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Singer SEQS-6700 Instruction Manual

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2. O Buttonhole foot and underplate N Thread spool net long Thread spool net short The foot that comes on your sewing machine is called the all purpose foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing The satin foot 14 is another very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing When purchasing additional bobbins be sure they are class 15 J FOR EMBROIDERY Embroidery accessories are located in the vinyl bag packaged with the embroidery unit 19 Vinyl bag 20 Bobbins 21 Scissors 22 Embroidery presser foot 23 Embroidery software CD To install the software refer to the CD insert for more information SET UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using your machine the first time POWER LINE CORD FOOT CONTROL Set power light switch at Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord ORF socket 1 and your wall outlet 2 as illustrated Machine socket Connect the foot control plug into the machine socket 3 when using sewing machine only NOTE In sewing mode the machine can be operated either with or without the foot control see page 15 Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall outlet POWER LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate until the power light switch is turned on The same switch controls
3. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you 2 Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the release button to the right Bobbin cover will pop up sufficiently to allow you to remove the cover 3 Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counter clockwise when you pull the thread NOTE This is a very important step The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is pulled 4 Pull thread through the slot A and then to the left 5 With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin pull the thread until it stops in the slot B Then pull the thread along the groove on the needle plate until it is snipped with cutter on the top left NOTE Sewing can be started without having to pull up the bobbin thread 6 Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate Mm THREADING THE TOP THREAD A Raise the presser foot lifter Always be sure to raise the presser foot lifter before threading the top thread If the presser foot lifter is not raised correct thread tension cannot be obtained B Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you until the needle is in its highest position C Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the following order as illustrated Guide the thread through thread guides 1 amp 2 and then pull it down along the gr
4. SINGER SE QS 6 700 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DAN G E R m O reduce the risk of electric shock 1 This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WARN m reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 3 Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual 4 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for
5. 21 Presser foot screw 22 Needle 23 Bobbin cover plate 24 Needle bar 25 Alternate thread cutter 26 Foot release button 27 Needle clamp screw 31 Bobbin cover release button 32 Embroidery unit 33 Hooprelease lever 34 Carriage 35 Handle 36 Accessory drawer 37 Hoop bracket 38 Release lever 39 Connector 40 Large hoop 41 Inner frame 42 Outer frame 43 Hoop adjusting screw 44 Hoop mounting plate 45 Small hoop 46 Power line cord 47 Foot control 48 USB cable 49 Instruction manual 28 All purpose foot 24 29 Feed dogs 32 30 Needle plate 1 25 e R E NN NOTE Be sure the USB cable is attached to your machine when doing embroidery m S ACTA lt 2 gt lt ZS Al jJ MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2 1 J Pre tension guide 8 ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE Sewing machine accessories are located in the storage compartments of the removable extension table as indicated by the diagram Needles Bobbins Auxiliary spool pin Spool pin felt disc Spool pin cap mini Spool pin cap small Spool pin cap large Buttonhole opener Brush O ON O Q C NN gt Screwdriver for needle plate ES Screwdriver large Screwdriver small NO Zipper foot Blind hem foot Satin foot amp mk gt Button sewing foot
6. 4 Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat B Needle clamp screw side toward the back 5 Push the needle up as far as it can go 6 Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the screw driver Flat side toward the back 10 ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION Helpful Hint A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance SIRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads The tension is well balanced when these two threads lock in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing If when you start to sew you find that the stitching is irregular you will need to adjust the tension control Do this however only after you have determined that the machine is correctly threaded see page 7 Make all adjustments with presser foot down A balanced tension identical stitches both top and bottom is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing ZIGZAG SATIN STITCH DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing satin stitch and decorative stitch functions thread tension should be less than that for straight stitch sewing It is recommended to decrease thread tension for buttonholes You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the bottom side of your fabric BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tensio
7. SN NN Drive lever THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to page 7 9 NOTE It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to the machine for embroidery EXTENSION TABLE 1 Turn off power to machine 2 Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine Refer to page 54 35 ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT Connector lt Always be sure to turn off power to machine before installing embroidery unit 1 Turn off the machine Turn connector cap to the right to open Connector Carriage 2 Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the machine and embroidery unit Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will go until it clicks into place 3 To make sure that the embroidery unit is fully engaged hold the handle of the embroidery unit and pull it towards the left direction checking that the embroidery unit does not detach Note If embroidery unit is not securely installed the finished embroidery may be distorted Make sure that the embroidery unit is pushed in as far as it will go Don t push the carriage or put strong pressure on the embroidery unit while attaching or during the embroidering process Doing so may cause CAUTION damage to the embroidery unit REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot Remove embroidery hoop from machine Release lever Refer
8. examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 5 If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard 6 Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 7 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 8 Indoors use only 9 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 0 To disconnect turn switch to the off 0 position then remove plug from outlet 1 Switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance or replacing lamps 12 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 13 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle 14 Never sew with a damaged needle plate as this can cause needle to break 15 Do not use bent needles 16 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 17 Switch the sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot etc 18 Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating
