Singer 6201; 6211 User manual

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6211

SINGER*

CONGRATULATIONS

As the

owner

of

a

new

Singer

sewing

machine,

you

are

about

to

begin

an

exciting

adventure

in

creativity.

From the

moment

you

first

use

your

machine,

you

will

know

you

are

sewing

on

one

of

the

easiest to

use

sewing

machines

ever

made.

In

addition

to

the many

familiar

Singer

exclusives,

like

a

removable

extension

table

(6211)

and

a

friction-free

spool

holder,

this

machine

offers

you these

features:

"

Zig-zag

stitching

for

mending

and

decorative

uses.

"

Easy

to

find

"Letter-Coded"

Accessories.

*

Drop

in

front

bobbin

for

easy,

quick

bobbin

replacement.

*

Simple stitch

length

dial

and

push button

reverse

stitching.

*

Snap-on presser

feet

that

are

quickly

removed

and

easily

replaced.

*

One-way

needle insertion

that makes

it

impossible

to

insert

the needle

incorrectly.

May

we

recommend

that,

before you

start

to

use

your

sewing

machine,

you

discover

the

many

advantages

and

the

ease

of

operation

by

going

through this instruction

book,

step

by

step,

seated

at

your

machine.

To

ensure

that

you

are

always

provided

with

the

most

modern

sewing

capabilities,

the

manufacturer reserves

the

right

to

change

the

appearance,

design

or

accessories

of

this

sewing machine

when

considered

necessary,

Copyright

t

1984

The

Singer

Company

Ali

rights

reserved

throughout

the

world

Part

No

119611-002 *A

Trademark

of

The

Singer

Company

Prfnted

in

Brazil

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

SECTION

1

GETTING

TO

KNOW

YOUR

MACHINE

,, 2

Principal

Parts

--

-,-

-2

Accessories

.... ..... .4

SECTION

2

GETTING

READY

TO

SEW.

.. ......

*.

5

Important

Safeguards

.....

.........

.....

......

,,.-

5

Operating

the

Machine....................6

Connecting

the

Machine

...............

6

Choosing

and

Changing Needles

..,6

Changing

Snap-On Presser

Feet

7

Changing

Screw-On

Presser

Feet

7

Changing

the

Needle

Plate

8

Attaching

the

Feed

Cover

8

Removing

and

Replacing

the

Extension

Table

8

Fabric, Thread,

and

Needle

Table

.. .. 9

Winding

a

Bobbin

10

Inserting

a

Bobbin,..

11

Threading

the

Machine . .. 12

Raising

the

Bobbin Thread

13

SECTION

3.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

14

Stitch

Width

Selector...

,,,, 14

Needle

Position

Selector

14

Stitch

Length

Selector.

.14

Adjusting

Thread

Tension

15

Sewing

a

Seam

..

......

.....

16

Placing

Fabric

Under

Foot

-16

Basting...

.. ...

..

16

Keeping

Seams

Straight 16

Starting

aSeam,..

17

Guiding

and

Supporting

Fabric

,17

Sewing

in

Reverse,1

Darning

_. _.

.. . ......

18

Quilting

......

18

Inserting

aZipper 19

SECTION

4.

ZIG-ZAG

STITCHING

20

Stitch

Width

Selector

,20

Needle

Position

Selector

20

Adjusting

Stitch Length

21

Needle

Thread

Tension

,,.,,.21

Zig-Zag Stitch,.

.......

22

Seam

Finishing

,,,..,,22

Satin

Stitching

...........

22

Block

Monogrammintg

22

Attaching

aButton

,

23

SECTION

5

FREE-ARM

SEWING

, . .

24

SECTION

6

CARING

FOR

YOUR

MACHINE

-25

Removing

and

Replacing

Bobbin

Case

25

Changing

the

Light

Bulb

-26

Cleaning

the

Machine.

26

Lubricating

the

Machine

,27

ADDITIONAL

ACCESSORIES

28

PERFORMANCE

CHECKLIST,,

29

NOTES

.-

30

INDEX

32

1.

