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CONTENTS Page 1. Getting to Know Your Machine ............................................................................................................................ 1 Principal Parts and What They Do.................................................................................................................... 1 Accessories............................................................................................................................................................ 2 2.
principal parts and what they do 1. Console Cover protects against dust, Is hinged for easy access to controls. 2. Stitch-balance Dial adjusts balance of Flexi-Stitch patterns and buttonholes. 18. Zig-zag Foot holds fabric against feed. 19. F//p & Sew* Panel converts machine for free-arm sewing. 20. Zig-zag Piate secured by magnets. Guidelines on right and left sides help you keep seams straight. 4. Interchangeable Stitch-pattern Discs enlarge the scope of decorative as well as practical applications.
•5 1 accessories The accessories that come with your sewing machine are designed to heip you do many kinds of sewing easiiy and perfectiy. 1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 181551) 0 2. Needles ... • Style 2020 for all-purpose sewing. • Style 2045 for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic. • Style 2025t for twin-needle decorative stitching. 3. Zig-Zag Foot and Zig-Zag Plate, on your machine when delivered. Use them for alternating between straight and zig-zag stitching as well as utility zig-zag sewing.
11. One-step Buttonhole Foot allows you to stitch complete buttonhole up to 1-1/2 inches in a single step. It determines the correct buttonhole length, either by plac ing button in foot or by using gauge on foot. 11 12. Spool Holders a. Small Spool Holder for use with small diameter tubes of thread. b. Large Spool Holder on your machine when delivered. For use with medium and large spools of thread. 13. Detachable Spool Pin for decorative twin-needle stitching and two-thread topstitching. 14.
CHANGING PRESSER FEET Snap-on Presser Feet Most of the presser feet furnished with your machine snap on and off a common shank. 1. Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. 2. Raise presser foot. 3. Press toe of presser foot upward (as far as it will go) and then snap down to remove. 4. Center the new presser foot under the shank and lower the presser-foot lifter so that the shank fits over the presser-foot pin. 5.
The Even Feed Foot • Guide Even Feed foot into position from back of machine, making sure the movabie arm straddies the needie ciamp. Tighten presser-foot screw secureiy with a coin. To remove, ioosen screw and guide foot to the right and away from you. Movable Arm Needle Clamp Changing Even Feed Foot CHANGING PLATES (Note; Remove bobbin if it contains thread in order to prevent thread being caught when piate is repiaced.) 1.
A (TV f r 1^ nl f style 2020 Style 2025 Regular Needle 5ty|g 2045 Twin-Needle Ball Point Yellow Band Needie needles The needle you use should be straight and not bent to ensure perfect stitch formation and needle penetration through the fabric. The needle should also be fine enough to prevent the fabric from being marred with large punctures, yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric without being bent or deflected.
operating machine CONNECTING MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voitage and number of amperes indicated at the right end of the machine, conform to your electricai power suppiy. • Push the machine plug into the machine socket. • Connect the power-line plug to your electri cal outlet. To turn on the machine and set speed range, push the power and light switch to desired speed. This will also turn on the sewing light. • The MIN.
choosing needle and thread The needle and thread you choose will depend upon the fabric being stitched. The table be low is a practical guide to needle and thread selection. Refer to It before starting a sewing project. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE t THREAD ’ DELICATE— tulle, .
threading the machine THREADING • Raise take-up lever to its highest position by 4. turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot to release the tension discs. 1. Lead thread from spool holder and snap it down into thread guidepost A. 5. 2. Raise console cover and thread the rear thread guide by holding thread in left hand and guiding it over wing B and into channel C. 3. Draw thread firmiy between tension discs, down right-hand channel, and up left-hand channel.
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER The needle threader may be purchased sepa rately at your local Singer Sewing Center. Thread the machine in the usual way up to the needle, then follow the instructions below. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to its highest position. Lower the presser foot. . Holding the needle threader by its tab with the right hand, position U-shaped part of threader under bar of needle clamp. Snap threader up onto bar. Slide threader over to left, as far as it will go. I.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Winding Steps You will find a bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine. (To open slide plate, simply draw it gently toward you.) If the bobbin runs out of thread during sewing, you can re wind it without removing it from the machine. The window in the slide plate lets you see bobbin-thread supply at a glance, to help avoid running out of thread in the middle of a seam. Preparation Steps 1.