9. off at the seam ends 4 Iron the seams flat ensuring precision of your work and better alignment of all corners All seam allowances should be positioned in one direction and preferably be placed under the darker colored material so they cannot be seen on the right fabric side 5 Place matching strips together as desired and pin together at each corner ensuring accurate alignment of all corners Remember that even the smallest discrepancies will add up and distort your design Join together the strips and iron the seams Upon completion of your patchwork design iron again on the right fabric side 58 The cut amp hem is an optional accessory The straight stitch foot is an optional accessory This foot provides a more visible view of the area that you will be stitching Because of its open area at the front you can see markings much more easily 1 Set machine to desired stitch 2 With a marking pencil or chalk trace the outline for your design or pattern on the right side of the garment Hint Use a marker that can be removed easily in case the stitching does not cover it completely The open toe foot is an optional accessory 3 Sew following the outline you have traced onto your fabric INVISIBLE ZIPPER FOOT This foot provides a hidden closing on skirts dresses and other garments 1 Verify that the needle will line up with the opening of the foot before starting t
10. or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual 19 To avoid electrical shock never put the machine nor the mains cable or mains plug into water or other liquids 20 The LED lamp maximum power is 0 3w maximum voltage is DC 5v if the LED lamp is damaged you should not use the product and send it to the manufacture or service agent to repair or replace at once 21 Attention the following to avoid injury Unplug the foot controller of the appliance when leaving it unattended Unplug the foot controller of the appliance before carrying out any maintenance CAUTION Moving parts To reduce risk of injury switch off before servicing Close cover before operating machine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product is for household use or equivalent FOOT CONTROL USA amp Canada only Use Model YC 485 EC or Model JF 1000 with this sewing machine POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION USA amp Canada only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way This appliance complies with EEC Directive 2004 108 EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility Please note that on disposal this product must b
11. It takes practice to sew blind hem Always make a sewing test first N A A MULTI STITCH ZIGZAG SETTINGS Presser foot All Purpose Foot N This is a strong stitch because as its name implies it makes three short stitches where the normal zig zag makes only one For this reason it is recommended for overcasting most types of fabrics It is also ideal for mending tears applying patches and inserting elastic 2 Medium to heavyweight fabric Under side 1 2 Fine fabric gt Under side Under side Top side STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS Presser foot All Purpose Foot Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit or stretchable fabrics but can also be used on woven fabrics SIRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH u Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times forwards backwards and forwards It is particularly suitable for reinforcing the seams of sportswear in stretch and non stretch fabrics and for curved seams which take a lot of strain Use this stitch also to top stitch lapels collars and cuffs to give a professional finish to your garments OVEREDGE STITCH E This stitch is especially used for making sportswear sews and finishes the seam in one operation It is very effective for repairing raw or worn edges as well RIC RAC STITCH 5 The ric rac stitch is provides a bold topstitch for decorative border
12. N N NO NO NO N N N 7 N E O1 MANUAL 0 5 1 0 0 5 0 8 1 0 2 0 1 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 0 4 0 1 5 2 5 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 5 2 5 0 5 2 0 AUTO 3 5 U N e N d eo 4 5 WIDTH MANUAL 2 0 6 0 2 0 7 0 3 8 6 3 3 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 4 0 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 6 0 3 5 7 0 3 0 6 0 3 5 7 0 2 0 7 0 1 MN STITCH Yw ot as 8 18 8 8 22 E LENGTH Edid a AUTO MANUAL 1 5 2 5 N N N 1 3 3 0 1 5 3 5 0 8 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 3 0 5 2 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 0 5 1 5 9 0 5 1 5 9 0 5 1 5 0 5 0 5 1 5 WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 5 0 3 5 7 0 3 0 7 0 2 2 0 7 0 3 5 6 0 N O 3 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 0 6 0 3 5 7 0 N e 3 0 7 0 N e 3 0 7 0 N e 3 5 7 0 N e 3 5 7 0 N 3 5 7 0 N 3 5 7 0 STITCH lt LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 0 5 1 5
13. guide to needle and thread selection Always refer to it before a new sewing project For general sewing the same size and type of thread is used in the bobbin as in the needle IMPORTANT Use only SINGER brand needles for best results The use of alternative brand needles can cause tension issues or unsatisfactory results FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can be of any fiber cotton linen silk wool synthetic rayon blends They are listed as examples of weight TYPE SIZE Batiste Cotton wrapped 2000 or 2020 Chiffon Polyester Crepe 10096 Polyester Mercerized Size 6 Corduroy Cotton wrapped 2000 or 2020 Flannel Polyester Gabardine 10096 Polyester Gingham Mercerized Size 50 Linen Nylon Muslin Wool Crepe Bonded Wovens Cotton wrapped 2000 2020 16 100 Canvas Polyester red purple Coating 10096 Polyester shank band Denim Mercerized Size 40 18 110 Duck Heavy Duty allow Sailcloth Bonded Knits Cotton wrapped 2001 or 2045 11 80 Double Knit Polyester yellow orange Jersey Polyester shank band Tricot Nylon 14 90 blue band 16 100 purple band Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall outlet Flat side s Changing the needle 1 Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you 2 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you 3 Remove the needle by pulling it downward
14. hoop alignment point Please make sure ta correctly set the alignment points check machine manual Tau wil be prompted ta insert these again in case of incorect input Right Cancel EMBROIDERY Up 8 Once point A is entered the PC screen and machine display will prompt you to enter in points B and C Follow the same procedures for inputting points B and C In a case where the three points were input wrong and they do not form an exact right angle the software will show the following error message and give you an opportunity to enter the alignment points again EE x p Incorrect input af alignment points g Would you like to set again D e Machine Nawigator Gereral Realtime 9 When all three points are input click on Send design in the Machine Navigator box to send design portion of data 1 to the machine Embroider the design 10 After all colors of the design from hoop 1 have been embroidered click on Exit in the Machine Navigator box and the screen will prompt you to enter the information from the data 2 area Use the same procedure to re hoop Send block the fabric send the data 2 design to the machine and input nm tem the A B and C points Monochrome Speed Limiter Baste in Hoop Sewing Black 1 of 4 Sitch Machine paused Press machine button Start to start sewing The machine display will show the cross line positions in the hoop for data 2 and th
