~* — Montgomery Ward M oO a) = i | 984 OPEN ARM STRETCH STITCH SEWING MACHINE TA)Stretch stitch SO hee eae ee arn M Un umm cola CIC Me koe oe enc ns ROR ete Uae en means of expressing your personality in clothing, home Cee MCR era RR RU Ae DME U meta cl Ms Oe My EN A ea tan ea DCR Co ae Nie Se Te Re teen Can ote ToL Cte eR Cm eT Pea Mie a Re MC CR ets Ce Cs oe Peg eta oi Re CO eR es SR oem MC ee MUAY ON eC cL Re eae ng POUR es Ame a CRT ot sae Ces Red treatments, bedspreads, slip covers, tablecloths, toss pil- Teen RD a ee Oe ea ea Me ee et mg eeu CTT ROSEN eK ue a ane aaa Tee ee ROR CCUM umm Pee aU RC a Cm SCCM RNC CS meet ORCC Cee uo POC R ECU UG Roe ne Ae eae eR RE Wk eeu Re eae RU If possible, set up your new sewing machine where it will COSA Re RAR necessity arises, or you have the urge to be creative, it will aOR RC Yours Mee ULES eACa MONTGOMERY WARDGETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING 22 23 24 25 26 111098765 4 32 FRONT VIEW MACHINE Bobbin Winder Spindle (including Automatic Clutch) . Spool Thread Guide . Spool Pin . Stitch Width Dial . Twin Thread Spool Hole . Patten Selector Buttons Instruction Label . Top Cover . Thread Tension Dial Bobbin Winder Tension Disc |. Arm Cover Thread Guide |. Thread Take-Up Lever '. Face Plate . Pressure Regulator . Sewing Light ‘Thread Check Spring Lower Thread Guide . Needle Clamp Screw . Needle Bar Thread Guide Presser Foot Thumb Screw - Presser Foot Holder . Presser Foot Fabric Feed Dogs |. Needle . Needle Plate . Seam Guide . Bobbin Case Cover (Shuttle Inside) . Sew-| . Free Arm Jarn Lever Measure - Reverse Stitch Button . Speed Control Lever |. Stitch Length DialDUST COVER ‘A dust cover comes with the Model 1984 to preserve the beauty of the machine To remove cover, drop the carrying handle backward and lift cover while tilting it slightly toward the back. To replace cover, drop carrying handle backward and fit cover ‘onto machine carefully. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe cover. If necessary, wash with mild soap and warm water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.I IMPORTANT ) 1984 Record and retain the model number and serial number of your MODEL NUMBER | new sewing machine for future reference. You will find this information on the number plate as shown, SERIAL NUMBER on the diagram inside the front cover. YOUR NEW MONTGOMERY WARD OPEN ARM STRETCH STITCH SEWING MACHINE Your new Montgomery Ward open arm stretch stitch Before attempting to sew, however, please read the sewing machine is the product of many years of instruction book carefully research and development in the field of household This booklet was prepared to help you learn how to sewing machines. High quality materials have been operate your new Montgomery Ward machine and used to assure perfect operating efficiency and years how to make use of its numerous sewing of dependable service. Your machine was thoroughly possibilities. tested before it was shipped to make sure that it The time you spend learning about your machine will result in complete satisfaction and enjoyment of its sewed perfectly. performance. Fo ee ee ee aTABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE .......... DUST COVER ........ YOUR NEW MONTGOMERY WARD OPEN ARM STRETCH SEWING MACHINE THE 2-IN-1 OPEN ARM SEWING SURFACE....... ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. . REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN... WINDING THE BOBBIN THREADING THE MACHINE. REPLACING THE BOBBIN. CASE IN SHUTTLE BODY ......... SELECTING NEEDLE & THREAD. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART © ey oa INSERTING THE NEEDLE . : 16 FABRIC FEED ADJUSTMENT ... saat, Ud ADJUSTING PRESSURE ON FABRIC ...... 18 PATTERN SELECTOR ........ 19 INSTRUCTION LABEL 19 STITCH WIDTH DIAL ........ 20 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER....... 20 SETTING STITCH LENGTH sooo. ell REVERSE STITCHING 21 ACCESSORIES 4 22 GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR MACHINE'S ACCESSORIES ............ 23 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT..... 24 REGULATING THREAD TENSION. 