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Contents Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Machine Principal Parts Accessories Choosing and Changing Accessories Changing Snap-on Presser Feet Changing One-piece Presser Feet Changing Needle Plates Attaching Snap-on Feed Cover Attaching Seam Guide Choosing Needles Needle-Fabric Combinations Fabric Weight Table Fabric, Thread and Needle Table Operating Machine Connecting Machine and Speed Settings Run Machine Lifting the Presser Foot Threading the Machine The Bobbin Winding • Changing ■ Removing ■ Replacing
©Bis^pier Getting to Know Yoyr Haehiiia Congratulations... You are about to sew on the new advanced electronic model 1050 sewing machine. This Futura* sewing machine features numerous technological breakthroughs as a result of years of SINGER research. We suggest you take time to read through this operator’s guide, as you sit at your new machine. You will discover how simiple it is to do the sewing operation you desire on the Futura* 1050.
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accessories The accessories provided with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily. 7. Two-step Buttonhole Measuring Foot allows you to stitch buttonholes for flat buttons up to 3.5 cm (1% inches) in diameter. It also allows you to determine correct button hole length by using gauge lines on foot. 1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 506417) 2. Needles • Style 2020 for general sewing. 8. Button Foot holds most buttons securely for stitching. 9.
■gfei?p'lcï' i,’ôüfiïp gî ■ choosing and changing accessories Changing Presser Feet Snap-on Presser Feet Most of the presser feet furnished with your machine snap on and off a common shank. • Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. • Raise presser foot. Caution: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended.
One-piece Presser Feet (Button Foot) • Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. • Raise presser foot. • Loosen presser foot screw A and remove the foot, guiding it to the right. To Replace One-piece Feet • Hook one-piece foot around the presser bar and tighten presser-foot screw. Note: Insert the edge of a coin in the slot of the presser-foot screw to loosen it and to tighten it securely.
choosing needles \l 2020 2045 J VV 2025 2032 Important: Your SINGER sewing machine has been designed to obtain best results with SINGER* needles. You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package for correct style and size of needle for dif ferent types and weights of fabric. The needles you use should be straight to ensure perfect stitch formation.
Needle-Fabric Combinations Be sure to check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 12 before you begin to sew. The importance of selecting the correct size, as well as the correct type needle for the fabric and thread you are using, cannot be emphasized too greatly. Correct needle selection is closely related to stitch quality and appearance. Damaged fabric is almost always caused bya needle that is bent, burred, or that is an inappropriate style for the fabric and thread you are using.
Fabric Weight Table Fibre and Construction Silk (Woven) There are thousands of fabrics around the world, each manu factured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics below have been classified according to weight to give a small sample of what is available for purchase.
will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread combination. For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer to the Fabric,Thread and Needle Table on the following page.
Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice wiil make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight Tabie on the previous page; and the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table below are practical guides to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing pro ject. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin.
To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first Type of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and There, the correct thread and needle choice for your fabric will be found. type of the material you are using. Next refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table. Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool in Type of Fabric column.
operating machine Connecting Machine Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated at the electrical nameplate A on the right end of the machine, conform to your electrical po\wer supply. e Push the machine plug B into the machine socket C. e Connect the po\wer-line plug D to your electrical outlet.
To run the machine, press the foot operated speed controller. The speed controller has an electronic circuit which provides constant speed when sewing on fabrics of varying density in either speed range. You may also set your own speed for sewing on delicate, light or heavy fabric. The harder you press, the faster the machine will sew within the selected speed range. The lighter you press, the slower the machine will sew within the selected speed range.
threading the machine Preparation • Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pin A. If spool being used has a thread retaining slit B, it should be placed against the spool cushion to the right. • Select correct spool holder according to type and diameter of spool being used. The diameter of the end of the spool holder should always be larger than that of the spool itself. • Press spool holder C firmly against spool.
