Singer 5107 User manual

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CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine 2
Principal Parts 2
Accessories
3
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew 4
Choosing and Changing Accessories 4
Fabric Weight Table 6
Fabric Thread and Needle Table 8
Operating the Machine 10
The Bobbin Thread 11
Winding the Bobbin * Removing the Bobbin Case * Threading the Bobbin Case u
Replacing the Bobbin Case * Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension
Threading the Machine 14
Raising the Bobbin Thread
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching 16
Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric ... .16
Setting Selectors * Regulating Presser Foot Pressure * Adjusting Stitch Length .
Needle-Thread Tension * Bobbin-Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam
18
Keeping the Seam Straight
A pplications . . . . . .-- . . . . .. . .. . . . . . ..
19
Zipper Insertion * Darning
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching 20
Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric 20
Setting Selectors * Stitch Width Selector * Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension.
Adjusting Stitch Length * Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Satin Stitching . 22
Applications 23
Applique
Chapter 5. Machine Stitch Patterns 24
Setting Selectors 24
Selecting a Pattern * Adjusting Stitch Length * Adjusting Width
Adjusting Stitches to Suit Stretch Fabric 26
Guiding and Supporting Fabric * Adjusting Pressure
Stitch Pattern Chart
27
Applications 28
Blindstitch
28
Hems
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag 29
Bar Tacks * Mending a Tear
Slant Overedge 30
Chapter 6. Buttonholes 31
Buttonhole Position * Buttonhole Length
Four-Step Buttonholing 33
Chapter 7. Twin-Needle Stitching 35
Chapter 8. Performance Checklist 36
Chapter 9. Caring for Your Machine 37
Personal Measurements . - 39
Index 40

Chapter
1.
Getting
to
Know
Your
Machine
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principal
parts
1
Pattern
Selector
10.
Thread
Cutter
18.
NeedleClamp
2.
Thread
Guides
1
1
General
Purpose
Presser
19,
Electrical
Connections
&
3.
Bobbin
Winder Tension
Foot
Speed
Controller
4.
Take-up
Lever
12.
Sewing
Light
20
Hand
Wheel
5
Needle-Thread
Tension
13.
Thread
Guides
21,
Hand
Wheel
Knob
Dial
14.
Feed
22.
Spool
Pins
6.
Face
Plate
23. Bobbin
Winder
Spindle
15,
General
Purpose
Needle
2,Sic
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7.
Pressure
Regulator
Plate
& Cover
Plate
24.
Sbtch
Length
Selector
25,
Reverse
Stitch
Push
8.
Sewing Light
Switch
16.
Bobbin
Case
Holder
Button
9
Presser
Foot
Lifter
17.
Bobbin Case
26.
Stitch
Width
Selector
2

accessories
The
accessories that come with your sewing
machine are designed to help you do many
kinds of sewing easily.
1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 541090) 2
2. Needles
* Style 2020 is
used tor general sewing.
.
Style 2045
is
used
for sewing
knits,
stretch fabrics and elastic.
3. Buttonhole Foot is used to make bar tack
buttonholes
in four
steps.
5
4.
Zipper Foot
for inserting
zippers
and
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stitching corded seams. / h \
5.
General Purpose
Foot, on your machine
when delivered, is used for all utility and
decorative sewing.
6.
General Purpose Needle Plate,
on your
machine when delivered, is used with all
presser feet
7. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning,
8
8. Felt
(2) to help
thread unwind
smoothly.
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9. Tube of Oil for oiling the machine, 9
10. Seam Guide to help you keep seam
allowances even,
11. Screwdriver for adjusting bobbif.-thread
tension,
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3