25 STARTING TO SEW . - 26 WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH.........., 27 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING............., 28 TACKING ENDS OF SEAMS... 29 TURNING CORNERS . . 29 REMOVING THE WORK . ents 80) SEWING VERY SHEER FABRIC........,... 30 ZIGZAG SEWING .... 31 SATIN STITCH SEWING. .... svieders Oe DECORATIVE STITCH PATTERNS ........ 33 STRETCH STITCH SEWING MULTI-STITCH PATTERNS Z BUTTONHOLE SEWING ........... BUTTON SEWING ....... BLIND HEM STITCHING . | SEWING ZIPPERS AND CORDING. ... NARROW HEMMIING. .... as QUILTING... Tedeete ss M4 TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 45 DARNING ..... 7 46 VARIOUS SEWING PROCEDURES . 47 PLAIN SEAM ............ cee 48 MACHINE BASTING... 49 OVERCASTING SEAMS sree BO GATHERING, SHIRRING AND. RUFFLING............. SCALLOP STITCH . SHELL TUCK ...... APPLIQUE........ FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERY OPEN ARM SEWING..... Seat BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING . e SEAM AND EDGE FINISHING |. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . MOTOR BELT ........ ‘SEWING LIGHT BULB . HELPFUL HINTS ............. EASY CONTROL GUIDE... ALPHABETICAL INDEX....... ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES & REPLACEMENT PARTS 7THE 2-IN-1 OPEN ARM SEWING SURFACE Your open arm sewing machine is designed with an exclusive 2-in-1 sewing surface, For all regular sewing, it’s a flat bed machine. Then by simply removing the storage compartment, it becomes an open arm machine, to simplify sewing on any hard to reach area. To remove the storage compartment, lift the left side of the case up and away. To attach, set the studs into the holes of the machine base and press down. The area inside the storage compartment is divided into four sections for storing the accessories. To open the accessory storage area, flip up the top by lifting up on the top left side of the compartment. Removing storage compartment Opening accessory storage Here are some of the many uses for your open arm sewing machine: ‘© Mending and repairing pantlegs © Darning socks © Blind hem stitching cuffs @ Button and buttonhole sewing on sleeves © Embroidery on cuffs and sleeves Alll of the features of flat bed sewing are now available to you on an open arm machine allowing you more versatility than ever before.|) LIGHT and POWER SWITCH Connect foot control to the machine by inserting four-hole plug over the four prongs on the side of the sewing machine head. When you are ready to sew, set foot control on the floor and connect cord | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION plug into electrical outlet. On the right side of the machine above the terminal box, there is a light and power switch. Your machine will not operate unless the light and power switch is tured on. Turning on the power automatically illuminates the stitching area. If you are interrupted while sewing or stop sewing, tur off the light which automatically shuts off the power—this is an important safety feature to help you prevent accidents. HOW TO STORE FOOT CONTROL IN MACHINE 1. Turn light and power switch off; disconnect cord plug from wall outlet, and . disconnect the four-hole plug. 2. Fold cord and secure with band. 3. Remove the storage compartment. Set foot control bottom side up and ‘ push to the right as illustrated. 4, Place cord next to foot control as illustrated. Attach storage compartment. [ CAUTION 1, Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet when the machine is not in use or when it is being cleaned. Always attach foot control to the machine before plugging it into wall outlet. | 2. This foot control, was designed exclusively for Montgomery Ward Model | 1984, and is not be used on any other sewing machine, nor should any other foot control be connected to this model.REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN In preparing your machine for sewing, it is necessary to wind a bobbin with thread, place it properly in bobbin case, and insert bobbin and case in shuttle body of machine. This Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine was shipped from factory with a bobbin and case in position as for sewing. To remove the bobbin for winding with thread, remove the storage compartment first, then: 1. Turn hand wheel