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Attachments
Page
Adjustable Hemmer
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39
Binder................................................................ 41
Buttonholer.......................................................... 64
Darning and Embroidery........................................... 66
Edge Stitcher........................................................ 48
Foot Hemmer........................................................ 34
Gathering Foot...................................................... 52
Gauge Presser Foot................................................. 67
Ruffler................................................................ 53
Seam Guide....................................................... 67
Zigzagger, Automatic.............................................. 62
Bobbin
Removing
............................................................
12
Replacing
............................................................
15
Winding
..............................................................
12
Darning or Embroidering............................................ 60
Electricai information................................................. 5
Electrical Connections
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6
Features of 301 Machine
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4
Light................................................................... 8
Lubrication
To Oil the Machine
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26
Names of Principai Parts of 301 Machine
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Page
Needies and Threads to Use
........................................
70
Needie Setting
........................................................
9
Portabie Machine..................................................... 6
Handle for Carrying Machine
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7
Presser Foot, to Reguiate Pressure on Moteriai. 20
Service
.................................................................
3
Sewing
Basting
..............................................................
18
Sewing Suggestions................................................ 29
To Prepare for Sewing............................................ 16
To Reguiate Direction of Feed
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19
To Reguiate Length of Stitch.................................... 19
To Remove the Work
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.
18
To Sew Bias Seams
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18
To Start Sewing.................................................... 17
To Turn a Corner
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18
Threading
Bobbin Case Threading........................................... 14
Upper Threading
..................................................
11
Thread Tensions...................................................... 20
To Reassemble and Replace Needle Thread Tension.. 22
To Regulate Bobbin Thread Tension
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21
To Reguiate Needle Thread Tension
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21
To Remove and Disassemble Needle Thread Tension.. 22
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CHART SHOWING RELATIONSHIP OF TYPES OF FABRICS,
NEEDLE SIZES AND MACHINE STITCHES TO THE
THREAD AND
INCH
TYPES OF FABRICS
THREAD
SIZES
NEEDLE
SIZES
MACHINE STITCHES
PER INCH
Filmy materials comparable to Net, Marquisette,
Organdie, Ninon.
100 Cotton
00 and 000 Silk
9
INSIDE
SEAMS
TOP
STITCHING
20
30
Sheer materials comparable to Lawn, Dimity,
Voile, Batiste, Chiffon, Rayon Sheer, Rayon Crepe.
80 to 100 Cotton
0 Silk
1 1
16
20
Lightweight materials comparable to Gingham,
Chambray, Sheer Wool Crepe, Taffeta.
60 to 80 Cotton
A and B Silk
14
12 18
Medium lightweight materials comparable to
Pique, Poplin, Percale, Cretonne, Chintz, Faille, Ben-
galine. Wool Flannel, Wool Jersey, Wool Crepe.
50 to 70 Cotton
B Silk
14
12 16
Medium heavy materials comparable to Corduroy,
Crash, Gabardine, Velveteen, Rep.
40 to 50 Cotton
C Silk
16
10
12
Heavy materials,comparable to Sailcloth, Denim,
Ticking.
30 to 40 Cotton
D Silk
18
8
10
Plastic materials
Mercerized
Cotton
11
10
12
W hen ordering needles, alw ays specify '‘Class and Variety 15x1“ and state the size and quantity required.
I have a 1956 singer and don’t know how to make the bobbin attach to needle