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YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE PINNOCK "SEWMATIC"




      Congratulations You are now the proud owner of a Pinnock
   "SEWMATIC" fully automatic sewing machine.


          The advanced design of your machine ensures its leadership in the


  effortlesslyautomatic zig-zagproducefieldan endlessfor manyvarietyyearsoftodecorative,come. It willcolourfulenablestitchesyou to

  and patterns, making all your future sewing a pleasure.

     Your "SEWMATIC" is a worthy partner of the now famous Pinnock

 "Sewmaster" straight sewer-now an essential part of any modern home.
 Over half a century of sewing machine and precision engineering experi-

  ence has gone into the production of every Pinnock sewing machine. It

  is with confidence, therefore, that the Pinnock Manufacturing Company

  is able to offer a lifetime guarantee with every machine.

   A little time spent in the detailed study of your Instruction Book
  will pay dividends in all your future sewing. It is there you will find
  the answer to every problem that could ever arise with a sewing machine.
 Read the Instruction Book with the "SEWMATIC" in front of you.


    We cannot assume any liability if breakdowns occur as a result of
  incorrect treatment or if alterations or repairs are carried out by

   unauthorised third parties.

               PINNOCK MANUFACTURING CO. PTY. LIMITED
               PINNOCK PRODUCTION CENTRE

                ELIZABETH
               SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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MNION





                         Pinnock's ultra-modern factory at
                        Elizabeth in South Australia where
                        "Fridor" and Pinnock "SEWMAS-
                 TER" and "SEWMATIC" sewing
                       machines are produced.





Pinnock "SEWMATIC" machines coming off the assembly line.

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Minnurk
 Difrtime Guaranter

  The Pinnock "SEWMATIC sewing machine, Serial
                                                 ... has been produced with the No......... greatest care, all parts being made of first-class materials.
  We guarantee the machine, subject to normal domestic
 use, for a lifetime (except Needles, Bobbins, Belt, Bobbin
 Case, Take-up Spring and Winder Rubber Ring). We
for one the mon date pierie fitings (except Globe)
    The Carrying Case is not covered under this guaran-
 tee.
  We cannot assume any liability for breakdowns occur-
 ring as a result of incorrect treatment, or if alterations or
 repairs are carried out by unauthorised third parties.
   Ensure that the number on your Certificate of Guaran-
 tee corresponds with the serial number of your machine,
 which is located under the bed plate at the front of the
 machine.
sighis guarantee is ed e alick unless complete and
 machine was purchased.
all repaired a is out a fre ise do fe case
 will be effected free of charge at the Pinnock Production
Centre, Elizabeth, South Australia, or at any Pinnock
 Service Centre.
PURCHASER'S NAME:..
ADDRESS.....
SIGNATURE:.
DATE OF PURCHASE:...
PINNOCK DEALER'S NAME:..
ADDRESS:.
SIGNATURE:
       for
       PINNOCK MANUFACTURING CO. PTY. LIMITED
        ELIZABETH
        SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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HOW TO CHANGE A NEEDLE

Your Pinnock "SEWMATIC" uses only
type 705 needles, which can be purchased
from any Pinnock Dealer and most large
stores.
Theyhave a size range comprising Nos.
70 (0); 90 (1); 100 (1); 110 (2); 120 (3). No.
70(0) is the finestand No. 120 (3) the
heaviest. If you wish to order needles for
ordinary use, simply ask for Type 705, No.
100 (1) needles.
(The sizes shown in brackets are equivalent Flat Side British sizes. Youmay orderneedles in
either size).
Remove the old needle by turningthe
balance wheel towards you until the needle
bar at its highestpoint. Loosen the
needle clamp screw A (Fig. 7), and draw the
Flat Side old needle downward. Take a new needle
in the left hand and place it upinto the
needle clamp flat side towards the right, and
as far up as it will go, then fasten the needle
clamp screw firmly with the fingers.
FIG.7

NEVER use a blunt or bent needle as these can damage both your work and your machine,
and are often the cause of poor stitching.

Remember always to select your needle carefully according to the type of work to be done.

The eye of the needle must be large enough to allow the cotton to pass through freely.