Principal Threading Parts RearThread Guide Tension Separator Right Channel Thread Guide G Step 3 ® Draw thread firm ly into tension disc on right of tension separator. • Draw thread down right channel and up left channel toward the take-up lever.
step 4 e Thread take-up lever by guiding thread to back of lever and around to your left. Bring thread through slit F by pulling it tow/ard you and into eyelet. FIT Step 5 • Follow/ thread back dow/n through left channel and then tow/ard thread guide G.
step 6 Lead thread into thread guide G by drawing thread lightly to the left until it completely slips into the left channel. Step? • Then draw thread through guide H from the rear of guide to the right. steps Drawing 10 cm (4 inches) of thread down toward needle, lower presser foot and thread needle front to back. Using the Needle Threader Lower the presser foot.
the bobbin Winding the bobbin The push-button bobbin will make your sewing go faster than ever before - whether you are using a lot of one kind of thread or small quantities of different threads. You will find a bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine. To open slide plate, simply pull it gently toward you. If the bobbin runs out of thread while you are sewing, you can rewind it without removing it from the machine.
Winding Steps B We recommend the use of a moderate speed when winding2, Draw upper thread away from you between toes of presser a bobbin. foot under left side of presser foot, then up from the front and around presser foot screw B. Hold end of thread firmly. 1. Move bobbin winding button Ato extreme left. Start machine, run at moderate speed. .r'x 4. 3. Pull thread end away after a few coils have been wound, e Watch the bobbin as it fills. Do not allow thread to wind beyond the outside FULL ring C.
Removing and Changing the Bobbin f there isafull bobbin in the machine and you wish to change it: 1. Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Open slide plate. Raise bobbin latch by inserting tinger under end ot latch at centre ot bobbin. 2. Insert tinger under rim ot bobbin immediately to right ot latch and remove bobbin. 3. Check empty bobbin tirst to ensure that both halves are tightened securely as described on page 23, Removing Thread trom Bobbin.
Raising the Lower Thread 1 1. Hold upper thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so the needle enters plate. 2., Continue turning hand wheel and holding upper thread until needle rises. Tighten your hold on the upper thread and bring up lower thread in a loop. 3. Open the loop with your fingers, draw approximately 10 cm (4 inches) of both upper and lower threads under the presser foot and place them diagonally to left. Removing Thread from Bobbin 1.
ei SeLJImg selecting a stitch • Turn machine on. (Note movement of needle each time power switch is turned on.) • When machine is turned on, it will automatically be pro grammed to produce a straight stitch as indicated by the red light which will appear above the straight-stitch symbol i . • To select a particular stitch pattern, press pattern selector button A until the red light B appears above the pair of stitches in which desired stitch is contained.
(SI‘2a®aSii Siragg].# Stlfreihimg preparation Select straight stitch. A red light wiil be seen above the stitch symbol to indicate that the machine is ready to produce a straight stitch. Straight stitch needie plate and foot are best for all straight stitching. The straight stitch foot ailows you to controi the fabric easily when stitching around a curve or close to the fabric edge. The design of the foot helps prevent skipped stitches.
adjusting machine to your fabric Adjusting Stitch Length ” Before starting to sew, adjust the stitch length of your pattern on a scrap of fabric. Turning the stitch length control toward 4 increases the length of your stitch, and turning the control toward 0 decreases the length. Turn the control until desired length is obtained. Note: When sewing FlexiStitch patterns, adjust stitch length control within yellow FlexiStitch area--. FlexiStitch patterns are illustrated on page 24.
Choosing the correct stitch length is of utmost importance. guide to stitch length selection. Refer to it before starting a The correct choice will make the difference in the wear and sewing project. Remember to make a test sample on a scrap appearance of your new garment. The table below is a practical piece of the fabric you will be using. Stitch Length Guidance Table Weight of Fabrics Part of Article or Garment Rimy Sheer Light Medium Heavy Straight Main Seams 1.5-2 1.5-2 2-2.5 2-2.5 2.5 2.
