push gently to left, and
press down until it snaps into
place.
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Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case

Open slide plate, raise needle, and
remove throat plate.
Lift and push holder to right, as
shown, and remove bobbin case .
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Remove all lint and fluff.

Replace bobbin case . The groove
Positioning Stud under tension spring fits on hook
all
raceway and fork of case strad-

dles positioning stud under feed
dog.
Push holder to left until it snaps
into position .
Replace throat plate.
Removing and Replacing Face Plate
" Loosen and remove thumb screw

Face
and remove face plate ICY :lidiiw Plate
it downward .
" Replace face plate 1) 1 Sliding it ul)
so that top edge of plate is en-
gaged under edge of arm top
cover.
" Align screw hole at lower edge of
plate with screw hole in machine
and replace and tiglih-n thumb
.<crev, .
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EVERY MONTH OR SO
Oil and lubricate parts under the
arm cover.
" Disconnect machine from elec-
tricity supply .
" Remove screws A ; lift off arm
cover.
" Apply a drop of oil to each place
indicated.
" Apply a small amount of
SINGER* lubricant to gears as
shown. Never apply oil to gears.
" Replace arm cover.
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Oil parts under the bottom cover.

" Be sure machine is disconnected
from electrical supply .
" Tilt machine back and remove re-
taining nut from threaded stud
A, being careful not to lose felt
washer, and remove cover from
underside of machine.
" Oil each of the places indicated by
arrows. Avoid getting oil on any
part of the motor or hook driving
belt.
" Replace bottom cover, felt wash-
er, and retaining nut. Tighten re-
taining nut with screwdriver .
Motor Reqicircs No Lubrication .
If the machine is to be stored,
it is necessary to protect the ma-
chine from rust damage. Before
storing, give the machine a thor-
ough brush-cleaning to remove all
traces of lint and fluff. Follow by
swabbing all exposed parts with a
lint brush saturated with SINGER
oil.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Be sure power and light switch is in
OFF position .
Removing the Bulb
With thumb and forefinger lower
the light bracket. Do not attempt to
unscrew bulb . Press it up into socket
Unlocks
and at same time turn bulb over in
direction shown to unlock bulb pin .
Bulb Pin
Replacing the Bulb
Press new bulb into socket, xvith
bulb pin entering slot of socket, and
turn it over in direction shown to
lock bulb in position . Release
bracket, and entire assembly will
Changing the Light Bulb snap back into recess .
REPLACING SLIDE PLATE
You will not have any occasion to
remove the slide plate. However, if
it should accidentally become dis-
Raise presser foot engaged from the machine, it is
and needle easily replaced .
Raise presser foot and needle .
Place slide plate in slideway with
the front edge close to, but not
covering, the retaining spring (as
shown) .
With a screwdriver, lift each end

Lift retaining
of the spring into each of the side
spring into slide
plate grooves grooves on the underside of the
plate.
. Draw the plate gently toward you
and fully engage the spring.
Close slide plate .
Replacing the Slide Plate
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PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST
If machine fails to start:

" Are electrical plugs properly connected?
" Is power and light switch on?
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If thread breaks :
" Is machine properly threaded?
" Is thread free of slubs and knots?
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" Is needle the correct size for the thread and fabric you are using?
" Is a catalog 2020 (15x1) needle securely tightened in the needle
clamp?
" Is needle-thread tension too tight?
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" Are thread guides, tension discs, and bobbin area lint-free?
If fabric fails to feed :

" Is presser foot down?
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" Is pressure adjusted properly for the weight and texture of your
fabric?
" Is stitch length selector properly set ?
" Is feed regulating knob properly adjusted?
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Remember to:
Set stitch width selector on 0 before you rotate pattern selector
all
dial.
Refer to your instruction book. It was written to explain the most
efficient way to operate and use this versatile new machine.
Keep your machine in good working condition by following the
easy at-home-care steps outlined in the instruction book.
Enjoy sewing! If you have any questions, please write to:

Department of Sewing Education
The Singer Company
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10020
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FASHION AIDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Among the many- Fashion aids that will fit your Stylist sewing
machine are those described below. These are available at your
local Singer Center . These aids will increase the versatility of your
machine and enable you to give your sewing that extra profes-
sional designer touch .
Professional'" Buttonholer #86721

The Professional buttonholer en-
ahles you to make a buttonhole in a
traction of the time required by
other methods . You choose the style
and the size, and the buttonholer
guides the fabric to make either
straight or eyelet-end buttonholes.
It will also make eyelets for studs
and lacings.
Edge Stitcher #36865

The edge stitcher regulates the
placement of straight stitching close
to a fabric edge by means of a series
of slotted guides .
Gathering Foot *161659

The gathering foot is designed to
ensure evenly spaced shirring with
"locked-in" fullness .
Hemmer Foot #161671

Using the hemmer foot, you can
turn and stitch a hem in a single
operation . Thus, you can eliminate
basting or pinning whenever you
are making narrow hems, ruffle
edges, lingerie finishes, hemmed
seams, and the like .
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Ruffler #86742
The ruffler offers a simple effective
way to make gathered and pleated
ruffles. Ruffles can be made sepa-
rately or made and applied in one
operation.
Quilting Foot #35932

The quilting foot, excellent for the
placement of stitching in block,
floral, or scroll designs, is especially
well adapted to stitching lightly
padded materials. The short open
foot permits following curved lines
with ease and accuracy ; the adjust-
able space guide placed to the right
or left of the needle keeps rows of
stitching parallel .
Button Foot #161613

