SINGER 301 - Manual (Page 29)

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Fig. 62. Gathering with Ruffler
MATERIAL
Fig. 63. Correct Position for Material to he Ruffled
To Attach Ruffler
1. Raise needle to its highest point.
2. Loosen presser foot thumb screw and at­
tach ruffler to presser bar in place of presser
foot, at the same time placing fork arm B
astride needle clamp.
3. See that needle enters center of needle hole
in ruffler.
To Adjust Ruffler for Gathering
1. Swing adjusting finger F away from needle.
2. Raise adjusting lever E and move it until
projection D can be entered in slot marked
3. Insert material to be ruffled between two
blue blades and under separator guide (Line
2, Fig. 63).
4. Draw material slightly back of needle,
lower presser bar and commence to sew.
5. For fine gathering, turn adjusting screw C
upward to shorten stroke. Set the machine for
a shorter stitch.
6. For full gathering, turn adjusting screw C
downward to lengthen stroke. Set the machine
for a longer stitch.
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To Make a Ruffle and Sew it to a
Garment in One Operation
1. Insert material to be ruffled between two
blue blades and under separator guide (Line
2, Fig. 64).
2. Place material to which ruffle is to be at­
tached under separator blade and under sepa­
rator guide (Line 1, Fig. 64).
3. Proceed the same as for plain gathering.
Fig. 64. Correct Positions for Materials
Fig. 65. Making a Ruffle and Attaching it
in One Operation