GETTING

TO

KNOW

YOUR

MACHINE

0

4Qe3

10 16

2118

123

22

PRINCIPAL

PARTS

...

What

they

are

and

what

they

do

1.

HAND

WHEEL

provides

a

means

15.

NEEDLE PLATE

supports

the

of

raising

or

lowering

the

needle

fabric during

sewing.

manually.

16.

ONE-WAY

NEEDLE

CLAMP

holds

2.

BOBBIN

WINDER

is

for

filling

the

needle

in

machine

and

prevents

bobbin

with

thread.

incorrect

insertion.

3.

FRICTION-FREE

SPOOL PIN

AND

17.

REMOVABLE EXTENSION

TABLE

CAP

hold

the

top

thread

supply

and

lets

you

change

from

flat

bed

to

allow

it

to

unwind

smoothly.

free

arm.

(6211

only)

4.

NEEDLE

POSITION

SELECTOR

18.

STITCH

LENGTH

DIAL

allows

for

positions

needle

in

left,

center or

a

variety

of

stitch

lengths.

right position

for

special

19.

REVERSE

STITCH

BUTTON,

applications,

when

pushed

in

provides

continu-

S.

STITCH

WIDTH

LEVER

controls

ous

reverse fabric

movement.

width

of

stitch

and sets

needle

for

20.

PRESSER

FOOT

LIFTER,

at

the

straight

stitching. back

of

machine,

lets

you

raise

6.

SNAP-IN

THREAD

GUIDE

helps

to

and

lower

presser

foot.

insure

smooth flow

of

thread.

21.

THREAD

CUTTER,

on

presser

bar

7.

BOBBIN

WINDER

TENSION

DISC

is

built-in

for ease.

provides

thread

tension

when bob-

22.

SLIDE

PLATE

opens

for

easy

re-.

bin

winding.

moval

and

replacement

of

bobbin,

8.

THREAD

GUIDE

leads

thread

23.

SPEED

CONTROLLER,

designed

down

into

tension

discs,

for safety,

regulates

the

speed

of

your

sewing

machine.

9.

TAKE

UP

LEVER

draws

correct

24.

ELECTRICAL

POWER CORD

con-

amount

of

thread

from

spool

for

nects machine

to

your

electrical

best

stitch

formation, outlet,

10.

FACE

PLATE

is

aremovablecover

25.

MACHINE

PLUG

connects

the

protecting

movable parts

and

sew- speed

controller

and

power

l

ine

to

ing light,

the

motor.

Push

the

machine

plug

11.

NEEDLE

THREAD

TENSION

DIAL

into

the

machine

receptacle

to

the

controls

top

thread

tension. right

of

the

power

and

light

switch,

12.

THREAD

GUIDES

lead

thread

to

26.

POWER

AND

LIGHT SWITCH

needle,

turns

on

machine

and

sewing

light

at

one

time.

13.

SNAP

ON

PRESSER

FOOT

holds

27.

BOBBIN

WINDING INDENT,

on

fabric

against

feed

system

teeth.

hand

wheel, When

pressed, stops

14. FEED

SYSTEM

moves

fabric

needle

movement

for

smooth

even

under presser

foot.

bobbin

winding,

3

ACCESSORIES

The

following

accessories

furnished

with

your sewing

machine

are

designed

to

simplify your

sewing

projects

and

increase

the

versatility

of

your

machine.

The

letter

you

see

the

illus-

trated

part

is

actually

on the

part itself

and

is

to

help

you make

sure your

selection

is

correct

when

sewing

differ-

ent

applications.

1.GENERAL

PURPOSE

NEEDLE

F0

PLATE

(A)

and

PRESSER

FOOT

(B)

are

on

your

machine

when

CA)

delivered.

Use

together

for

alter-

nating

between

straight

and

zig-

zag

stitching.

22.

FEED

COVER

(F)

is

used

to

pre-

vent

the

feed

from

moving

the

fabric

when

darning

or

tree

motion

I

embroidery.

