Page 3 - Instruction Book for; Contents
Instruction Book for Sewing Machine Model 4012/4022 Copyright © 1984 T.S. CO.All Rights Reserved Throughout the World *A Trademark of '.S. Co. Contents 1. Getting to Know Your Machine ........................... Principal Parts ................... Accessories ......................... 2. Getting Rea...
Page 4 - Getting to Know Your Machine
Page 5 - Principal Parts
Principal Parts 1. spool Pin 2. Take-up Lever 3. Rear Thread Guide 4. Tension Dial 5. Face Plate 6. Light Switch 7. Presser Foot Lifter 8. Thread Cutter9. General Purpose Foot 10< Thread Guard11< Sewing Light12. Thread Guide13. Fabric Feed 14. Needle Plate15. Bobbin Case Holder16. Bobbin Case ...
Page 6 - Accessories
5 2 A B 3 4 6 C.. . V , 7 o r o 58 h nr 8 9 Cr 10 c ___ ______ __ _______ jrj Accessories The accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily. 1. Transparent BobNns (No. 541090) 2. Needles ®A Style 2020 is used for g e n eral sewing. ®B Style ...
Page 7 - Getting Ready to Sew; Choosing and Changing
2. Getting Ready to Sew Choosing and Changing Accessories CAUTION: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This elimi nates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed...
Page 8 - you. Loosen needle clamp screw
Changing the Needle ® Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle clamp screw A and remove the needle. « Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with the flat side of the needle to the back. ® Tighten needle clamp screw. Attaching Snap-in Fee...
Page 10 - Fabric Weight Table; thread
Fabric Weight Table Ttx!fe are thousands of fabrics around the world, each manufactured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics txifow trave l>een classified according to weight to give a sniall sample of what is available lor purchase. Refer to this table to determine the weight and type o...
Page 12 - Needle Table; I ino
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table Choosing Iho concct nccdio fHid thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice» will make (he rfifference in the wear and appearance of your rrew garment The fabric Weight Table on the previous page and the fabric, Ifiread and Needle Table below are pr...
Page 14 - Operating the Machine; Connecting the Machine
Operating the Machine Connecting the Machine ® Before plugging in your machine, be sure the electrical information on the side of the machine A, below the hand wheel, agrees with the range marked on your electrical meter. fMPORTANT Machines for Great Britain and some otfier countries having similar ...
Page 15 - The Bobbin; Winding the Bobbin
The Bobbin Winding the Bobbin Preparation Steps 1. Raise the pressor foot and turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in highest position. 2. {..oosen hand wheel ktiob A by turning it toward you witti the right hand while holding hand wheel with the left hand. 3. Place thread spool on spool pin B...
Page 17 - Replacing the Bobbin Case; Adjusting Bobbin-Thread
Replacing the Bobbin Case 1. Hold bobbin case by latch, with about 7.5 cm (3 inches) of thread leading off top of case, 2. Align protruding finger A with slot B and slide case on the stud C. ® Release the latch and push case until it clicks into place. Allow 7.5 cm (3 inches) of thread to hang free ...
Page 18 - you and into eyelet of lever E.
rp. i \ m ' ' ' ..................................... " i 1 ( ■ ! ffy ^ .......: l j ^ i i - .......................... i 4 5 Threading the Machine Preparallon ® F^laco spooi of thread on spool pin, with thread retaining slit A on top. » Ftaise the take-up lever to highest position by turning th...
Page 19 - Raising the Bobbin Thread; toward
Raising the Bobbin Thread 1. Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you until the needle enters plate. 2. Continue turning hand wheel and holding needle thread until needle rises. Tighten your hold on the needle thread and bring up bobbin thread in a loop. 3. Und...
Page 20 - straight Stitching; Adjusting Machine Stitch; A. Stitch Pattern Selector; B. Stitch Width Selector
3. straight Stitching A ^ K ^ ;; > 1 <' < • • > l> ) \ li Í ? J T 6 0 r 8 9 f) c * M «?J» *:.* «Kv» Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit your Fabric Before you move tfie seiectors to set your machine for straight stitching, trim the hand vVheel toward you until the needle is above Ute nee...
Page 22 - Sewing a Seam; Keeping
Sewing a Seam » Pattern Selector; 1 « Stitch Width: 0 « Stitch l„ength; To suit fabric ® General Purpose Needle Plate General Purpose Foot 1. F^aise presser foot. Pull thread back under presser foot leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of thread. 2. Position needle approximately 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) from ...