RETRACTABLE COTTON PINS

Your "SEWMATIC" is equipped with

cotton pins which are built into the
head of the machine in such a way

as to render them invisible when not
in use. When you wish to use your
"SEWMATIC", simply press the
knobs "A"and "A" (Fig. 8) away
from you and both pins will spring
up ready for use.
IMPORTANT: Press both cotton
pins down before returning your 12.3
machine to its carrying case.
FIG. 8
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WINDING THE BOBBIN

Hold the balance wheel firmly with the
left hand whilst turning the stop motion
knob (Fig. 10) towards you with
the right hand as far as it will go.
The balance wheel will now spin freely
while the sewingmechanism remains
motionless.

Place a spool of thread on the bobbin
winder cotton pin A (Fig. 9) and pass the
threadunder and between the bobbin
winder tension discs shown at B (Fig. 9)
then five or six times around an empty
bobbin.

Now press the bobbin on to spindle C
(Fig. 9) making sure that the pin on the
spindle fits into the slot on the bobbin.
Firmly depress lever D (Fig. 9) as far
as it willgo.
FIG. 9

The finger E (Fig. 9) will now rest between the STOP
rims of the bobbin. Now operate the foot MOTION
control as for slow sewing. When the bobbin
KNOB isfully wound it will automatically stop
winding.

Break or cut the thread and remove the bob-
bin from the spindle.

Next, hold the balance wheel firmly with the
left hand, and with the right hand, turn the
stop motion knob (Fig. 10) away from you
until it is tight. Your "SEWMATIC" can now
be operated as for ordinary sewing.
FIG. 10

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COMMENCING TO SEW

Place the materialunder the
presser foot and lower the foot
by means of the presser bar

lever. Always be sure that

there is enough material under

the foot to enable it to feed

through.

With the take-up lever at its
highest point and holding both
cottonsat the rearofthe
presser foot (until the first few
stitches are formed), commence
Presser
sewing by gently pressing on Bar
Lever the fout control. Increase this
B pressure until the needle moves. When you have sewn as far as

you wish, remove the pressure

from the foot control and your

machine will stop sewing.

Your Pinnock SEWMATIC"
is fitted with a presser foot,
which will enable you to pass
over seams and pins with the
FIG. 17 greatest of ease.

By increasing the pressure on the foot control, the speed of sewing is increased.

Before commencing sewing, the presser bar lever should be lowered, and there should be

material under the presser foot. By pulling too hard on the material you can cause stitches

to be irregular and needles to be broken. All you need do is gently guide the material

from the front or rear, whichever you prefer.

Always turn the balance wheel towards you. Turning it backwards can result in a cotton
lock.

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TO REGULATE THE LENGTH OF STITCH

  Select the length of stitch to be used by turning knob A (Fig. 18) to any of the graduations
 shown in the "Stitches Per Inch" window. Setting the figure 5 opposite the indicator
  will result in a large stitch, giving 5 stitches per inch of sewing. Setting at 40 will result
  in 40 stitches per inch.

 The space between 40 and 0 is generally used for decorative satin stitching, whilst zig-
 zagging. In the bottom window an illustration of actual stitch sizes can be seen.

 You should not commence zig-zag sewing with the dial set at 0.



 TURNING A CORNER
 If you wish to turn a

 corner sharply, finish
 yourseam with the

 needle in the material,
                                         STITCHES PERINCH
 raise the presser foot,

 turn your material, lower

 the foot again and re-
commence sewing.                         B



 WHEN YOU HAVE
FINISHED THE SEAM
1. Raise the take-up
   lever to its highest                                                    FIG. 18
   point by turning the
   balance wheel TO-
  WARDS YOU.

2. Draw the work straight out the back of the foot away from you for six to nine inches.

3. Using the thread cutter B (Fig. 17) sever the threads close to the material.

The machine is now ready for the next sewing operation.

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TO REGULATE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION

By turning the tension knob (Fig. 19) to the right, tension is increased, and to the left,
decreased.
IMPORTANT: ALL TENSION AD-
JUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH
THE PRESSER FOOT DOWN.

If, however, a perfect stitch cannot be
Tighten obtained by this adjustment, it may be
necessary to adjust the bobbin thread
tension by turning the screw in accor-
dance with the directions on Page 11
# Loosen (Fig. 14).

The tensions on your "SEWMATIC"
have been adjusted before leaving the
FIG. 19 factory. The bobbin tension should not
require immediate adjustment. Always
check to see that your "SEWMATIC" is
correctly threaded both top and bottom
before making any adjustments.