Upper Thread Tension Having selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it may be necessary to adjust the tension of the sewing machine to ensure a well balanced stitch. A well balanced stitch is produced when the upper and lower threads appear the same on the fabric, illustration A. Yourmachine has an adjustable uppertension control system. This control exerts tension on the upper and lower thread as they pass through the machine to form a stitch.
Tension Test To help understand the effect of tension on fabric and thread, try this simple test: • Take two pieces of a medium weight woven fabric in a solid light colour about 15 cm (six inches) long. • Place a 2020 size 14 needle in the machine. • Thread the top of your machine with a polyester or mer cerized dark colour thread and use a lighter colour thread of the same fibre and size in the bobbin. • Select straight stitch.
sewing a seam Preparation • stitch: straight stitch | • Stitch length: to suit application or fabric • Straight stitch needle plate • Straight stitch foot Thread machine in the usual way. Placing Fabric Under Foot Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter A to its normal up position 1, where it locks.
Keeping Seams Straight To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines A on the needle plate. Line 5, the most commonly used, is extended on the slide plate for you convenience. The crosslines B serve as guides when stitching a square corner. For extra help in keeping the seam straight, you may wish to use the seam guide.
Curved Seams • Use a short stitch for elasticity and strength. For example, if the stitch length control on your machine is set on 2 for straight seams, adjust the control between 1.5 to 2 to stitch curved seams in the same fabric. • If you use the seam guide, attach it at an angle so that the edge that is closer to the needle acts as a guide. Reinforcing End of Seam • stitch to the edge of the fabric. (Do not sew beyond edge of fabric) • Press reverse stitch button and hold in place.
applications Darning With Embroidery Hoop • Stitch: straight stitch j • Stitch length: 0 • Snap-on feed cover (To attach feed cover see page 7) • No presser foot or shank • Embroidery hoop Flip & Sew panel should be up when darning with For best results. embroidery hoop. Without Embroidery Hoop • stitch: straight stitch | • Stitch length: between 1 and 1.
Darts Darts can be made in the usual way on your machine. That is, you begin stitching at the wide end of the dart, stitch to the point, and then fasten the two thread ends. However, you can avoid the problem of fastening the thread ends by making a "continuous-thread” dart and stitching in the opposite direction. This method is particularly useful for darts in sheer fabrics, where transparency requires a neat, clean finish. It is also useful for darts made on the right side of a garment as a style detail.
Quilting Quilting is the art of stitching two or more thicknesses of fabric sheet wadding, or a lightweight wool interlining to the under together in a planned design. A padding is stitched to the side of the fabric. When using sheet wadding, first back it with underside of the fabric to produce a soft, puffed effect that is voile, batiste, or net to preserve the sheet wadding through becoming to some wearing apparel and to many fabric wear.
Zipper Insertion How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of the 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. For inserting zipper foot on machine, see page 6.
• Adjust the foot to the left of the needle (illustration B on page 36). • Close the zipper and turn it face up. • Smooth back the seam allowance at the edge of the zipper. • Top stitch to the tape close to the folded edge. • Spread garment flat and turn zipper face down over front seam allowance. • Hand baste zipper to garment from wrong side, through zipper tape, seam allowance, and front of garment. Turn garment right sidecut.
-v' >J3 ij la&ic Wi Stiff Zig-Zag Stitching * • D • stitch: zig-zag ^ • Stitch width; to suit application or fabric • Stitch length: to suit application or fabric • General purpose needle plate • General purpose foot Adjusting Stitch Width Adjusting Stitch Length Before starting to sew, adjust the stitch width of your patternBefore starting to sew, adjust the stitch length of your pattern on a scrap of fabric. on a scrap of fabric.
Adjusting Upper Thread Tension Zig-Zag stitching usuaily requires iess upper thread tension than straight stitching. Be sure your machine is threaded correctly and make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use so that you can adjust tension to suit the stitch pattern you have chosen. The stitches should lie flat against the fabric without causing the fabric to pucker, illustration A.
applications Zig-Zag Seam Rnishes Seam edges support the garment and should be given a after stitching seam edge, or method 2, overedging. Makea test durable finish if the fabric is likely to ravel. There are two sample first to determine which method best suits your fabric. methods of finishing seams in such fabrics: method 1 .