Chapter
2.
Getting
Ready
to
Sew
choosing
and
changing accessories
CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
B-
* Raise
needle
to
its
highest
point
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you
Loosen needle
clamp
screw
A
and
remove
the
needle.
A
.
Insert
new
needle
up
into
clamp
B
as
far
as
it
will
go,
with
the
flat
side
of
the
needle
to
the
back.
*
Tighten
needle clamp screw.
CHANGING
PRESSER
FEET
The
general purpose foot
is
on
your machine
when
delivered.
To
change
to
another
foot, raise
needle
to
highest
position
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you.
Raise
presser
foot.
To
Remove
and
Replace
Foot
<AA
1
Insert
the edge
of
a
coin
in
the
slot
of
the
2.
When
screw
is
fully
loosened, foot
will
drop.
presser
foot
screw
A.
To
loosen,
turn screw
Remove
presser foot
by
sliding
it toward
you
away
from
you.
BJ
3,
Centre
the
new
presser
foot
shank
B
under
4.
Tighten
presser
foot screw
securely
with
a
the
presser
foot
screw.
Lift
shank
all
the
way
coin.
up.
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A B
REMOVING AND
REPLACING
NEEDLE
PLATE AND
COVER PLATE
N
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Raise
needle
to highest
position
and raise
presser
foot.
1
1 Remove
screws
A and
B using
a large
screwdriver.
2. Remove the needle plate
and cover plate by
simply guiding
it toward you.
To replace needle plate
and cover plate, C
guide needle plate into
position
under the
presser
foot.
Replace
screws
A
and B
using
a large
screwdriver
and
tighten
securely.
2
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ATTACHING
SNAP-IN
FEED
COVER
* Raise needle
to highest position
by turning
E _
handwheel toward you.
*
Raise
presser
foot.
* Slide
snap-in
feed
cover
away
from you
over
C
D
needle plate until points C
and 0 are posi-
tioned directly over
holes in needle plate as
illustrated. Snap in point C.
Then push point
D
toward
point C until
it snaps into
place.
Push down
on point E until it also snaps into
place.
* To remove, lift
up edges of feed cover.
ATTACHING THE
SEAM GUIDE
f>J C)
Place screw
in either hole to the right of the ff . D
_
needle
plate; line
up
straight
edge of
guide with
the needle
plate guideline
for
desired seam
'C
width,
and
tighten screw.
5

