Sewhandy Electric model 50D Instruction Manual
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Sewhandy Electricmodel 50D
Instruction Manual
Sewhandy Electricmodel 50D
Table of Contents
Main PartsTo Operate your MachineTo Thread your MachineThe Seam GuideTo Sew a Fine SeamTo End Stitching FabricThe Right TensionTo Change NeedleTo Oil your Machine
SingerSewhandyELECTRIC
MODEL 50D
Copyright (c) 1962 by the Singer Manufactiuring Company
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Main Parts
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To Operate your Machine
Plug the machine into an electrical outlet.Start the motor by turning the motor switch tothe right. To start sewing, raise the sew leverto SEW position; to stop sewing press thesew lever down to STOP position. Shut off themotor by turning the motor switch to the right.
Practice sewing with fabric, and withoutthread, until you know these controls.
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To Thread your Machine
Before you begin to thread the machine besure that the sew lever and the presser barlifter are down. Raise the needle to its highestposition by turning the hand wheel slowly, byhand, in the direction of the arrow.
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The Seam Guide
This attachment will help you guide the fabric.You will use it to make straight seams andtucks and for placing stitching evenly aroundcurved edges.
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To Sew a Fine Seam
A plain seam is made by stitching two fabricedges together. A seam must be started,stitched and ended just so to be perfect. Thisis how to do it.
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Sew a Seam continued...
To end a seam, stitch right offthe edge of the fabric and letthe machine make a chainabout one inch long. Presssew lever down to stop sewing.Cut chain in the middle.
To start a new seam, hold thefabric edge against the front ofthe presser foot and raise thesew lever to SEW position. Thefabric will "feed" under the footand you'll be on your way.
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To End Stitching in Fabric
Sometimes you may need to end your stitch-ing in the fabric. It is a good idea to finishtucks, pleats, hems and circles of stitchingthis way.
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End Stitching Fabric continued...
Pass scissors under the presser foot and pullthread loop to the left as far as it will go.
Hold end of thread loop and cut thread closeto end of stitching.
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The Right Tension
A perfect seam is strong, flat and smooth. Tomake a perfect seam the tension on yourthread must be just right. Tension is adjustedby turning the tension thumb nut.
If your stitching looks like this, make it tighterby turning the tension thumb nut to the right.
If your stitching looks like this, make it looserby turning the tension thumb nut to the left.
When your seam looks like this, the tension isjust right.
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To Change Needle
When your needle becomes blunt or bent,change it right away. Loosen the screw andpull out the old needle. Insert a new needlewith the flat side toward the left, push it up asfar as it will go, and then tighten the screw asshown.
Before you begin, be sure that the motor isoff, the sew lever and presser foot are down,and the needle bar is up.
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To Oil your Machine
Your sewing machine should be oiled occa-sionally, the same as mother's. Borrow herSINGER* Sewing Machine Oil and apply onedrop to each place indicated.
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