toward fee ee eo Or are a PRR:WINDING THE BOBBIN When your machine has been properly set up for winding the bobbin, it will look like illustration at right. The sequence of steps for this operation is described and illustrated on next page.SPOOL PIN een eR ge On ae a ce Pe RU ae STR RAR) Penta B) 5. Push spindle to the right. The bobbin Eee ee ewe a Rea ACen Te Cue Ame aOR LMS ROL) TR uence Re TCR oe ecu Cares Pee Re Renee pass thread through spool oR ec SPOOL THREAD GUIDE ——— 6. Hold end of thread and operate foot control to start the machine. When Pe Scene aU RUC ORL break off. Spindle will stop when bobbin eee Colo OR ete ais eeu ko SUKI Peer hae kn ne Pen ae Cun [ote ee ROR UCU? eet eg eR eR Pesan ete Rea ea) Peat Rue eeu winder spindle. Nemae ass simu nt aU w to the left of the bobbin winder spindle. if bobbin winds like a illustration (A) Oe aOR Cano ATOR CsTHREADING THE MACHINE There is only one correct way to thread your machine for sewing. The illustration at right shows machine completely threaded. ‘The sequence of steps is described and illustrated on next page.Pee ee Prone Eee CRU R CCR along slotted threading path (on the right side Co) 2. Turn hand wheel toward Peo ee i Caer Prec) Aer} Pe) thread Coan) nL) cera Pe Ur) Pens Pete er CR um UCR te PO Ru PCR oe eae Le 3. Place a spool of thread on spool pin. Bring thread forward and pass thread through spool thread guide. 4. Bring thread to the left and pass through arm cover thread 7. Draw thread down through lower thread Pie Ma Ce thread guide and Pen CRC CYR Sea ONC Ld Pm Cos PR Pull at least 3” of thread through OeREPLACING THE BOBBIN bobbin in case When bobbin has been wound with thread, it must be fitted properly into bobbin case. ukemi eae Ee mR SAU Re ee en ad orien CN a ee eee PCR ne oe eR ecu) Reece ae Rae sat) CSR ae em oa Cee mee Reet ee)case in shuttle body eee Rena RE) CE Dass rea nSntne ee SELECTING NEEDLE S&S THREAD 14 Best results can be obtained only when you use the correct needle and thread for the fabric being sewn. Lightweight fabrics require a thin needle and fine thread; heavier fabrics, a thicker needle and coarser thread. Too thick of needle can cause skipped stitches on delicate fabrics; too thin of needle may bend or break on heavy fabrics. Never use a needle that is bent, or blunt at the point. There should be a similarity between the fiber of the fabric and the fiber of the thread. This is important because the thread should react as the fabric does to repeated dry Cleanings or washings, bleaches, and a hot iron. The knit needle (with blue shank) is designed especially for sewing synthetic woven stretch and knit fabrics, as well as lingerie, elastic and other lightweight fabric that is usually difficult to sew. It is designed with a ball point that enables the needle to Penetrate the fabric without cutting the fibers and with a deep long groove which protects the thread from interference by knits that hug the needle. Correct needle length is 1-"%".ne NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART The chart shows size and type of thread, and needle size, for variou: 1s weights and types of fabrics. Size means the fineness or thickness of both needle and thread. Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. FABRICS THREADS NEEDLE SIZES DELICATE: #60 Mercerized Cotton i i ASik 9 hiffon, tulle, organdy, sheer lace and net Ree her fellas cegarety: chew Ines aes Fine Polyester Synthetic LIGHTWEIGHT: #50 Mercerized Cotton | batiste, voile, taffeta, crepe, velvet, satin, surah, peau de A Sik " soie, brocade, tricot, matte jersey, single knits Fine Polyester Synthetic | MEDIUM WEIGHT: : #50 Mercerized Cotton gingham, seersucker, percale, pique, linen, lightweight woolens, wou chintz, fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, double knits, spandex, Polyester Synthetic 14 stretch terry, sweater knits MEDIUM HEAVY: ey Mercericed denim, duck, sailcloth, gabardine, tweed, drapery fabrics, ae 16 vinyl, corduroy, bonded fabric, short-pile fabrics, heavy Knits eter ayrtice oo Heavy-Duty Mercerized Cotton 18 coatings, upholstery fabric, canvas, deep-pile fabrics Polyester SyntheticINSERTING THE NEEDLE Select @ needle of proper type and size for fabric to