TENSIONS

For perfect stitching, thread tensions both FIG. 20
top and bottom,should be sufficiently
strong to lock both threads in the centre of
the work (See Cross Section, Fig. 20).

If your stitching appears as in Fig. 21 with
the needle cotton lying flat on the top side FIG. 21
of the material, loosen the top tension. If
this does not have the desired effect, you
must tighten the bobbin case tension a little.

If the opposite occurs and the bobbin case
FIG. 22
cotton is lying flat on the under-side of the
material (Fig. 22) you must tighten the
top tension or loosen the bobbin case
tension.

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FABRIC SELECTOR

Your "SEWMATIC" is equipped with a
feeding mechanism which gives you com-
plete control over your work.
This controlcanbe set in any of three
positions as shown in Fig. 23. These posi-
tions and their uses are:-

1. NORM.
For allnormal types of sewing using
medium or heavy materials.

2. SILK NORM
In this position, the feed dogs have been
slightly lowered for fine materials.

3. EMBR. FIG. 23
In this position, the feed dogs are com-
pletely lowered and your work is guided
by hand as in darning, embroidery,
etc.

AUTOMATIC DARNER AND FOOT
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

To increase or decrease the pressure on the
presser foot, press release pressure catch (Fig.
DECREASE
RELEASE A PRESSURE 24). The foot pressure will be fully released.
PRESSURE You may now make any pressure adjustment
CATCH
you wish by pressing the bar down to the pres-
sure you require.

This mechanism also operates as an automatic
darner. Darning, embroidery, etc., which is
"
INCREASE done with the fabric selector at "EMBR." re- * PRESSURE
quires the complete release of pressure from
FIG. 24 the presser foot. This can be done by pressing
the release pressure catch (Fig. 24).

If the work is not feeding through properly, slightly increase the pressure on the presser
foot.

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ZIG ZAG SEWING

 IMPORTANT:
 When changing from plain sewing to zig-
 zag sewing, throat plate (Fig. 3, page 5)
and the presser foot (Fig. 3, page 5)
 must be changed to allow for the swing
 of the needle from side to side.Fit the
 zig-zag throat plate and zig-zag presser
 foot (Fig. 25), or satin stitch foot (Fig.                 FIG. 25
 25A).                                                                         FIG. 25A
            THE PLAIN SEWINGREMEMBERTOFITTHROAT PLATE AND
       SEWING FOOT WHEN
 REVERTINGPLAIN     TO ORDINARY
           STITCHING.




The zig-zag stitch regulator (A) (Fig. 26) controls the width of the stitch. During plain

 sewing, this regulator must be turned as far to the left as it will go, and the indicator in

the window (B) (Fig. 26) must be at 0.




By turning regulator (A) (Fig.

26) to the right, the indicator in

the window (B) (Fig. 26) will
move to the left showing
by number and design under

the numbers, the width of the

zig-zag stitch which will result.

Setting at 4 is maximum width
zig-zag, and at 0 the "SEW-
MATIC" reverts to plain sew-
ing. The stop control knobs                     KINGELA 4O
(C.C. Fig. 26) may be tightened
to secure the stitch width regu-
lator knob in any position.



                                                           FIG. 26


IMPORTANT: The distance between the zig-zag stitches is controlled by the stitch
 regulator (D) in exactly the same way as in plain sewing.
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NEEDLE POSITIONING LEFT - MIDDLE - RIGHT CONTROL

NEEDLE 3-POSITION
Your "SEWMATIC" is equipped with LEVER

triple-needle positioning control (Fig.

27) which enables you to have three
difterent variations of automatic zig-

zag stitching.

FIG. 27

By swinging the needle to the left or 3 VARIATIONS OF LEFT ZZ STITCH L right of the middle position, zig-zag
stitching of the types shown in Fig.
28 can be achieved.

3 VARIATIONS OF MIDDLE ZZ STITCHM
For straight sewing, the lever A (Fig.
27) must be in the "M"or middle

position, and the straight sewing plate
3 VARIATIONS OF RIGHT ZZ STITCH and presser foot should be fitted. Zig-

zag stitching should not be attempted
whilst this foot and plate are in
ELG. 28 position.

SET INTO THE LEFT
When the lever A (Fig. 29) is in the GROOVE
extreme left position causing DUO-

MAT to appear in the window under
it, automatic patterns are produced.
1>3000
These are fully explained on page 22.