3

3.

SMALL

THREAD

SPOOL

17$

HOLDER

(0)

for

use with

small

(0)

diameter

spools

of

thread.

________

4.

FRICTION

FREE

SPOOL

HOLDER

3

4SINGER

is

used

to

hold

various

size

spools

and

allows

thread

to

unwind

smoothly,

The

spool does

not

turn.

55.

NEEDLE

PACKincludesan

assort-

ment

for

sewing

various

types

of

fabrics.

6.

TRANSPARENT

BOB3BINS

for

easy

viewing

of

thread

supply,

4

2.

GETTING

READY

TO

SEW

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

1.

Remove

plug

from the

socket

outlet

when

changing

needles,

feet,

or

needle

plates,

or

when

leaving

the

machine

unattended. This

eliminates

the

possibility

of

starting

the

machine

by

accidentally

pressing

the speed

controller.

2.

Before

removing

the

bobbin

case,

remove plug

from

the

socket

outlet.

3.

Because

of

the up and

down

movement

of

the

needle, you

must

work

carefully

and

watch

the

sewing

area when

operating

the

machine.

4. Do

not

pull

the

fabric

while

you

are

stitching

as

this

may

deflect

the

needle,

causing

it

to

break.

5.

Before

cleaning

your

machine,

remove

plug

from

the

socket

outlet.

6.

Do

not

attempt

to

adjust

the motor

belt

Contact your

nearest

Service

Center

or

an

authorized Singer

dealer

should any

adjustment

be

required.

7,

Before

changing light

bulb,

make

sure

you have removed

plug

from

socket

outlet.

Be

sure to

replace

the

face plate

which covers

the

light

bulb

before

operating

the

machine.

8.

This

machine

is

designed

to

use

a

15-watt

maximum

light

bulb.

This

product

is

suppressed

for

radio

and

television

interference

with

the

International

Electro-technical

Commission requirements

of

the

CISPR.

Machines

for

Great

Britain

and some

other

countries

having

similar wiring

standards are shipped

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

mustbe 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

othertype

of

plug

is

used,

a

5

Amp.

fuse

must

befitted

either

in

the

plug or

adaptor

or

at the

distribution

board.

Neither

core is

to

be

connected

to

the

earth

terminal

of

a

three-pin

plug.

5

OPERATING

THE

MACHINE

Connecting

the

machine

Push

plug

(1)

into

the

receptacle

(2)

at

the

right

end

of

the

machine.

Then

connect

plug

(3)

to

your

socket

outlet

Running

the

machine

To

turn on machine

and

sewing

light

press

upper

portion

of

power

switch

(4).

To

turn off machine and

light,

press

lower

portion

"0"

of

power

switch.

To

run

the

machine

and

control

speed,

press

the

speed

controller

(5)

with

your

toot

The

harder

you

press,

the

faster

the

machine will

sew.

To

stop

machine,

remove

toot

from

controller.

4

3

NOTE:

Do

notoperate

machine

without

2•

fabric

under

the

presser

toot

as this

CN

may

damage

the

feed

and

the

presser

foot

CHOOSING

AND

CHANGING

NEEDLES

IMPORTANT:

For

best

results

from

your

sewing machine,

use

only

Singer needles.

Check

the

needle

package,

and

the

Fabric,

Thread

and

Needle

Table on

page

9

for

the

correct

needle

and

fabric

combination.

.

Raise

needle

to

its

highest position.

.

Loosen needle

clamp

screw

and

remove

needle.

.

With

flat

side

of

needle

to

the

back,

insert

new

needle

up

into clamp

as

far

as

it

will

go.

.

Tighten

needle

clamp

screw

securely.

8

CHANGING SNAP-ON

PRESSER

FEET

(B),(D),(J)

Your

machine comes

with

the

General

Purpose

Presser

Foot

(B)

already

at-

tached,

You

can

easily

change

to

any

one

of

the

other

presser

feet

which

snap

onto

a

common

shank

by

following

the

directions

below.

