Congratulations! As the owner of the Stylist* Zig-Zag Sewing Machine by SINGER, you are about to enter a wonderful new world of sewing ! From the moment you begin to sew on your sewing machine, you will be delighted with its easy, dependable operation. • Perfect straight stitching. • Practical stretch stitching with Ffexi-Stitch* patterns. • Useful zig-zag stitching. • Time-saving blindstitching. • Twin-needle stitching for those extra finishing touches.
CONTENTS Page Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine ........................... .. 2 Principal Parts................................................................................ 2 Accessories................................................................................... 6 Getting Ready to Sew 9 Preliminary Steps ............................................................................ 9 Choosing Needle and Thread...................................................... 10 Threading Your Sewing Machine.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR principal parts
SINGER SEWING MACHINE and what they do 1. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc regulates thread tension for bobbin winding. 2. Pressure Dial regulates presser-foot pressure on fabric. Has eight numbered settings and a special setting for darning. 3. Take-up Lever controls flow of needle thread. 4. Presser-Foot Lifter, at back of machine, allows you to raise and lower presser foot. Extra-high lift position permits easy placement of bulky fabrics. 5.
PRINCIPAL PARTS (Continued) 17. Pattern Selector lets you select plain zig-zag ( AA/\W ) or blindstitch ( A...A ) zig-zag patterns; also ric-rac ( AAA ) or slant overedge ( //// ) Flexi-Stitch patterns. 18. Needle Position Selector places needle in either left, center or right stitching position. Use center position for straight stitching. 19. Stitch Width Selector controls the width of zig-zag stitching and positions the needle for straight stitching. 20.
22. 23. 24. Hand Wheel Knob engages hand wheel to sewing mechanism. Loosen knob for bobbin winding. Transparent Bobbin shows thread ' supply. Easily removed for winding. 23 Transparent Electrical Connections and Speed Controller are designed for convenience and safety. • To run the machine and control speed, press the speed controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine will sew. • To stop the machine, remove pressure from the speed controller.
accessories... and when to use them The accessories that come with your Stylist sewing machine will help you to sew with ease and comfort. They are simple to use and place a variety of sewing effects at your fingertips. Additional accessories, listed on page 58, are available for purchase at your Singer Sewing Center. General Purpose Foot ■ L. GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT AND THROAT PLATE The general purpose foot and the general purpose throat plate are in place on the machine.
FEED-COVER THROAT PLATE The feed-cover throat plate is used in place of the general purpose throat plate when fabric feeding is not desired. Use it for button sewing (page 32) and freemotion darning (page 52). CHANGING THROAT PLATE • Raise presser foot. (You do not need to remove the foot.) • Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. • Open slide plate with downward finger pressure.
ACCESSORIES (Continued) NEEDLES • Style # 2020 needles for all-purpose sewing. • Style # 2045, ball-point (yellow band) needles, for sewing synthetic knits and stretch fabrics. • Regular Needle Twin Needle Style # 2028, twin needle, for deco rative twin-needle stitching. Ball-Point (Yellow Band) Needle CHANGING THE NEEDLE The needle clamp is designed so that the needle can only be inserted with the flat side of the needle to the back. To change the needle: 1.
GETTING READY TO SEW preliminary steps CONNECTING MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the plate under the hand wheel conform to your electrical power supply. Push the machine plug into the receptacle at the right end of the machine. Then connect the power-line plug to your electrical outlet.
GETTING READY TO SEW (Continued) choosing needle and thread The needle and thread you choose selection. Refer to it before starting a will depend upon the fabric being sewing project. Be sure to use the stitched. The table below Is a same size and type of thread in both practical guide to needle and thread needle and bobbin. FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE Needles Fabric Thread Type Size DELICATE— tulle, chiffon.
threading your sewing machine Like all sewing machines that produce what is called a "lockstitch”, your Stylist sewing machine sews with two threads. The upper thread comes from the spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bobbin, the small transparent spool that you wind using the machine. It is best to wind the bobbin before threading the needle.
THE BOBBIN THREAD (Continued) Pass Thread Through Place thread spool on spool pin over felt. Lead thread around bobbin winder tension disc and through small hole in bobbin (from the inside). Place bobbin on holder and turn bobbin winder switch to WIND. Bobbin Winder Switch • Hold thread as shown and start the machine. Cut off thread end when winding is well under way.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE 1. Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in direction shown, and put bobbin in bobbin case. 2. Pull thread into notch, draw it under tension spring and back into slot. 3. Draw about three inches of thread diagonally across the bobbin. 4. Close slide plate allowing thread to enter slot between the throat plate and slide plate.