Removing Bobbin changing the bobbin REMOVING THE BOBBIN Open Slide Plate and Move Bobbin Latch to Left Raise take-up lever to its highest position. 1. Open slide plate; move bobbin latch to left. 2. Remove bobbin by inserting fingernail un der rim of bobbin. Replacing Empty Bobbin REPLACING AN EMPTY BOBBIN 1. Slip bobbin (slot on top) into bobbin case. 2. Move bobbin latch to right (wind position). 3. Leave slide plate open until you have fin ished winding the bobbin.
Replacing a Wound Bobbin REPLACING A WOUND BOBBIN Raise take-up lever to its highest position. 1. Open slide plate; move bobbin latch all the way to the left. 2. Draw about an inch of thread from bobbin and place bobbin in case. 3. Pull thread into bobbin-case slot (point 1), draw it under flat spring and around to (or slightly past) point 2, leaving two or three inches of free thread. (Leave slide plate open.) Insert Bobbin Flat Spring RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Set stitch width dial at . 1.
adjusting machine to your fabric Straight-Stitch Settings SETTING CONTROLS 1. Set pattern-selector release lever by turn ing it clockwise until it locks in place. If lever fails to lock, turn hand wheel slightly and reset lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to turn patternseiector release lever after it is locked in place. It repositions itself when you start the machine or turn the hand wheel. 2. Turn pattern-selector dial until stitch-panel pointer is above | setting. 3.
Regulating Needle-thread Tension REGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION The tension dial reguiates the degree of ten sion on your needie thread and iets you select just the right setting for your stitch, thread, and fabric. The numbers on the dial eliminate guesswork in duplicating settings. Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams. To find the correct tension setting, make a test on a sample of your fabric.
Pin Placement When Seam Guide is Used sewing 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 so that; • They are at right angles to the presser foot and just nip into the fabric at the stitching line. • They do not extend under both sides of the presser foot. Never place pins on the under side of the fabric In contact with the feed. • Sew, pulling pins out of fabric as you stitch. We do not recommend sewing over pins.
STARTING THE SEAM Always test-stItch seams on fabric scraps before stitching your garment. This will ena ble you to get the feel of handling the fabric. Also, it will indicate whether tension, pres sure, stitch length, needle and thread are cor rect. To avoid tangied threads on the underside of the fabric. It is important to start and end seams carefully. • Raise the take-up iever to its highest posi tion by turning the hand wheel toward you or pressing ilghtly on the speed controiler.
KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT Using Guidelines / Stitching Line To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guidelines on the plate. The num bers indicate distance, in eighths of an inch, from the needle. If you want a ®/8-inch seam, for example, line up your fabric with the num ber 5 guideline. Note that both number 5 guidelines (the most commonly used) are ex tended on the slide plate for your conve nience; the crosslines serve as guides when stitching a square corner.
CURVED SEAMS 1. Use a short stitch for elasticity and strength. For example, if you use 12 stitches to the inch for straight seams, select 15 to 20 stitches per inch to stitch curved seams in the same fabric. 2. 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. REINFORCtNG END OF SEAM 1. Stitch to the edge of the fabric. (Do not sew beyond edge of fabric.) 2. Press stitch-length dial all the way down and hold In place.
FT how stitches are produced All stitches are produced by discs. Fashion Stitch discs control the side-to-side movement of the needle; Flexi-Stitch discs control both the sIde-to-side movement of the needle and the back-and-forth movement of the feed. a straight stitch. (The straight-stitch disc can also produce speed basting, see page 28.) All interchangeable discs have designs on both sides and produce 12 patterns — four Fashion Stitch and eight Flexi-Stitch patterns.
SETTING PATTERN SELECTOR Turn pattern-selector release lever to\ward you until It locks In place. Then turn pattern selector until pointer on panel is above desired stitch. NOTE: If pattern-selector release lever fails to lock, turn hand wheel slightly toward you and reset lever. Do not attempt to turn the release lever after It is locked in place. It will reposition itself when you start the machine or turn hand wheel.
ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH To produce a zig-zag stitch, turn the stitchwidth dial to any setting between 1 and 5. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. ADJUSTING NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION Generally, zig-zag stitching at open stitch lengths requires the same needle-thread ten sion as straight stitching. Flexl-Stitch patterns, however, may require more needle-thread tension than Fashion Stitch patterns.
finding the beginning of a pattern unit when using a buiit-in stitch To start stitching one of the built-in Fashion Stitch or Flexi-Stitch disc patterns at its begin ning, align the start indicator on the disc holder with the pattern-start indicator on the machine. To align both start symbols: • Unthread the needle. • Hold needle and bobbin thread ends. • Run the machine until both symbols are aligned. • Release the threads. • Thread the needle and start to sew.
interchangeable Fashion and The six Interchangeabie discs that come with your machine produce the stitches iilustrated beiow. Aii discs are reversibie and produce two patterns. A reproduction of the pattern design and the disc number appear on each disc. Flexi-Stitch discs are identified by name. insert the desired disc (see next page for in structions) and set pattern-seiector pointer over ©.
Changing Discs CHANGING DISCS 1. Open console cover. 2. Turn pattern-selector release lever clock wise until it locks in place. If lever fails to lock, turn hand wheel slightly toward you and reset lever. 3. Raise disc holder. (Disc will rise for easy removal.) Then remove disc from holder. 4. Place a new disc (desired pattern side up) on holder so that the three inside grooves fit properly on holder. 5. Press down on disc with fingers until it snaps into place. 6.
By using a twin needle, you can produce simultaneously two parallel, closely spaced lines of straight or zig-zag stitching. Effective for decoration, twin-needle stitching is not recommended for seams or for use on knits. Soft fabrics should be sewn with a paper or fabric backing. preparation 1. Clip detachable spool pin to guide post as shown. 2. Thread machine as instructed on page 9, making certain thread passes on right side of tension disc. 3. Wind bobbin with enough thread to com plete stitching.
twin-needle stitch chart t I To produce patterns at right, use settings, discs and accessories shown below. ■ tSew this stitch with a paper backing. V 1 mt: Stitch Pattern 1 Disc No. - 80 - - 74 - Stitch Width 0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.
! speed basting ^-r?\\n?ir u U Vi Set Pattern Selector for Straight Stitching LfiJ ■ With the basting stitch that is buiit into your sewing machine, you can produce basting stitches of any length up to two inches. Thus, you can choose just the right length for your sewing job, considering the weight of your fabric and how securely the pieces need to be held together. A few of the many sewing jobs for which you will find speed basting particu larly useful are: • Joining seams for trial fittings.
Thread Tension Basting a Seam Speed basting requires a light needle-thread tension. When tension is correctly adjusted, stitches up to 1 inch long should lie flat in firm fabrics. If stitches are more than 1 inch long, place tension on the fabric by holding it in front and back of the presser foot, as you sew, to prevent pucker.
chainstitching Single-thread chainstitching looks like regu lar straight stlching on top but is a series of in terlocking loops on the underside of the fabric. The stitches are produced by the nee dle thread alone so you do not need a bobbin thread or a bobbin. Because the stitches are formed by a single thread, the interlocked loops ravel easily, allowing the entire line of stitching to be removed with just a pull on the thread end.
SEWING A CHAINSTITCH SEAM Stitch: Straight i Stitch Width: Needle Position: As. stitch Length: 10 to 12only Take-up Lever: Thread Eyelet Bobbin-case Insert Straight-stitch Plate Zig-Zag Foot * • • Raise presser foot and turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its highest point. 2. Pass scissors under presser foot and draw out a loop of thread. 3. Hold loop and cut thread about an inch from end of stitching. 4. 1. Draw thread under foot to back of machine, hold thread end and position needle in fabric.
Making a Thread Chain ■ Start .Paper Making a Thread Chain Stay chains (sometimes calied French tacks), beit loops and chains for cording buttonholes, normally time-consuming hand-worked fin ishes, can be quickly chainstitched. To pro duce a chain, stitch on paper for desired length, remove work from machine and tear paper away from the stitching. Follow instruc tions on page 31 for starting and ending stitch ing.
