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How To Use and Care For Your

Z i g z a g Sewing Machine
MODEL 609
You are now the owner of a White zigzag stitching machine which is
acclaimed for its advanced design and sewing performance.
Its exclusive built-in features include such things as buttonholes produced
by just moving a lever, and many beautiful and practical stitch designs
which will inspire you to do creative works.
To aid you in obtaining the greatest performance from your new White, this
book on Its care and use has been written for you. Read the instructions
carefully, as a thorough understanding of your machine will reward you with
many hours of trouble-free creative sewing.
Time-saving attachments such as rufflers, binders, edgestitchers and others
to complement the accessories furnished with your White are available
from the store where you purchased your machine.

White Sewing Machine Company

11750 Berea Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44111

White Consolidated Industries, Ltd.

1470 Birchmount Road
Scarborough 733, Ontario, Canada
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Features and Parts .................................................................... 3
How to Use Accessories.......................................................... 22
Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching Guide .................................... 5 Narrow Hemmer.................................................................... 22
Setting the Needle ...................................................................... 6 Lace Trimmed Hem .............................................................. 22
Winding the Bobbin ................................................................... g Lace Edge with Invisible Stitching ......................... \ 22
Threading the Bobbin Case....................................................... 7 French Seam ........................................................................ 22
Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle................................................. 8 Flat Felled Seam................................................................. 23
Upper Threading ........................................................................ g Hand Rolled Effect ............................................................... 23
Straight Stitching..................................................................... 10 QuiltingGuide ................................................ ' ^ 23
Seam Gauge or Cloth Guide............................................... 23
Setting the Stitch Length........................................................... H
The Adjustable Cording and Zipper Foot 23
Stitch Length Chart................................................................ H Cording ................................................................................. 24
Sewing in Reverse..................................................................... H Sewing in Zipper .................................................................. 24
Adjusting the Tensions ............................................................ H Care and Maintenance of Your Machine ............................... 26
Adjusting Pressure and Feeding of Fabric ........................... 12 How to Oil Your Machine .................................................... 26
General Sewing ..................................................................... 12 How to Replace Light Bulb ................................................. 26
Sewing Thin or Light Weight Fabrics................... 13 Adjusting and Changing “V” Belt ...................................... 26
Darning and Monogramming ......... ..................................... I3 Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle ......................................... 28
Preparing to Sew ...................................................................... 13 Accessories .............................................................................. 29
Removing the Work................................................................. 14 Trouble Chart ........................................................................... gg
Adjusting the Stitch Width ....................................................... I4 Some of the Attachments Available
Creative Embroidery ................................................................ 14 for Your Machine.............................................. 34
Samples of Creative Embroidery............................................. I5 Attachment Foot .................................................................. 35
Embroidering with a Hoop ...................................................... 16 Edgestitcher........................................................................ 35
Binder ..................................................................................... 37
Darn or Monogram without Hoop............................................ I6
Folded Binding ..................................................................... 37
Decorative Stitch Design Patterns 17
Two-Tone Binding................................................................. 37
Multiple Zigzag Stitches .......................................................... 17
Hand-Cut Bias Binding ........................................................ 37
Blind Stitch Hem ...................................................................... 18 The Set of Hemmers ................................................................ 33
Buttonholes ............................................................................... ig Hemmer Set........................................................................... 3g
Sewing on Buttons .................................................................. 21 Ruffier....................................................................................... 4Q
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FEATURES AND PARTS
(Front View)

0 Take-up Lever (§) Clutch Nut

(2) Pressure Release-Darner @ Stitch Length Control

(D Arm Thread Guides @ Push Button Reverse

0 Bobbin Winding Tension @ Drop Feed Buttons

® Pattern Selector Dial @ Needle Plate with Seam Guide

® Pattern Selector Dial Release Lever @ Cover Plate

0 Zigzag Width Lock @ Presser Foot
(DZigzag Width Control @) Attachment and Foot Thumb Screw
(DSpool Pins Needle Clamp and Screw
@ Buttonhole Lever @ Tension Regulator

(0) Bobbin Winder (g) Thread Guide

@ Hand Wheel Sew Lite Switch
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@ Presser Bar Lifter @ Thread Cutter

firh F i a d H ® Head Hinae Mountina Holes
needle-thread-fabric-stitching guide

1 Machine !
Fabric Needle Cotton Mercerized 1 Silk or
No 1 Stitches
1 Per Inch Thread Thread 1 Nylon

Extremely heavy tarpaulin, !