FABRIC WEIGHT
TABLE
There are
many
types
of
fabric
around
the world,
each
manufactured
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.
FIBRE
AND
FILMY
SHEER
LIGHT
CONSTRUCTION
SILK
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon Velvet,
Crepe
de Chine,
Shantung,
Faille
(Woven)
Organza,
Tulle
(Knit)
Jersey
RAYON
Tulle
Net,
Lace Velvet,
Taffeta.
Satin
(Woven)
(Knit)
Cire
COTTON
Voile,
Net,
Lace
Challis,
Organdy,
Muslin.
Batiste,
Dimity.
(Woven)
Tulle
Lawn,
Percale.
Eyelet,
Gingham. Pique.
Poplin
(Knit)
Jersey
WOOL
Cashmere. Flannel, Mohair.
Felt,
Crepe
(Woven)
(Knit)
Jersey
SYNTHETIC
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon,
Crepe,
Velvet.
Taffeta,
Satin
(Woven)
Organza,
Crepe
de Chine
Tulle
(Knit)
Raschel,
Single Knit,
Sweater Knit,
Bonded
Knit,
Tricot.
Cire
SYNTHETIC
Voile
Broadcloth, Batiste,
Eyelet,
Gingham,
BLENDS
Poplin
(Woven)
(Knit)
Single
Knit
LEATHER
Kidskin,
Patent, Chamois,
Imitation-
Leathers
& Suedes,
Leather,
Suede
PLASTIC
Plastic
Film
Plastic
Film
VINYLS
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Refer to this
table to determine the
weight
and type
of fabric you
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
pages.
MEDIUM HEAVY
VERY HEAVY
Velvet,
Crepe de Chine,
Shantung,
Suiting,
Brocade
Velvet, Tafeta,
Satin. Crepe
Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe
Velveteen, Corduroy,
Velvet, Fleece.
Corduroy, Denim, Ticking,
Canvas, Denim, Duck,
Velour, Terry, Chintz Linen,
Drapery Fabric,
Burlap
Canvas, Sailcloth,
Upholstery
Fabric
Stretch Velours
A, Stretch
TerryA
A Usually cona.n son, eIsc
fire drso
Suiting, Flannel,
Gabardine,
Felt,
Suiting, Tweed,
Duffle Coating,
Blanketing
Serge. Mohair
Jersey
Velvet, Crepe,
Taffeta, Satin
Gabardine
Jacquard, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit, Double Knit,
Helenca, Fake Furs
Bonded
Knit, Tricot,
Spandex, Stretch
Terry,
Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake
Furs
Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy,
Denim, Gabardine,
Drapery Fabric
Gabardine
Terry Knit
Double Knit
Patent, imitation-Leathers
& Suedes,
Buckskin, Calfskin,
Suede,
Reptile
Upholstery
Leather
Leather, Suede,
Reptile
Bonded
Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent.
Upholstery Vinyl
Upholstery
Vinyl
Embossed, Printed
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FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE
TABLE
Choosing
the
correct
needle
and
thread
for
your
fabric
is
of
utmost
importance.
Correct
choice
will
make
the
difference
in
the
wear
and
appearance
of your
new
garment.
The
Fabric
Weight
Table
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
project.
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
refer
to
the
Fabric
Weight
Table
to
determine
the
weight
and
type
of
material
you are
using.
Next,
refer
to
the
Fabric, Thread
and
Needle
Table.
TYPE
FILMY
SHEER
LIGHT
OF
_
FABRIC
THREADS
NEEDLES
THREADS
NEEDLES
THREADS
NEEDLES
2020-11
SILK
Fine Silk
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized 2045-11
Knit
2020-11
RAYON
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
COTTON
Fine
Cotton
Fine
Cotton
Medium
Cotton
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Fine
Mercerized
2020-9
Med.
Mercerized
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
WOOL
Fine
Silk
Woven
Fine
Mercerized
2045-1
1
Knit
2020-11
Woven
SYNTHETIC
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2046-11
Knit
2020-11
SYNTHETIC
Woven
BLENDS
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
Knit
LEATHER
Med
Mercerized
Med.
Synthetic
2032-il
PLASTIC
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-1
1
VINYLS
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Find the fabric you
are using in Type of Fabric
column at left (silk, rayon,
etc.). Then locate the
fabric weight column (filmy,
sheer, etc.) for your fabric
at top of table. Read across
from Type of
Fabric
column to correct weight
of fabric column. There,
the correct thread and needle
choice for
your
fabric will
be found.
Example: If you are sewing
a medium weight wool,
find wool in Type of Fabric
column. Read
across to Medium (weight)
column and you will
see that a medium silk or
mercerized thread and a
size 2020-1 4 needle for
woven fabric or size 2045-1
4 needle for knit fabric
are to be used.
You should follow
the recommendations
in this instruction
book and
on the needle
package for cor-
rect style
and
size of needle
for
different types and
weights
of fabric.
MEDIUM HEAVY
VERY HEAVY
THREADS NEEDLES
THREADS
NEEDLES THREADS
NEEDLES
Medium Silk
Medium
Mercerized 2020-11
Medium Synthetic
Heavy Synthetic
Medium Mercerized
2020-11 Heavy
Mercerized 2020-14
2020-14
Medium Cotton
Woven
Heavy Cotton
Heavy
Cotton
Medium Mercerized
2045-14 Heavy
Mercerized 2020-16
Heavy Mercerized
2020-18
Knit
2020-14
Medium Silk Woven
Medium Mercerized
2045-14 Heavy Mercerized
2020-16
Heavy Mercerized 2020-16
Knit
2020-14
2020-16
Woven
Woven
Medium
Synthetic , Heavy Synthetic
2045-14
2045-16
Knit
Knit
2020-14
2020-16
Woven
Woven
Medium Synthetic
. Heavy Synthetic
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2045-14
2045-16
Knit
Knit
Medium Mercerized Heavy Mercerized
Heavy Mercerized
Medium
Synthetic 2032-14 Heavy
Synthetic 2032-16
Heavy Synthetic 2032-18
Medium Mercerized
Medium Mercerized
Heavy Mercerized
Medium
Synthetic 2020-11 Medium
Synthetic 2020-14
Heavy Synthetic
2020-16
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operating
the machine
CONNECTING
THE MACHINE
* Before
plugging in your machine,
be sure the . To run
the machine and control
speed, press
electrical
Information on the side
of the the speed
controller E with your foot.
The
machine
A, below the hand wheel, agrees
harder you
press, the faster the machine
will
with the range marked on your electrical sew.
meter.
CAUTION: Disconnect
the power line plug
from
* To turn
on the machine, connect
plug B to the
Socket outlet when changing
needles, feet or
machine
and plug
C to your
socket outlet.
needle
plates or
when leaving
the machine
unat-
tended.
This eliminates the possibility of starting
-To turn on the sewing light,
press or turn the machine by accidentally
pressing the speed
switch
D as required. See
illustration. controller.
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D
C
IMPORTANT -
Machines for Great Britain and
some other countries having
similar wiring standards are ship-
ped from
the factory without a plug
for connection to the mains.
The wires in this mains lead
are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue:
Neutral (N)
Brown:
Live (L)
As
the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The
wire which is coloured blue
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with
the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which
is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
If a 13 amp (BS 1 363) plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be
fitted, or it any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse
must
be fitted either
in the plug
or adaptor
or at the distribution
board.
10