be sewn. FLAT SIDE OF NEEDLE CQ ee) emia rtleee a SR eRe Cao ew neFABRIC FEED ADJUSTMENT The fabric feed dogs project up through the needle plate, directly below the Presser foot. Its function is to move the fabric being sewn. It can be raised or lowered for various types of fabric and work by moving the “Sew-Darn” lever. SUCRE Me RR a For ordinary sewing, move ee eM ey When fabric feed dogs are lowered or raised for a CC Me mae oe CR mane Rn specific purpose, pressure on the foot should be Sele MLR Wh ey Dr ed AC ORL Mo Ag increased or reduced. correspondingly (see page 18) For mast sewing, the lever should UR RCL Ree COR}ADJUSTING PRESSURE ON FABRIC When sewing, the fabric is held in position between the presser foot and fabric feed dogs. Pressure on the foot can be adjusted for different weight fabrics. Pressure is correct when fabric moves along smoothly and evenly, without slipping or assistance from the operator, and stitches are uniform in size. CCR mae ee eet eee CeCe CUS CRC ecm TS Can ian etd CR Oe aaa eu sete eee eryPATTERN SELECTOR The patterns on the push button type pattern selectors show the stitches your machine will make autornatically. You can select the desired pattern by simply pressing the appropriate button. NOTE: Always raise the needle bar to its highest position when pressing the buttons. DO NOT push buttons while machine is operating. INSTRUCTION LABEL The instruction label is located underneath the top cover. This quickly tells you what settings to use to obtain the desired stitches. Utility Stitches Decorative Stitches Stretch Stitches Combination Stitches Buttonholer AlBic|pD Stitch Pattern Set Stitch Width 5 Set Stitch Length 2-8] 2-6]2-4|3-6[2-4] 3-6 [24 19STITCH WIDTH DIAL The setting of this dial limits the width of the stitch. nm y. 3ton yt Stitch | Width emcee Prema) ee UUM! eg eee) VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER The speed of the machine is controlled by the pressure exerted on the foot control. And the maximum speed of the machine is controlled by the speed control lever. Tae RUC RUC aR CONS CRUE) a arial n speed becomes slower ev Se ROR UR Ce cg Cec 20ee SETTING STITCH LENGTH Your sewing machine can make from six to twenty-five stitches per inch. As a rule, firm, closely woven fabric takes a shorter stitch. Loosely woven fabrics sew, best with a longer stitch. Very thick, bulky fabrics, whether firm or loosely woven, require a longer stitch REVERSE STITCHING Fabric normally moves from front to rear {away from the operator) when sewing, Stitch | Length Stitch | Length For shortest stitch, turn dial to” ==" For longest stitch, turn dial to “ For stretch stitch patterns and some combination stitches, turn dial to “S“. MOST NORMAL SEWING is done with stitch length dial set Pe ee nh er Ras eu un Rus eee) Ce a Pee ue ia feed fabric in reverse as long as button is t a ee)0 w 0 0 0 Ww 0 0 ¢GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR MACHINE’S ACCESSORIES Your new Montgomery Ward Sewing Machine was shipped from the factory with the regular general purpose sewing foot attached in sewing position. The following accessories (shown on opposite page) are supplied in the storage compartment: 1. Needle Case: three regular needles, one knit 9. Straight Stitch Foot needle (blue shank), and one twin needle 10. Satin Stitch Foot 2. Bobbins (6) 11. Blind Stitch Foot 3. Seam Ripper 12. Narrow Hemming Foot 4. Large Screwdriver 13. Button Sewing Foot 5. Small Screwdriver 14. Zipper Foot 6. Extra Spool Pin (for twin needle sewing) 15. Darning Foot 7. 2 Felt Washers 16. Buttonhole Foot 8. Screw & Washer (for attaching machine to 17. Quilting Guide cabinet) The furnished accessories will help you do special jobs more quickly and easily. While this booklet gives basic instructions for their use, an infi variety of work can be done with and practice. You can attach zippers, ‘embroider, quilt, make buttonholes, and do many other jobs in a professional manner with the accessories. When you have mastered straight sewing, acquaint yourself with the accessories ‘and use them to save time and effort. Montgomery Ward reserves the right to make additions or deletions to this list as engineering and advancements occur. 23