Page 23 - Applications; Zipper Inserllort
Applications Zipper Inserllort How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of garment and the location of the zipper. With the adjustable zipper foot, you will find it easy to sew an even line of stitching close to the zipper. The zipper foot can be used either to the left or right of the nee...
Page 25 - Stitch Pattern Selector; stitch Width Selector; Before turning selector, make sure
4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching A 'I x f . к > л^ ^ ? 3 4 5 r> / ! H ! C O S 9 В AC О В »•^г^лллллЛЛЛЛИ^ t «к» №• m «Я?П *г««| СЯЙКЙ* «SSS4¥H» Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric You can do functional as well as decorative zig-zag stitching with your sewing machine. Setting Selectors Stitc...
Page 26 - Adjusting Needle-Thread
f M fe«M4 ««««« ( ¿L t =. Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension Zig- 2 ag stitching requires less needle-ttiread tension than straight stitching. Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust the tension properly. The stitches should be flat against the fabric withou...
Page 27 - Ungerle Seams
Applications Ungerle Seams To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible, use the plain zig-^ag stitch at a narrow width setting. This seam treat- rnent is particularly suitable for bias seams. When seaming nylon tricot, insert a Style 2046 needle in the mactiine. » Straight stitch the seam on wrong ...
Page 28 - Appliqué
Appliqué The stitch most commonly used in applique is a plain /jg~'/ag, closely spaced to form a satin stitch. The width of this stitch can be varied to accom modate fabrics of different weaves and textures. Other stitch patterns can also be used. PreparationMake a test sample to decide which of th...
Page 29 - Embroidery; Free-motlon Stitching; To Prepare for Free-motion Stitching
» tt* Г««* Х4««4 iWSSSft.'* Embroidery Free-motlon Stitching in tree-motion stitching, you sew vvitiv out a presser foot and instead control fabric movement (and hetice stitch length) yourself, by means of an em broidery ftoop. Either a straight or a zig zag stitch setting can be used. Because you...
Page 31 - Machine Stitch Patterns; Setting Selectors; n J O i
5 . Machine Stitch Patterns Setting Selectors '< Ik < I ? 3 ; i 5 6 n J O i 5 3 ft AC o < <' < > > A B In addition to straight stitch and zig zag stitch, your machine can pro duce a variety of stitch patterns. There are two types of stitch pat terns built into your machine: ...
Page 32 - Selecting a Pattern
\ <^ -a % 2 3 4 ■ > « ^ 6 0 i a AC o -“• waaaaa AA/\^^ » «C* «4 «4 l^i» *««♦ »:«««<« K4№»> Selecting a Pattern Before moving stitch pattern selec make sure needle is above tor, fabric. When you turn the stitch pattern selector, one of eleven stitch patterns is available to you. Turn stit...
Page 33 - Guiding and Supporting Fabric; Do not pull the fabric
Adjusting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics Guiding and Supporting Fabric Most fabrics of stretch or knit construction need only to be guided in front of the pressor foot when you use one of the stretch stitches. Some fabrics-nylon tricot and ciasticii'ed fabrics, for example- do require support while be...
Page 34 - stitch Pattern Chart; in; AC b; on
stitch Pattern Chart 2 2 <: 3 > <r. , » SIraight Stitch: Used for general purpose sev/ing, seaming and top- stitching. Zig-zag Stitch: Used for general purpose sewing, bar tacks, finishing scams, embroidery and applique. Maxi—Topstitch: For bold top- stitetring on sporty garments. Ric Rac S...
Page 35 - Blindstitch
Applications Blindstitch Biindstitching provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible. Blindstitch Hems ® Pattern Selector: 5 ® Stitch Width: 1.5-5 ® Stitch Length: 1 to 2.5 ® General Purpose Needle Plate « General Purpose Foot We recommend making a test sam ple first using scraps of the m...
Page 37 - Honeycomb Stitch; while you arc stitching as this may
Honeycomb Stitch The honoycornb stitch is ideal for smocking and it is useful for mending, overcasting and attaching lingerie elastic, stretch lace and blanket binding. Use this versatile stitch to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch. Replacing Lingerie Elastic 0 Pattern Selector; 6 0 ...
Page 38 - Overedge Stretch Stitch
Applications Overedge Stretch Stitch Although the overedge stretch stitch may be used creatively, it is primarily applied in finishing seams, hems, and facing edges. Use it to overedge seams that require stretch such as crotch seams. It is particularly helpful in skisuit, snowsuit and swimsuit con...
