SINGER 301 - Manual (Page 36)

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Attachments
Page
Adjustable Hemmer.............................................. 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.............................................. 6
Features of 301 Machine........................................... 4
Light................................................................... 8
Lubrication
To Oil the Machine................................................ 26
Names of Principai Parts of 301 Machine...................... 32
E N T S
Page
Needies and Threads to Use........................................ 70
Needie Setting........................................................ 9
Portabie Machine..................................................... 6
Handle for Carrying Machine.................................... 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.................................. 19
To Reguiate Length of Stitch.................................... 19
To Remove the Work....................................... . 18
To Sew Bias Seams................................................ 18
To Start Sewing.................................................... 17
To Turn a Corner.................................................. 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........................... 21
To Reguiate Needle Thread Tension........................... 21
To Remove and Disassemble Needle Thread Tension.. 22
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C H A R T S H O W I N G R E L A T I O N S H I P O F T Y P E S O F F A B R I C S ,
N E E D L E S I Z E S A N D M A C H I N E S T I T C H E S T O T H E
T H R E A D A N D
I N C H
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.
3 0 to 40 Cotton
D Silk
18 8 10
Plastic materials
Mercerized
Cotton
11 10 12
W h e n o r d e r in g n e e d le s , a lw a y s s p e c if y '‘ C la s s a n d V a r ie t y 1 5 x 1 “ a n d s t a t e t h e s iz e a n d q u a n t it y r e q u ir e d .