15. in problems such as shrinkage and puckering of the fabric around the embroidery area Stretchy fabrics The fabric may stretch when tightening the hoop the result may be uneven embroidery Furthermore when the fabric is removed from the hoop after embroidery is complete the fabric may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to become distorted Embroidery can be applied to many types of fabrics but it may be necessary to prepare the following fabrics in a special manner For fabrics with a loopy or napped surface such as towels use a water soluble stabilizer on both the topside and underside of the fabric Depending on the project a tear away or soft mesh cut away stabilizer may be used on the underside instead Denim and linen are considered unstable because of the loose weave Use a medium a medium weight cut away stabilizer on the backside T shirt type fabric usually requires at least one sometimes two layers of soft mesh type cut away stabilizer on the backside For medium to heavyweight stable woven fabric use a medium to heavy weight tear away type stabilizer For soft or sheer fabrics use a rinse away type stabilizer STABILIZER Stabilizer is a non woven substance There is a variety of stabilizers available tear away cut away and wash away There are also specialty stabilizers such as those that are removed by applying heat adhesive stabilizers etc Which stabilizer you choose will depend o
16. lever to its lowest position until the twin thread guide rotates and stops Make sure that the guide doesn t touch fabric etc Release the threading lever and needle will be threaded automatically If it should not return to the original position raise it gently by hand Pull thread loop away from you If the needle has not been threaded correctly re thread from STEP 1 ue LE Thread guide AC 1 Threading hook Threading lever NOTE For smooth threading it is recommended that the machine be set for straight stitch in center needle position when using the automatic needle threader Heavy thread cannot be threaded through fine needle Don t lower the threading lever while the machine is in operation or the threading hook may be broken IMPORTANT If the needle cannot be threaded with the Automatic Needle Threader due to particular qualities of the thread or if the thread is too thick for the needle being used then manually thread the needle after hooking the thread through the thread guide on the needle bar HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS If the machine is not used frequently put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole adjust the position of the hook using a small screw driver NEEDLE THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread The following table is a practical
17. thread or with thread that is a color which blends in with the fabric color so it doesn t show 3 Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired appearance 4 Set the stitich length at 4 maximum 9 Start to sew a STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO TIE OFF FUNCTION 1 Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches forward and then 4 stitches in reverse and continue to sew forward until the foot control is released 2 Press the reverse button and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and stop T rr i I m mu 21 ZIGZAG STITCHING 222 03 04 05 SETTINGS Presser foot All Purpose Foot The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread fabric type of stitch and sewing speed but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values set automatically when pattern No 03 is set The stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is about 5 mm is the selection range when setting the value manually SATIN STITCH SETTINGS Presser foot Satin Foot This is a closely spaced stitch used for appliqu bar tacking etc Slightly loosen the top thread tension for satin stitching Set the stitch length between 0 5 and 2 0 depending on the weight of thread being used Use a backing of stabilizer to help avoid stitches puckering the
18. CK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH ooo m NEEDLE POSITION STITCH AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL RN CRE B i NEN LENGTH WIDTH LENGTH WIDTH STITCH STITCH MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO Tu DES M 0 5 3 0 DE 1 0 3 0 0 MANUAL 2 5 7 0 W 1 0 6 0 88 2 3 5 7 0 0 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 3 5 Adjusting needle position for straight stitch 13 needle positions are available for quilting top stitching etc 2 0 7 0 3 0 6 0 Counter 2 Clockwise Counter clockwise Clockwise clockwise O 8 N os Lower scroll dial 16 STITCH wem d Ce T Vir i vit Pie on js net wer N LENGTH au n se ee or velim d AUTO N N N NO N N N N N N O1 O1 2 5 MANUAL 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 2 5 1 5 2 5 2 0 4 0 1 5 3 0 1 5 2 5 0 8 2 5 1 3 2 5 1 5 2 5 0 8 2 5 AUTO 3 5 3 N O O d bh d 5 0 WIDTH MANUAL 3 5 7 0 1 0 6 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 5 0 6 0 2 0 7 0 a en 3 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 5 7 0 3 5 6 0 3 5 6 0 1 0 7 0 STITCH N Gd Gd o oO P N e N LENGTH AUTO
19. D CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to automatically cut the top and bobbin threads 3 NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the machine is turned on needle is set at its up stop position with upper LED lamp lit When the button is pushed needle is set at its down stop position with lower LED lamp lit Push it again and it will return to its up stop position with upper LED lamp lit 4 REVERSE STITCH BUTTON Reverse sewing is carried out by pushing the reverse stitch button The machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and stop 5 START STOP BUTTON When the Start Stop button is pushed the machine starts slowly and when the button is pushed once more the machine stops However when foot control is plugged the Start Stop button will be inactive 6 LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start Red light indicates machine is operating Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error Flashing for 2 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions 7 SPEED CONTROL LEVER Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed When foot control is used the lever serves as a top speed limiter The speed control lever can be used in both the sewing mode and the embroidery mode Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches Tacking stitch function for tie off of other stitches 2 STARTING TO SEW QUI
20. Hoop Multi Hooping is a special feature in the software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out while making it easy to rehoop the fabric so that each part of the design lines up exactly This embroidery data may be a single design that is too large for the hoop or a combination of smaller embroidery elements and or lettering that when combined together make a much larger finished design See Fig 1 The Multi Hoop feature splits the design elements in up to four different parts and then sews them precisely matching one section to the other When re hooping the fabric the Multi Hoop feature will compensate for misalignment if the fabric has been placed slightly askew in the hoop When stitching an embroidery design that is too large for the hoop it can be difficult to re hoop the fabric with exact alignment Multi Hoop utilizes a system where three alignment points A B and C are input on cross lines that have been marked onto the fabric When these points are input they inform the machine exactly as to how the fabric is positioned into the hoop and will therefore sew the design to the alignment of the cross lines the fabric is slightly askew this system will compensate for it and sew accordingly Please note the Multi Hoop feature will only compensate for a slight misalignment in the vertical cross line Please try to hoop the fabric as accurately as