1.

Raise

needle

to its

highest

position

2

by

turning

hand wheel

toward

you.

.

Raise

presser

foot

using

presser

foot

lifter

at

back

of

machine.

.

Push

toe

of

presser

foot

(1)

up,

until

it

N>

-,snaps

off

the

shank

(2).

.

Remove

foot

from

machine

*

Place

new

foot under center

of

3

shank.

.

Lower

presser

foot

lifter,

fitting

shank

over

presser

foot

(3).

.Don't

turn

screw.

Instead,

push

presser

foot

screw

(4)

down,

firmly

4

CHANGING

SCREW-ON

PRESSER

FEET

(H),(G)

Some

special

presser

feet

can

be

purchased

at

your

sewing

center

with

built-in

shanks

that can

be

replaced

as

follows:

.

Raise

needle

and

presser

foot.

0

*

Loosen

presser

foot

screw

(1)

and

2 7

remove

presser

foot

with

shank

(2),

1

guiding

it

toward

you

and

to

the

right.

.

To

replace

presser foot

with

shank,

/

hook

shank

around

the

presser

bar

and

tighten

presser toot

screw with

bIB

(the

use

of

acoin,

7

CHANGING

THE NEEDLE PLATE

(A),(C)

Your

machine comes

with

the

General

Purpose

Needle

Plate

(A)

attached.

The

Straight Stitch

Needle

Plate

(C),

can

be

purchased

at

your

sewing

center

and

can

be

attached

as

follows:

*Raise

needle

and

presser

toot.

*

Open

slide

plate,

*

Lift

up

needle

plate

from

right

corner

and

slide

out

from

under toot.

*To

replace

needle

plate,

slide

it

under

(1)

and

push

it

firmly

to

the

left.

*

Press

down

until

it

snaps

into

place.

ATTACHING

THE

FEED

COVER

(F)

The

feed

cover

is

used

to

keep

the

feed

from

moving

the

fabric

when

attaching

a

button,

darning

or

sewing free-motion

embroidery.

To

attach

it

follow

the

directions

below:

•

Raise

needle

and

presser foot.

1-2

Open

slide

plate.

a

Slide

feed

cover

on

top of

needle

gholes. *

Close

slide

plate.

*

To

remove,

open

slide

plate

and

lift

front

edge

of

cover;

pull

it

away.

REMOVING

THE

EXTENSION

TABLE

(6211

ONLY)

Free

arm

sewing

makes

it

easier

to

sew

hard-to-reach

areas,

To

change

machine for

free

arm

-sewing,

lift

right

edge

(1)

of

extension

table,

slide

it

to

the

left

and off

the

machine.

To

replace

the

extension

table,

slide

it

to the

right

keeping

it

even

with

the

free

arm,

until

the

tabs

on the

right

lock

into

place.

S

FABRIC,

THREAD

AND

NEEDLE

TABLE

The

needle

and

thread

you

choose will

depend

upon

the

fabric

being

sewn.

The

table

below

is

a

practical

guide

to

needle

and

thread

selection.

Always

refer

to

it

before

beginning

a

sewing

project

Be

sure to

use

the same

size

and

type

of

thread

in

both

needle

and

bobbin.

The

fabrics

below

can

be

of

any

fiber:

cotton,

linen.

silk,

wool,

synthetic,

rayon,

blends.

They

are

listed

as

examples

of

weight

NEEDLES

FABRICS

THREAD

TYPE

SIZE

Ught-

Batiste

Cotton-wrapped

2020

11/80

Weight

Chiffon

Polyester

Crepe

100%

Polyester

f'Mercerized

Size

50

Nylon

Medium-

Corduroy

Cotton-wrapped

2020

14190

Weight

Flannel

Polyester

Gabardine

100%

Polyester

Gingham

ftMercerized

Size

50

Linen

Nylon

Muslin

Wool

Crepe

Medium-

Bonded

Wovens

Cotionn-wrapped

2020

16/i10

Heavy

Canvas Polyester

Coating

100%

Polyester

Denim

tMercerized

Size

40

Duck

t"Heavy

Duty"

2020

11/110

Sailcloth

Knits Bonded

Knits

Cotton-wrapped

Ball-Point

2045

Double

Knit

Polyester

Jersey Polyester

Size It/So.