Removing the Stitching REMOVING STITCHING FROM FABRIC Chainstitching can be removed smoothly and cleanly in seconds by freeing the last stitch formed in the fabric. 1. Simply cut the last loop formed on the un derside of the fabric. 2. Pick up the free thread end from the top of the fabric. 3. Puli the free thread end, removing entire line of stitching. Cutting Last Loop REMOVING THE CHAINSTITCH ACCESSORIES • Raise take-up lever to its highest position and raise presser foot.
buttons • Stitch: Plain Zig-Zag j • Stitch Width: 0 and 4 • Needle Position: • Feed Cover Plate (See page 5 for attaching) • Button Foot The space between the holes in the button de termines stitch-width settings. The 0 setting must always be used to position the button and to fasten stitching. For buttons with stand ard hoie spacing, settings 0 and 4 are usually satisfactory. For buttons with unusual hole spacing, use setting 0 and increase or de crease the width setting (4) as necessary. 1.
buttonholes Finished Edge of Garment Most fabrics are suitable for machinestitched buttonholes. If the suitability of the fabric is in doubt, make a test buttonhole in a sample of your fabric, being sure to duplicate the thicknesses of your garment, and include an interfacing. The built-in buttonhole system of your machine allows you to stitch a complete but tonhole up to IV2 inches in a single step.
ONE-STEP BUTTONHOLES The One-step Buttonhole Foot allows you to stitch complete buttonholes for buttons up to 1 V2 inches In a single step. NOTE: See page 38 In reference to stitching complete buttonholes and stitch balance. Red symbols indicate buttonhole settings • stitch: Buttonhole |f • Stitch Width: Red | (approximately 1 to 2) • Needle Position: • Stitch Length: Within • Stitch Balance: Neutral • Speed: MIN • Zig-Zag Plate • One-step Buttonhole Foot • Preparation 1.
Procedure • Place the button you intend to use on the button carrier of the one-step buttonhole foot and slide clamp toward back to secure button. For use without a button, set the clamp with the gauge lines on the carrier. See page 39. • Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot to back of machine. • Place garment between foot and underplate. Align buttonhoie guideline markings with the red guidelines on the foot. Lower foot. • Press buttonhole lever toward you.
Stitching Complete Buttonholes Whenever you make a buttonhole, be sure to stitch it all the way around (to complete stitch ing cycle) before re-setting the buttonhole lever for a new start. If you make a false start when sewing a button hole in your garment, simply remove the work and complete the buttonhole stitching on scrap fabric. BUTTONHOLE ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Stitch Length I /w\A-^ Buttonhole stitch length is regulated by the stitch-length dial.
Adjusting Width of Button Opening The width of the button opening is regulated by the stitch-width dial. • To make button opening wider, turn diai very slightly toward the 1 setting. • To make button opening narrower, turn dial very slightly toward the 2 setting. Adjusting Width of Button Opening Adjusting Length of Button Opening The length of the button opening in one-step buttonholes is controlled by the button-carrier clamp.
rilì CORDED BUTTONHOLES Corded or raised buttonholes are made by stitching over a filler cord. Embroidery or crochet threads make good filler cords, but double strands of sewing thread or a sew-off chain of needle and bobbin thread may also be used. Inserting Cord in One-step Buttonhole Foot • Raise foot. Hold filler cord in both hands, and insert it between foot and underplate, from left side (the side opposite underplate tab). Insert one end of the filler cord in the right notch in front of foot.
8. SEWING THE PROFESSIONAL WAY construction details ZIPPERS At the notions counter in your Singer Sewing Center, you will find many different kinds of zippers, one of which will be just right for whatever you wish to sew. How the zipper is inserted will depend on the type of garment and the location of the zipper. The zipper package will contain easy-to-follow instruc tions. And, if you use the zipper foot, you will find it easy to form an even line of stitching close to the zipper.
BLINDSTITCH HEMS • Stitch: BMndstitch * • Stitch Width: 2 to 5 (depending on fabric) • Needle Position: or ^ • Stitch Length: 6 to 1 2 • Zig-Zag Plate • Zig-Zag Foot • Blindstitch Hem Guide Blindstitching takes a little practice, so make a test sample first. Raise take-up lever to its highest position. 1. Raise presser foot, loosen presser-foot screw, and slip blindstitch hem guide be tween screw and shank of zig-zag foot. Make sure underside of guide clears slide plate and front of foot.
DARTS Darts can be made in the usual way on your sewing 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, thanks to the push-button bobbin, 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.
sewing knit and stretch fabric When you sew stretch fabrics, double knits, tricot, jersey, and elastic, choose one of the stitch patterns that build stretch into the seam. A wide variety of stitches is available. See table below. Remember to use a ball-point Yellow Band needle in the machine when you attach elastic or sew knit or stretch fabric. STRETCH STITCH CHART _________ ................ .