THE NEEDLE THREAD 1. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot. 14 2. Place spool of thread on spool pin over felt and lead thread through all threading points shown. Thread the needle from front to back. 3. Draw about three inches of thread through eye of needle.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, you will need to raise the bobbin thread through the needle hole in the throat plate. 1. Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so that needle enters hole in throat plate. 2. Continue turning hand wheel and holding needle thread until needle rises and brings up bobbin thread in a loop. 3. Undo the loop with your fingers. 4.
STRAIGHT STITCHING • F/exi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) • Pattern Selector: Any setting • Needle Position: C • Stitch Width: O • Stitch Length: To suit fabric • General Purpose Throat Plate • General Purpose Foot L I C I Before you move the selectors to set your sewing machine for straight stitching, turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is above the throat plate. R i SETTING THE MACHINE • Turn Flexi-Stitch pattern dial to off position 0.
adjusting selectors for your fabric ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch control dial regulates the length of stitches. The numbers on the dial express stitch length in stitches per inch; the higher the number, the shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric; longer ones for heavy fabric. The FINE area is used for the adjustment of zig-zag satin stitching.
STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued) ADJUSTING PRESSURE Pressure Dial Lower Presser Foot Adjusting Pressure Dial The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct pressure is important because it enables the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without being marred. The numbered settings on the pressure dial will assist you in obtaining the correct pressure for the fabric you are using.
REGULATING THREAD TENSION Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use and examine it. A perfect stitch will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckers. Needle-Thread Tension The tension dial regulates the degree of tension on your needle thread.
sewmg a seam PIN BASTING Pin basting is a time-saver and can be used when you sew easy-to-handle fabric. Use fine pins and place them: • On top of the fabric (never on the underside in contact with the feed). • At right angles to the stitching line. • Just nipping into the fabric at the stitching line (never extending under both sides of the presser foot). STARTING A SEAM 1. Set stitch length selector for desired number of stitches per inch.
KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT As you stitch, use one of the numbered lines on the throat plate as a guide for keeping the seams straight. Numbers indicate distance, in eighths of an inch, from the needle. If you want a f-inch seam, for example, keep the right-hand edge of your fabric on the number 5 guideline. 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 5/8 TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner f-inch from the fabric edge, you need not measure or mark the seam. Simply use the crosslines on the slide plate.
STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued) GUIDING AND SUPPORTING THE FABRIC Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot. Some fabrics, however, require support while being stitched. Filmy sheers, pann6 velvet, and tricots, for example, need to be held taut in front and back of the presser foot while being sewn. For information on sewing knit and stretch fabrics with zig-zag stitching, refer to page 37. REINFORCING END OF SEAM 1. Stitch to the fabric edge. 2.
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING The zig-zag stitches built into your sewing machine include basic zig-zag patterns and Flexi-Stitch patterns. Basic zig-zag patterns and their selector settings are shown below; Information on Flexi-Stitch patterns starts on page 27. You will find instructions for both decorative and practical uses of these patterns in the section called "Sewing the Professional Way" beginning on page 36. BASIC ZIG-ZAG PATTERNS m Plain Zig-Zag Stitch.
1 234 Before moving stitch width and needle position selectors make sure needle is above fabric. 5 ADJUSTING WIDTH OF DESIGN Adjusting Stitch Width L C I I R Twin-Needle \ Work I Decorative Buttonhole Sewing Stitching Button Sewing I at Narrow Most used Widths Setting for Single Needle Work Adjusting Stitch Placement vi'-- To produce a zig-zag stitch pattern, move the stitch width selector from straight stitch setting 0, to any setting between 1 and 5.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH STITCH CONTROL Any stitch length setting from 6 to 20 will give you an open zig-zag stitch of the basic zig-zag stitch pattern you select. The lower the number, the more open, or farther apart, your stitches will be. The FINE stitch area, between 0 and 20 on the dial, is used for adjusting zig-zag satin stitching (see next page for specific instructions). When using the plain zig-zag or blindstitch patterns, be sure the Flexi-St/tch pattern dial is in off position 0.
ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (Continued) satin stitching Satin stitching—a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches that form a smooth, satinlike surface—is useful for both practical and decorative work. When you wish to produce a satin stitch for applique or bar tacks, for example, make a test sample first so that you can adjust the stitch length and thread tension properly. Soft fabrics may require a back ing to ensure firm satin stitching. Crisp lawn or organdy Is suitable for this purpose.