21. N CHANGE SIZE menu in order to change the stitch count Resizing individual letters You can resize individual letters after you have brought them into the hoop and exited the text window Left click drag a box around the desired letter and size accordingly Because the letters are built in the letter will keep the appropriate density Deleting part of a design Left click and drag a box around the desired area To select additional areas hold down the CONTROL key and left click on next area Once selected touch the DELETE key on your keyboard Is there a way to increase the density of the lettering The density is set to a standard value of 4 10th of mm which is usually the standard density used for Lettering The value is not editable Why does a design sometimes split up into very small segments One color block can end up divided into several blocks The machine has a certain limit of stitches that it can accept So what most probably happens is that these are big blocks that are cut after exceeding the limit leaving a certain number of stitches could possibly be only a few as a separate block 9 10 TOP THREAD DOES NOT STAY IN THE NEEDLE EYE If embroidering several color blocks in the same color the machine might cut the top thread too short If that happens deactivate Thread Cutting Mode see page 28 29 to make sure the top thread stays in the needle eye AutoPunch M and graphic f
22. Quick reference table of stitch length and width 16 19 Straight stitching 20 21 Keeping seams straight Inserting zippers and piping Hand look quilt stitch 21 Straight stitch with auto tie off function 21 Zigzag stitching 22 Adjusting stitch width and length Satin stitch Placement of patterns Blind stitch 23 Multi stitch zigzag 23 Stretch stitches 24 27 Straight stretch stitch Overedge stitch Ric rac stitch Feather stitch Blanket stitch Honeycomb stitch Slant overedge stitch Turkish stitch Slant pin stitch Thorn stitch Reinforced overedge stitch Wizard stitch Crossed stitch Pin stitch Entredeux stitch Ladder stitch Criss cross stitch Fishbone stitch Sewing on a button 27 Buttonholes 28 31 Using buttonhole foot Procedure Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard to sew fabrics Manual buttonhole Decorative sewing 32 Suggestions for decorative stitching 32 More sewin
23. WING EXAMPLES See the sample to the right for more examples on how to use the decorative stitches 29 T 30 13 20 5 29 26 gt gt gt 17 33 3 PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to turn off power to machine before changing presser foot Raise presser foot lifter Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you until the needle is in its highest position 1 Remove presser foot screw presser foot and foot holder 2 Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the drive lever is above the needle clamp Secure it by tightening presser foot screw 3 Turn hand wheel toward you to move needle up and down and check that the embroidery presser foot moves up and down together with the needle Be careful not to touch the needle when replacing presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 6 A large amount of thread is required for embroidering so be sure to use a full bobbin NOTE During the embroidery process bobbin thread creates lint which gradually accumulates in the bobbin case It is recommended that the bobbin case is cleaned periodically to keep the machine running its best See page 56 for information on cleaning the bobbin case 34 Foot holder Presser bar NS XX V N y lt SJ SJ AN Z Presser foot Embroidery presser foot
24. appear once the problem has been fixed Embroidery On control panel Problem gt Correction Machine is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation interrupted forcibly gt Turn off power switch and eliminate the problem that caused the machine to stop Bobbin winder is locked up due to thread entangled around spindle or rotation interrupted forcibly gt Turn off power switch and eliminate the problem that caused the bobbin winder to stop Buttonhole is selected on selection button but buttonhole lever is raised gt Lower buttonhole lever and begin sewing buttonhole Buttonhole lever is not raised gt Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns or embroidery Foot control is connected while operating with start stop button or start stop button is pushed while foot control is connected gt Disconnect foot control or restart sewing by depressing foot control Foreign particle like tip of needle screwdriver etc is detected on machine socket for foot control gt Remove foreign particle 63 On control panel Problem 2 Correction Embroidery Breakage of top thread is detected gt supply or rethread top thread and restart Unable to start with needle lowered Raise needle and restart Unable to start with presser foot lifted Lower presser foot and restart Hoop size is too small to move hoop to original position gt Turn off power switch and attach larger hoop Hoop size is smaller than embro
25. both the power and the light Foot control When servicing the machine or when changing needles or lights etc the machine must be disconnected from the power supply Power light switch OFF SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool cap to ensure smooth flow of thread Felt disc T 21 VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool Attach the spool pin Place felt disc over it Place a thread spool on the spool pin Vertical spool pin Thread retaining slit FOSS Spool cap Spool Spool pin WINDING BOBBIN Be sure to use Class 15 J bobbins 1 Place a spool of thread on the spool pin and secure it with the spool pin cap Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration 2 Put end of thread through the hole in bobbin as shown 2 Place bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle as far as it can go 3 Holding onto the end of the thread push the bobbin winder latch against the bobbin until it clicks and bobbin starts to 3 rotate 4 Bobbin will disengage automatically and the winding 4 mechanism will stop when the bobbin is full To stop the bobbin winding at any time during the winding process push the Start Stop button and move the bobbin winder latch to the right Remove the wound bobbin and cut the thread tail THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD
26. design Each step equals one tenth of the color block Example If a color block contains 150 stitches each step corresponds to 15 stitches When having reached desired position in the color block press OK The hoop moves to that position Fine tune by using the Needle Stop Up Down and Reverse buttons as described on page 43 52 Go to stitch position Step between color blocks TENSION 09 Est C2 C LL w HELPFUL MESSAGES WHEN EMBROIDERING Embroidery unit is mounted but USB cable is not connected Or USB cable is disconnected after transferring embroidery data In this case the image is displayed for a few seconds and then changed back to normal display The transferred embroidery data is still available in the machine USB cable is connected but embroidery data is not transferred yet All LED lamps are turned off Embroidery data is being transferred All LED lamps are turned off Embroidery data has been completely transferred The number of the current color block A number one directly after transferring and total number of transferred color blocks B are shown on the display Embroidery in progress The number of the currently stitched out color block A and total number of transferred color blocks B are shown on the display The status bar indicates how far in the color block the machine has embroidered When last block or one unit of endless hoo