Page 39 - Mock Overedge
Mock Overedge This finish is appropriate for bulky knits, fine tricots and fabrics that curl or fray. Method 2 ® Make a test sample. ® Baste the garment together on the seam line and fit in the usual way. After making any necessary ad justments, suggested in Method 1, place seam under grosser foot....
Page 40 - Monograms
1 ........ .vv« 0."' fe •'' ? V f » imi M (Ui nirt i(i» (ii» Siir « m m i m ^ ^ S 5 £ Si £i? ii ’I ^ ^ 'i ^ ^ ^ ¿5 iiu S? \ ^ ^ gi Monograms Many of the machine stitch patterns can be used for monograms or motifs for adding a personal touch to a blouse collar, for example, or for initialing hous...
Page 41 - Banner SUtch
Shell-Tuck Stitch Used for sheil-tuck and hem finisfios, as well as for sowing and overcasting. Shell-Tuck « Pattern Selector: 5 ® Stitch Width: 3-5 « Stitch Length: 3-4 ® General Purpose Needle Plate « General Purpose Foot Make a test on a sample of your fabric to find the right thread tension, sti...
Page 42 - il; il; il; V I; Decorative stitching; Border Design
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Page 43 - Smocking
' j ■ :■■. 'i:; i l „ - L l J . jJiLi Í .. V . '■ ri/;f njf'iV.I'“'\\ 1 \ \ - U I I Í I ^ ' < ■ ^ ^ > i i ■ ' V " V " ' V ' ' - V ' V V ■ y - V ’ Y V ' V V " y '" : y■■ : Y^;; V " ■ 'Af :' í %Y^ 'í • • ■? ; . . . • -i- ■ ■ '< •• ^ ■ íV'. / Smocking Smocking is a youthful...
Page 44 - Buttonhole Position
6. Buttonholes Buttonholes Your new machine comes complete with a built-in four-step buttonhole system. Before sewing on your garment, always make a test buttonhole duplicating the number of thicknesses of fabric and interfac ing, if appropriate. Garment Preparation Buttonhole Position Accurate gu...
Page 45 - , Mark a position guideline for each; Buttonhole Length
c 2, Mark a position guideline for each buttonhole. Horizontal buttonholes A are placed to extend 3 mm (1/8 inch) beyond the centre line B of the garment, as shown, so that the buttons will be in the centre of the figure when the garment is fastened. Horizontal buttonliole guidelines should follow a...
Page 46 - Four-Step Buttonholing; toward you until needle enters the
Four-Step Buttonholing ® Pattern Selector: As illustrated ® Stitch Width; 3»5 to suit fabric ® Stitch Length: F to 3 ® General Purpose Needle Plate ® Buttonhole Foot Preparation ® Attach buttonhole foot to the machine. Refer to page 5 for additional information on changing presser feet. 1. Raise pr...
Page 48 - Do not uso
7. Twin-Needle Stitching Иг-’: The twin-needle simultaneously pro duces two parallel, closely spaced lines of decorative stitchificj. You can stitch with either one or two colours of thread. A twin-needle, No. 2024. is supplied with your sewing machine accessories. Extra twin-needles may b e p u r ...
Page 50 - Performance Checkfist
9. Performance Checkfist Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the section of the instruction book that explains the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If the problem still exists, the following checklist may help you to correct it. If you stil...
Page 51 - Caring for Your Machine; Cleaning and Oiling Your
10. Caring for Your Machine Cleaning and Oiling Your Machine CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, disconnect power tine plug from your socket outlet. Periodically, depending on usage, clean and oil your machine as follows, using one drop of oil on areas indicated. ® To Interior Areas To clean and ...
Page 52 - Removing the Bobbin Case; plug from the socket outlet.
6 Removing the Bobbin Case CAUTION: Before removing bobbin case, disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet. ® Bobbin Case Holder To clean and oil bobbin case holder; e Turn hand wheel until needle is at highest position. « Open hook cover, or draw slide plate toward you. 1. Remove bobbin...
Page 54 - Changing the Light Bulb
Changing the Light Bulb CAUTION: Before changing light bulb make sure you have discon nected power-line plug from socket outlet. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum bulb only. For US, and Canada— «• Remove face plate (see page 49). « Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. ® Press it up i...
Page 55 - Index
Index Accessories .................................... 4Applique ......................................... 26 Backtacking ................................... 19 Blindstitch Hems ........................... 33 Bobbin ............................... 4, 13, 14 Raising Thread .......................... ...