FLEXI-STITCH patterns With your Stylist sewing machine you can sew three Flexi-St/tch patterns. Instructions for both decorative and practical uses of these patterns begin on page 36. FLEXI-STITCH PATTERNS /NAAA Ric-Rac Stitch. An open, reinforced zig-zag heavy-duty stretch sewing and decorative work. stitch for / / /11± Slant Overedge Stitch. Lets you seam and overedge in one operation. Straight Stretch Stitch.
FLEXI-STITCH PATTERNS (Continued) Before moving needle position and stitch width selectors make sure needle is above fabric. ADJUSTING WIDTH OF DESIGN Adjusting Width of Design LcR Special Stitch Placement Only To produce a Flexi-Stitch pattern, the stitch width selector must be moved from the straight-stitch setting 0, to a setting from 2 to 5. The higher the number, the wider the stitch will be.
SETTING STITCH CONTROL DIAL STITCH CONTROL When you use a Flexi-Stitch pattern, stitch length is controlled with a sing/e setting of the stitch control dial. Red Bar To set, turn dial until red bar — is centered under the pointer A on the control panel. NOTE: Stitching cannot be reversed when the Flexi-Stitch pattern dial is on red Flexi-Stitch pattern setting.
TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHING Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial Off By using a twin needle, you can produce two parallel, closely spaced, decorative lines of stitching simultaneously. You can use either one or two colors of thread, and you can choose either a straightstitch, zig-zag stitch, or blindstitch setting.
INSERTING THE TWIN NEEDLE Use SINGER* twin needle. Style # 2028 (size 14). Before inserting the twin needle, make sure that the needle position selector is set at L and the stitch width selector is set at 2i (or less). To insert the twin needle, simply raise needle to highest point, loosen the needleclamp screw. Remove single needle and insert the twin needle in its place. Tighten needle-clamp screw securely. THREADING FOR TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHING For best results, use No. 50 mercerized cotton thread.
BUTTONS • Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O • Pattern Selector; WM (plain zig-zag) • Needle Position: L (left) • General Purpose Presser Foot • Feed Cover Throat Plate Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. The space between the holes in the button determines stitch width settings. For buttons with standard hole spacing, use settings 0 and 4. For buttons with unusual hole spacing, use setting 0 and increase or decrease the width (4) as necessary.
buttonholes BUTTONHOLE POSITION Horizontal Placement on Crosswise Grain Accurate guidelines are essential to keep buttonholes a uniform distance from the faced edge of the garment, evenly spaced, and on the grain of the fabric. For center closures, place guidelines as follows: 1. Mark the center line of the garment as indicated on your pattern. This guide line can be hand basted and should follow a lengthwise fabric thread. 2. Mark a position guideline for each buttonhole.
BUTTONHOLES (Continued) STITCH WIDTH Two stitch width settings are required for making buttonholes: one for side stitching and one for the bar tack. Three possible combinations are illus trated. Selector at 5 for Bar Tack Selector at 2^ for Side Stitching 1 2 3 Selector at 4 for Bar Tack Selector at 2 for Side Stitching I I 4S Selector at 3 for Bar Tack Selector at 1 i for Side Stitching Procedure Set Flexi-Stitch pattern dial at 0 and set stitch length in FINE area of stitch control dial.
Side Stitching Readjust stitch width selectoc for side stitching. Complete work to point E. Leave needle in fabric. 1 2345 I II Final Bar Tack Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks, and take at least six stitches ending at point F. Fastening Stitch To secure stitching, move selector to 0 and take three stitches. Remove work, draw threads to underside, fasten, and trim. Cut opening for button with sharp scissors.
SEWING THEPR^OFESSIONAL WAY sewing knit and stretch fabric When you sew stretch fabric, doubleknit, tricot and jersey, choose one of the stitch patterns that sew stretch into the seam. A variety of different stitches are available so you can choose Just the right one for your fabric and sewing job. The table below will help you make the right selection.
PLAIN STRETCH SEAMS • • • • • • • Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: Red | Pattern Selector: Any Setting Needle Position : C Stitch Width : O Stitch Length Dial: Red General Purpose Throat Plate General Purpose or Special Purpose Foot • Speed; Moderate When you use the straight stretch stitch to seam knit, stretch, and elasticized fabric, s-t-r-e-t-c-h and strength are built in as the seam is being sewn.
SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued) ATTACHING ELASTIC Elastic will remain stretchable when it is attached with the plain zig-zag stitch. The flexible joining produced by this stitch allows elastic banding to be stitched under, over, or between fabric layers, making it particularly useful in the construction of lingerie and swim suits.
