Singer 404K User Manual

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• Loosen stop motion screw.• Place empty bobbin on spindle.• Press bobbin winder down against hand wheel.• Place spool of thread on spoo

Wind the Bobbins Evenly.Bobbins must be wound evenly in order that they may work properly in the machine. In winding them, see that

The Importance of using Correct Needles and Thread.A perfect stitch can be obtained only when the thread is selected to suit the materia

To Set the Needle in Machines 15K, 66K, 99K and(See Fig. 15).185KRaise needle bar to its highest point by turning hand wheel toward you. Lo

Threading Central Bobbin Machine No. 15K.UPPER THREADING UNDER THREADINGRaise take-up lever to its highest point.Place spool of thread on sp

UPPER THREADING UNDER THREADINGThreading Oscillating Hook Machines Nos. 66K, 99K and 185KFig. 22.# Raise take-up lever to its highest point.# Place

UPPER THREADING UNDER THREADINGThreading Rotary Hook Machine No. 20IK.Fig. 26.Raise take-up lever to its highest point.Place spool of thread

UPPER THREADING UNDER THREADINGThreading Oscillating Hook Machines Nos. 327K, 328K, 329K and 404"IX,Fig. 31.Open slide plate. Insert bobbin

The Necessity for Proper Tensions.The tensions on the sewing machine must be adjusted to suit various materials. There are two tensions

Machines 99K, 185K, 201K, 327K, 328K and 329K are furnished with a tension indicator and flange (C and B, Fig. 38). The index flange (B) is

PREFACETHE great aim in education is to equip the scholar for his or her future career. To the girl interested in household economics the Sewing Machi

Finishing a Seam.When finishing a seanx, never sew beyond the end of the material. Stop the machine by placing the hand on the han

wmimirnmiimim>:...! r~>vr->\.--x MHjHTo Regulate the Length of Stitch.When stitching fine material use a fine needle, fine thread,

To Regulate the Length of Stitch and the Direction of Feed onMachine 201K(See Fig. 45).Numerals on the indicator platerepresent approximate number of

To Regulate the Length of Stitch and the Direction of Feed on , / Machines 328K, 329K and 404. (See Fig. 47).: i TO RELEASENumerals on

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Gleaning and Oiling—(Continued)The face plate should also be removed to give access to the oiling points on the needle bar, presser b

Gleaning and Oiling—(continued)To Glean the Stitch-Forming Mechanism of Machines 66K, 99K and 185K.If the stitch-forming mechanism should become

Gleaning and Oiling—(Continued)To Clean Stitch-Forming Mechanism of Machine 20IK(See Fig. 56)To Remove Bobbin CaseRaise needle and presser foot.Draw s

Gleaning and Oiling—(Continued).To Glean the Stitch-Forming Mechanism on Machines 327K,328K, 329K and 404.To Remove the Bobbin Gase• Raise needle bar

To Oil the Bobbin Winder.To ensure smooth running of the Bobbin Winder, a drop of oil should be applied to its oiling points. Care s

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE AND OPERATION OF FAMILY SEWING MACHINESThe Principal Parts of Lock Stitch Sewing Machinesand Their Uses.PRESSURE REG

To Remove Gummed Oil.If the machine should run hard after it has been idle for some time, this is probably due to the oil in its

Stitches Looping.Looped stitches are usually caused by the tension being too loose. See pages 18-19 for the regulation of tensions.See tha

How to Cut Material for Use with the Binder.{Material used for binding must he cut on the bias).The bias cutting gauge, shown in Fig. 64, is

Cut the strips, lay the two diagonal ends as shown in Fig. 67, and stitch them together. The stitching should be as close to th

Bias binding in a variety of colours, cut and folded ready for use with the Binder, may be purchased at Singer Shops.Fig. 72. Inserting

Binding Outside Curves.Practice is required to bind a curved edge properly. The edge to be bound must be held well within the scroll

Applying a French Fold to a Curve.A French fold is applied by placing the material under the attachment and stitching the binding in posi

To bind a placket, first fold the material in a straight line, as shown in Fig. 74, placing the fullness in a flat fold on the under side of the mater

This braid makes a suitable trimming for serge or other woollen material and, when applied with the Binder, has a neat tailored appeara

two inches apart, take a two- inch strip of material, as shown in Fig. 79, at A, and bind each side, as shown at B.Measure the diam

Throat Plate—the plate in the bed directly below the presser foot through which the needle passes and the feed dog moves.Feed Dog—the too

Making Cut-in Buttonholes with the Binder.The cut-in buttonhole is made in the same way as the placket. Cut a slot in the edge of the

THE BUTTONHOLERFig. 84. The Buttonholer.This attachment produces neat and durable buttonholes in a great variety of fabrics without any sp

Fig, 87. Starting a Hem at the Edge.2. Place the material in the Hemmer at a point just beyond the fold, as shown in Fig. 87.3. Draw t

When using this seam the garment must be first fitted and the edge of the material trimmed, allowing for about one-eighth inch se