27. e Thread Cutter Forward stitch button Reverse stitch button LED indicator Start stop button For embroidery only TENSION Increase tension Decrease tension 43 TROUBLESHOOTING SKIPPED STITCHES AND THREAD BREAKAGES OCCUR Needle tip is broken Replace needle Needle is bent Replace needle Needle is not installed correctly Install the needle correctly Refer to page 10 Upper thread tension is too tight Adjust the thread tension Refer to page 11 To check the elasticity of the thread hold a length of thread of about 6 inches at both ends and pull it check the length at which it breaks If using a highly elastic thread reduce the upper thread tension Thread path is incorrect Refer to page 7 9 Thread is tangled around spool holder Refer to page 4 Thread or fabric bits have collected under the needle plate Remove the thread or fabric bits Refer to page 56 A thin needle is being used for heavy fabric Replace with a thicker needle Generally at least a 14 needle should be used EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE Embroidering is continuing when thread is tangled LI If the thread remains tangled the fabric may pucker and ruin the finished embroidery Stop embroidering remove the hoop and untangle the thread Upper thread tension is too tight LI This can cause fabric to pucke
28. e input points A B and C blinking Embroider the data 2 design 11 Follow the same procedure for data 3 and data 4 CONTROL PANEL WHEN EMBROIDERING When embroidering the dials on the control panel are used to step through the design color by color and within a color block After transferring desired design s to your FUTURA sewing and embroidery machine the display shows number of current color block and total number of color blocks as illustrated The three horizontal lines indicate the beginning bottom line middle and end top line of the current color block As the block is stitched out a progress bar on the right side of the display will show the approximate current position in the color block STEP BETWEEN COLOR BLOCKS To step between the transferred color blocks press the center of the lower dial BL is shown on the display The arrows indicate which direction you can step between the color blocks Turn the lower dial The current color block number changes When having reached desired color block press OK The hoop moves to the position of the first stitch in selected color block GO TO APPROXIMATE STITCH POSITION WITHIN A COLOR BLOCK To go to a certain part of current color block press the center of the upper dial The horizontal line on the display indicate the approximate current position in the color block Turn the upper dial clockwise to step forward and counter clockwise to step backward in the
29. e safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance SINGER and FUTURA are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Limited or its Affiliates 2012 The Singer Company Limited S r l or its Affiliates All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 2 Accessories 3 Set up your machine 4 Spool pins 4 Winding bobbin 5 Threading the bobbin thread 6 Threading the top thread 7 Using automatic needle threader 8 9 Needle thread and fabric chart 10 Changing the needle 10 Adjusting top thread tension 11 Changing presser foot 11 Control panel function 12 14 Functions of operation switch panel 15 2 STARTING TO SEW
30. e stitching THORN STITCH It is a versatile stitch used for joining fabric pieces and as a decorative touch z vA 25 REINFORCED OVEREDGE STITCH BS Both of these stitches can be used for attaching flat elastic They can also be used for smocking as well as for seam finishing WIZARD STITCH j The Wizard stitch as well as being a decorative stitch is ideal for patching stretch fabrics such as jersey and knitwear CROSSED STITCH Use to sew and finish elastic fabrics or for decoration of borders PIN STITCH 3E 68 78 The Pin stitch is a traditional stitch pattern used for picot like edges and for appliqu work ENTREDEUX STITCH Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use heirloom sewing The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing Needle SINGER Style 2040 to create holes in the stitch pattern 26 LADDER STITCH H The Ladder stitch is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitching It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in an opposite or same color Place the stitch in the center and a special effect will be obtained for decoration Another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon yarn or elastic For drawn thread work choose a medium to heavy weight linen type fabric After sewing draw the thread out from within the ladder for an open airy appearance NOTE Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line if you wish to draw o
31. ead will not run out during sewing Slightly loosen top thread tension For best results use a stabilizer that is appropriate for the particular fabric that you are working with For example place a piece of tear away stabilizer underneath the stitching area when working with a cotton fabric See page 38 for more help with stabilizer selection SUGGESTIONS FOR DECORATIVE STITCHING Scallop Stitch 45 This is an ideal decorative stitch for finishing the edges of fabrics such as those used for table linens or children s clothing When sewing this stitch on a fabric edge first sew the stitch with a stabilizer underneath the fabric Trim the edge of the fabric along the edge of the stitch being careful not to cut into the stitching Pyramid 46 This stitch can be used for embellishing bias binding or creating decorative borders on garments and home dec projects Arrowhead 47 In addition to using this pattern as a decorative stitch it can also be used as a triangular backtack stitch for reinforcing places which can easily unravel This is particularly useful for sewing both edges of pockets Checker Board Zigzag 48 and Checker Double 51 Use a bias tape and fold back the edge Sew the checker stitch on top of this Diamond 50 Fold over the edge of the fabric and use this stitch to tidy up the edge Scallop stitches and diamond stitches can be combined to create other attractive patterns 32 MORE SE
32. ered garments attach the underplate A onto the buttonhole foot as illustrated to make perfect buttonholes Place the fabric between the underplate and buttonhole foot 30 Po 22 19 N MANUAL BUTTONHOLE Use the automatic buttonhole stitches 94 99 and automatic buttonhole foot for buttons up to 1 3 4 45mm in length For larger buttons use the satin foot and the manual buttonhole stitches 91 93 Use the satin foot to create larger buttonholes 1 Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment Place the fabric with the buttonhole marking under the satin foot so that the foot is positioned at the top of the buttonhole mark 2 Start the machine to form first bartack and left side of buttonhole CO 3 Sew second bartack and stitch backward until needle reaches beginning of buttonhole 4 Stitch forward to the end of buttonhole mark to complete buttonhole 5 Stop sewing when you have completed the buttonhole and press Tacking Stitch button to tie off START STOP DECORATIVE SEWING Presser foot Satin Foot Different types of decorative stitches are available The following are examples of how to use and sew these stitches You can use other stitches in the same way Doa test sample on a scrap piece of the fabric being sewn to check the stitch pattern to be used Before starting to sew check that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thr
