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→Operation
<u>Threading the machine</u>
<u>Threading the machine</u>
* Draw thread from the thread spool and thread the machine by following the directional numbered arrows on the housing of the machine. Make sure the thread is well-seated between the tension discs at the numbered dial and is through the eye of the take-up lever--part 7 in the manual. At the end, thread the needle.
* Draw thread from the thread spool and thread the machine by following the directional numbered arrows on the housing of the machine. Make sure the thread is well-seated between the tension discs at the numbered dial and is through the eye of the take-up lever--part 7 in the manual. At the end, thread the needle.
<u>Changing settings</u>
* When altering the stitch length, stitch width, or choosing a different stitch pattern make certain the needle is in the needle-up position.
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====
====General Procedure====
====General Procedure====
# Wind the bobbin and thread the machine
# Wind the bobbin and thread the machine
# Pick two pieces of fabric and turn them right sides together (flip them) because the raw edges will be inside the pillow which will protect them from fraying. Line the two pieces up.
# Pick two pieces of fabric and place right sides together--the 'pretty' side. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
# Sew three sides using a straight stitch.
# Sew a 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch seam on three sides, using a straight stitch.
# As you approach the corner, it's better to shorten the stitch length at the end of each side and stitch off the edge of the fabric. It makes a more durable corner--the bulk can be trimmed out of the corner, too, which makes a cleaner (pointy-er) corner. Press stop and wait until the machine stops. Make sure the needle is down and put the kickstand up. Rotate the piece and then put the kickstand down again and continue. Do the same thing to do the last side and press stop. Wait until the machine stops and you are done. Lift the presser foot to remove the work. Break the thread tails on the thread cutter, or clip with scissors.
# At the beginning and end of each side it's best to shorten the stitch length and stitch off the edge of the fabric. It makes a more durable corner--the bulk can be trimmed out of the corner, too, which makes a cleaner (pointy-er) corner. To change the stitch length: stop sewing; leave the work in place under the presser foot; raise the needle; change the stitch length and resume stitching. Lift the presser foot to remove the work. Break the thread tails on the thread cutter, or clip with scissors.
# Press seams flat. Turn and press. Turn raw edges to the inside 1/4", and press.
# Press seams flat, then turn the work right-side out and press. Turn raw edges of the open end to the inside 1/4", and press.
# Stuff. Sew open side shut by stitching with straight stitch close to pressed edges.
# Stuff your pillow! Sew open side shut by stitching with straight stitch close to pressed edges.
(Note: you can use pins to hold things in place, but you need to remove the pins as you stitch. Never sew over pins. It breaks or bends needles, and can mess up the rotation/timing of the bobbin's oscillations.)
(Note: you can use pins to hold things in place, but you need to remove the pins as you stitch. Never sew over pins. It breaks or bends needles, and can mess up the rotation/timing of the bobbin's oscillations.)
# The needle thread breaks: Check the threading of the needle as it may not be threaded properly. It is also possible that the needle needs to be changed. Learn this skill from one of the sewing volunteers or aces so that you can perform a needle change when needed.
# The needle thread breaks: Check the threading of the needle as it may not be threaded properly. It is also possible that the needle needs to be changed. Learn this skill from one of the sewing volunteers or aces so that you can perform a needle change when needed.
# The needle breaks: Make sure the needle is installed correctly and is tight. Verify you are using the correct pressure foot.
# The needle breaks: Make sure the needle is installed correctly and is tight. Verify you are using the correct presser foot.
# Machine does not run smoothly: Verify the hook race and bobbin holder are free from lint.
# Machine does not run smoothly: Verify the hook race and bobbin holder are free from lint.
# Clearing a thread jam: Because the rotation of the bobbin in the bobbin case is pretty sloppy, thread jams can happen fairly frequently. Use the screwdriver keys that came with the sewing machines to open the needle plate (a.k.a. the throat plate) and access the bobbin case.
# Clearing a thread jam: Because the rotation of the bobbin in the bobbin case is pretty sloppy, thread jams can happen fairly frequently. Use the screwdriver keys that came with the sewing machines to open the needle plate (a.k.a. the throat plate) and access the bobbin case. Use the lint brush and tweezers to remove any tangled thread you find.
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==