Singer 5122 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
W
e ight
T able
..................
... .. .... ..6
Fabric Thread
and Needle Table
.. .. ..
,....
. . ...... .... .1..
.. . .. .8
O
perating
the M achine
................................. .... .10
The
Bobbin Thread
.........
......... ..................
11
Winding
the
Bobbin
a Removing
the
Bobbin
Case
a
Threading the
Bobbin
Case
.
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
Applications
.......
19
Zipper
Insertion
* Darning
Chapter
4.
Basic
Zig-Zag Stitching
.... .................
20
Adjusting
M achine
to Suit
Your
Fabric
.... ....
..........
.............
.............
20
Setting
Selectors
* Needle
Position
Selector
* Stitch
Width
Selector
0
Adjusting
Needle
Tension
0 Adjusting Stitch
Length.
Adjusting
Presser
Foot
Pressure
Satin
Stitching
............................................................
22
Applications
...
.......
23
Applique
Chapter
5.
Twin-Needle Stitching
24
Chapter
6. Performance
Checklist
.... .
25
Chapter
7. Caring
for
Your
Machine
..........
............................
26
Chapter
8.
Free-Arm
Sew
ing
.. ..
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2..
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. 28
Personal
M easurem
ents
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2.......
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29
In d
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Chapter
1.
Getting
to
Know
Your
Machine
71
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2
1
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26
24
1
23
22
21
principal
parts
1. Needle
Position
Selector
10.
Thread
Cutter
19.
Needle
Clamp
2. Thread
Guides
11.
General Purpose
Presser
20.
Electrical
Connections
&
Foot
Speed
Controller
3.
Bobbin
Winder Tension
12.
Sewing
Light
21.
Hand
Wheel
4.
Take-up
Lever
13.
Thread
Guides
22.
Hand
Wheel Knob
5.
Needle-Thread Tension
Dial
14.
Feed
23.
Spool
Pins
6. Face
Plate
15. General Purpose
Needle
24.
Bobbin
Winder Spindle
tPlate
25.
Stitch
Length
Selector
7. Pressure
Regulator
16.
Bobbin
Case
Holder
26.
Reverse
Stitch
Push
8. Sewing
Light
Switch
17.
Bobbin Case
Button
9.
Presser
Foot
Lifter
18.
Extension
Bed
27,
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. Needles
" Style
2020 is
used for
general
sewing
2
" Style
2045 is used for
sewing knits,
stretch
fabrics
and
elastic.
3. Zipper Foot
for inserting zippers
and
I
stitching corded seams.
4. General
Purpose Foot,
on your machine
when delivered,
is used for all
utility and
3
4
decorative
sewing,
with
either straight
or
zig-zag
stitching.
5. General
Purpose Needle
Plate,
on your
IIki
A
machine
when
delivered,
is
used with
all
presser
feet.
5
6. Snap-in Feed Cover for darning. S®
B7
7. Felt
(2) to
help thread unwind
smoothly.
8. Tube of
Oil for oiling
the
machine.
8
9.
Seam Guide
to
help
you keep
seam
allowances
even
10.
Screwdlvw
for adjusting bobbin-thread
tension.
10
3

Chapter
2.
Getting
Ready
to
Sew
choosing
and changing
accessories
CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
" 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
I
A
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
AZ
U1
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.
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.
4

REMOVING AND
REPLACING
NEEDLE
t
PLATE
* Raise
needle to
highest
position
and raise
a a
B
presser
foot.
1
Remove screws
A and
B using a
large
screwdriver.
2. Remove
the needle
plate
by simply
guiding
it
toward
you.
To replace
deedle
plate,
guide
needle
plate
into
position
under
the presser
foot.
Replace
-
screws
A and
B using
a
large
screwdriver
and tighten
securely.
2O
ATTACHING
SNAP-IN
FEED
COVER
E
" Raise
needle
to highest
position
by
turning
handwheel
toward
you.
. Raise
presser
foot.
C
" Slide snap-in
feed
cover away
from you over
needle
plate until points
C and
D 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
Place screw
in either
hole
to
the right
of
the
needle
plate;
line
up straight
edge
of guide
with
the needle
plate
guideline
for
desired
seam
width,
and tighten screw.
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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)
Cird
COTTON
Voile,
Net,
Lace
Challis, Organdy,
Muslin,
Batiste,
Dimity,
(Woven)
Tulle
Lawn,
Percale, Eyelet,
Gingham, Piqua,
Poplin
(Knit)
Jersey
WOOL
Cashmere, Flannel, Mohair,
Felt,
Crepe
(Woven)
(Knit)
Jersey
SYNTHETIC
Chiffon,
Net,
Lace,
Ninon,
Crepe,
Velvet, Taffeta.
Satin
(Woven)
Organza, Crepe
die
Chine
Tulle
(Knit)
Rasohel.
Single
Knit,
Sweater Knit,
Bonded Knit,
Tricot,
Cris
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
6

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, Taffeta,
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
4, Stretch
Terry&
& Usually
contain some
synthetic fibres
also
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
&t Suedes,
Buckskin,
Calfskin, Suede,
Reptile Upholstery
Leather
Leather. Suede, Reptile
Bonded Vinyl
(Knit Back), Patent,
Upholstery
Vinyl
Upholstery
Vinyl
Embossed, Printed

