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DIRECTIONS
FOR USING THE
WHEELER & WILSON
" NO. 99
Family Sewing Machine.
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.
Follow these Directions and the Machine will Always
Do Perfect Work.
MANUFACTURED BY THE
WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO.,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U. S. A.View original page 1Page 2 · Read text
THE WHEELER & WILSON
No. 9
Family Sewing Machine.
30
/HEELER & WILSON 6
6
The Name and Number of each Part as shown in the above Cut,
are given below:
1. Hand Wheel. 16. Thread Leader.
2. Needle Bar. 17. Needle Bar Thimble and Thread Guide.
Needle Set Screw. 18. Throat Plate.
Presser-Foot. 19. Plate Slide. 4.
Presser-Bar. 20. Back Plate Slide.
Presser-Foot Themb Screw. 21. Stitch Regulating Knob.
• Presser-Thumb Screw. 22. Rotating Hook
8. Presser-Lifter. 23. Bobbin Case.
9. Bobbin. 24. Bobbin Latch.
10. Spool Wire. 25. Bobbin Case Stop.
26. Bobbin Winder. IT. Tension Pulley.
12. Tension Nut. 27- Peed Points.
I3. Thread Guide and Controller. 28 Arm Cap.
29. Arm Cap Screw. 14. Take-up.
15• Thread Check. Loose Pulley Knob. 30.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
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Size of Needles and Thread to be Used on Different Materials.
THREADS. SIZE NUMBERS CLOTH. OF NEEDLES.
COTTON. SILK. LINEN.
Finest Linens 100
and Silks. No. 2 10 000 Lawns and Nansooks. 200
Handkerchiefs, Collars, 80 Fine Shirts, No. 3 to 0 to 00 Underclothing. 100
Common Muslins, 60 Light Dressmaking and No. 4 to A to 0 Quilting. 70
Tailoring, 40 Light Clothing and No. 5 to A and R 90to Boys' Clothing. 60 100
Heavy Dressmaking, 30 Cloakmaking and No. 6 to Band C 70to Heavy Tailoring. 36 80
20 50
Extra Heavy Work. No. 7 to Dand C to 24 60
For ordinary work use the SAME SIZE of thread in the bobbin as in the
needle.
The number of the needle is marked upon its shank.
In ordering Needles specify for NO. s Machine and the size numbers.
Use the fine throat plate with needles from No. 2 to No. 5 ; for larger
needles the coarse throat plate must be substituted, as the fine one would chafe
off the thread.
SPECIAL NEEDLES are made for manufacturers of various kinds of work, such as corsets,
overalls, rubber-webbing, etc.
To Set the Needle. Loosen the needle set screw, insert the needle with its
flat side to the left; be sure to PUSH THE NEEDLE AS FAR UP as it will go, and
secure it firmly by turning the set screw with the screw driver.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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To Take Out the Bobbin,
Remove the left plate slide.
Toopen the latch easily with
the left thumb, have the point
of the hook towards you, as
shown in the cut. The LATCH
may be reached with the hand STOP BAR
EITHER ABOVE OR BELOW
the table, the latter being con-
venient when attachments are
in use. CVB
With the ball of the thumb (not necessary LATCH
OPEN to use the finger or thumb nail), open the latch
until it stands out straight, then brush the bob-
bin outward, until it hangs on the latch, for
removal.
BOBBIN
lee For Hand Machine Directions, See
page 13.
Loosen this knob to wind the
To Wind the Bobbin Automatically. bobbin without running
the machine.
Hold the hand-wheel with the left hand and
with the right turn toward you the top of the
knob to loosen the pulley so that the bobbin
can be wound without running the machine.
Oil the loose pulley through a hole in the hub.
Oil the bobbin winder occasionally.
Swing the bobbin winder until its pulley comes in con-
tact with the belt, and place the bobbin on the spindle.
WIND THE THREAD from the spool on the machine oNCE
AROUND THE ARM CAP SCREW on top of the arm, near
the hand-wheel, and pass the end from the inside through
the hole in the bobbin and hold it firmly, as shown in this
view, while operating the treadle until a few turns cuts off
the thread at the bobbin. The bobbin will be wound tight
and even. If necessary, GUIDE THE THREAD WITH A
TOUcH of the finger.
After winding the Bobbin, push down the winder and tighten the pulley
securely by turning the knob over from you. DO NOT FORGET THIS.