the
bobbin
thread
Your
sewing machine
uses
two
threads
to form
a stitch.
The upper
thread
comes
from
the
spool
and is
threaded
through the
eye
of the
needle.
The
lower
thread
comes
from
the
bobbin.
Wind the
bobbin
before
threading
the
machine.
WINDING
THE
BOBBIN
1 V 2
Preparation
Steps
t j
!
1. Raise
the
presser foot
and
turn
hand wheel
toward
you until
needle
is in
highest
position.
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2. Loosen
hand
wheel
knob
A
by turning
it
toward
you
with
the
right
hand
while
holding
hand
wheel
with
the
left
hand.
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3.
Place spool
pin
felts
on pins.
3
Winding
Steps
- --
irl
* Place
thread
spool
on
left
spool
pin
with
. Hold
thread
end,
as
shown,
and start
the
thread retaining
slit
B
on
top.
(Break
paper
at
machine.
Cut
off
thread
end
after
a
few
coils
the
end
of
spool
if necessary).
have been
wound.
.When
required
amount
of
thread
has
been
*Lead
thread
around
bobbin
winder
tension
wound
(winding will
stop
when
bobbin
is full),
disc
C,
as
illustrated,
and
through
small
hole
stop
the
machine
and
cut
connecting
thread.
in bobbin
from
inside
out.
*
Push
bobbin
to left
and
remove
bobbin from
spindle.
*Snap
bobbin onto
spindle
and
push
bobbin
to
* Hold
hand
wheel
and
tighten
hand
wheel
right
to
engage
bobbin
winder,
knob.
iB

A~~~
REMOVING
THE
BOBBIN
CASE
When
you
prepare
to sew,
wind the
bobbin
first,
then
thread
the machine.
To Remove
the
Bobbin
Case and
Bobbin
-
* Turn
hand wheel toward
you to raise
take-up
lever
to
its
highest position.
1. Lift
up cover
plate
A.
2. Grasp
bobbin
case latch
B and
withdraw
2
-.. .
bobbin
case.
* Release
latch
and bobbin will
drop out
of
case.
THREADING
THE
BOBBIN
CASE
1
Hold
bobbin case
and
2.
Place
bobbin
into
bobbin
3.
Pull
thread
under
ten-
bobbin
so
that
thread
case.
Pull
thread into
sion
spring
D
and
into
leads off
in direction
slot
C.
slotE
at end
of
spring,
as
shown above. shown.
12