FIG. 29

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MANUALLY PRODUCED DESIGNS

Whilst your "SEWMATIC" is fully automatic and produces patterns by the insertion of
cams, it can also produce various patterns by manual movement of:
A. The zig-zag stitch regulator.
B. The triple needle positioning control.
The manual/automatic lever (Fig. 31) must be set at manual for this operation.
patterns are produced by moving either the zig-zag stitching regulator or the triple-needle
regularmanner while themachine is sewing. Operate your
positioning"SEWMATIC"controlat a moderatein a speed.
It is not advisable to attempt manually produced designs until you have become thoroughly
proficient with the automatically produced patterns which are available to you in almost
endless varietyThose who attempt the manually producedpatterns should not be too
disappointed with their first efforts.
IMPORTANT: The zig-zag foot must be fitted to the machine when line embroidery
either of the manual or automatic type is produced.
You will be able to obtain the manually produced patterns illustrated inside back cover.

AUTOMATIC NEEDLE STITCH
MANUAL POSITIONING WIDTH
CONTROL CONTROL REGULATOR

FIG. 30
SITCHES PER NOM

FIG. STITCH LENGTH
31 REGULATON

FIG KEY REVERSING
32 PUSH

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MANUALLY PRODUCED DESIGNS (continued)

TO MAKE A SATIN STITCH
1. Set the needle position lever in position "M".
2. Set the zig-zag stitch regulator to the desired stitch width.

TO MAKE DESIGN "B" wwwwww... 1. Set needle position lever in position "M"

Sack sewing, Repeatand quicklythis operationmove the aszig-zaglong asstitchdesired.regulatorThefromlength1 to of4 andthe
desirate the machinese were he isor vegularor is operated.

TO MAKE DESIGN "C"
1. Set the needle position lever in position "M".

2. Can very quely ack to a congra specting us op laily from 0 10 4,

TO MAKE DESIGN "D"
1. Set the zig-zag stitch regulator between 0 and 2.

2. Commence sewing, at the same time moving the triple needle positioning lever
from L. to R. continuously and smoothly without allowing the lever to
enter any of the notches.

TO MAKE DESIGN "E"
1. Set zig-zag stitch regulator at 1.
2. Set needle position lever at position "L".
3. Commence sewing, moving needle position lever
', using all three notches.
The length of the design is controlled by the speed at which the position
lever is operated and the time it is allowed to remain in each notch.

TO MAKE DESIGN "F"
1. Set needle position lever in position "M".
2. Set zig-zag stitch regulator so that it cannot move lower than 1.
3. Commence sewing, moving the zig-zag stitch regulator quickly to 4 and back
to 1. Continue this operation.
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AUTOMATIC STITCHING

A varietyof stitches is obtained by selecting any one of the sew-Discs supplied with
your "SEWMATIC" The variety can be further increased by adjusting:
Zig-zag stitch width regulator.
Triple needle positioning control.
3. The Stitch regulator.
The MANUAL/AUTOM. lever must be set at AUTOM. after insertion of sew-disc to
paving tested gols cotton and material, and threaded your machine, proceed as follows:
1. Fit satin stitch foot (Fig. 25a).
2. Fit zig-zag throat plate (Fig. 25).
3.Select your Sew-Disc according to the
pattern appearing on top it, using
the chart included with this instruction SEW DISC
book as a guide. WINDOW
4. Set L.M.R. control to position R. Open
the Sew-Disc window (Fig. 33) and insert
the Sew-Disc so that it fits on to the
pins (Fig. 33). Close the window.
Set knob A (Fig. 32) frommanual to
autom.
6. Turn the stitch regulator almost to 0 POSITION so that the material slowly moves under
the foot as in manual embroidery. PINS
7.Set the stitch width regulator at 0.
8.Set triple needlepositioning lever to
position"M".
9.Thefabric selector must be in the
"NORM." position. FIG. 33

You can now produce yourfirst
Have a practice run on a piece of scrap
material and observe the result. You will
find that by moving the triple needle posi-
tioning lever either to the left or right, a
new pattern is produced. Further, if you
move the sameleverto the extreme left
(the Duomat position), an entirely new pat-
SEW DISC tern is evident. These are the basic patterns
-No. 13 this Sew-Disc will produce.
IN SEWING Now return this lever to position "M" which
POSITION gives you the firststitch. You may vary
the width of your pattern by means of the
stitch width regulator, moving it from 0
to 4. FIG. 34
By varying your stitch width and increasing the length of stitch progressively by means of
the STITCHregulator, it will be evident to you that a great range of stitches can be auto-
matically produced on your "SEWMATIC".

