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.
10 11
12. Zipper Foo for inserting zippers and
stitching corded seams.
1 2
13. Lin Brush for cleaning your sewing
machine.
13
14. Feed Cover Pla e for button sewing and
free-motion work.
14
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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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s yle 2020
Regular Needle
needles
n
S yle 2025
Twin-Needle
S yle 2045
Ball Poin
Yellow Band Needle
To Hold Small Tubes
To Hold Small Spools
To Hold Large Spools
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 defiected.
Remember, too, that the eye of the needle
must be large enough for the thread to pass
through freely: too fine a needle \will cause the
thread to fray.
IMPORTANT: Your SING R se\wing machine
has been designed to obtain best results \with
SING R* needles. You should follo\w the
recommendations in this instruction book and
on the needle package for correct style and
size of needle for different types and \weights
of fabric.
• Style 2020 (15x1) needles, for all-purpose
se\wlng.
• Style 2045 ball-point Yellow Band* needles,
for se\wing synthetic knits and stretch
fabrics.
• Style 2025 needle, for t\win-needle decora
tive stitching.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1. Raise needle to its highest point by turning
the hand wheel toward you. Loosen needle-
clamp scre\w, and remove the needle.
2. Insert new needle in clamp, \with the flat
side of the needle to the back; push it up as
far as it \will go.
3. Tighten needle-clamp scre\w.
SPOOL HOLDER
Place spool or tube of thread on horizontal
spool pin. If spool has a retaining slit, the slit
should be placed against the spool cushion to
the right. Select correct spool holder accord
ing to the type and diameter of spool being
used. The diameter of the end of the spool
holder should al\ways be larger than that of the
spool itself. Press holder firmly against spool
to prevent it from turning.
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choos ng 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
FABRIC W IGHT AND TYP
D LICAT — tulle, chiffon,
ganza, chiffon velvet fine lace, or-
LIGHTW IGHT — batiste, organdy, voile,
taffeta, crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film,
satin, surah, peau de soie, shantung,
brocade
M DIUM W IGHT — gingham, seersucker,
madras, percale, piqué, linen, chintz, faille,
fine corduroy, velveteen, suitings, vinyl,
terry cloth, challis, twill
M DIUM H AVY — gabardine, tweed, sail
cloth, duck, denim, coatings, drapery
fabrics, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics, corduroy,
bonded fabric
H AVY — overcoatings, upholstery fabrics,
canvas
KNITS, WOV N STR TCH AND LASTIC-
double knits, bonded knits, spandex, ny
lon tricot, ciré tricot, jersey, panné velvet,
stretch terry
L ATH R — suede, kidskin, calf, capeskin,
buckskin, cabretta, patent, cobra, lined
leathers, simulated leathers
VINYLS (KNIT BACK)-suede, imitation
reptile, crinkle patent, patent, embossed
and printed vinyls
WOV N FABRICS (ALL W IGHTS) - dec
orative straight-stitch topstitching
LIGHT AND M DIUM W IGHTS (WOV N) -
decorative twin-needle stitching
THR AD
Fine polyester, nylon,
or cotton thread
Cotton-wrapped
polyester (FIN )
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A" silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 to 60 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
Heavy-duty
mercerized cotton
40 cotton
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
“A” nylon
50 mercerized cotton
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A” silk
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
“A” nylon
“A” silk
“D” silktt
(Buttonhole twist)
Cotton-wrapped polyester
100% polyester
50 mercerized cotton
N DL S
TYP SIZ
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2032
(15x2)
Style 2045
Ball Point
Yellow Band
Style 2020
(15x1)
Style 2025
(twin)
9 t
Style 2020
(15x1) "
14
16
18
14
11
14
16
14
16
18
14
tSize 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use larger size needle.
ttUse with mercerized cotton, “A” silk, or polyester thread in bobbin.
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thread ng the mach ne
THREADING
• Raise take-up lever to its highest position by
turning hand wheel toward you. Raise
presser foo o release he ension discs.
1. Lead thread from spool holder and snap it
down into thread guidepost A.
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 irmly between tension discs,
down right-hand channel, and up left-hand
channel.
4. Thread take-up lever D by guiding thread
down over top of lever and then up into
eyelet.
5. Lead thread from take-up lever down into
left channel and then into lower thread
guides E and F.
• Thread the needle from front to back and
draw about 4 inches (10cm) of thread
through eye of needle. A needle threader
may be purchased separately at your local
Singer Sewing Center.
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
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.
Prepara ion S eps
1. Raise the take-up lever to Its highest posi
tion by pressing lightly on the speed con
troller or by turning the hand wheel toward
you.
2. Raise the presser foot to release tension
discs.
3. Open slide plate and make sure bobbin is
empty. For removal of bobbin and thread,
see page 10.
4. Set pattern-selector release lever by turn
ing it clockwise, see page 1 2, and set stitch
control dials for straight stitching: stitch
pattern I , needle position/^(center)
and stitch w i d t h .
If pattern-selector release lever fails to lock
into place, turn the hand wheel slightly toward
you and then reset lever.
Winding S eps
1. Move bobbin latch to right (wind position).
2. Draw needle thread back between toes of
presser foot, under left side of presser foot,
then up, into and around thread retainer, as
shown. Do no hold hread end. Start the
machine, running it at a moderate speed.
3. Pull thread end away after it has separated
from bobbin.
• Keep your eye on the bobbin as it fills.
Do not allow thread to wind beyond the
outside FULL ring.
4. Close slide plate to release bobbin latch to
sewing position.
To s ar sewing, pull thread back under
presser foot and cut. Place threads diagonally
under foot to right or left side, position needle
in fabric where desired, lower presser foot,
and start machine.
