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<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 place right sides together. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
# Pick two pieces of fabric and place right sides together--the 'pretty' side. Align the raw edges of the two pieces.
# Sew a 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch seam on three sides, using a straight stitch.
# Sew a 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch seam on three sides, using a straight stitch.
# 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.
# 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.
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==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
# 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==