The inside of the bobbin case should be occasionally wiped out with an oiled rag, to remove lint or dirt.
If the bobbin does not revolve with the spindle spread the spindle a little with the screw driver.View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
To Place the Bobbin
and Thread the Bobbin
Case.
RIGHT HAND Hold the bobbin in the left
hand with the thread lead-
ing from the top towards
you. Hold the end of the
thread with the right hand,
place the bobbin in its case
and close the latch, then,
still holding thethread STOP BAR
above the latch with the
right hand, push the thread
with the left thumb down
towards you on the edge of BOBBIN
the bobbin case until the CYB
thread slips into the notch The Bobbi. is shown, partly cut away, giving
which is just above the a view of the direction in which the thread
latch, and then pull the should unwind.
thread from you until it is
drawn up under the notch
at the end of the tension
spring
STOP BAR
Or, you may place the
Bobbin and Thread
the Bobbin Case with
the Hand under the Showing the Bobbin Case
Machine. Threaded.
SOBBIN
To Replace the Slide.
Lay the slide about a halfinch
on its track in the machine;
press on that portion as you
push it in. The edge of the
slide is filed off so that it can
be replaced in this way with
ease, as shown in the cut.
If the slide does not stay in position, spring the *
driver.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
To Thread the
Machine.
Place the spool on the The
Tension spool wire, which tips Pulley.
back for the purpose,Turn the
top of the pass the thread under nut to-
ward you the wire through the to tigh-
ten and WHI thread check (1), downfrom you to loosen INFRONT, and oncethe Ten-
SIO11. around the tension pulley
(2), thence under the
thread guide (3), through
the take-up (4),the
thread leader (5), and the
needle bar thread guide
(6) to the needle. Then
thread the needle from
right to left, all as seen ×5 in the cut, and draw two
or three inches of thread
through the eye of the
needle when the take-up
is at its highest point.
THREAD FROM THE
RIGHT TO THE
LEFT.
Showing Spool Holder Turned
Sideways to Hold a Large
Spool.
TO USE LARGER SPOOLS than will go on the spool holder, loosen the screw and turn the
base across the arm of the machine. Then by turning back the wire, it will hold extra large spools.
IF THE THREAD KINKS or curls before it reaches the "thread check 1," pass it from the
spool, back of the upright wire, thence to the "thread check 1." Silk thread and cheap cotton
thread may need this precaution.
Do not* nd check, or the groove in the tension pulley become clogged with lint, dirt, or
it slip around the tension pulley without turning it, wind it twice aroundView original page 6Page 7 · Read text
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To Draw Up the Under Thread.
Let the thread extend through the needle
two or three inches when the take-up is
fully up. Now hold the end of the upper
thread sLACK and turn the hand-wheel care-
fully from you while the NEEDLE GOES
DOWN, AND UP, AND DOWN AGAIN TO THE
PRESSER-FOOT, WHEN THE TAKE-UP WILL
BE AT ITS HIGHEST POINT; then draw the
upper thread, and with it the under thread
up through the hole in the throat plate, as
shown, and pass them both back under
Draw up the under thread before putting the the presser. BE SURE THAT THE TAKE- cloth under the presser, as shown in this
view, to make the stitches perfect UP REMAINS at its highest point.
from the start.
To Commence Sewing. Start Right. Have both threads passed back,as
Have the shown, place the cloth under the presser
threads and foot, and let down the presser lifter.
cloth in
position as Start the machine by turning the hand-
shown in wheel over from you.
this view.
Do not Pull or Push the work;
the machine moves it.
If it does not, the stitch regulating knob is too far
tothethefootleft,is estheror the toofeedheavyis tooorlow,too orlight.the pressure on
The pressure of the presser foot is increased by turn-
ing down, or decreased by turning up the presser
thumb-screw around the top of the presser bar.
The Length of Stitch is regulated by the knob, at the base of the arm.
Loosen the knob by turning it and push it to the right to lengthen, or to the left
to shorten the stitch, then tighten the knob firmly.View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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To Remove the Work. Raise the presser foot. Turn the machine by
the hand-wheel UNTIL THE POINT OF THE NEEDLE IN GOING DOWN HAS
REACHED THE PRESSER FOOT. THIS WILL LEAVE THE TAKE-UP AT ITS
HIGHEST POINT. Draw out the work from you until you can draw the threads
into the thread cutter. (If the threads do not draw out easily, the needle is not
in the right position, as directed). If the machine is stopped, as directed, the
needle will not be unthreaded in starting to sew, even IF ONLY A SHORT END
IS LEFT THROUGH THE NEEDLE.