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
24-11
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
Knit
20
20-1 1
Woven
SYNTHETIC
Fine Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine Synthetic
---
2045-11
Knit
2020-11
SYNTHETIC Woven
BLENDS
Fine
Synthetic 2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2045-11
Knit
LEATHER
Med.
Mercerized
Med.
Synthetic
2032-11
PLASTIC
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Mercerized
Fine
Synthetic
2020-9
Fine
Synthetic
2020-11
VINYLS
8

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 2020-14 needle for
woven fabric or size 2045-14 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
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 2020-1l Medium Synthetic 2020-14 Heavy Synthetic
2020-16
9

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.
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
1363)
plug
is used
a 3
amp
fuse
must
be
fitted,
or
if
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 2
Preparation
Steps
1
Raise
the
presser
foot
and
turn
hand
wheel
A\\
toward
you
until
needle
is
in highest position,
'
2.
Loosen
hand
wheel
knob
A
by
turning
it
toward
you
with
the
right
hand
while
holding
hand
wheel
with
the
left
hand.
--------------- - -----
3
Place
spool
pin
felts
on
pins
3A3
Winding
Steps
7
B
40-
" 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.
Out
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.

1
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
A
lever to its
highest position.
1.
Open
hook
cover
A
as
illustrated.
2.
Grasp
bobbin
case
latch
B
and
withdraw
bobbin case.
_-Release
latch
and
bobbin
will
drop
out
of
case.
THREADING
THE
BOBBIN CASE
C:
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.
slot
E
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
clicks
into place.
Allow
7.5cm
(3
inches)
of
thread to hang free from bobbin
case. 5_1
" Close hook cover. Be
sure thread does not
get caught when hook cover is closed. C
ADJUSTING BOBBIN-THREAD TENSION
The bobbin-thread
tension has been set at the2 D
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-
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
hook cover and remove the bobbin
case
as instructed on page 12.
" Slowly turn screw D to the left, using
the
small screwdriver
in your
accessory box,
un-
til desired stitch appearance is reached.
* When
stitching is completed, turn screw D to
the right,
back to original position, for all
other
sewing.
Well Balanced Stitching
13

threading
the
machine
A
r ise
the
presser
toot
to release
tension
• Thread the
needle-thread
tension
4.
Slide
•
sand
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
accessories
over
tension
wire
by firmly pulling
thread
up and
spool
pins.
Then
place
spool
of
thread
on left
over
to
the right.
spool
pin
:ver
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.
•
Plce
hred
thoug
thead
uid
1,as*
Continue
to
guids'
thread
through
points
Ze
Plcs
h
redthogwtradgie,,a
and
8,
as shown.
•
Snp
treadint
thrad
uide2.*
Thread
needle
from
front
to back
and
draw
* Snp
treadint thead
uid
2.about
10cm
(4
inches)
of thread
through
eye
* Pass
thread
through
point
3.
of
needle,
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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.
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1.
Hold needle
thread
lightly
with left
hand
2.
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.
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.
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Chapter
3.
Straight
Stitching
adjusting
machine
stitch
to
suit
your
fabric
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
I
Needle
Position:
.L
W
at
*Stitch
Width:
I I•
1•
10
o
Stitch
Length:
1.5-4
to
suit
fabric
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REGULATING
PRESSER
FOOT
PRESSURE
The
pressure
regulator
adjusts
the
pressure
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
being
marked.
The normal
setting
is
being
used
when
the
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
2
fabrics
of
different
weights
and
textures.
Lower
the
foot before
setting
pressure
1.
To
Increase
pressure,
slowly
press
down
on
pressure
regulator
A
until
desired
pressure
is
reached.
2.
To
release
pressure
regulator,
press down
on
the
round base
S.
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ADJUSTING
STITCH
LENGTH
The
stitch
length dial
controls
the
length
of
stitches. The numbers
around the edge of the
To Shorte,.0B To
Lengthen
dial
express
stitch
length
in
mm;
the
tower
the
1
number,
the
shorter
the
stitch. Generally,
shorterI&
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
0 symbol.
"
To
shorten
stitch
length,
turn
dial
to
the
leftAdutnSichLgh
toward
a lower
number.AdutnSichLgh
* 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-0
ton.
NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
Reverse
Stitch
Push
Button
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
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
8, decrease tension.
If the
'
stitches
in your
test
sample
look
loose
C,
in-
/6
crease
needle-thread
tension.
~
" To
decrease
tension,
turn
dial
to
lower
num-B
ber.
* To
increase
tension,
turn dial
to
higher
num-
be r.
BOBBIN-THREAD
TENSION
For
information
on
adjusting bobbin-thread
1C
tension,
refer
to
page
13
17

sewing
a seam
it *
~~Needle Position.m I}
* Stitch Width: l
* Stitch Length: To suit fabric
* General Purpose Needle
Plate
* General
Purpose Foot
1 1.Raise
presser
foot. Pull thread
back under
presser
foot leaving at
least I10cm (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
7
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
3
t
beyond edge of fabric).
CAUTION: Do
not pull the fabric while you are
stitching as this may deflect
the needle caus-
ing 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
end of stitching.
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.
KEEPING THE
SEAM STRAIGHT
For extra help in keeping the seam straight, you
may
wish to use
the seam
guide. Because
it
allows you to guide stitches evenly
between
1.3cm (1/2
inch) and 3.2cm (1-1/4 inches)
from the
fabric edge, it is particularly useful for
very narrow
or very wide seams.
CAUTION: Because of
the up and down move-
Lj M
ment of the needle, you must work
carefully and
watch the sewing area when operating
the
machine.
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