When hemming fine materials, such as georgette or crepe de chine, with the Foot Hemmer, the material will not feed through properl

How to Insert the Material in the Adjustable Hemmer,Fold over the edge at the end of the material to be hemmed, as instructed for start

To make a hem more than 1" wide, loosen the thumb screw and draw the slide to the right as far as it will go, then turn

The Tuck Guide, which is adjustable and may be set for any desired width of tuck.The Tuck Scale, containing figures which indicate

To adjust for the width of space between the tucks, loosen the space scale adjusting screw and move the space scale until the de

How to Tuck Silk or Chiffon.It is possible to tuck silks, such as taffeta, quite as easily as cotton material. Soft materials such as

Band Wheel—the large wheel with a groove in which the belt runs, mounted on the band wheel crank and rotated by the up and down

It is necessary to become familiar with the Ruffler before it can be used successfully. Take the Ruffler from the set of attachm

Oiling the Rüffler.The Rüffler requires an occasional oiling of all working parts to prevent them from sticking. A drop of oil at ea

Fig. 102. Making a Ruffle and Sewing it TO THE Garment.Making a Ruffle andSewing it to the Garment at One Operation.After having tested and adjust

Rows of ruffles may be stitched to the work in hand while they are being made, by placing the work under the Ruffler and the materi

Group Plaiting and Gathering.The Ruffler may be adjusted for group plaiting by lifting the adjusting lever and placing it on top of

To Shirr.Remove from the ruffler the lower blue blade by loosening the small screw at the side of the ruffler ; then attach the

The Underbraider.Raise the needle and, in place of the ordinary presser foot, fit the Quilter Foot, without the movable bar. But if

How to Braifl.The design to be braided must be applied to the wrong side of the garmentFor most braiding, a medium length of stitch should be

Ornamental Stitching.Requiring no special attachment or skill, this effective form of ornamental stitching deserves attention from those

THE ZIPPER FOOTP'lG. 112. The Zipper Foot.The zipper foot is designed for accurate placement of stitches close to a raised edge.

Practice for Beginners—(Continued)The hand wheel should receive a start with the right hand at the same time as pressure is applied

Move foot to the left of needle. Close zipper and turn it face up. Smooth back the seam allowance at the edge of the zipper.Top stitch the seam allowa

Corded Seams.The corded seam is a typical treatment for slip covers, children’s clothes, blouses and lingerie.When cording a seam the zi

THE GATHERING FOOTFig. 120. The Gathering Foot.Single or multiple rows of shirring can be quickly and expertly placed with the gathering

THE EDGE-STITCHERA COMBINED EDGE-STITCHING, LACE-JOINING AND PIPING ATTACHMENT.This useful attachment is fastened to the machine in place of

by the stitching. Hold the two pieces slightly overlapped to keep them against the ends of the slots. The thread tensions should

under a presser foot, and placing the tape in slot 1 or 4. To make a square corner, sew until the turning point is reached, th

Making a French Seam.An even French seam may be made by inserting the two edges to be joined, wrong sides together, in slot 1 or 2

THE SEAM GUIDEThe seam guide aids in attaining uniformity of seam Fig. 131. width. It provides for stitching to be placed at any distance between ^ to

Darning.Anyone who can use a sewing machine can make darns in household napery in a fraction of the time required for hand darnin

Pull out the shuttle cover slide far enough to allow the feed cover plate to be clipped over the needle plate, as shown in Fig.

To make full use of the instruction contained in this book, it will be to your advantage to know the model number of the Sewing

The following instructions for manipulating the work apply to darning on all Singer Domestic Sewing Machines.Darning Table Linen, Towels, etc.

l\'Fig. 139. Darning on Section of Table Cloth in Process and Completed.If the stitches are loose on the under side, either the presse

SINGERAUTOMATIC ZIGZAGGERFig. 141.ZiGZAGGER FOR 15K AND 201K Machines.Fig. 142.ZiGZAGGER FOR 99K, 185K AND 329K Machines.This wonderful SINGER fash

In this electrical age there are few household appliances more valuable than the electric sewing machine. Sewing then becomes a pos

and substituted by the small motor belt connecting the hand wheel of the machine with the pulley of the motor. The speed controll

The Electric Cabinet Machine.(See Fig. 146).The fourth model is the Electric Cabinet Machine. Here the machine is mounted on an elegant

For all machines, whether hand, treadle, or electric, the Singer Light is recommended, if electric current is available. This little li

The modern trend in sewing machines is towards the zig-zag or swing needle machines. In this class, there are three Singer models,

Decorative designs need not be limited to those done automatically, for the possibility of creative designs are endless.EXAMPLES OF AUTOMATI

PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGAdjusting the Stop Motion Screw for Winding Bobbins.In preparing to sew with the machine, first see that the

To Wind the Bobbin—Machine 99K (New Style),Loosen stop motion screw. Place empty bobbin on winder spindle.Turn bobbin until hole in right side e