Regulate the Tension of the upper thread by turning the top of the nut
toward you to tighten the tension, the other way to loosen it. (See cut on page 4)-
WHEN THE PRESSER LIFTER IS DOWN THE TENSION CAN BE TESTED BY
HAND.
When making a very long stitch, the best tension is obtained by using the coarse throat plate instead
of the fine one which is usually in the machine.
For convenience, in taking out the work, the tension of the upper thread is released by
raising the presser lifter but is not released by the raising of the presser foot when the lifter is not up as
by thick goods or seams passing under the foot. Do not try to adjust the upper tension when the presser
lifter is LID.
To Regulate the Under Tension.
Remove the left plate slide, turn the machine until the Hook
points towards
you, and the Gib
is below the
latch.
The Tension
is Regulated
by the screw in
the center of the BAB
spring, above
the latch. With
the small screw-
driver turn this BOBBIN
screw one quar
ter or one - half
around to the
right to tighten, or to the left to loosen the tension, as shown in this view.
The Under Tension, when once regulated, will RARELY REQUIRE ANY
CHANGE. Thereafter the proper relation of upper and under tension should be
produced by changes of the upper tersion only.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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In sewing seams where strength is required, the tension should be:
alike on both threads, in order that the lock may be in the center of the goods,
thus: BOSESSE
If the lower thread lies straight onthe underside of the goods,
the under tension is too tight or the upper tension too
loose.thus: Baaa
If the upper thread lies straight, thus: L 2E the upper ten-
tion is too tight, or the lower tension too loose.
In sewing where special elasticity is required, as on bias seams or very elastic material, hold the work
back slightly, to keep the cloth stretched while being sewed.
To Turn a Corner. Stop the machine with the needle in the cloth, after it has been
down and come partly up. Then lift the presser foot, and turn the work in the manner desired, using the
needle as a pivot.
The Belt should be only tight enough to move the machine without slipping. If it is too tight
it will make the machine run hard. Should it become too loose, a piece must be cut out near the belt
hook, and another hole made, and hooked again.
Causes of the Machine not Working Properly will usually be
found in the tension not being properly adjusted, the thread being too coarse
or too fine for the needle, the needle and thread too coarse or too fine for the
throat plate, or the needle being bent, or blunted. See that the needle is pushed
up as far as it will go into the needle-bar, and that it goes perfectly true through
the hole in the needle-plate. Ifit does not, spring the point in the requisite direc-
tion till it goes all the way alike.
If the machine misses stitches in running off from a thick seam, hold the cloth back slightly to keep
it straight and prevent its rising up with the needle.
In using slack-twist or uneven silk, should it be frayed or roughened, the needle is too fine, or has a
hook upon its point, made by striking the throat plate.
If by operating the machine without cloth when threaded a bunch
of thread collects around the bobbin case, IT MAY EASILY BE REMOVED by lift-
ing the presser foot and turning the hand-wheel back and forth with the right
hand while the thread is drawn out with the left hand.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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oil
01l
oiloil oil
oil
TRANSPARENT VIEW SHOWING PLACES FOR OIL,ING.
To Oil the Machine.
Use the best Sewing Machine Oil, to be had of our agents and at our offices.
Oil at all places indicated by the dotted lines shown on the cut above, or wher-
ever there is friction. The parts on the under side of the machine may best be
cleaned and oiled by removing the belt and turning the machine back as shown
in the cut.
To Remove the Face Plate.
Loosen the large screw near the ten-
sion pulley and slide the face plate up-
ward, until the large hole will pass over
the head of the screw. Wipe off the
presser bar, needle bar, and other parts.
ALSO Any one can remove this plate to clean OIL HERE
and oil the working parts, as shown in
this cut. After replacing the face plate,
tighten the screw firmly.
(Never run the machine with the presser-foct down, except when sewing, as it will scratch the foot
and dull the feed points).View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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If the machine has been neglected and has become gummed, use
kerosene oil or turpentine, and wipe thoroughly to remove all old oil and dirt,
after which use good sewing machine oil as usual.
In cleaning and oiling the machine, OR IF THE BOBBIN CASE MAKES
A CLICKING SOUND, wipe the edge of the bobbin case with an oiled cloth.
To Clean the Feed.
Take out the needle and presser foot.