33. erformance checklist 55 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 56 Oiling inside the face cover 57 Special accessories 58 62 Satin stitch foot Cut amp hem Straight stitch foot Open toe foot Invisible zipper foot Cording foot Darning freehand embroidery foot Even feed foot Edge guide quilting bar Twin needle Threading the twin needle Wing needle Helpful messages 63 64 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions 567 mm x 240 mm x 317 mm Mass of the equipment 10 8 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions 504 mm x 411 mm x 141 mm Mass of the equipment 3 0 kg Rated Voltage 230 V Rated Frequency 50 Hz Rated input 64 W Using ambient temperature Normal temperature Acoustic noise level less than 70 db A 1 GETTING KNOW YOUR MACHINE Bobbin winding tension disk Threading lever Face cover Thread cutter holder Extension table Accessory box Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder latch Operation buttons 10 Horizontal spool pin 11 Handle 12 Hand wheel 13 Power light switch 14 Cord socket 15 Buttonhole lever 16 Feed dog control 17 Presser foot lifter 18 Identification plate 19 Thread guide 1999 opc Ics 20 Twin thread guide i
34. ery thread use a special bobbin thread in the bobbin called bobbin fill 3 Place a stabilizer on the back layer of the fabric to create fabric stiffness and prevent distortion of the fabric during embroidering The fabric stabilizer can be further secured by spraying it with a temporary adhesive 4 Draw your chosen design or letter for sewing a monogram on the fabric using a disappearing fabric marking pen 5 Hoop the fabric Pull it tight with an even tension 6 Place the hooped fabric under the darning freehand embroidery foot and lower the foot 7 Sew with a fast speed while guiding the fabric slowly 8 When the design is complete pull the threads to the back and neaten or tie a knot Trim away the stabilizer and press the fabric EVEN FEED FOOT This foot has its own set of feed dogs that work in conjunction with the machine s feeding system to improve the flow of fabric This is particularly important when sewing several layers of fabric such as in quilting It is also valuable when matching plaids or stripes and in sewing pile types of fabrics such as velour and ultra suede 1 Secure the walking foot to the shank while making sure the extension arm slips over the needle clamp screw 2 Tighten the thumb screw to secure the foot to the shank 3 Place two pieces of fabric right sides together 4 Sew seam from top to bottom EDGE GUIDE QUILTING BAR The edge guide quilting bar is best utilized when paired w
35. fabric PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS Stitch width of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated 22 Under side Top side PEEP 3 STITCH LENGTH D gt NZ lt gt VVV lt gt 3 0 Center position BLIND STITCH 3 06 08 SETTINGS foot Blind Hem Foot E Regular blind stitch for normal fabrics 08 3 Elastic blind stitch for soft stretchable fabrics 06 1 First finish the raw edge Do this by turning it under on fine fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight fabrics Then turn the hem up the required depth press and pin in place 2 Now fold the fabric as illustrated 3 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it does not adjust the guide B on the Blind hem Foot A so that the needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide just rests against the fold NOTE For a narrower or wider blind hem first manually adjust the length and width controls to your desired length and width Then adjust the guide on the foot Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide 4 When completed the stitching is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric NOTE
36. g examples 33 3 PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 34 35 Attaching embroidery foot Inserting the bobbin Threading the top thread Extension table Attaching embroidery unit 36 Removing embroidery unit 36 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 37 Using fabric and stabilizer 38 39 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop 40 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 40 Installation of software 41 42 Function buttons when embroidering 43 Operation switches Thread tension control Troubleshooting 44 A7 Helpful information for embroidering with FUTURA Multi hoop 48 51 Control panel when embroidering 52 Helpful messages when embroidering 53 4 OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 54 Feed dog control 54 Converting to free arm sewing 54 P
37. idery data gt Attach appropriate hoop and restart Defect in sewing data gt Transmit correct data E 1 17 Error message number System error occurs gt off and on power switch to eliminate the problem that caused the system error to occur If the error number should not disappear consult an authorized technician 65 83959 5 12
38. ight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing Let s begin by following the steps below 1 SETTINGS Presser foot All Purpose Foot NOTE Based upon the weight of the fabric slight fine tuning of the tension may be desired Thread cutter Tacking stitch mode button Needle up down position selector button Reverse stitch button Start stop button Feed dog control at rear side Presser foot lifter Thread tension control button Power light switch T O TIIIO O gt NOTE Since a straight stitch has no width the stitch width control is used to change the needle position 2 Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the left of the machine leaving about 6 15 cm clear 3 Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter 4 Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise towards you until the needle enters the fabric 5 Start the machine Guide the fabric gently with your hands When reaching the edge of the fabric stop the sewing machine NOTE The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch Markings as an aid for guiding your fabric when sewing a seam 6 First turn the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you until the needle is in its highest position then raise the presser foot Draw the fabric to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the face cover as shown KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To
39. iles Vector Art vs Bitmapped Art There are many different types of images or formats of graphic files AutoPunchTM gives the best results when using vector type images such as wmf The software must be able to recognize a color block of information bmp can be made of millions of colors making it impractical for use Clipart falls into two basic categories Vector Art and Bitmapped Art The software is capable of vectorizing the bmp image but it may lose detail depending on the image is essential to understand about the type of artwork or image used with AutoPunch Vector Art is a clean graphic blocks of color by simple definition Some common formats wmf and emf are two formats that the Auto Punch software can read Bitmapped Art is the type of format that is typically saved when scanning The computer sees millions of colors to create the realistic type of image Even a 3 color design that we see as simple has billions of pixels Common formats recognized by the software bmp jpg tif pcx pcd and psd Tips for AutoPunchTM Scan art with a high resolution 200 300 DPI Scan at 3 6 times larger than the intended output Lines that are too narrow to properly sew out are eliminated by the software when it cleans up the artwork Vector Art Vector Art mode vectoriel Vector Art gt Bitmapped Art Bitmapped Art mode point Bitmapped Art 47 Multi