4 6 to 8 10 to 30 Heavy Duty
sacking, canvas, duck, etc. 1
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1

Heavy upholstery fabric,

3 8 to 10 30 to 40 Heavy Duty
ticking, denim, leatherette 1

Medium heavy drapery

fabric, velveteen, suiting, 2 10 to 12 40 to 60 Heavy Duty
felt, terry, etc.

Medium broadcloth, percale,

gingham, linen, chintz,
taffeta, sheer, wool, 1 12 to 14 60 to 80 50 A
shantung, etc.

Sheer voile, lawn, dimity, 14 to 16

crepe, handkerchief linen, O (Plastic film) 80 to 100 50 A
plastic film, etc. 8 to 10
!

Very sheer chiffon, batiste, 1

lace, organdy, ninon, net, OO 16 to 20 100 to 150 50 A
marquisette, etc. 1
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SETTING THE NEEDLE
See Fig. 3. Raise the needle bar (A) to its highest point, turning
Hand wheel toward you by hand. Then loosen needle clamp
screw (B) and needle can be removed or replaced. When re­
placing needle (Flat Side to Right) in needle clamp (C) push it
upward as far as it will go into needle clamp hole, tightening
the needle clamp screw (B) securely with a screw driver.
After changing the needle make one complete revolution of the Hand
wheel by hand to be sure the needle is in the correct position.

Fig. 3
WINDING THE BOBBIN
Disengage the hand wheel (A, Fig. 4-) from the stitching mecha­
nism by turning the clutch nut (B, Fig. 4) toward you or
counterclockwise. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool
pins (A, Fig. 5) and lead thread through the bobbin winding
tension disc (B, Fig. 5). Run end of thread through a hole in
the bobbin edge and place bobbin (C, Fig. 5) on spindle of
bobbin winder fitting the notch on bobbin over small pin on
spindle. Push bobbin winder to the right. Hold thread end
loosely and start machine slowly. Bobbin winder will stop
when it is filled. Push bobbin winder to the left, and remove
the bobbin.
Turn clutch nut away from you until sewing mechanism is again
engaged so that needle moves when you turn the hand wheel. Fig. 4
 THREADING THE BOBBIN

Step 1 (illustrated in Fig. 6). Hold bobbin

case between thumb and forefinger of left
hand so that the slot in the edge of the
bobbin case is on top. Take the bobbin
between thumb and forefinger of right
hand so that the thread on top leads from
left to right. Step 2 Insert bobbin Into
bobbin case, pull the thread into the slot
of the bobbin case as shown in Fig. 7 and
draw it under the tension spring and into
Fig. 5
the fork-shaped opening of the spring as
shown in Fig. 8.

SLOT

^TENSION SPRING
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Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8

PLACING BOBBIN IN SHUTTLE
Open hinged cover plate left of the needle (See
18, Fig. 1). Hold the bobbin case latch (D, Fig.
9), between the thumb and forefinger of the
left hand, with at least three inches of thread
running from the top of the bobbin case to the
right. Insert and center the bobbin case on the
stud of the shuttle body (C). Be sure the
bobbin case finger (E) is opposite the shuttle
race notch (A). Press the bobbin case (B) into
the shuttle as far as possible until latch catches
on the center post of the shuttle. THEN re­
lease the bobbin case latch (D). Press bobbin
case again after latch has been released to
make sure the bobbin case is hooked securely
in place. Close the cover plate.
A

Fig. 9 Fig. 10
UPPER THREADING (Fig. 10)
Turn the hand wheel toward you to raise the take-
up lever and needle to their highest position.
Place spool of thread on the spool pin near the
needle.
Lead thread through rear and front arm thread
guides (A).
Down and between tension discs (B)from right to
left.
Up and around into the notch on check spring (C)
over tension discs.
6. Down under thread guide bar and into guide (D).
Fig. 11
7. Up into take-up lever from right to left (E).
8. Down through guide (D) in thread bar again
9. into thread guide (F).
10. Through needle clamp guide (Q) and into needle from left to right pulling three to four
inches of thread through needle.

