Singer cpennveiDUCH fashion machine 1036 User manual

cpennveiDUCH
fashion machine 1036
DELUXE FREE-ARM, STRETCH STITCH SEWING MACHINE
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enjoy carefree sew ng!
CONGRATULATIONS . . .
You are about to discover the pleasure of sewing with your new Creative Touch*
sewing machine by SING R. We know you are eager to get started on a sewing pro
ject . . . but we urge you to become familiar with this book before you begin. It is
designed to help you get the benefit of all the capabilities of your machine. We
recommend that you keep the following points in mind:
Hq choose the correct needle and thread for your fabric — if either is the wrong
size or type, you may encounter broken or knotted thread, or faulty stitch
ing. The Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table on page 7 will help you make a
perfect choice.
rlon^t ® blunt needle. If the needle is damaged—or im
properly inserted in the machine — it can cause skipped stitches. See
page 6 for instructions.
do follow the instructions on page 8 for threading the machine.
Hqh Y fprget to place the thread properly when you insert a wound bobbin.
Page 11 tells you how to do this.
Wq become familiar with the instructions for regulating stitch length (pages 13
and 20), presser-foot pressure (page 12), and thread tension (pages 13
and 20).
A
HqH Y forget to set the machine for straight stitching at center ( ) nee-
die position when you wind a bobbin (page 9) or use the straight-
stitch plate and foot (page 2).
Wq remember to place the threads correctly under the presser foot when you
start to sew. (When using zig-zag accessories, hold the thread at back of
the presser foot for the first two or three stitches.) See pages 15 and 35.
Hqii Y £i"ow lint and thread ends to accumulate in the bobbin case area or
^ around the thread retainer. Clean your machine regularly, as in
structed on page 52.
Wq remember that expert, dependable SING R* service is always available. If
your sewing machine should require maintenance or repair, be sure to call
your Singer Sewing Center or Authorized Singer Dealer. You will find the
number listed under SING R COMPANY in your telephone book.
Above all,
do
enjoy sewing!
Copyrigh ® 1979 THE SINGER COMPANY
All Righ s Reserved Throughou he World
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Overedge stretch stitch on a stretchy knit
Sew like a pro with your
CP71\€ TOUCH
Fashion machine 103Ó
Delicate zig-zag stitching on satin
Flawless topstitching on leatherlike fabric Featherstitching on spandex

CONTENTS
Page
1. Ge ing o Know Your Machine....................................................................................................... 1
Principal Par s and Wha They Do............................................................................................... 1
Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Ge ing Ready o Sew ...................................................................................................................... 5
Needles............................................................................................................................................ 6
Choosing Needle and Thread ....................................................................................................... 7
Threading he Machine .................................................................................................................. 8
Changing he Bobbin .................................................................................................................. 10
3. Tips on S raigh S i ching............................................................................................................... 12
Adjus ing Machine o Your Fabric ... .......................................................................................... 12
Sewing a Seam............................................................................................................................. 14
4. All Abou Zig-Zag S i ching ........................................................................................................... 18
How S i ches are Produced......................................................................................................... 18
Adjus ing S i ch Balance When Using Flexi-Stitch Pa erns ................................................... 21
5. Twin-Needle S i ching .................................................................................................................... 22
Prepara ion .................................................................................................................................. 22
Threading he Needle................................................................................................................... 22
Twin-Needle S i ch Char ............................................................................................................. 23
6. Bu ons and Bu onholes............................................................................................................... 24
Bu ons......................................................................................................................................... 24
Bu onholes.................................................................................................................................. 25
7. Sewing he Professional Way ....................................................................................................... 31
Cons ruc ion De ails.................................................................................................................... 31
Sewing Kni and S re ch Fabric ................................................................................................. 34
Handling Special Fabrics ............................................................................................................ 40
Decora ive Touches .................................................................................................................... 42
Keeping Up Appearances............................................................................................................ 46
8. Free-Arm Sewing............................................................................................................................. 48
9. Caring for Your Sewing Machine .................................................................................................. 52
Cleaning he Machine ................................................................................................................. 52
Changing he Ligh Bulb.............................................................................................................. 53
Performance Checklis ............................................................................................................... 54
10. Sewing Aids.................................................................................................................................... 55
Your Personal Measuremen s................................................................................................................ 56
Index ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
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1- ge ing o know your machine
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pr nc pal parts and what they do
1. Console Cover protects against dust, is
hinged for easy access to controls.
2. S i ch-balance Dial adjusts balance of
Flexi-Stitch patterns and buttonholes.
3. Pa ern-selec or Release Lever unlocks
the pattern selecter.
4. Pa ern Selec or controls pointer on
stitch panel.
5. S i ch-wid h Dial controls zig-zag stitch
width.
6. Needle-posi ion Ring places needle in
e i t h e r J „ ( l e f t ) , ( c e n t e r ) ,
or (right) stitching position.
7. S i ch Pa ern Panel pictures stitches
and allows for quick selection.
8. Take-up Lever controls flow of needle
thread.
9. Pressure Dial regulates presser-foot
pressure on fabric.
10. Rear Thread Guide holds needle thread
firmly in place while sewing.
11. Snap-in Thread Guidepos eliminates
possible tangling of thread.
12. Presser-foo Lif er, at back of machine,
allows you to raise and lower the presser
foot.