Remember always that when the arrow on the Sew-Disc is pointing directly away from
you, the Sew-Disc One complete rotation of the discproduces one pattern.pattern is about to commence.
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BUTTON HOLES

Your SEWMATIC is the only machine which allows you
to make buttonholes with the use of a single SEW-DISC.
Two of these buttonhole Sew-DISCS of different sizes
are supplied with your "SEWMATIC".

Fit the buttonhole foot (No. 17, Page 35) and adjust the
guide at the back of the foot to give you the exact length
of buttonhole required. (Measure from the D-shaped hole
in the foot to the adjustable guide).

Insert either Sew-Disc No. 15 (for a narrow buttonhole) or
Sew-Disc No. 16 (for a wide buttonhole) into the Sew-Disc
chamber (Fig. 34, page 22). Set the triple needle position-
ing lever to position "L". Set knob A (Fig. 32) to AUTOM.,
and adjust the STITCH regulator so that it shows almost 0
in the window.

FIG. 35
Proceed to make the buttonhole,sewing the first side to required length, stopping machine
so that needle is in material on right hand side of stitching (A. Fig. 36).

FIG. 36
Lift the Presser Bar, and pivot material around the needle, 180°, lower presser bar so that
roWof stitching lies in right hand groove beneath buttonhole foot, needle will now be
in position B (Fig. 36).
Raise the needle by turning the balance wheel toward you, turn stitch width regulator to
the right until indicator in the window moves to about 3, and turn Fabric Selector to
EMBR. Now sew 4 or 6 stitches, thus forming the bar at end of buttonhole. The needle
will now be in material on the left of stitching (C, Fig. 36). Return stitch width regulator
to "!", Fabric Selector to NORM., and proceed to sew the second side of buttonhole. When
required lengthis reached, stopmachineWith needle inmaterial on left hand side of
stitching (D, Fig. 36). Increase stitch width to about 3, Fabric Selector to EMBR. ,and sew
4 or 6 stitchestobar-off endof Buttonhole (E, Fabric Selector to
NORM., stitch width to "0", raise needle to highest position, lift foot and remove material
Irom the machine, cut the slot with the buttonhole cutter.
To make a corded buttonhole, pass this cord through the small hole in the front of the
buttonhole foot and draw it toward the back for 3 or 4 stitches. Proceed as with ordinary
buttonholes, but keep the cord firm on the bars of the buttonhole.

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SEWING ON BUTTONS

Your "SEWMATIC" is equipped with a special foot which allows you to sew on buttons

quickly and easily.

Fit the zig-zag throat plate and fit the button foot (Fig. 37). Now drop the feed dogs
by turning the three-position fabric selector (See page 5) to EMBR. Set the triple-needle
position lever to position "L". Place the button under the foot on top of your material
so that the holes are in the same line as the sideways movement of the needle (Fig. 37).

Bring the needle down by hand adjusting
the position of the button so that the
needle passes cleanly into the left hole
of the button. Do 1 or 2 stitches in the
left hole by turning the balance wheel by
hand. Raise the needle. Increase the
width of the stitch by moving the stitch
width regulator to the right, far enough
to allow the needle to pass cleanly into
the right hole of the button. Test this
by hand.

Operate your machine, filling the holes
with stitches without overfilling.Return
the zig-zag width to 0, and again do one
or two tying stitches in the left hole.
Remove the work from under the foot
FIG. 37 and trim the cottons.

When sewing on 4-hole buttons, proceed in exactly the same way, filling the first two holes
with stitches, then moving the material so that the other two holes become visible and are
in the same position as were the first two. Fill these also with cotton and then do two or
three tying stitches in the left hole. Time can be saved by becoming expert at button sewing,
and the work is of the highest quality.

IMPORTANT: Do not forget to return the feed dogs to their normal position when you
have finished your button sewing.

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THE RUFFLER



 Set the controls of your "SEWMATIC" as you would for ordinary plain sewing, using
 the plain sewing throat plate.

 Set the STITCH length at about 15. Set the Ruffler according to the following details
 (See Fig. 38).