Hold the end of upper thread loosely and turn hand wheel toward you until the needle goes
all the way down and comes back up. A loop will be formed over the upper thread which
then can be pulled out straight (Fig. 11). Place both thread ends under the slot of the presser
foot and toward the back of the machine, leaving both threads three or four inches long.
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STRAIGHT STITCHING
For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft material,
it is advisable to use the straight stitch presser foot and
the straight stitch needle plate which are included in
your accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots.
Changing the foot and plate. To change presser foot
(19, Fig. 1) loosen thumb screw and remove zigzag foot.
Replace with hinged straight foot and tighten screw
securely (Fig. 13).
To change needle plate (17, Fig. 1) remove screw and Fig. 12
lift off with cover plate attached. Hold needle plate
with right hand and cover plate with the left (Fig. 12).
Press the right end of cover plate down gently until two
pins of needle plate slip off grooves in cover plate.
Avoid using too much pressure. When the pins are
released the two plates will separate.
Attach cover plate to straight stitch needle plate by Fig. 13
reversing the above procedure.
Put plates on machine and fasten securely with needle plate fix screws.

Set machine as follows;

(1) Buttonhole lever (10, Fig. 1) at “M” position.
(2) Pattern selector dial (5, Fig. 1) at “MANUAL” position.
(3) Zigzag width control (8, Fig. 1) at “O”.
(4) Stitch length control (14, Fig. 1) to suit material being sewn.
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SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH

The length of the stitch is regulated by the dial 14, shown in Fig. 1. Near O is shortest
stitch and 4 is longest, but the dial may be set at any spot between markings for a variety of
lengths. Turn the dial to the left to lengthen and to the right to shorten the stitch. The
number of the stitch length you choose should appear under the dot.

STITCH LENGTH CHART (Approximate)

Figures on indicator O 0.5 1 2 3 4

Number of stitches per inch No Feeding 39 21 11 7 8

SEWING IN REVERSE
When you wish to sew backward to tie the threads at the beginning or the end of a seam,
press the R button (15, Fig. 1) in as far as it will go. The machine will sew backward as
long as the button is held down.

ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS

Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the
tension is released when it is raised. To increase tension on the
upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 14) to the right, or clockwise. To de­
crease, turn to the left. The higher the number on the dial, the
tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower tension be sure that
the machine is threaded properly.
When necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn small screw
(Fig. 15) on side of the bobbin case clockwise to tighten, counter­
clockwise to loosen.
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When the upper and under tensions are properly balanced, a perfect stitch will be formed
with both threads interlocking in fabric (Fig. 16). When the upper tension is too tight, the
lower thread is pulled up over the upper thread which is lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 17).
When the upper tension is too loose, the upper thread forms loops over the lower thread
lying flat on the fabric (Fig. 18),

Fig. 16

Fig. 17 __ ..

Fig. 15

Fig. 18

ADJUSTING PRESSURE AND FEEDING OF FABRIC

GENERAL SEWING
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Usually for straight sewing and zigzag
■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
stitching the pressure bar cap or darner
release (2, Fig. 19), is at its lowest posi­
tion and the “UP” button is pushed down,
Fig. 20.

Fig. 19 Fig. 20
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SEWING THIN OR LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS

When lighter pressure is required to sew satisfactorily on thin silk
or filmy material, the pressure cap should be about halfway down.
Release all the way by pressing the snap lock, A (Fig. 21), and then
press cap B down again to halfway spot. Lower the feed slightly
by pushing the “Down” button halfway down.