REPLACING THE BOBBIN CASE
1. Hold bobbin
case by
latch, with
about
7.5cm
(3 inches) of thread leading
off top of case.
2. Align protruding finger A with slot B and
slide case on
to stud C.
* Release the latch and push case until
it 2
B
clicks
into place. Allow 7.5cm
(3 inches) of
thread
to hang
free from
bobbin
case.
* Close cover plate. Be sure thread does not
get caught when cover plate is closed.
ADJUSTING BOBBIN-THREAD
TENSION
The bobbin-thread
tension has been set at the
factory for most types of stitching. You may
wish to adjust the bobbin-thread tension when
straight stitching on fine fabrics or to balance
an open zig-zag stitch. Bobbin and needle
threads lock at the corner of
each stitch when a
zig-zag stitch is balanced. To adjust the bob-
0
bin-thread tension, follow the procedure below
using
two layers of
scrap fabric.
* Raise the presser foot.
* Raise
needle to highest position by turning
the hand
wheel
toward
you.
* Open cover plate and remove the
bobbin
case
as
instructed
on
page
1 2.
* Slowly turn screw D to the left, using the
small screwdriver in
your accessory box.
until desired stitch appearance is reached,
* When stitching
is completed, turn screw Dto
the
right, back to original position, for
all
other sewing.
Well alanced Stitching

threading the machine
A
3
4~~~~~~
8
•Raise the presser
toot to release tension
*Thread the needle-thread
tension 4.
Slide
discs and make sure
needle is in highest
thread over
metal plate into tension
discs,
position.
Lead
thread under needle-thread
tension and
* Place spool
pin felts from accessori
es over tension
wire by firmly pulling
thread up and
spool pins.
Then place spool
of thread on left
over to the right.
spool pin over
felt, keeping spool thread
re. Pull thread
to left behind point
5. guiding
taining slit
A on top.
thread
up toward take-up lever.
* Keep right hand
on spool of thread
to hold * Thread take-up
lever 6, as illustrated,
Then
firmly
in place while threading
machine,
pass thread back down
through point 5.
* Place thread
through thread guide
1, as * Continue
to guide thread through
points, 7
shown.
and 8, as shown.
• Sna thred int thred guie 2.* Thread
needle from front to
back and draw
* Snap thread
into thread
guide 2.
about
10cm (4
inches) of
thread through
eye
* Pass thread
through pointS3,
of needle.
14

RAISING
THE
BOBBIN
THREAD
Now
that
you have
wound
the
bobbin and
threaded
the
needle,
raise
the bobbin
thread
through
the hole
in the
needle
plate.
1.
Hold
needle
thread
lightly
with left
hand
I2.
Continue
turning
hand
wheel
and
holding
and
turn
hand wheel
slowly
toward
you
so
needle
thread
until
needle
rises
and
that
needle
enters
needle
plate.
I
brings
up
bobbin
thread
in
a loop,
,
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3.
Undo
the
loop
with
your
fingers.
4. Place
both
needle
and
bobbin
threads
under
the foot
and
draw them
to
back
of
machine,
15

Chapter 3. Straight Stitching
adjusting
machine stitch to suit your fabric
0
Before you move the selectors to set your
machine for straight stitching, turn the hand
wheel toward you until the needle is above the
needle plate.
SETTING SELECTORS
. Pattern Selector
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@~~~~~~~~ Stitch
Wldth: ¢
JJ :
* Stitch Length: 1.5-4 to suitfabric
REGULATING
PRESSER
FOOT
PRESSURE
The pressure regulator adjusts the pressure
A a that the presser foot exerts on the fabric Cor-
rect pressure is important because it
enables
the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without
f=.m --- being marked.
The normal setting is being used when the
[ t $__-- pressure regulator is in the middle position.
The normal setting is an all-purpose setting
that can be used for sewing a wide variety of
fabrics of different weights and textures.
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Lower the foot before setting pressure
1. To increase pressure, slowly press down on
pressure regulator A until desired pressure
ll ></;2 is reached.
- =-. 2. To release pressure regulator, press down
on the round
base B.