LADDER SEAMS A ladder seam made with blindstitching is both functional and decorative. Parti cularly appropriate for knit and stretch fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch able, decorative construction seams, and edge finishes for necklines, pockets and collars in sportswear and swimwear. • Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) • Pattern Selector: A...
SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRICS (Continued) LINGERIE SEAMS 1 rWrt/WVWt/WtrtAWWVWVWVVWW* To make seams m lingerie durable and flexible, use a combination of straight and zig-zag stitching. Method # 1 For a |-inch Seam For f-inch bias seam in woven fabric: • Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch width at 0) on wrong side of fabric. • Press both seam allowances in the same direction.
hints on sewing speciai fabrics LEATHER-LOOK VINYL • • • • • • • Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers and hems in place for stitching. Stitch with a long stitch (8 to 10 straight stitches per inch). A short stitch may cut the fabric. Sew with a steady, even pace and stitch accurately. Seams cannot be ripped out without leaving needle marks in the fabric. The shiny side of some vinyls tends to stick to metal surfaces.
HINTS ON SEWING SPECIAL FABRICS (Continued) DEEP-PILE FABRICS (Fake Fur) • • • • • • Smoothing Pile away from Seam Allowance Deep-Pife Fabrics • • • Pin, rather than baste, seams. Place pins at close intervals at right angles to the seamline. Pins with colored heads are easy to see and remove. Sew in direction of nap. Stitch with a fairly long machine stitch (8 to 10 straight stitches per inch) and use polyester/cotton thread in a size 14 or 16 Style # 2020 needle.
construction details ZIPPERS At the notions counter in your Singer Sewing Center, you will find many dif ferent kinds of zippers, one of which will be just right for whatever you want to sew. The zipper package will contain easy-to-follow instructions for inserting the zipper. And, with the zipper foot, you will find it easy to form an even line of stitching close to the zipper.
ZIPPERS (Continued) BLINDSTITCH ZIPPER INSERTION • Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) • Pattern Selector: A...A (Blindstitch) • Needle Position: L • Stitch Width : 2 • Stitch Length ; 12 • Zipper Foot • General Purpose Throat Plate Blindstitching, used instead of straight stitching for the final step in zipper insertion, gives a fine finish that is almost invisible. Indispensable for knits, napped fabrics, and sheers. 1. Allow for a l-inch seam allowance in the zipper area when you cut garment. 2.
BLINDSTITCH HEMS Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: A...A (blindstitch) Needle Position: L or C Stitch Width: 2-5 Stitch Length : 10-20 General Purpose Throat Plate General Purpose Foot Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of light and medium weight fabrics. It is best suited to straight hems. Taped, bound, turned, or unfinished hem edges can be blindstitched with equal ease.
TOPSTITCHING A practical, simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along collars, lapels, facing edges, pockets, seams, etc. For a tailored look, use lines of regular straight stitching; sew them with buttonhole twist for added emphasis. For decorative inter est, use a zig-zag or Flexi-Stitch pattern. To add firmness to hems and seams in knit and stretch garments, topstitch with the straight stretch stitch.
decorative touches APPLIQUE Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own design, trace a simple outline from a coloring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric. Fabrics of like or different texture combine equally well. A closely spaced zig-zag stitch is most commonly used in applique work, but other stitch patterns may also be used effectively.
SHELL EDGING Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: A...A (blindstitch) Needle Position: C Stitch Width: 3 to 5 Stitch Length : 12 to 25 General Purpose Throat Plate General Purpose Foot On soft, fine fabrics such as tricot, voile and crepe, shell edging makes an attrac tive finish for narrow hems or bias folds in blouses, slips and petticoats. Make a test on a sample of your fabric to find the right thread tension, stitch length, and stitch width. Shell Edging with the Blindstitch 48 1.
keeping up appearances MENDING The plain zig-zag pattern is just as useful for mending as it is for creative sewing. It forms a flexible bond for repairing tears and stretch garments. Mending a Tear Flexi-St/tch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: AAAW (plain zig-zag) Needle Position: C (center) Stitch Width : 4 or 5 Stitch Length: About 20 General Purpose Throat Plate and Foot 1. Trim ragged edges. 2. Place underlay on the wrong side of tear for reinforcement.
KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (Continued) Repairing Stretch Garments Flexi-St/tch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: /vww (plain zig-zag) Needle Position: C (center) Stitch Width : 3 to 5 Stitch Length : 20 or to suit fabric General Purpose Throat Plate and Foot Seams and hems in stretch and elasticized garments retain their elasticity when stitched with the plain zig-zag stitch. This stitch is particularly effective when used in topstitch applications (as shown) or to overedge.