Lingerìe Seams To make a lingerie seam durable and flexible, use the plain /M/WV\AAAAAA/\AAMM zig-zag stitch at a narrow width setting. This seam treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams. When seaming nylon tricot, insert a Yellow Band needle in the machine before you begin to sew. • Straight stitch the seam on wrong side of fabric. • Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
Appliqué The stitch most commonly used in appliqué is a plain zig-zag, closely spaced to form a satin stitch. The width of this stitch can be varied to accommodate fabrics of different weaves and textures. Other stitch patterns can also be used. Preparation Make a test sample to decide which of the following methods is the most appropriate for your fabric and design. Mark design on piece of fabric to be appliqued. Cut out design leaving about 2 cm pA inch) margin all around. Position the design.
Free-Motion Embroidery In free-motion embroidery, you sew without a presser foot and 9 Stitch, outlining or filling in design with zig-zag stitches. control fabric movement by means of an embroidery hoop. For a smooth, satiny surface, place parallel stitches close Either a straight ora plain zig-zag stitch can be used. Becausetogether, moving hoop slowly and steadily.
Chapter 6: Machine Stitch Patterns how stitches are produced In addition to the straight stitch, your machine can produce needle. Fiexi-Stitch* patterns (yeiiowon panel) are produced a variety of stitch patterns. Fashion* Stitch patterns (white on by both the side-to-side movement of the needle and the panel) are produced by the side-to-side movement of the back-and-forth movement of the feed.
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 presser foot when you use one of the stretch stitches. Some fabrics - nylon tricot and eiasticized fabrics, for example - do require support while being stitched. 1. For nyion tricot and similar synthetic knits, apply gentle tension by holding the seam in front and back of the presser foot as you sew. 2.
handling special fabrics Many fabrics, because of their construction or finish, demand special attention in sewing. Techniques used in stitching and handling, and choice of machine accessories, will vary with the fabric. Let the table below guide your selection.
Stitch Length-Type Needle Style-Size Machine Accessories Long straight stitch Style 2020 Size 14 or 16 for woven backing. St^e2045 Size 14 or16 for knit backing General Purpose Foot ■ General Purpose Needle Plate Medium Straight Stitch for seams Medium Zig-Zag or Honeycomb Stitch for overcasting Style 2020 Size 14.
stitch centring • Draw a vertical line on a sheet of paper or use graph paper, if available. • Stitch width: to suit application or fabric • Place paper under presser foot with drawn line centred • Stitch length: to suit application or fabric under black vertical guideline of special purpose foot. • General purpose needle plate • Lower needle by turning hand wheel toward you, and posi • Special purpose foot tion it on drawn line of paper. • Speed range: MIN. * • • Lower presser foot.
stitch usage: functional and decorative Many stitches on your new machine have both functional and decorative applications. The foiiowing pages inciude exampies to illustrate the versatility of these stitches. Though many stitches can perform in a given application, to avoid repetition only one stitch has been used in each example. We, there fore, hope that the examples provided will help you to use your own creative talents.
y Featherstitch ^ ^ The featherstitch is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it for fagoting, embroidering and quilting. There are numerous ^ applications for the featherstitch. Two of them have been provided below. ^ A^>V999>V>V>^>V999>V>V>^9>V999>V>V>^>V999>^999>V9>^>^'>V9'>^y‘>V'>V>^'>V99>^>V'>V>^'>^>^ Fagoting • X. Stitch: featherstitch ^ • Stitch width: • Stitch length: 2-2.
Patchwork Quilting • Stitch: featherstitch ^ • Stitch width: ! ^ ^ i ^ ^ • Stitch iength: 2 - 2.5 • Generai purpose needle plate • General purpose foot or special purpose foot * • Patchwork for quilts and wearing apparel, formerly put together with hand stitching, can be quickly pieced and decorated at the same time by using the featherstitch. Joinings are both flexible and durable when this method is used. Procedure: • Cut a fabric underlay to size.