14/9D-

I6/lo0

Tricot

Nylon.

tNot

recommended

on

stretch

ftbics.

9

WINDING

A

BOBBIN

Winding

a

bobbin

is

quick

and

easy

when you

follow

the

directions

below.

Always

wind

the

bobbin

before

threading

the

machine

and

needle.

*

Push

in

indent

(1)

on

hand

wheel

disc.

This

will

stop

the

needle

from

moving.

*

Place

spool

of

thread

on

spool

pin.

*

Slide

spool

cap

(2)

firmly

over

rim

of

spool

to

prevent

thread

tangling.

.

Lead

thread

from

spool

and

snap

into

thread

guide

post

(3).

*

Wind

thread

clockwise

around front of

bobbin

winder

tension

disc

(4).

*

Pass thread

end,

from

inside,

through

small

hole

in

rim

of

bobbin.

*

Place bobbin

on

spindle

and push it

to

the

right.

*

Holding

thread

end,

step

on

speed

controller

to run

machine

until desired amount

of

thread

is

wound.

(Winding

stops

automatically

once

bobbin

is

full.)

*

Cut

thread; push

bobbin

to

the

left

and remove

it

from

spindle.

*

Trim

thread

end

from

top

of

bobbin.

"

Return hand

wheel

disc

to

sewing

position

by

pressing

on

side opposite indent.

2

113

10

INSERTING

A

BOBBIN

To

insert

a

bobbin,

follow

the

instructions

below:

*

Raise

presser

foot.

*

Turn

hand

wheel toward you

until

needle

is

in

its

highest

position.

*

Open

slide

plate and remove

empty

bobbin.

1

Pull

4"

(10cm)

of

thread from

replacement

bobbin

and

insert

bob-

bin

into

case,

as shown.

2

Holding

bobbin

in

place,

guide

thread

into notch

(1)

and then

down

the

slot

to

the

left and

guide

around

into notch

(2).

2

-"'".

3.

Drawseveralinchesofthreaddiago-

nally

across

the

bobbin

toward

the

back

of

the

machine.

4

While

holding

thread

on

outside,

close

the

slide

plate,

allowing

thread

to

extend

through

the

slot

between

the

slide

plate

and

needle plate.

C

*

Follow

directions

for

"Raising

Bob-

bin

Thread"

on

page

13

11

THREADING

THE

MACHINE

To

thread

you

machine

correctly,

follow

the

steps

below:

*

Raise

take-up

lever

(3)

to

highest

position

by

turning

hand

wheel toward you.

*

Raise

presser

foot

to

release

thread

tension.

"

Place

spool of

thread

on

spool

(1).

*

Slide spool

cap

(2)

firmly

over

rim

of spool

to

prevent

thread

tangling.

*

Lead

thread

from spool

and

snap into thread

guides

(4)

and

(5).

*

Thread

the

tension

discs

by

leading

thread

down against

the

tab

(6).as

shown,

around

the

tension

discs

and

up

under the

spring

on

the

left

side.

Hold

the

spool

lightly

with

finger,

pull

thread

gently

up

and to

the

right,

lifting

the

spring

and

allowing

thread

to

slip

into thread guard.

Then,

lead

thread

up

behind

thread

guide

(7).

*

Slip

thread

into

take-up

lever

as

illustrated

(3).

*

Pass

thread through

guides

(8)

and

(9).

*

Do

not thread

the

lower

thread

guide

(10),

unless

you

are

sewing

with

silk

thread.

*

Thread

needle

from

front

to

back,

pulling

4"

(10cm)

of

thread

through

eye.