Remove the screw and lift out the throat
plate. Clean all of the parts about the
feed bar, rotary hook and bobbin case
and oil all of the parts where there is
Hand noint actusune scretu.
Turn it to the right to raise friction.
I to the left to lower the
feed point.
To Adjust the Feed Points. Should the feed points or feed bar be
worn by long use, they may be raised by turning the middle screw to the right,
or turning it to the left will lower them.The points should rise about one thirty-
second of an inch above the plate, or enough to raise the hemmer slightly when
it is in the machine.
To Replace the Throat Plate. Place the back end down into the
groove and SEE THAT THE SMALL PIN COMES through level with the top of
the plate. It is important to REPLACE THIS PLATE FLAT DOWN into its
proper position.
After oiling, raise the presser-foot, and run the machine rapidly a
minute; then wipe off all superfluous oil, to prevent soiling the goods. If the
machine runs hard at any time, it is certain that some part needs oiling.
To Replace the Belt.
Place the belt in the groove of the hand-wheel, operate the treadle and the
balance wheel will take on the belt.
To Oil the Stand.
Oil the bearings at both ends of the treadle, the pitman at upper and lower
ends, and the shaft, which passes through the hub of the leg, at each end of the
hub.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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BATHE1100 K.
THE UNDER
TESTON
LATCH
OPEN
BOBBIN CASE REMOVED.
This Cut Shows the Gib Open and the Bobbin Case Removed.
To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Rotary Hook, whichis
UNNECESSARY EXCEPT AT LONG INTERVALS to thoroughly clean the hook or
show its simplicity of construction. Remove the screw at the end of the gib and
open the gib, as shown above. Turn the hand-wheel until the point of the hook
is toward you, then you can lift ous the bobbin case.
In returning the bobbin case to the hook, have the position the same as in.
removing the case, being sure to have the horn up into the notch in the stop-bar.
Close the gib and turn THE SCREW IN FIRMLY, being careful not to damage
the head of the screw.
BACK OF THE HOOK between the point of the hook and the gib should be kept
clean to prevent soiling the thread or obstructing the loop.
THE PLATE GAUGE is attached to the plate
by means of the extra thumb-screw, and is Plate Gauge.
used for stitching at a regular distance from
the edge.
To Edge Stitch with Close Gauge.
Set the gauge between the prongs of the
presser-foot, as shown in the cut, allowing
the foot to work freely up and down with
the feed.
Keep the presser-foot screw tightly turned in, to hold
the presser-foot firmly in position.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
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To Hem.
Put the Hemmer in the place of the
presser foot and have the two threads
passed back under the Hemmer ready
to sew. Turn up the right hand edge
of the cloth about ¼ of an inch in width
The Hemmer Hemming• and crease it for about an ineh or more.
Clip off slightly the turned up corner, pass the turned up edge of the cloth into the
opening in the Hemmer to the needle. Lower the presser bar, see that the cloth
is not folded under the right hand side of the Hemmer, take hold of the ends of
the two threads, start the machine and pull gently on the threads. If the cloth
as been passed far enough into the Hemmer as directed, the threads can be
released after two or three stitches are taken, and the hem will be started properly.
Guide the cloth so that the edge, as turned over by the scroll, will about reach the
left side of the opening in the hemmer. If too much or two little is guided into
the hemmer, it will leave a raw edge.
When the presser-bar thumb screw is loose the hemmer can be MOVED
YE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT, so that the needle will stitch the proper dis-
edge of the hem or fell.
The Hemmer Felling.
TO FELL WITH THE HEMMER. First sew the two
pieces of cloth together as follows: Have the under
piece with its edge zen with the right hand side of
the hemmer, ando gripper piece with its edge even
the long point in front ote. Hemmer or far enough to the
to hold the serm. This will eave the edges when sewed about
irt. Then open and spread the cloth so that the seam will lay
; will stand upright; then fell them den by passing the raw edges
nmer which will turn them ler as in hemming. Guide the
inder the left hand edge of theng point in front of the hemmer.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
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The Hemmer hemming and
Lace,-One Operatior
GUIDE THE BACK EDGE of the lace into m
ing at the right side of the hemmer, under the needle,
and hold the cloth for the hem, as directed
To Attach the Quilting Gauge.
Let down the presser-foot, turn out the presser-foot screw far enough to
admit the quilting gauge wire into the notch under the head of the screw, and
tighten the screw firmlv.