DARNING AND MONOGRAMMING

In order to move the fabric freely in any direction for darning,
mending and certain kinds of free-hand embroidery, release the Fig. 21
pressure cap, B, completely by pressing down on the snap lock, A
(Fig. 21). Push the “Down” button completely down, which drops
the feed well below the needle plate. To return feed to normal, push the ‘UP” button down.

PREPARING TO
Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding
by pulling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break.
NEVER run machine without material under presser foot.
Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point. You are now ready
to begin sewing. By having the needle at Its highest point, it is not necessary to touch the
hand wheel to start the machine. You merely press the control. The speed of the machine
is regulated by increasing or decreasing the amount of pressure exerted on the control.
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REMOVING THE WORK

Be sure to stop the machine when the thread take-up lever
and needle bar are at their highest position. Now raise the
presser foot and draw the fabric back and to the left (Figs.
22 and 23), and pass the thread over the thread cutter.
Pull down slightly, holding thread in both hands, so as not
to bend the needle. Leave the ends of thread under the pres­
ser foot. Fig. 22

ADJUSTING THE STITCH WIDTH

To stitch continuously at one width of zigzag stitching set
pattern selector dial (5, Fig. 1) at “MANUAL”, buttonhole
lever (10, Fig. 1) at “M” and zigzag stitch width control (8,
Fig. 1) at the chosen stitch width and lock In position with
zigzag stitch width lock (7, Fig. 1).

CREATIVE EMBROIDERY Fig. 23

Be sure zigzag presser foot and zigzag needle plate are in

place. The satin stitch (Fig. 24), which is really just a very
short zigzag stitch, and the basis for most embroidery, is
obtained by setting the stitch length as near O as possible
without stopping the feeding action.
The width may be set anywhere from just past O to 5. Fig. 24
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With the machine set for a short stitch length, different designs can be made by swinging
the zigzag stitch width lever back and forth between O and 5 or any other combination of
widths. Set a rhythm for yourself and then proceed. After a while you will become quite
skillful, varying your designs by the speed of the machine, stitch length, and manipulation
of the zigzag control knob.

SAMPLES OR CREATIVE EMBROIDERY

“A” Sew a few stitches at 5 width, then allow knob to
spring back to O for a short period. Count, if neces­
sary, to establish a rhythm.
“B” Set stop at 2 then move knob slowly back and forth
between numbers 2 and 5.
“C” Set stop at 1. Gradually move knob from 1 to 5,
allowing it to snap back quickly.
“D” Set zigzag stitch width stop at 4, stitch length at 2.
Do a few zigzag stitches, drop feed for 3 or 4 stitches,
then raise it again. By operating the feed knob rhyth­ Fig. 25

mically it is not necessary to count stitches.

“E” Drop feed, set stitch width lock at 5, take 3 or 4 stitches, leave needle in left of
sti+ches. Pivot fabric on needle to make next daisy petal. Continue until flower design
is complete. Lock threads by setting stitch width at O and taking 3 or 4 stitches in
center of design.
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EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP

It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work free
hand when embroidering or monogramming (See Fig.
26). Release the pressure from the foot by press-
ing down on the snap lock ring darner. Push the
drop feed button down all the way.
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and place
under the needle after removing the presser foot.
Set the stitch width at the size you prefer and lower Fig. 26
the presser bar lifter. Then operate the machine at
a rather high speed while moving the hoop slowly with both hands. Work carefully and be
sure to keep fingers out of the path of the needle.
Should you encounter skip stitches, the fabric is not stretched tight enough or a darning
spring is needed (see attachments available from your dealer illustrated in the back of this
book).

DARN OR MONOGRAM WITHOUT HOOP

If you wish to darn or monogram without embroidery hoop, leave zigzag presser foot in
place, all pressure on presser foot, set stitch length at O, set zigzag stitch width to suit,
and leave feed in sewing position. When darning or monogramming in this manner, the fabric
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DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGN PATTERNS

Be sure the zigzag presser foot and needle plate are in position.
To sew the decorative design patterns illustrated on the Pattern delector dial (5, Fig. 1) set
the machine as follows;
1. To select stitch design pattern you desire hold release lever (6, Fig. 1) to the right as
far as it will go then turn decorative stitch dial to stitch selected.
2. Set buttonhole lever (10, Fig. 1) at “M”.
3. Set stitch length control (14, Fig. 1) as close to O as possible without stopping the
feeding for a very compact design. By increasing the feed the design will be longer but
not quite so compact.