12

RAISING

THE

BOBBIN

THREAD

Once

the

needle has

been

threaded

and

the

bobbin

placed

in

the

bobbin

case,

the

bobbin

thread

must

be

brought

up

through

the

hole

in

the

needle

plate.

1.

Hold

needle thread

loosely

with

left

hand.

-

Turn hand

wheel

slowly

toward

you,

lowering

needle

into

hole

in

plate.

2.

Continue

to

do

this

until needle rises

above

needle plate.

Pull

gently

on

needle thread

and

bring

up

bobbin

thread

in

a

loop.

3.

Open

loop

with

fingers

to

find

end

of

bobbin

thread.

4.

Draw

needle

thread

through

left

side

opening

in

presser

foot.

*

Pull

both

threads

to

back

of

machine,

L

13

3.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

STITCH

WIDTH

SELECTOR

Before you

move the

selectors

to

set

your

machine

for

straight

stitching,

turn

the

hand

wheel

toward

you until needle

is

above

the

needle

plate.

To

straight stitch,

the

stitch

width

lever

must

be

set

at

ý:only.

NEEDLE

POSITION

SELECTOR

CIO

goNeedle

Position Selector

positions

the

needle

in

left(

L

).center(

I

)or

______________________

right ( 1

)

needle

positions.

STITCH LENGTH

SELECTOR

The

stitch

length

indicator

is

num-

(7

bered

0

to

5.

The

lower

numbers

are

shorter

stitches.

Shorter

stitches

are

6%

.

best

for

lightweight

fabrics:

longer

ones

for

heavy

fabrics.

To

adjust

the

length

of

your stitches,

turn

the

dial

so

I

~-

that

desired stitch

length

is

positioned

under

-

symbol.

I

*

To

shorten

stitch

length,

turn

dial

I

toward

a

lower

number.

* I I

To

lengthen

stitch

length,

turn

dial

0- 5

toward

a

higher

number.

REVERSE

STITCH

BUTTON

//IV

The

reverse

stitch

button,

with

the

1,,, (

fl

)

symbol,

is

located

in

the

center

of

the

stitch

length

selector.

'0

*For

reverse

stitching,

push

in

the

Futo

and

hold

in

place.

The

4?t1

machine

will

stitch

in

reverse

only

as

long

as

you keep

the

button

depressed.

14

ADJUSTING

THREAD

TENSION

When

an

even

amount

of

tension

is

exerted

on

both

threads,

a

smooth

even

stitch.

known

as

a

balanced stitch,

is

produced.

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,

well

balanced

stitch (1).

1

will

have

the

needle

and

bobbin

threads

locked

between

the

two

layers

of

fabric

with

no

loops

on

top

or

bottom

and

no

puckers.

Too

much,

tension will

produce

a

tight

stitch (2)

which

will

cause

the

fabric

to

pucker.

*

To

decrease

tension,

turn

thedial

toa

lower

number.

S . 2

'¾

/

Too

little tension will

produce

a

loose

stitch

(3)

which will

cause

loops

in

your

seam.

*

To

increase

tension,

turn

the

dial

to

a

higher

number.

3

SEWING

A

SEAM

You

can

sew

seams

easily

and

accurately

when you

follow

the

suggestions

below.

Placing

fabric

under

loot

3c

Most

fabrics

can

be

placed

under

the

foot

by

raising

the

presserfoot

lifter

2

(1)

to

its

normal

"Up"

position

(2),

where

it

locks

in

place.

When

using

bulkyfabric,

multiple fabric

layers

or

an

embroidery

hoop,

raise

the

lifter

to

the

high

rise

position

(3),

thus

increasing

the

space

between

the

foot

and

the

needle plate.

Lower

presser foot

litter

all

the way

down

and

you

are

ready

to sew.

3

2

Basting

basting

and

hand

basting

are

/easy

ways

to

make

temporary

seams

before

machine

sewing.

nl

,To

pin baste,

insert

pins

at

stitching

line.

NEVER

place

pins

on

the

under-

side of

fabric

in

contact

with

the

feed.