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 ski suit, snow/suit and swimsuit construction. Examples of how to use the overedge stretch stitch follow. A Overedged Seams ® Stitch: overedge stretch stitch ^ I■ • Stitch width: i ^ i % § ^ • Stitch length: 2 - 2.
Mock Overedge This finish is appropriate for buiky knits, fine tricots and fabrics thatcuri or fray. Method 2 » Makeatestsampie. • Baste the garment together on the seam iine and fit in the usuai way. • After making any necessary adjustments, suggested in Method 1, piace seam under presser foot. Stitch so that the stitches on the ieft side of the pattern penetrate the basted seam iine. 9 Press after stitching and trim away excess fabric to produce a narrow seam edge.
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Ladder Seam The blindstitch ladder seam is particularly appropriate for knit and stretch fabrics. It is ideal for stretchable construction seams, and edge finishes for necklines, pockets and collars in sportswear and swimsuits. Stitch; blindstitch ^ Stitch width; i J ^ ^ S Stitch length: 1.5-2.5 General purpose needle plate General purpose foot or special purpose foot Make a test sample to adjust stitch width and length and needle thread tension to suit the fabric.
Honeycomb Stitch The honeycomb stitch is ideai for smocking and it is useful for mending, overcasting and attaching eiastic, stretch lace and blanket binding. Use this versatiie stitch to create decorative designs on fabrics that stretch. Replacing Lingerie Elastic ® Stitch: honeycomb stitch § • Stitch width: I ^ j ^ ^ | • Stitch length: 2 - 2.5 • General purpose needle plate • General purpose foot or special purpose foot e Fit elastic for desired snugness at waistline, allowing 2.
Elastic Stretch (or ”M”) Stitch The elastic stretch stitch or ”M” stitch is an attractive stitch which may effectively be used in functional and decorative stitching. It is an indispensable stitch for stretch garment repair and may be used for plain and over edged seams in knit and stretch fabrics. The ”M” stitch lends itself to many creative uses. Stretch Garment Repair • Stitch: ”M” stitch ^ • Stitch width: to suit application orfabric ® Stitch length: 0.5 -1.
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag The multi-stitch zig-zag is an extremely versatile stitch. Use it to mend, join, or reinforce without bulk. With this stitch you may attach elastic and stretch lace, construct lingerie and swimsuits, and finish seams. There are many other useful applications for the multi-stitch zig-zag. Mending a Tear • Stitch: multi-stitch zig-zag • Stitch width: • Stitch length: 0-1 • General purpose needle plate • General purpose foot or special purpose foot ^§ Trim ragged edges.
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Bar Tacks With the multi-stitch zig-zag you can make strong bar tacks. Multi-stitch zig-zag bar tacks are effective for tacking beit ioops on heavy fabrics such as denim. Be sure to check the Fabric, Thread and Needie Table on page 12 for correct thread and needle selection with your choice of fabric.
Scallop Stitch Scalloping adds interest to blouses, dresses, lingerie, and children’s clothes. Scallops will be perfect in form and evenly spaced when you use the scallop stitch. This stitch is formed with one straight stitch between each scallop to prevent pucker between scallops on a seam. The decorative uses of this stitch are numerous. Use your imagina tion to create new uses for this stitch.
straight Stretch Stitch The straight stretch stitch is an invaluable stitch most commonly used for sewing seams on fabrics with elasticity. The straight stretch stitch is particularly useful for seaming extra-heavy and extra-bulky fabric. Straight Stretch Stitch Seam • Stitch; straight stretch stitch || • Stitch iength: 2-2.5 • General purpose needle plate • Special purpose foot * • Make a test sample first to determine the best pressure and tension settings for your fabric.
decorative stitching Your sewing machine has several stitches which are purelydecorative stitches include border designs, appliqués, twindecorative. These versatile stitches allow you to add imagina needle stitching, finished hems, smocking, embroidering, tion and creativity to your sewing projects. With these decora monograms and topstitching accent lines on clothes.