MULTIPLE ZIGZAG STITCHES

Use when replacing worn blanket bindings for both a decorative and durable finish, when
overcasting an edge to prevent fraying, also when applying elastic waist bands to skirts and
dresses.
Be sure to stretch the elastic as it is applied to Insure fullness required in the garment.
There are hundreds of other uses for these stitch designs which will become apparent as
you use the machine.

A A A A A A A
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/ \ / \ / \ / \ / \/
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V V V
A '/ \
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Fig. 27 Fig. 28
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BLIND STITCH HEM

Use standard zigzag foot (Fig. 29).
1. Set stitch length control at number 2 or 3.
2. Set decorative stitch dial for blind stitching.
Blind stitch hems provide a durable hem finish that is almost in­
visible and comparable to hand sewing.
Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming.

Step 1. (Fig. 30). If hem with folded edge is used make first fold 3/8 inch deep.
Step 2. Turn hem to the depth desired and baste 1/4 inch from upper edge. Press in place.
Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leaving 1/4 inch extended.
Step 4. Place material under presser foot, sew with stitch length set to suit material being
sewn and make a side wise stitch about every 3/4 of an inch of sewing.
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BUTTONHOLES
To establish the correct length buttonhole required add 1/8 inch
to the cutting space for bar tacks. To obtain the length of the
cutting space, the opening through which the button passes is
measured by adding the width “A” and thickness “B” of the button
(Fig. 32).

First mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on the fabric
with a basting line or tailor’s chalk. Make one or two buttonhole
on scrap fabric (following directions below) to be sure the machines
adjustments are correct.
Fig. 31
1 . Set decorative stitch dial control at “MANUAL”
2. Replace presser foot with special purpose buttonhole foot. It
provides maximum visibility and allows closely spaced stitches
to feed evenly (Fig. 31). B

3. Set stitch length knob (14, Fig. 1) as near O as possible with­

out stopping the feeding action.
4. Set buttonhole control lever (10, Fig. 1) at “M”. Set zigzag
stitch width lock at red line (Fig. 34).
5. Lower needle carefully into the mark on the fabric indicating
the start of the buttonhole. Lower presser foot and sew full
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6. Set buttonhole control at number 2 position for bar tacking. Sew four or five stitches,
step 2.
7. Set buttonhole control at number 3 for right hand side of buttonhole. This will set the
machine to sew in reverse. Sew right hand side of buttonhole, step 3.
8. Set buttonhole control at number 4 position for bar tack. Sew four or five stitches,
step 4.
9. Cut the buttonhole opening with seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitching.

If the cutting space is too narrow move red line on zigzag stitch width lock to the left. If
too much cutting space move to the right. If you plan to make buttonholes on sheer or soft
material, place tarlatan or paper under fabric which can be torn away after stitching.

Fig. 34
SEWING ON BUTTONS
1. Remove hinged presser foot and attach but­
ton sewing foot (See Fig. 35).
2. Push drop feed button "DOWN” all the way
(Fig. 38).
3. Set zigzag stitch width stop at O. Place the
button so that its left hole comes directly
under the needle, then gently lower the pres­
ser foot (Fig. 36). Fig. 35 Fig. 36

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4. Move zigzag stitch width stop until the needle
comes down exactly over the right hand hole
in the button.
Turn the hand wheel slowly by hand to be
sure the needle enters both holes in button
without deflecting needle, correct width if
necessary.
5. When needle goes into the center of each Fig 33
hole, run the machine at medium speed, mak­
ing 6 or 8 stitches, stopping with the needle in the hole.
6. To lock the zigzag stitch and prevent ravelling, set the stitch width at O, and take a few
stitches in the same hole. If you wish you may place a rounded toothpick over the
button, between the two holes, and sew button to fabric in regular way.
Remove the toothpick and wind thread under the button, forming a shank to fasten.
Apply the above method to sew on buttons with four holes, hooks and snaps, etc. If a four
hole button is to be sewn, follow the same procedure as for the two hole button. Now lift
presser foot slightly and move fabric to permit stitching the remaining two holes. Hooks,
snaps, etc., are sewn to the fabric with the same procedure as for sewing two hole buttons.
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HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES

NARROW HEMMER
With the needle at its highest position, replace regular presser
foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 39). For a plain narrow hem,
make a 1/8 inch double fold for about ^two inches along edge
of fabric. Hold each end of the two inch fold, slip underneath
hemmer. Bring fold up into the scroll of hemmer, draw forward
to end and fasten with point of needle. Lower presser bar Fig. 39

lifter. Gently pull ends of thread as you start stitching.

Guide material slightly to right, and it will take a double turn
through scroll.

LACE TRIMMED HEM

To sew a narrow hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert
lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 40). Sew hem as above,
guiding lace under needle and hem into scroll. Fig- 40

LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING

Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge on right side of fabric. Insert
both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 41). Let hem roll
over a little fullness in lace by feeding it freely under scroll.

FRENCH SEAM
With right sides together, place top piece of material 1/8 inch
Fig. 41
inside edge of lower piece. Insert in hemmer scroll, allowing
hem to roll over and sew in top fabric, making French seam.
FLAT FELLED SEAM
Open out French seam and insert rolled edge in scroll of
hemmer. Edge stitch to lay seam flat.
HAND ROLLED EFFECT
Use a narrow zigzag stitch, just wide enough to catch both
edges of the narrow, rolled hem.

QUILTING GUIDE
This guide for making parallel rows of stitching Is attached
by placing the pronged holder between the presser foot and
the presser foot clamp screw (Fig. ^S). Adjust the curved
bar to press lightly on the fabric. By letting the guide
Fig. 42
aid on the first stitching line, successive rows will be an
equal distance apart. When the bar is attached so that the
curved part is to the right of the needle. It may also serve
as a seam gauge.

SEAM GAUGE OR CLOTH GUIDE

Use the seam gauge as a guide for straight seams and even
rows of top stitching along edges of fabric. Fasten gauge
with accompanying screw to threaded hole in needle plate or
bed of machine (Fig. 43). Adjust to seam width desired.

THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT

This attachment is used to make and Insert covered cord­
Fig. 43
ing, and to sew in zippers. Loosen thumb screw to slide
foot to either right or left of needle.
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CORDING
Fold bias strip of fabric over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set foot so needle is centered
in needle hole. Machine bastes cord in place (Figs. 44~46).
To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable foot so needle stitches closer to cord, and
on edge of base fabric.

Fig. 45 Fig. 46

SEWING IN ZIPPER
Loosen thumb screw and slide foot so needle enters center of needle hole. Guide metal of
zipper along edge of foot (Fig. 46). Stitching should be close to zipper to allow easy open­
ing and closing. Adjust to sew from either right or left side, whichever is more convenient.
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Fig. 47 Fig. 48 Fig. 49

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE

HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE
Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep it operating smoothly-how often depends
on the amount of sewing you do. Before oiling the upper part of the sewing unit at points
indicated by arrows in Fig. 50 turn hand wheel toward you until the take-up lever is at its
lowest point. Avoid over-oiling, only a drop is needed at each point.
To oil parts under the bed of the machine, tip the unit back on its hinges and apply a drop
of oil at each point indicated in Fig. 51. The face plate opens sideways on hinges making
oiling and cleaning easy. Oil at spots indicated in Fig. 52.

Fig. 50 Fig. 51

HOW TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB

The lamp is built-in under the face plate. Open the face plate.
Unscrew bulb and replace with bulb of same size, which is avail­
able from your sewing machine dealer.