TO QUILT. Let the finger of the gauge rest
upon the cloth-plate for a guide, while stitching
the first seam, then raise the finger enough to let
the quilt pass under without touching, and keep
the seam last stitched directly under the finger to
insure the seams being equal distances apart.
TO STITCH SHIRT BOSOMS. Set the quilting
gauge as far from the needle as you wish to
QUILTING OR BOSOM GA
have the stitching from the edge of the fold or
plait, and guide the work so that the edge of the plait will follow
This cut shows the brake A
the machine from turning in tho
ind the guard that guides the b
¿oove of the wheel automati
idle is operated to repicce the
can be put out of action by tu:
it rests upen the pin B.
If the machine is to be sent ter repairs take it off the table, enclose it, with the
and have the name and address of the owne written plainly and tied to it.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
No. 9 HAND MACHINE.
This light and portable hand machine has all the superior qualities of the No. 9
Trea ile Machine, and the same capacity for work.
IRON BASE. WITH COVER.
Special Directions for Winding the Bobbin on the No. 9 Hand Machine.
Press the wire which projects near the handle and slide the cap a little to the right, then release the
vite and a spring will catch in a groove thus holding the cap so that it may be operated without running
the machine-Press the bobbin on the spindle of the winder and raise it until the rubber band operates
on the rim of the cap.
Vind the thread from the spool on the machine once around the arm cap screw on top or the arm
lear the hand wheel and pass the end from the inside through the hole in the bobbin and hold it firmly
as shown in the cut on page 2, turn the handle as in running the machine, and a few turns will cut off
the thread at the bobbin. If necessary guide the thread with a touch of the finger. After winding the
bobbin, restore the cap to its position.
To Remove the Cap.
OCCASIONALLY REMOVE THE CAP to which the handic is attached and clean and oil the
interior parts of the cap and the stud on which it turns.
Alter sliding the cap to its bobbin winding position, tress the pojecting wire with considerable
Torce and continue to slide the cap until off the studView original page 15Page 16 · Read text
THE WHEELER & WILSON
Sewing Machine Needles.
Every genuine Wheeler & Wilson needle is
stamped on the shank,
"W. & W. MFG. CO."
BEWARE. OF IMITATIONS.
A machine cannot be expected to do perfect work with
imperfect needles.
To do the best work use the best thread. We recommend
WILLIMANTIC SIX CORD SPOOL COTTON.
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co.,
Manüfacturers of
Sewing Machines
for Family and Factory use. Sizes and construction adapted to all grades
of Cloth and Leather: for Hand, Foot, or Engine Power; Two, Three
d Four Needle Machines; Lock-stitch and Chain-stitch Machines; Button-
‹, Walking-foot, Hin-stitch, Variety-stitch, and many other
Power thies, power transmitters, shafting, pulleys,
ces for machines in factories. Special applances on hand
is of sewing machine work Oil, Needles, attachments,
ramily or Factory Machine
Speed und Durability,
story and Head Office,
rt, Connecticut, U. S. A.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
Directions for Using Attachments for the
Wheeler & Wilson No. 9
Family Sewing Machine.
Binder, Ruffler, Tuck MarkerAdjustableand Hemmer and Feller,
Adjustable for different widths of hem or feil.
Manufactured by the Wheeler & Wilson Mig. Co
Bridgeport, Connecticut, O. 6. A.
Factory and Head Office:
The Binder.
Insert the binder
in place of the pres-
ser foot.
If bias binding is
to be used it must
be cut 7 of an inch
wide.
Insert the binding
through the scrol
the folded edges of
If the needle does
not stiteh the peop
er distance from the edge of the binding, loosen the screw, move the scroll to
right or left and re-tighten the screw.
To use the binding for trimming, insert the binding as usual, but let the
cloth pass beneath the presser feot so as to stitch the binding at any distance
Lace edging or other
fromtrimmingthe edge,may orbe wherepassedyouthroughdesiretheto foldslay theoftrimming.the binding at the same time and
The quilting gauge may be used to lay the both be stitched upon the garment.
rows of trimming equal distances apart.
To use the binder for dress braid, pass the braid through the slot on the
back side of the scroll and proceed as usual.View original page 17Page 19 · Read text
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needle will pass down through the center of the needle hole in the foot as shown
in this cut, then tighten the presser-bar screw firmly with the screw driver,
To Remove the Ruffler.
Stop the machine with the needle down through the foot, raise the presser
lifter, loosen the thumb-screw, push the ruffler downward to the right and it will
fall out; raise the needle to remove it.