STARTING TO SEW USING A FLEXI-STITCH PATTERN When using a Flexi-Stltch pattern, the forwardreverse stitching direction is controlled by the pattern disc. For this reason, Flexi-Stitch pat terns cannot be reversed (back-tacked). To start sewing with a Flexi-Stitch pattern, draw needle and bobbin threads under foot to back of machine. Hold thread ends and posi tion needle in fabric with a light touch on the speed controller. Lower presser foot and hold thread ends at back of foot as you start to stitch.
Straight Stretch Stitch Seam When you use the straight stretch stitch (pro duced with either Feather ( J ) or Honeycomb ( ^ ) pattern at /\ stitch width) 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. Because it is equally useful for closed or pressed-open seam con struction and will not break thread under stress, the straight stretch stitch is also good for seams that receive an unusual amount of strain.
Maxi-Topstitching When you use the maxi-topstitch produced with Flexi-Stitch Disc 69, you can produce bold topstitching to enhance sporty garments with that professionally tailored look.
Overedged Seam OVEREDGED SEAMS • Stitch: Overedge Stretch ^ • Stitch Width: 5 onlyt • Needle Position: • Stitch Length: 6 to 8 • Stitch Balance: Equalized • Speed: MIN • Zig-Zag Plate • Overedge Foot Seams in knit and stretch fabrics can be joined and finished in one operation when you use the overedge stretch stitch. Procedure Make a test sample before beginning garment construction to test machine settings. (See page 23 for adjusting stitch balance.
MOCK OVEREDGING • Stitch: Slant Overedge i Disc 76 • Stitch Width: 5 • Needle Position:/^ • Stitch Length: 6 • Stitch Balance: Equalized • Speed: MIN • Zig-Zag Plate • Zig-Zag Foot When it is not practical to overedge a seam because of fabric construction, a mock over edge finish can be applied. This finish is ap propriate for bulky knits, stretchy sweater knits, fine tricots, and fabrics that curl or fray.
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. Refer to page 52 for specific in structions on how to use the Even Feed foot and page 44 for instructions on sewing knit and stretch fabrics. Thread usage information is tabulated on page 8.
FABRIC-HANDLING TABLE FABRIC SPECIAL HANDLING STITCH Length-Type NEEDLE Style-Size 8-12 i FINE KNITS ■ tricot, jersey Use narrow overedged, double stitched, or French whipped seams — Hold thread ends securely fora few stitches at start , of seam — Support seams ‘ while stitching; See page 45.— increase presser-foot pressure.
THE EVEN FEED FOOT The Even Feed foot improves the feeding of fabrics that tend to stick, stretch, or siip whiie being sewn. The foot feeds top and bottom fabric layers together so that seams start even, feed evenly, and end even. At the same time, its hold-and-llft action makes it ideal for stay stitching and for topstitching. The Even Feed foot should always be used with the zig zag plate.
Sewing a Seam • stitch; Straight 1 or Piain Zig-Zag • Stitch Width: As needed • Needle Position: • Stitch Length: To suit appiication (see pages 50-51) • Speed; MIN • Zig-Zag Piate (Only) • £we/7 Feed Foot Procedure: • Attach the Even Feed foot (see page 5) and set machine for stitch desired. • Line up fabric edges carefully at seam start and secure with a pin. • Position needle in fabric with a light touch on the speed controller. • Lower foot firmly.
decorative touches SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching, a series of closely spaced zig zag stitches that form a smooth, satin-like surface, is useful for both practical and deco rative work. The plain zig-zag stitch, for ex ample, is suitable for appliqué when closed up to form a satin stitch. Other built-in and interchangeable Fashion Stitch patterns (as illustrated on pages 20 and 24) can be sewn at satin-stitch length.
APPLIQUE Appliqué 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 com bine equally well. A closely spaced zig-zag stitch is most com monly used in appliqué work, but decorative stitch patterns may also be used effectively. Although you may vary stitch width to accom modate fabric weave or texture, never allow the stitch to be too wide.
FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERY In free-motion embroidery, you control the direction and speed of fabric movement by means of an embroidery hoop. Stitch length is determined by the speed at which the hoop is moved and zig-zag stitch width is varied by the direction of hoop movement. The hoop should be one designed for machine use.
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, hems, pockets, seams, etc. For interest, use a decorative stitch. To keep stitching at an even distance from the fabric edge, use the seam guide. Two-thread Topstitching Bold, well-defined topstitching is produced by using two strands of regular thread in the nee dle instead of a single strand.
keeping up appearances 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, use an embroidery hoop designed for machine use.