DARNING Worn or torn spots on children's clothes, knits, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with little practice. You may choose to darn either with or without an embroidery hoop. When greater control is needed, an embroidery hoop is usually best. Darning without Embroidery Hoop • Flexi-St/tch Pattern Dial: O (off) • Pattern Selector: Any setting • Needle Position: C • Stitch Width; 0 • Stitch Length: 12 • General Purpose Throat Plate • General Purpose Foot • Pressure: D 1.
Darning with Embroidery Hoop Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: 0 (off) Pattern Selector: Any setting Needle Position: C Stitch Width: O Stitch Length: In Fine Area Feed Cover Throat Plate No Presser Foot Presser Bar; Lowered Preparation Remove presser foot with shank (by re moving the screw which fastens the shank to the presser bar). Attach feed cover throat plate. Instructions for chang ing the throat plate are given on page 7. 1. Trim ragged edges from area to be darned. 2.
CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE 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 power-line plug from electrical supply. Remove lint or fluff from exposed parts. With a soft cloth, clean: • Tension discs, thread guides. take-up lever, and • Presser bar and needle bar. • Bobbin case.
removing covers, bobbin case and bulb CAUTION: Before removing covers, bobbin case, and light bulb, disconnect power-line plug from electrical supply. REMOVING AND REPLACING TOP COVER • To remove, loosen and re move screws A and lift off top cover. • To replace, position cover on top of machine and replace and tighten screws A. REMOVING AND REPLACING BOTTOM COVER If your machine is a portable, remove the carrying case base as instructed below.
REMOVING AND REPLACING BOBBIN CASE • Raise the presser foot. • Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is above presser foot. • Open slide plate. Draw plate toward you, opening it all the way to raise the throat plate locking pin. Raise presser foot and needle • Remove throat plate. • Remove bobbin. Locking Pin To remove bobbin case, insert a screw driver into screw slot of bobbin case holder and turn holder to back as far as it will go. Lift out bobbin case.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB Disconnect power-line electrical supply. Locks plug from Removing the Bulb Unlocks This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb. . With thumb and forefinger lower the light bracket. Do not attempt to unscrew bulb. Press it up into socket and at same time turn bulb over in direction shown to unlock bulb pin. Replacing the Bulb Press new bulb into socket, with bulb pin entering slot of socket, and turn It over in direction shown to lock bulb in position.
performance checklist REMEMBER TO • Turn on power and light switch. • Turn hand wheel toward you to position needle and take-up lever. • Raise needle above fabric before making adjustments to stitch width, needle position and pattern selector. • Use red selector settings for Flexi-Stitch pattern sewing. • Start and finish sewing with the take-up lever in its highest position. • Adjust stitch length, pressure, and thread tension to suit your fabric.
FASHION AIDS special accessories for special jobs Professional Buttonholer Fashion aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and enable you to give your sewing that extra professional touch. The ones described on this and the following page are just a few of the complete selection available at your local Singer Sewing Center. Professional * Buttonholer No. 102575 sews six kinds of buttonholes, plus eyelets, In a wide variety of fabrics. Monogrammer No.
Straight Straight 171391 Stitch Stitch Foot No. 153267 Throat Plate No. The straight stitch foot (snap-on type) and the straight stitch throat plate are especially useful when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control, as when precision stitching of curved and scalloped edges, topstitching, edge stitch ing, etc. Foot Throat Plate Quilting Foot No. 35932 is especially well adapted to stitching lightly padded fabrics.
índex Page Page Accessories Applique 6 47 Blindstitch Hems................................. 45 Bobbin .................................................5,8,11 Winding................................. 11 Bobbin Case Removing and Replacing 55 Threading ............................. 13 33 Buttonholes ............................. Buttons .................................... 32 Carrying Case Base Removing and Replacing Checklist .................................. Cleaning ..................................
SINGER GUARANTEE WE GUARANTEE that each SINGER* sewing machine has been carefully manufactured and is in perfect operating condition on delivery. When subject to normal family use and care, any parts requiring replacement at any time owing to defects in material or workmanship will be replaced without charge.
Let S I N G E R help you enjoy sewing... with these products that make sewing easy! Fabrics for any season or occasion, for the fashion conscious and the penny-conscious woman, for the home or wardrobe, are available at most Singer Sewing Centers. And color-coordinated notions and trims are there, too, along with helpful, friendly sewing advice. WSM 0 The Professional* buttorvholer by SINGER enables you to sew button holes in five different styles plus eyelets.