In Operating the Ruffler,
Either the separating or the shirring blade should always be used to prevent
the feed points from damaging the ruffling blade. Both blades cannot be used
at the same time.
The Separating Blade
Can be removed by loosening the thumb-nut (I5) at the front of the ruMor
and drawing the blade forward.
The Shirring Blade,
Is attached to the bed of the machine by the screw (19) which has a low,
flat head that allows cloth to pass over it freely.
In Edge Stitching,
If the needle does not enter the goods at the desired point, loosen the
presser bar thumb-screw and move the ruffler a little to the right or left as may
be necessary and re-tighten the screw.
The Fuilness of the Ruffle
May be increased by moving the adjustingthumb-screw (5) downward on
the graduating scale, or by setting the stitch regulator of the machine for a
shorter stitch. It may be decreased by the opposite movements.
It isoften necessary
To tighten the upper tension when the ruffler is used in order to draw up
the thread and make a good stitch.
Directions
For placing the ciotu in the guides of the ruffler for doing different kindsof work.
A. To Place the Cloth to Make a Plain Ruffle.
Pass the strip of cloth which is to form the ruffle under
finger No. 4, over the others and back under the ruffling
blade, which is the blade having the sharp points, and oper-
ate the machine. If a strip of paper is guided between the
feed points and the ruffler, it will prevent damage to both by
rubbing together and a more regular ruffle can be produced.
The paper is easily torn off after stitching it on. Fig. A.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
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B. To Place a Band to which a Ruffle Is to be Stitched.
Pass the band over finger No. 3 and under the others, then
place the strip of cloth which is to form the ruffle as shown
in Fig. A. This operation is illustrated in the cut showing
"The Ruffler Ruffling."
Fig. B.
C.To Place the Upper Band when a Ruffle is to be Stitched
Between two Bands that are Blind Stitched.
Pass this upper band under the foot andover the blade having
the sharp points. The lower band is to be placed as in Fig. B.
and the strip of cloth to form the ruffle is to be placed as in
Fig. A.
Fig. C.
D.To Place the Cloth to Form a Narrow Ruffle when the
Band is to be Edge Stitched to it.
The strip of cloth to form the ruffle is to be passed through
the ruffler as shown, under finger No. 5 and over the others and
under the blade having the sharp points.
N. B. To edge stitch a wide ruffle remove the separating
blade and attach the shirring blade, guide the cloth for the ruffle
under finger No. 5 of the shirring blade.
E.To Place the Upper Band in the Rufflerwhen it
is to be Edge Stitched to the Ruffle.
Fold under ¼ inch of the edge of the band, pass the folded
edge into the guide slot in the foot which is nearest to the
needle and back under the foot; also pass in the strips to be
ruffled as shown in Fig. D.
Fig. E_View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
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F.To Place Piping in the Ruffler to be Stitched Between the
Band and the Ruffle.
Fold double a ½ inch strip and pass the folded edge into
that guide slot in the foot which is second from the needle and
out under the band. Place the strip to be ruffled as in Fig. D.
and the band as in Fig. E.
Fig. F.
G.To Place the Lower Band which is to be Edge Stitched
to a Ruffle.
Fold over ¼ inch of the band, pass the folded edge
over guide finger No. 2 under all the others and have
guide finger No. 7 within the fold.Place the strip to
be ruffled as in Fig D. and the upper band as in Fig. E.
using piping as in Fig. F., if wanted, producing a ruffle
Fig. G.between two edge stitched bands.
H.To Place the Lower Band when it is to be Blind-Stitched
and the Upper Band is to be Edge-Stitched.
Place the strip to be ruffled as shown in Fig. D., the upper
band as in Fig. E., and pass the lower band over guide finger
No. 7 and under all of the others.
1. Fig. H. To Place the Cloth to make Narrow Plaits.
Take an inch strip of Lonsdale cambric and fold it double.
Pass the folded edge under guide finger No. 4, over the others
and move the adjusting thumb screw down to the lowest
position; place the band as in Fig. E. for edge stitching.
Scallops are made by guiding the cambric from right to left
alternately.
For Full Ruffles or Small Plaits.
Set the stitch regulating knob so that figure 2 shows at the
washer. Pig. I.
Some thicknesses of cloth will work well with a shorter
stitch and some require that the separating blade be moved and
set out, leaving a larger opening between the foot of the ruffler
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