ADJUSTING AND CHANGING “V” BELT

If it should ever become necessary to replace the belt on your machine, the hand wheel must
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To do this, follow these instructions:

1. Remove clutch nut A in center of wheel by taking out the small screw B near the edge,
Fig. 53. Turn nut counter-clockwise until it can be lifted off.
2. Before moving the hand wheel, note the position of the washer, C, Fig. 54 which fits
under the clutch nut. It may fall out when you are changing the belt.
3. Pull hand wheel away from the machine carefully. Fig. 55. Pull it just far enough to
make the grooved section which holds the belt accessible.
4. Slide old belt over hand wheel and over pulley on the end of motor.
5. Slide new belt into grooved section and over motor pulley.
6 . Push hand wheel back against the machine.
7 . If washer C has fallen off, replace so that the lips D are pointing toward the clutch nut.
8 . Replace nut and tighten screw securely.
After doing this, turn the clutch toward you to disengage the sewing mechanism. If the
needle still moves up and down as you turn the hand wheel, again remove the clutch nut.
Give the washer a half turn and replace the nut.

Fig. 53 Fig. 54 Fig. 55

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE (See Figs. 56 and 57)

The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint.
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the
lint will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the balance wh^el until the needle reaches its
highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case (A), Fig. 56.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and shuttle body
(D).
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle and shuttle race cover
by removing all threads, lints, etc.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of
shuttle.
When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as follows
to replace the shuttle assembly: Fig. 56
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position.
2. Place shuttle body, (D), against shuttle driver and adjust
into position.
3. Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pin at lower edge
into notch, and lock into position with shuttle race cover
clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have been snap­
ped securely into position.
4. Put bobbin Into bobbin case.
5. Put the bobbin case Into the shuttle race, fitting tongue
• m+rt i-irt+r*h rtf rsina ercwif^r FI«?. 57
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(Fig. 58) 7 7 ?f
0 Plastic Oiler (Sealed and Filled)
(D Package of Needles (5)
(D Large Screw Driver

0 Small Screw Driver

® Quilter Ouide
® Cloth Guide

0 Button Sewing Foot

d) Buttonhole Foot

(D Presser Foot for Straight Sewing

@ Narrow Hemmer

® Cord and Zipper Foot

@ Thumb Screw

@ Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins)

@ Bobbins (3)

@ Needle Plate for Straight Sewing

Fig. 58 Pj
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TROUBLE CHART
Correction
T rouble Probable Cause

1. With take-up lever in highest position, tilt

head back on hinges and remove bobbin
case.

If Machine Thread or lint in

Binds raceway
2. Turn clamps outward and remove race
cover.
3. Remove hook.
4. Clean thread and lint from all parts, in­
cluding race.
5. Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6. Replace shuttle, then race cover. Snap
clamps into place.
7. Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and
replace, fitting tongue into notch of race
cover.
 T rouble Probable Cause Correction

Bent needle Discard and replace.

Skipping Needle placed

See instruction page 6.
stitches incorrectly in clamp
Too fine a needle for
See needle and thread chart, page 5.
thread being used
Upper thread tension
Tighten upper tension.
too loose
Irregular
Improper threading See threading instruction, page 8 and 9.
stitches

Bobbin not wound

Rewind bobbin.
evenly
Pulling or holding Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
material
Not enough tension on
Increase tension.
Uneven upper thread
stitches
Poor quality thread Try different thread.

Needle too fine for

See needle and thread chart, page 5.
thread being used
 Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Refer to threading instructions see page 8

Improperly threaded
and rethread machine.
Loosen tensino on upper thread by turning
Too much tension thread tension knob to lower number.

Starting with take up Always start sewing with take-up lever in

Upper in incorrect position highest position.
thread
Improper setting of Refer to needle setting instructions see page
breaking
needle 6.

Eye of needle too sharp Try a new needle.

Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace

Bent or blunt needle
with new.

Tensions too tight See tension adjustment page 11.

Material
Dull needle Change needle.
puckering

Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.