40. in Needle Button button and return the machine to normal sewing mode either press the Twin Needle button again or turn the machine off Twin Needle sewing is only active when the LED light next to the Twin Needle button is lit It is recommended that you use SINGER Style 2025 twin needles 7 THREAD CUTTING MODE Press this button to activate Thread Cutting Mode The machine will automatically cut the top and bobbin thread every time you stop sewing When activated the LED indicator next to the button is lit Note Twin needle safety and Thread cutting mode cannot be enabled at the same time 8 THREAD TENSION CONTROL BUTTON Press to decrease and to increase thread tension While pressing the button thread tension adjustment mode is displayed on LCD screen 14 LLI Lm 25 8 TENSION 1 1 B BI IE ig El Bl iB E El El Ei IE 0 Li a 25 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1 TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Press Tacking Stitch Button i and the sewing machine makes 4 tiny fixing stitches to tie off the sewing on all patterns Press START STOP to sew Press Tacking Stitch button when the machine is stopped so tacking stitch will be activated The position of the tacking stitches will be at the exact spot in the pattern where the Tacking Stitch button is pushed When the function is activated the LED indicator next to the button is lit red 2 THREA
41. ith the all purpose foot or the 1 4 foot optional accessory The edge guide quilting bar is used to sew perfect straight seams It can be used to stitch parallel lines in quilting or can be used to help guide you to sew 5 8 of an inch seam allowances To attach the guide simply insert it into the opening of the shank at the back of the presser foot on your machine For designs and monograms For freehand embroidery C The darning freehand embroidery foot is an optional accessory The even feed is an optional ccessory The edge guide quilting bar is an optional accessory 61 TWIN NEEDLE A twin needle produces two rows of parallel stitches for pintucks double top stitching and decorative sewing When using twin needles When using twin needles always engage the twin needle button regardless of the stitch you have selected This will prevent broken needles and damage to your machine regardless of the stitch you have selected Use of a SINGER Brand twin needle Style 2025 is strongly recommended LP The twin needle is not included with the SEQS 6700 THREADING THE TWIN NEEDLE 1 Place a spool on each spool pin Thread the two threads as one Draw one thread through each needle from front to back 2 Pick up bobbin thread as for single needle sewing Pull the three threads together under the presser foot to the back of the machine leaving about 6 15 cm clear NOTE Needle threader canno
42. keep the seam straight use one of the numbered guide lines on the needle plate The numbers indicate distance from the needle at its center position The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is a 74 6mm seam guide line used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams 20 19 000000 2287 IE 9 N ND 1 2 13 mm 3 8 9 mm 1 4 6 mm INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING SETTINGS Presser foot Zipper Foot Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper It can also be used to make or insert piping INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the right side attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot To sew down the left side attach right side of foot to foot holder PIPING Create a piping by covering a filler cord with a bias strip of fabric Attach the right side of the zipper foot to the foot holder so that the needle passes through the right side of the zipper foot Baste the seam allowances together enclosing the filler cord forming seam tape for the piping Helpful Hint Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control HAND LOOK QUILT STITCH 02 This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching and quilting 1 Thread bobbin with desired top stitching color 2 Thread the needle with either invisible
43. le thread breaks Machine is not threaded correctly see page 7 9 Top thread tension is too tight see page 11 Needle is bent Replace needle see page 10 Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric see page 10 Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin case is not threaded correctly see page 6 Lint accumulates in bobbin case or hook Remove lint see page 40 Fabric puckers Top thread tension is too tight Adjust thread tension see page 11 Stitch length is too long for sheer or soft fabric Shorten stitch length see page 12 13 99 CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall outlet To ensure the best possible operation of your machine it 15 necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times 1 Raise the needle to its highest position 2 Remove two screws on the needle plate 1 and slide the needle plate toward you as illustrated for removal 3 Remove the bobbin case 2 4 Clean the feed dogs and hook area with the lint brush Put one drop of sewing machine optional oil on the hook race as indicated by the arrows A B NOTE SINGER page 57 Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested DO NOT use all purpose as it is not suited for sewing machine lubrication 5 Replace the bobbin case with the projection 3 positioned against the spring 4 6 Make sure that the needle is at it
44. lish fabrics Pearl cotton embroidery floss or fine wool yarn can be used for cording Single cording 1 Mark the design on the fabric Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side opening Pull the cord about 5cm 2 inches behind the foot 2 The grooves of the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being formed over the cord 3 Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord Lower the foot and sew slowly guiding the cord over the design Triple cording 1 Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three cords into the grooves of the foot and pull out 5cm 2 inches of the cords behind the foot Select the desired pattern and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cords Lower the foot and sew slowly guiding the cords 60 lt lt lt 2 0 NJ NIN N v v v The cording foot is an optional accessory The cording foot is an optional accessory DARNING FREEHAND EMBROIDERY FOOT This foot is used to create freehand embroidery monograms and stippling when the machine is set in regular sewing mode embroidery unit not attached 1 Drop the feed dogs To do so remove the free arm On the backside of the exposed area move the lever from the right to the left 2 Thread the needle with the machine embroidery thread If you have chosen a rayon sheen as embroid
45. n has been correctly set at the factory so you do not need to adjust it CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is in the highest position Raise presser foot lifter 1 Push presser foot release button to remove the foot 2 Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the foot holder 3 Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on the foot Under side p Well balanced Top stitch too tight Top stitch too loose Decrease tension Increase tension Presser foot lifter CE ne Foot holder 11 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS z EMBROIDERY 1 LCD DISPLAY When turning on the machine without the embroidery unit attached straight stitch number 00 is selected The information on the display changes for regular sewing programming and embroidering For regular sewing the LCD display shows the number of the selected stitch an image of the stitch and stitch width and stitch length settings 35 See page 13 for information about the display when creating a stitch program and page 52 for information about the display when embroidering 4 2 DIRECT SELECTION BUTTONS Frequently used stitches are available by the direct selection buttons Simply press a button to select that stitch 3 PROGRAM MODE BUTTON Press this button to enter Program Mode Read more about programming under 4 and 5 below 12 4 STITCH SELECTION DIAL There a