Do

not

sew

over

pins:

pull

them

out

as

you

stitch.

*

To

hand

baste,

make

long, loose

stitches

that

can

be

easily

removed.

Keeping

seams

straight

To

keep

seams

straight,

use

one

of

the

guidelines

on the

needle

plate.

The

most

commonly

used

line

(1),

the

%

inch

(1.6

cm) seam

allowance,

is

extended

onto

the

slide

plate.

16J

Starting

a

seam

Place

fabric

under

presser

foot

1/2

inch

(12

mm)

from

rear

of

fabric.

Align

the

right

edge

with

one

of

the

seam

guidelines

on

the

throat

plate.

Lower

the

presser

foot.

Backstitch

to

the

edge

of

the

fabric

for

reinforcement

by

pushing

in

the

reverse button

located

in

center

of

the

stitch

length dial.

Hold

button

in

until

stitching

reaches

edge

of

fabric.

Release

push button

for

forward

stitching.

Guiding

and

supporting

fabric

Most

fabrics

need

only

to

be

guided

in

front

of

the

presser

foot.

Some

fabrics,

however, require

support

while

4~7

being

stitched.

*

For

tricot,

and

other

similar

synthetic

knits,apply

gentle tension

by

holding

fabric

tight

in

front

and

back

of

presser foot

as

you

sew.

Do

not

pull

fabric.

*

For

elasticized

fabric,

stretch

lace,

and

knits

with

an

unusual

amount

of

elasticity,

apply

firm

tension

in

front

and

back

of

the

presser foot

to

-

stretch

the

seam as the

stitches

are

being

placed.

Sewing

in

reverse

For

strengthening

the

end

of

a

seam,

push

in

the

reverse

button

and

back-

stitch

3-4

stitches.

Raise

needle

and

presserfootand

removefabric

by

draw-

ing

it

to

the

back

and

left.

Cut

thread

on

thread

cutter

on

presser

bar.

17

Darning

Worn

or

torn

spots

on

children's

clothes,

and

household

linens

can

be

darned

effortlessly

and

quickly

with

little practice.

When

greater

control

is

needed,

an

embroidery hoop

and

a

special

darning

and

embroidery

foot

can

be

purchased

at

your

sewing center.

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch Selection: Straight

Stitch

Needle Position:

-

Stitch

Width:

Stitch

Length:

2-4

Foot:

General

Purpose (B)

Needle

Plate:

General

Purpose

(A)

Attach

feed

cover

plate

(F).

.

Ifthe

area

to

be

darned

is

open,

baste

Sa

backing

on

the

underside.

Place

area

to

be

darned,

right side

up,

under

presser

foot;

lower

the

foot

and

begin

stitching,

alternately

draw-

ing

the

fabric toward

you

and

pulling

it

gently

away

from

you.

-

Continue this

forward

and

backward

motion

as

you

fill

the area

in

with

parallel

lines

of

stitching.

QUILTING

Quilting is

the

art

of

stitching

two

or

more

thicknesses

of

fabric

together

in

a

planned

design.

A

padding

is

used

to

produce

a

soft, puffed effect.

RECOMMENDED

SETTINGS

Stitch

Selection:

Straight

Stitch

Needle

Position:

Stitch

Width:

I

Foot:

General

Purpose (B)

Needle

Plate:

General

Purpose

(A)

.

Mark

the

design

or

quilting

lines

with

a

chalk

or

a

washable

marker

on

the

right

side

of

garment.

.

Place

a

filler,

orpadding,

over

the

underside

of

garment

and

cover

it

with

a

backing

or

lining

fabric.

*

Baste

together

to

prevent

the

layers

from

shifting.

.

Place

fabrics

under

needle

and

carefully

begin

to

stitch along

your

marked pattern

on

the

fabric.

. If

you

are

quilting

a

very

large

piece.

work

from

the

center

of

the

fabric

to

the

outside

edge

and

guide

fabric

with

two hands.

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