ADJUSTING
STITCH LENGTH
The
stitch length
dial controls the
length of
T Shorten
To Lengthen
stitches.
The numbers around
the
edge of the
dial express stitch
length
in mm; the
lower the
number,
the shorter
the stitch.
Generally, shorter
stitches
are best
for lightweight
fabric, longer
stitches
for heavy fabric.
The area
from 0 to
1
is used
for the
adjustment
of zig-zag satin
stitching
(see page 22).
Setting
the Dial
.
Turn dial so that
stitch length
desired is
posi-
tioned under
* symbol.
. To
shorten stitch
length, turn
dial to the left
toward
a
lower number.
Adjusting
Stitch
Length
*
To lengthen
stitch length,
turn dial
to the
right toward
a higher
number.
For
reverse stitching,
depress
push button
lo-
cated
in centre
of dial, hold
in until reverse
stitching
is completed.
then
release push
but-
ton.
Note:
Reverse stitching
cannot
be done when
using
a stretch stitch
pattern.
NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
Reverse
Stitch
Push
Button
Correct tension
is important
because
too much
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or
too little will
weaken your
seams or
cause
your fabric to
pucker. Make
a test sample
with
the
fabric and the
thread you
plan to use
and
examine
it. A well balanced
stitch. as shown in
-<.
illustration
A,
will have the
needle and bobbin
threads
locked between the
two
layers of fabric
with no
loops on top
or bottom and
no pucker.
The
tension dial
regulates
the degree of
ten-
A
sion on your
needle thread
Set it according
to
the
type of thread
and fabric
you use. The
num-
bers
on the dial eliminate
guesswork,
If the fabric puckers
B, decrease tension
If the § .
'_4
stitches in
your test sample
look loose
C. in-
crease needle-thread
tension
. To decrease
tension, turn
dial to lower
num-
ber.
* To increase
tension,
turn dial to higher
num-
ber.
BOBBIN-THREAD
TENSION
For
information on
adjusting bobbin-thread
C
tension,
refer to page
13
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sewing a seam
* Pattern Selector:
I/ . Stitch Width: g I m
* Stitch Length:
To sUit
labric
. General Purpose
Needle
Plate
* General Purpose
Foot
2
lr1
.Raise
presser foot.
Pull thread
back under
V \
I>N;^t
presser foot leaving
at least
1 Ocm (4 inches)
of
thread.
2. Position needle approximately 1.3cm (1/2
inch) from fabric edge. Then lower presser
foot and backstitch almost to the edge of the
fabric
for reinforcement
by stitching
in
reverse direction. For additional information
on reverse
stitching refer
to page 17. Stitch
forward
to end of seam
and stop machine
before the end of stitching line. (Do not sew
beyond edge of fabric).
X t i IIJ CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect the needle caus-
I_ jrbing it
to break.
3. Raise needle by turning hand wheel toward
you. Press reverse stitch push button, and
back
stitch
1.3cm
(1/2
inch)
to reinforce
f
[A%
end
of stitching.
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4.
Raise needle
by
turning
hand wheel
toward
you.
Raise foot and remove
fabric by drawing
it to the back and to the left. Cut threads on
thread cutter at rear of presser bar.
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KEEPING THE SEAM STRAIGHT
For extra help in keeping the seam straight, you
may wish to
use the seam guide.
Because it
l t, 2 lallows
you
to guide stitches
evenly between
l l 7_ 1.3cm (1/2 inch) and 3.2cm H -1/4 inches)
from the fabric edge, it is particularly useful for
very narrow or very wide seams.
.1 29 CAUTION: Because of the up and down move-
ment of the needle, you must work carefully and
watch the sewing area when operating the
machine.
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