This short, open foot holds any two-
hole or four-hole button securely for
stitching. The groove in the foot can
be used to hold a needle, over which
a thread shank can be formed .
Seam Guide #161172
The seam guide helps keep seam
width uniform when extra control
is needed, especially on unusually
wide or narrow seams. Used as a
guide for top stitching and blind-
stitch hemming.
Leather and Suede Needle, Catalog

2032 (15x2)
This needle is recommended when-
ever you stitch leather or suede.
Its slim wedge point pierces skins
cleanly to ensure a neat, uniform
stitch . Use it in place of the catalog
2020 (15x1) needle . Available in
sizes 11, 14, and 16 .
INDEX
Page Page
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 17
Applique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Pressure Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
Blindstitch Hem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Principal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bobbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,8 Reverse Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,20
Winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8 Script Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bobbin Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Seams, Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Removing and Replacing . . . . . 54 Corded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Curved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Flat-Felled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hairline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Knit Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Check Lis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sewing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .3
Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,51 Shell Edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Darts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Slide Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 58
Electrical Controller . . . . . . . . . . 5 Special Purpose Presser Foo . . . 7, 40, 46
Embroidering . . . .. 48 Spool Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
Fabric, Thread, Needle, and Stitch Stitch Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 24
Length Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stitch Length Selector . . . . . . . . . 4, 16
Face Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Stitch Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,23
Fashion Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Stitch Width Selector . . . . . . . . . . 4,13,23
Feed Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 Stop-Motion Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 8
Feed Regulating Knob . . . . . . . . . 2,3 . 17 Straight Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Free-Motion Stitching . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting for Fabric . . . . . . . . . 14
General Purpose Presser Foot . . . 6 Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Guiding and Supporting Fabric . . 21 Take-up Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
Hand Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hems, Blindstitc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 For Straight Stitching . . . . . . . . 18
Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 For Zig-Zag Stitching . . . . . . . 24
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Thread . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Thread Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3
Needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Threading the Machine . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Throat Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3, 54
Threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Removing and Replacing . . . . . 54
Needle Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 Top Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Needle Position Selector . . . . . . . 4, 13,23
Oiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,56 Twin-Needle Stitching . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pattern Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 23 Zig-Zag Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pin Basting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Needle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power and Light Switch . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Satin Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Presser Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 Stitch Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 7 Zipper Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,34 .44
Presser Foot Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3 Zipper Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
SINGER
GUARANTEE
WE GUARANTEE that each SINGER"' sewing machine
has been carefully manufactured and is in perfect operating
condition on delivery . When subject to normal family use
and care, any parts requiring replacement at any time owing
to defects in material or workmanship will be replaced
without charge .
THIS GUARANTEE does not apply to parts requiring re-
placement owing to natural wear or to abuse or negligence
of the user or in the event the machine is serviced by other
than a SINGER representative or Approved Dealer or with
parts other than those supplied by The Singer ('ompany.
IN ADDITION to the above guarantee of parts, each
machine will be inspected and adjusted whenever necessary
without charge for labor for a period of one year from date
of purchase.
THIS GUARANTEE is effective only with respect to the
person making the purchase from The Singer Company or
one of its Approved Dealers . The original Sales Agreement,
or ('ash Receipt, must be presented to obtain the benefits
of the guarantee .
AGREEMENTS inconsistent with the foregoing shall be
void and of no effect .
THE SINGER COMPANY
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As the owner of the Stylist* Zig-Zag Sewing

May we recommend that, before you begin to

SINGER* service is always close at hand . If

*A Tidemark of THE SINGER COMPANY Copyright -1968 THE SINGER COMPANY

5 Power and Light Switch

9 Slide \ 1 6 Feed Regulating

8 Needle-Thread Tension Dial

. . . AND WHAT THEY DO

1 . Spool Pin - Holds thread spools of various sizes.

14 . Thread Cutter - Guts thread conveniently and safely .

15 . Presser Foot Lifter - At back of machine, raises and lowers

16 . Pressure Regulating Dial --Regulates degree of pressure ex-

17 . Take-up Lever - Releases needle thread for forming the stitch

PRINCIPAL PARTS (Continued)

21 . Stitch Width Selector - Settings 1 through 5 allow for a variety

22 . Stitch Length Selector - Lets you stitch forward and in re-

18 Bobbin Winder Switch and Spindle

21 Stitch Width Selector

22 Stitch Length Selector

23 . Plug - Before plugging in the

26 . Bobbin-Thread Tension Screw -

noticeable change in tension. 26 Bobbin-Thread Tension Screw

27 . Stop-Motion Screw - Directs

ACCESSORIES . . . And When To Use Them

General Purpose Foot

General Purpose Presser Foot

Special Purpose Foot

Changing Presser Feet

III Cauilry YUU1 Jwvu1y iiidUNIV

Like all sewing machines that pro-

THE BOBBIN THREAD

Loosening Stop-Motion Screw

thread through top cover and

7. Move bobbin winder switch to

coils have been wound on the

THE BOBBIN THREAD (Continued)

Threading the Bobbin Case

1. Hold bobbin so that thread un-

L. Pull thread into notch, draw it un-

:3. 1)ra%v about three inches of thread

4. Close slide plate with the thread

THE NEEDLE THREAD

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD

1. Hold needle thread lightly with

2. Continue turning hand wheel and

3. Undo the loop with your finger .

4. Place both needle and bobbin

. . . You are now ready to sew

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POSITIONING THE NEEDLE

For instructions on setting the stitch

STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued)

ADJUSTING FOR YOUR FABRIC

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needle is at highest position.

back, and the long groove toward

This machine uses needle catalog