 A. Attaching lug.

 B. Actuating arm which must fit over
    the shank of the needle clamp, caus-
    ing the Ruffler to function.

 C. Fullness adjusting screw. Sets actual
   length of ruffles (plastic knob).

 D. Engaging lever determining operat-
    ing sequence.
        (1) Ruffles every stitch.
        (6) Ruffles once every 6 stitches.
      (12) Ruffles once every 12 stitches.
       (0) Straight stitching—no ruffles.

E. Upper and ruffling blade.

F. Lower separator blade.

G. Guides.                                                FIG. 38



Fit the ruffler to your machine in the same way as you would an ordinary foot. Remember,
Arm B must be fitted according to instructions.


When you have learnt how to operate the various parts of your ruffler, insert your material
to be ruffled between blades E and F, and the material you are ruffling comes over the
lower blade F controlled by the guide G.


IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to use the zig-zag when sewing with the ruffler. This will
result in broken needles.


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BIAS BINDER

Fit the bias binder in the same manner as you would the ordinary presser foot, and tighten
the screw firmly. Use the zig-zag throat plate.


Here is an entirely new technique-The attachment of bias binding using a zig-zag stitch.

A plain stitch can also be used.





                                     FIG. 39




Fit 1-in. bias binding into mouth of the binder shown at A (Fig. 39) and pass it through
the binder using a pin into the slots at the side to help it through. Now pass the binding
under the sole of the binder.*


The binder should now be adjusted using screw B according to the width of zig-zag stitch
you intend to use. Adjust further for a plain stitch. The material to which the binding is
to be attached passes into slot C.

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DARNING AND MENDING

Fit the darning attachment (Fig. 40) to your "SEWMATIC" so that the bracket (A) (Fig. 40)
is clamped to the presser bar in the same way as the ordinary foot, and the spring (B)
passes over the needle clamp as shown. The needle must be raised for this operation, but
not to its fullest height as the spring (B) must be lifted to be fitted over the needle clamp.
Fit embroidery throat plate (No. 9, page 35). Set fabric selector to EMBR. position.

The machine is threaded in the usual way, and
the under cotton brought to the upper side as
shown on page 13. It is advisable to use an
embroidery hoop. To effect a cotton darn or
mend, the material should be stretched in an
embroidery hoop with the work in the centre.
The darn can now be effected by moving the
embroidery hoop from side to side, closing
the hole with cotton stitches over its entire area,
then backwards and forwards over its entire
area as shown (Fig. 41).

FIG. 40

It is essential during any operation of this attachment that the machine be run slowly,
otherwise the darn will be bulky. Long, slow stitching ensures success.

Your "SEWMATIC" enables you to finish
the patching of irregular tears with zig-zag
stitching. The foot of the darner (Fig. 41)
is elongated to allow zig-zag stitching.

After securing a patch in the usual way
around, for example an irregular tear, the
rough edges may be laid flat by zig-zagging
over the top of them.

When you have finished darning or patch-
ing, always be careful to raise the feed dogs
to normal and change the throat plate to
plain stitching.

FIG. 41
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ZIPPER FOOT

Fit the Zipper Foot in the same
is adjustable by meansof screw (Fig. 42) so that provided with your
it may be used to sew in zippers with the needle on either side of the foot.

Use a plain stitch with the appropriate
throat plate. Now, bring the needle down
by turning the balance wheel towards
you.

You can now adjust your zipper foot
by loosening screw (Fig. 42) and
moving the foot so that the needle is
in the centre of the slot on the side of the
foot you have decided to use.

With the foot in thisposition, tighten
screw. As the needle comes down
near the edge of the foot it can easily
be seen that material can be sewn very
close to the teeth of the zipper.

This attachment can sew zippers on either
side ofthe footwithequally good
FIG. 42 results.
QUILTING

Quiltingconsists of lines of separated
parallel stitching.

The quilter (No. 12, page 35) is attached
to the presser foot in the same way as an
ordinary foot,andthe measurebar at
theback then extended with the
curved section broughtdown onto the
surface of the work,thus providing a
measuring guide. The first line of your
stitching may be lightly pencilled in for
straightness.
This measure bar, set10 the width
desired, enables you to maintain your
stitchingat regular intervals. Plain
stitching only isused, using the plain
stitch throat plate.
FIG. 43

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