Machine not Bobbin winder near Move bobbin winder to off position away
operating hand wheel from hand wheel.
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Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of accessries
described earlier in this book.
The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that
have been designed specifically for your machine. They are available
at modest cost from your dealer. If your dealer cannot supply you with
these items, ask him to order them for you by part number. Then you
will be assured of receiving the genuine part designed for best per­
formance with you machine.
If a sewing machine dealer is not available mail your inquiry directly
to:

WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

11750 BEREA ROAD
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111

In Canada:

WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

1470 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
SCARBOROUGH 733, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR

MACHINE
Fig. 59

4-PART I 1403 ^PART 3 4990

Ruffler Darning Spring

^PART 3 82528 <^PART 3 74159 ^PART 3 76554

Attachment Foot '1 Binder Edgestitcher

% PART 3 76552 M PART 3 76551

Hemmers
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ATTACHMENT FOOT
In order to attach the binder, edgestitcher and the hem-
mers, it is necessary to remove the presser foot and
replace it with the attachment foot (Fig. 60). Mount
binder, edgestitcher or hemmers, sliding the attachment
to the left as far as possible and tighten screw.
The mounting slot enables you to sew as close to or as
far away from the edge as desired. Just move the at­
tachment to the correct position before tightening the
mounting screw.
Fig. 60

EDGESTITCHER
The edgestitcher is used in mak­
ing dainty lace insertions, edg­
ings and pipings. The slots in
the edgestitcher serve as guides
in sewing together various pieces
of material. If you want to sew
lace, lace and embroidery, or lace
and tucked strips together, place
Fig. 61 Fig. 62
the piece of material that will be
on top in slot 1 (Fig. 62) and the
lower fabric in slot 4. For instance, if you are sewing lace edging to a finished edge of
fabric place the fabric in slot 1 and the lace in slot 4 (Fig. 61).
Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so
that the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the
lace in the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly.
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Rick Rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
To trim with wide piping, place the fabric in slot 4, and the fold of the piping to the left In
slot 3, for a narrow piping place fabric in slot 2 and the folded edge of the piping to the
right in slot 3. Slot 5 may be used as a guide in stitching a French seam.
See Figs. 63~S6 for suggestions on how to use the edgestitcher. There are hundreds of
other uses.

Fig. 63

Fig. 64 Fig. 65 Fig. 66

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BINDER
This attachment folds bias bindings and applies it
to the edge of material in one operation. Slots on
scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of
commercial folded bias binding. The open mouth of
binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut
15/16 Inch wide. Fig. 67 Fig. 68

FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 69)

Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate
slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong
pin. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge.
Adjust by sliding binder to right or left.

TWO-TONE BINDING (Fig. 70)

Two bindings can be sewn on fabric edge also in
one operation. When two are used, always skip one
size between widths, inserting each in correct size
slot.
HAND-CUT BIAS BINDING
Cut 15/16 inch bias binding fold in half for a couple
of inches. Cut binding (diagonally toward end, al­
most to fold). Slip fold into center of binder. Draw
back until cut opens and binding encircles open end
of scroll. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge.
Adjust if necessary. See Fig. 67 and 68 for sug­
gestions on how to use the binder There are hund­
reds of other uses. Fig. 70
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THE OF HEMMERS
-MIJifKii
Before attaching any of the hemmers, be sure bobbin
thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in place, hold
top thread loosely and turn hand wheel one full turn
toward you, making a loop under hemmer. Grasp bob­
bin thread with both hands and slip horizontally under
hemmer toward back. Bobbin thread will catch loop
and carry upper thread to back of hemmer.
Fold material to suit for two inches along edge, hold at
each end of fold. Slip fold into guide and up over spoon
(Fig. 71). Fold hem in material back of hemmer. Draw Fig. 71
forward to end of hem and fasten with point of needle.
Pull on threads gently as you start stitching.

HEMMER SET
You can make a hem 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 5/8 inch or 7/8 inch in width, depending upon which
hemmer you use. For a few of the many uses see Figs. 72~77.

Fig. 72 Fig. 73
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Fig. 76
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(Fig. 78~85)

The ruffler will produce yards of delicate ruffling or precision pleating. Ruffling can also be
done and sewn to another piece of fabric at the same time. This highly versatile attachment
despite its wide range of use, is simple to use. Use the ruffler for making aprons, curtains,
pleating a skirt, adding fullness to the bodice of a dress, etc.

Fig. 79-A Fig. 80-A

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