Winding S eps
DO NOT ALLOW
THREAD TO WIND
BEYOND FULL RING
S ep 4
Cu ing Con inuous Thread
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Removing Bobbin
Open Slide Pla e and Move Bobbin La ch o Lef
chang ng the bobb n
REMOVING THE BOBBIN
Raise take-up iever 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 Emp y Bobbin
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Thread Slo
Slip Bobbin in o Case
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.
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M'jiH
Move Bobbin La ch o Righ ' '<
(Wind Posi ion) '
REMOVING THREAD FROM BOBBIN
You can leave the bobbin in place while re
moving thread. With slide plate closed, pull
thread end through the plate with a steady
motion. Do not pull the thread across the feed
as this may damage it.
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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.)
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD
Set stitch width dial at .
1. Move bobbin latch to right (sewing posi
tion). Hold needle thread lightly with left
hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward
you so the needle enters plate.
2. Continue turning hand wheel and holding
needle thread until needle rises. Tighten
your hold on the needle thread and bring
up bobbin thread in a loop.
3. Open the loop with your fingers, draw nee
dle and bobbin threads under the presser
foot and place them diagonally to right or
left. Then close the slide plate.
•-1*
f
Inser Bobbin
Pull Thread in o Slo 1
Fla Spring
Draw Thread
Under Fla Spring
Around o Poin 2
Raising he Bobbin Thread
S ep 2 S ep 3
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3. TIPS ON STRAIGHT STITCHING
adjust ng mach ne to your fabr c
S raigh -S i ch Se ings
Needle-
Position
Ring
SETTING CONTROLS
1. Set pattern-selector release lever by turn
ing it clocktA/ise until it locks in place. If
lever fails to lock, turn hand tA/heel slightly
and reset lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to turn pattern-
seiector reiease iever a ter it is iocked in
piece, it repositions itsei when you start
the machine or turn the hand wheei.
2. Turn pattern-selector dial until stitch-panel
pointer is above | setting.
3. Turn s i ch \A/id h dial o and urn needle
posi ion ring o (cen er).
4. Attach straight-stitch foot and straight-
stitch plate (see page 4).
NOTE: When aiternating between straight and
zig-zag stitching use the zig-zag oot and zig
zag piate, and set pattern seiector on zig-zag
setting I .
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Pressure Dial
REGULATING PRESSURE
The pressure dial regulates the pressure that
the presser foot exerts on the fabric. The
NORM (normal) setting can be used for sew-
ing a \A/ide variety of fabrics of different \A/eight
and texture. Intermediate settings, above and
belo\A/ NORM, are also provided. Generally
iighter than normai pressure is best for heavy
or dense fabrics. See page 35 for adjusting
pressure \A/hen se\A/ing knits.
Lower the presser oot be ore setting pressure.
• To increase pressure, turn dial from NORM
o\A/ard MAX.
• To decrease pressure, turn dial from NORM
o\A/ard DARN.
• For darning, set dial on DARN.
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Regula ing Needle- hread Tension
REGULATING NEEDLE-THREAD
TENSION
The tension dial regulates the degree of ten
sion on your needle thread and lets 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. If the fabric puckers or
the bobbin thread is pulled to the fabric sur
face, decrease tension. If the surface or under
side stitches look loose, increase tension.
• To increase ension, turn dial to a higher
number.
• To decrease ension turn dial to a lower
number.
NOTE: The tension dial controls needle-thread
tension only. Bobbin-thread tension has been
correctly set at the actory, and you do not
need to adjust it.
SETTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch-length dial regulates the length of
both straight and zig-zag stitches. The num
bers 6 to 20 represent the number of straight
stitches per inch: the higher the number, the
shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches
are best for lightweight fabric; longer ones for
heavy fabric. Curved seams, bias-cut seams,
and scallops require short straight stitches
(15 to 20) for elasticity and smooth contours.
Bound buttonholes should be sewn with a
short stitch for durability and strength.
• To se s i ch leng h, turn dial to setting
desired.
• For reverse s i ching, press dial all the way
down and hold in place.
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Pin Placemen
When Seam Guide is Used
sew ng a seam
PIN BASTING
Pin basting is a time saver and can be used
when you sew easy-to-handie fabric. Use fine
pins and piace 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 o the abric in contact with the eed.
• Sew, pulling pins out of fabric as you stitch.
We do not recommend sewing over pins.
PLACING FABRIC
Most fabric can be placed under the presser
foot by raising the presser-foot lifter to its up
position. When placing bulky fabrics, such as
coating, knit or terry cloth, or several fabric
layers, raise the presser-foot lifter to its high
position and make sure needle is at its highest
point. Hold lifter in position (since it does not
lock) while placing fabric under the presser
foot. Make sure the lifter is all the way down
before starting to sew.
Presser-foo Lif er Se ings
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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.
Aiso, it wiii indicate whether tension, pres
sure, stitch length, needle and thread are cor
rect.
To avoid tangled threads on the underside of
the fabric, it is important to start and end
seams carefuily.
• Raise the take-up iever to its highest posi
tion by turning the hand wheei toward you or
pressing iightly on the speed controlier.
Raise presser foot.
• Draw needle and bobbin threads under foot
and place them diagonally to right.
• Hold thread ends and with a iight touch on
the speed controlier or by turning the hand
wheei toward you, position needle in fabric
about V2 inch from fabric edge.
• Lower the presser foot.
• Press stitch-iength dial all the way down
and hold in place.
• Start machine and backstitch to edge of
fabric. (Do not sew beyond edge of fabric.)
• Release the stitch-length dial and sew in
forward direction.
Draw Threads
Under Foot
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