13. Thread Cu er is built into presser bar for
safety and convenience.
14. Bu onhole Lever sets the machine for
buttonholing.
15. Thread Guides
16. Zig-zag Foo holds fabric against feed.
17. F//p & Sew* Panel converts machine for
free-arm sewing.
18. Zig-zag Pla e secured by magnets.
Guidelines on right and left sides help
you keep seams straight.
19. Sof - ouch Feed moves fabric under
presser foot. Soft surface does not injure
fabric, even the most delicate.
20. Bobbin La ch allows you to switch from
sewing to bobbin winding without remov
ing bobbin.
21. Transparen Bobbin shows thread supply.
22. Slide Pla e has a window to show bobbin
thread supply at a glance.
23. Needle Clamp holds single and twin nee
dles. It is designed to eliminate the
possibility of inserting needle back
wards.
24. Tension Dial lets you select just the right
tension for your stitch, thread and fabric.
25. Buil -in Sewing Ligh illuminates sewing
area.
26. S i ch-leng h Dial allows for a variety of
stitch lengths. To reverse s i ching,
press dial all the way down and hold in
place.
27. Elec rical Connec ions and Speed Con
roller
28. Power and Ligh Swi ch turns on the
m a c h i n e a n d t h e s e w i n g l i g h t
simultaneously.
29. Hand Wheel controls movement of take-
up lever and needle.
30. Fric ion-free Spool Holder, with horizon
tal pin holds spools of various sizes.
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accessor es
The accessories that come with your sewing
machine are designed to help you do many
kinds of sewing easily.
1. Transparen Bobbins (No. 181551)
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 Foo and Zig-Zag Pla e, on your
machine when delivered. Use them for
aiternating between straight and zig-zag
stitching as well as utility zig-zag sewing.
They can also be used for straight-stitch
ing firm fabrics. Numbers on piate indi
cate distance from needle in eighths of
an inch from center needle position.
4. S raigh -s i ch Foo and S raigh -s i ch
Pla e. Use these when your fabric or
sewing procedure requires close control.
Numbers on plate indicate distance from
needle in eighths of an inch.
These accessories, recommended for all
straight-stitch sewing, are especialiy
helpful for edge stitching and collar
pointing, or for stitching delicate or
spongy fabrics.
5. Special-purpose Foo . Use this for ail
kinds of decorative stitching.
6. Bu on Foo hoids most flat buttons
securely for fastening.
7. One-S ep Bu onhole Foo aiiows you to
stitch a 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 iines.
CAUTION: Use this needle with the zig-zag
plate and zig-zag oot or special-purpose oot
only. Do not use any other accessories with
this needle as needle breakage will occur.
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8. Blinds i ch Hem Guide. Use this with the
zig-zag foot to position and guide the
hem.
9. De achable Spool Pin for decorative
twin-needle stitching and two-thread
topstitching.
10. Large Spool Holder on your machine
when delivered. For use with medium and
large spools of thread.
11. Small Spool Holder for use with small
diameter tubes of thread.
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12. Zipper Foo for inserting zippers and
stitching corded seams.
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13. Lin Brush for cleaning your sewing
machine.
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14. Feed Cover Pla e for button sewing and
free-motion work.
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Changing One-Piece Presser Foo
CHANGING PRESSER FEET
Snap-on Presser Fee
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. Press presser-foot screw down until foot
snaps into place.
To remove and replace the shank of snap-on
presser feet, follow instructions below for
one-piece presser feet.
One-Piece Presser Fee
1. Raise needle to its highest position and
raise the presser foot.
2. Loosen presser foot screw and remove the
foot guiding it to the right.
3. Hootc new foot around the presser bar and
tighten presser foot screw.
CHANGING PLATES
(Note: Remove bobbin if it contains thread in
order to prevent thread being caught when
plate is replaced.)
1. Raise take-up lever to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
2. Raise presser foot.
3. Open slide plate. Press down on front edge
of plate and lift up and out.
4. Position new plate over pins and release.
Plate is drawn into position by magnets.
5. Close slide plate.
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2. GETTING READY TO SEW
CONNECTING MACHINE
Before plugging in your machine, be sure that
the voltage and number of amperes indicated
at the right end of the machine, conform to
your electrical power supply.
• Push the machine plug into the machine
socket.
• Connect the power-line plug to your electri
cal outlet.
OPERATING MACHINE
To turn on the machine and sewing light, and
set speed range, set the power and light
switch in the selected range.
• The MIN. setting A (switch pressed in half
way) allows for maximum control. Use this
setting for special jobs where intricate con
struction details require close control. The
speed range this setting provides is ap
propriate for almost all of your sewing
needs.
• The MAX. setting B (switch pressed in all
the way) allows for full speed capacity of the
machine. It is best for long, straight seams,
and easy to handle fabrics.
To run he machine, press the foot or knee
speed controller. The harder you press, the
faster the machine will sew within the
selected speed range. The lighter you press,
the slower the machine will sew within the
selected speed range.
CAUTION: Switch o the power and light
switch when changing needles, eet or needle
plates or when leaving the machine unattended.
This eliminates the possibility o starting the
machine by accidentally pressing the speed
controller.
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OFF A
Power and Ligh Swi ch
B
Connec ing and Opera ing Machine
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