WViTTV/iViTiWTtViTtTifVTVVWVVVVVVYVVVVVVVVVVVWVVIlTVWVW Smocking Smocking is a youthful decorative detail that is particularly charming when used for a yoke, insert or band on baby clothes, little girls’ dresses, or lingerie. When worked by hand, smocking is a time-consuming pro cess. However, the heavy-stitched look, typical of hand work, can be accomplished quickly and easily with your machine when you use decorative patterns. Procedure: A test sample is always advisable to check stitch settings.
Twjn-Needle Stitching Caution: Always move the twin-needle switch to the right ( The twin-needle simultaneously produces two parallel, closely symbol) before stitching with the twin-needle. Unless this spaced lines of decorative stitching. You can stitch with either switch has been activated, needle breakage will result. Upon one or two colours of thread. completion of your twin-needle sewing, return switch to its left position (5 symbol) .
step 3 Attach detachable spool pin B to thread guide- post. « Place second spool of thread on detachable spool pin and thread as before, except by pass snap-in thread guidepost and pass thread into tension disc on left of tension separator A and through left eye of needle.
Chapter 7% Buttonhoies and Biittoas buttonholes Your new machine comes complete with a built-in two step buttonhole system. Before sewing on your garment always make a test buttonhole duplicating the number of thicknesses of fabric and interfacing if appropriate. Buttonhole Position Centre Line Accurate guidelines are essential to keep buttonholes at a uniform distance from the edge of the garment, evenly spaced, and on the grain of the fabric. 1.
2. Mark a position guideline for each buttonhole. Horizontal buttonholes A are placed to extend 3 mm ('/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 buttonhole guidelines should follow a crosswise fabric thread. « Markthehorizontalbuttonholeguidelineforeach button hole. It should be longer than the finished length of the buttonhole.
Two Step Buttonholing Make a test buttonhole on a sample of your fabric, with inter facing if being used, before working onyourgarment. • Stitch: buttonhole if zj • Stitch width: red buttonhole area • Stitch length: within red buttonhole area • Two-step buttonhole measuring foot • General purpose needle plate • Raise presser foot lifter. • Remove presser foot. 1. Attach two-step buttonhole measuring foot by placing buttonhole foot on right side of needle, then guiding it to the left.
4. Raise presser foot lifter. Hold upper thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you until needle enters the plate. Be careful that you do not run the machine during this procedure. Continue turning hand wheel and holding upper thread until needle rises. Tighten your hold on upper thread and bring up lower thread in a loop. Release upper thread.
6. Select left side of buttonhole ' ^ . To do this, slide pattern group selector to right, then push pattern selector button until light appears over the symbol. 7. Set stitch width control within the red buttonhole area G. Start machine. Adjust the stitch width control within red buttonhole area in order to obtain the desired width of starting bar tack. 8. Complete left side of buttonhole. Stop machine when H is aligned with K on buttonhole foot and the needle enters the left side of side stitching.
10. Set the stitch length control within red buttonhole area. Start machine and if needed, adjust stitch appearance of10 this side of buttonhole to match left side within the red buttonhole area of stitch length control. Turn dial to the right to open stitches or left to close up the stitches. 11 11. Stop sewing when stitching reaches the starting bar tack, e Remove work from machine, secure and clip thread ends. 12 • Switch machine off. 12. Remove two-step measuring foot by snapping down L.
buttons • stitch: overedge stretch stitch ^ • Stitch width: to suit button • Stitch length: digitally fine tuned at 0 • Button foot • Snap-on feed cover (To attach feed cover see page 7) Attaching a Button • Attach button foot and snap-on feed cover to machine and turn on machine. • Select overedge stretch stitch. • Turn hand wheel toward you until needle moves to left side. • Place garment underfoot, then position button on garment. 1.
Forming a Thread Shank Buttons sewn on coats and jackets should have a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric. A thread shank is formed by sewing over the blade of a regular machine needle. Position needle, garment and button as described on previous page. Place needle in groove of foot so that point enters hole in foot first, as shown. The further in you push needie, the ionger the shank wili be. Foliow procedure on previous page for button sewing.