MENDING REPLACING LINGERIE ELASTIC Many stitch patterns are just as useful for mending as they are for creative sewing. The multi-stitch zig-zag, forms a firm, flexible bond that is ideal for repairing tears and replacing elastic. The straight stretch stitch provides for the repair and reinforcement of pressed-open seams. Bar tacks to reinforce points of strain are made with the plain zig zag stitch or the arrowhead stitch.
stitch centering • • • • • • • Draw a vertical line on a sheet of paper or use graph paper, if available. stitch: stitch desired Stitch width; to suit application or fabric Stitch length: to suit application or fabric Zig-zag plate Special purpose foot Speed: MIN * • • Place paper under presser foot with drawn line centered under black vertical guideline of special purpose foot. • Lower needle by turning hand wheel toward you, and position it on drawn line of paper.
Fabric handling, when sewing tubuiar and hard to reach garment areas, is simpiified when you convert your sewing machine to free-arm sewing. Some of the sewing jobs for which you wiil find the free-arm particulariy useful are shown on the following pages. You will discover many more for yourself. To convert to free-arm sewing, simply press down on corner of Flip & Sew panel on sewing machine with heei of right hand. To raise Flip & Sew panei, piace hand under panei and lift up until it locks into piace.
BUTTONS Sewing buttons on a cuff or neckband is no longer a task when the free-arm surface is used. Cuffs siip around the sewing surface without being puiied out of shape, so you can handle the stitching area easily. Button sewing instruction is given on page 34. SLEEVES Free-arm sewing takes the difficulty out of stitching a sieeve. The armhoie rotates smoothiy under the needle so that you can place stitching accurately.
EDGE FINISHES The free-arm surface makes it easy to finish sleeves, pant legs and waistlines. These circular garment areas rotate smoothly around the sewing surface, giving you full visibility and control as you blindstitch hems, attach elastic, or topstitch cuffs.
DARNING AND MENDING Knees, elbows and other areas of wear in children’s clothes, sweaters, jackets and shorts become readily accessible for darning, mending or patching when the freearm surface is used. The sewing surface fits inside the enclosed sleeve and leg areas, making it unnecessary to open seams or roll the garment. For darning, follow the Instructions on page 58 and refer to page 59 for mending information.
your personal measurements This chart will enable you to keep a record of your measurements. You will need the assistance of someone to help you to take the measurements carefully with an accurate tape measure. The illustrations show where tape measure should be placed when taking each measurement. As a starting point, use a ribbon firmly but comfortably tied at the waist before taking measurements. inches (cm) 1. Bust — Fullest part — slightly higher in back ................................................
L¡ i_' cleaning the machine With a fine cord or multiple strands of thread, clean: CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, dis connect power-line plug from electrical sup ply. Open slide plate, remove bobbin, and remove plate as instructed on page 5. Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments to clean it. How often you will need to clean the machine will depend on how often you use it.
changing the light bulb CAUTION; Before changing light bulb, make sure you have disconnected power-line plug from electrical outlet. When changing to a new bulb be sure to use a 15-watt bayonet base bulb only. REMOVING BULB Using thumb and forefinger of right hand, pull down on tab located under light lens to lower the light bracket. Do not attempt to unscrew the bulb. Press bulb up Into the socket and at the same time turn It over in the direction shown to unlock bulb pin.
performance checklist Should you encounter a sewing problem, review the sewing operation you are per forming. If the problem persists, the following hints should help you correct it. If the machine does not start: make sure If stitching is irregular, or needle thread breaks: make sure • Machine is connected to electrical supply. • Machine is correctly threaded. • Power and light switch is on. • Thread is even and free of knots. • Bobbin has not been wound too full.
special accessories for special jobs Sewing Aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and en able you to give your sewing that extra pro fessional touch. The ones described below are just a few of the complete selection available at your local Singer Sewing Center. Hemmer Foot No. 161195 Quilting Foot Narrow hems can be turned and stitched in a single operation if you use the hemmer foot.
INDEX Accessories........... ...................................................... 2 Adjusting Machine to Fabric..................................... 14 Appliqué ..................................................................... 55 Basting................................................................ 1 6 , 2 8 Pin........................................................................... 1 6 Speed Basting........................................................ 28 Blindstitch Hem Guide.................
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