■i Sewing Fabric handling, when sewing tubular and hard to reach gar ment areas, is simplified when you convert your sewing machine to free-arm sewing. Some of the sewing jobs for which you will find the free arm particularly useful are shown on this and the following pages. You will discover many more for yourself. preparation To convert to free-arm sewing, simply press down on corner of Flip (SSew panel on sewing machine with heel of right hand.
To raise Flip & Sew panel, place hand under panel and lift up until it locks into place. A click will be heard when panel Is locked in position. Sleeves Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of topstitching a sleeve. The armhole rotates smoothly under the needle so that you can place stitching accurately. The extra control afforded by the free arm Is especially helpful for topstitching flat-fell seams.
i's CVirlL 9 /jr 1 JLir 1 cleaning the machine Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments of your time to keep it clean. How often you will need to clean the machine will depend on how often you use it. Caution: Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet. Remove lint orfluff from exposed parts. With a soft cloth, clean: « PresserbarA, and needle barB. • Take-up lever C and thread guides D, E and F.
Removing the Bobbin Case Caution: Before removing the bobbin case disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet Make sure needle is at its highest position. Open slide plate and remove needle plate (see page 7 for instructions). e Remove bobbin. Keep bobbin push button in sewing position. 1. To unlock bobbin case, lift position bracket with the small screwdriver and slide to right. 2. To remove bobbin case, hold latch, twist to right and lift out.
Replacing the Slide Plate You will not have any occasion to remove the slide plate. However, if it should accidentally become disengaged from the machine, it is easily replaced. • Raise the presser foot and make sure needle is in its highest position. Remove needle plate. • Place slide plate in slide way with the front edge close to, but not covering, the retaining spring (as shown). • With a small screwdriver, lift each end of the spring into each of the side grooves on the underside of the plate.
what’s wrong ... and why! Machine does not Sew Needle does not move. Make sure... « Power and light switch is on. • Machine is connected to electrical supply. (Turn to page 14 for additional Information.) Needle moves but stitch is not formed. Make sure... ® Needle is straight and sharp. @ Needle style is correct for machine. • Needle size is correct forthread being used. • Needle is fully Inserted into needle-clamp. e Machine is correctly threaded (See page 16).
Bobbin Winding Difficulties Thread Breaks While Sewing Upper thread breaks while winding bobbin. Upper thread breaks. Make sure... • Presser foot is raised. • Thread is unwinding freely from spool. • Thread spool is inserted correctly on spool holder. • Thread is not pulled too tightly when starting to wind bobbin. • Machine is correctly threaded. (See page 16.) (Turn to page 20 for additional information.) Make sure... • Machine is properly threaded.
stitching Difficuities Feeding Difficulties Skipped stitches. Fabric does not move properly under presser foot Make sure ... Make sure... • Needle is straight and sharp. • Machine is threaded correctly. • Needle is correct style for machine and size of thread. • Presser foot pressure is correct for fabric being stitched. (See page 12.) (See page 26.) • Machine is properly threaded. (See page 16 for • Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to instructions.) machine. (See page 7.
your personal measurements This chart will enable you to keep a record of your measureThe illustrations show where tape measure should be placed ments. You will need the assistance of someone to help you when taking each measurement. to take the measurements carefully with an accurate tape As a starting point, use a ribbon firmly but comfortably tied at measure. the waist before taking measurements. cm (inches) 1. Bust - Fullest part - slightly higher in back ...............................................
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Index Accessories......................... 4,5 Appliqué.................................. 42 Attaching a Button................... 72 Blindstitch Hem Guide............... 5 Blindstitch Hems..................... 54 Bobbin....................................... 5 Newly Wound ...................... 30 Raising Bobbin Thread . . . . 23 Removing Bobbin................. 22 Removing Thread................. 23 Replacing a Wound Bobbin . 22 Thread Tension................ 29,39 Winding................................