46. n the nature of the fabric on which you are embroidering Always follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer correctly The stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop with which it is being used Follow stabilizer manufacturer s recommendations for use Stabilizers can usually be obtained from a fabric store 38 Stabilizer Adhesive surface facing down Embroidering surface Top side Hoop position When embroidering onto fabric which is smaller than the hoop size or when embroidering close to the edge of the fabric attach the stabilizer as illustrated WHEN EMBROIDERING ALONG THE EDGE OF FABRIC SUCH AS A HANDKERCHIEF WHEN EMBROIDERING A NARROW PIECE OF FABRIC SUCH AS RIBBON TAPE Embroidery surface at fabric edge Stabilizer Adhesive surface facing Hoop inner frame Ribbon tape Stabilizer 39 PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 Turn hand wheel counter clockwise toward you until the needle comes to its highest position ATTACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 Raise presser foot and needle and push up lever A of embroidery foot with your finger and pass embroidery hoop under it To remove pull the hoop forward to slide it out from underneath the embroidery foot 2 Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from front to back until it clicks into place To remove press the hoop release lever and slide the ho
47. o sew 2 Before closing the seam on your project use a fabric marker to mark the desired bottom end of the zipper on both sides of the zipper opening 3 Fold in and press the seam allowances of both opening edges and open out the pressed edges 4 With right sides together place the first half of the opened zipper along the first edge of the opening ensuring that the teeth of the zipper end at the creased edge 5 Baste in place 6 Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper are lined up with the groove of the zipper foot Topstitch the zipper in place ensuring that the needle penetrates the tape of the zipper close to the teeth Continue sewing until the presser foot reaches the zipper s slider backstitching at the end of the seam 7 On the opposite side close the zipper With right sides together make sure the two sides of the zipper are properly aligned Pin in place open the zipper and baste in place 8 Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the teeth of the zipper are again lined up with the groove of the zipper foot Topstitch the zipper in place ensuring that the needle penetrates the tape of the zipper as close to the teeth as possible 9 Continue sewing the second seam until the presser foot reaches the zipper s slider backstitching at the end The invisible zipper foot is an optional accessory 59 CORDING FOOT Sew over one two or three standards of cord to embel
48. onhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns Raise buttonhole lever see page 28 29 Buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing buttonhole Lower buttonhole lever see page 28 29 Machine jams knocks Thread is caught in hook Clean hook see page 40 Needle is damaged Replace needle see page 10 Fabric does not move Presser foot is not lowered Lower presser foot see page 54 Stitch length is too short Lengthen stitch length see page 12 13 Feed dogs are lowered Raise feed dogs see page 54 STITCHING PROBLEMS Machine skips stitches Needle is not all the way up into needle clamp see page 10 Needle is bent or blunt Replace needle see page 10 Machine is not threaded correctly see page 7 9 Thread is caught in hook Clean hook see page 40 Stitches are irregular Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric see page 10 Machine is not threaded correctly see page 7 9 Top thread tension is too loose see page 11 Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action Guide it gently Bobbin has not been wound evenly Rewind bobbin see page 5 Needle breaks Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action Guide it gently Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric see page 10 Needle is not all the way up into the needle clamp see page 10 THREAD PROBLEMS Need
49. oove 3 Guide the thread into the thread guide 4 Pass the thread through the eye of the needle 5 from front to back See following page for instructions on operation of the Automatic Needle Threader IMPORTANT To verify that the machine is threaded properly in the tension discs do this simple check 1 With the presser foot raised pull the thread towards the back of the machine You should detect only a slight resistance and little or no deflection of the needle 2 Now lower the presser foot and again pull the thread towards the the back of the machine This time you should detect a considerable amount of resistance and much more deflection of the needle If you do not detect the resistance you have mis threaded the machine and need to re thread it USING AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER Be sure to raise the presser foot lifter and raise the needle to its highest position before threading Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with your right hand Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar and pull it toward you leaving about 4 10 cm clear Hook thread into the twin thread guides A and B Pull thread gently into the thread cutter holder to cut and hold it in place Don t pull thread with strong force or thread may be pulled off from needle hole after threading Pull down the threading
50. op towards you NOTE Before attaching the small hoop turn on the power switch to move the carriage to the ready position 40 Hoop rel ease lever INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE In order to start using the software on your PC you must first install the contents of the CD to your PC This procedure is refered to as installation procedure Please follow the instructions below in order to successfully install the software for your FUTURA sewing amp embroidery machine on your personal computer The software for your FUTURA sewing amp embroidery machine comes on a CD ROM disc In most personal computers the default drive setting for a CD ROM drive is D Please insert the installation software for your FUTURA sewing amp embroidery machine into the CD ROM disc receiver in your PC After some seconds the Installation Procedure of the software will start automatically If after a short while the software doesn t automatically start the installation process you may start the installation procedure manually by going to the Start option of Windows select type D FuturaStart exe and click on OK After some seconds the step by step installation of the software begins with the Welcome window Click on Next to move on to the next screen After reading and agreeing with terms given in the License Agreement please click on Yes and again click on Next and then select the direc
51. p is completed All LED lamps are turned off 4 OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are three positions for your presser foot 1 Lower the presser foot to sew 2 Raise the lifter to the middle position to insert or remove fabric 4 3 Lift it to its highest position to change the presser foot or to remove thick fabric FEED DOG CONTROL The feed dogs control the movement of the fabric that is being sewn They should be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for darning freehand embroidery and monogramming so that you not the feed dogs are moving the fabric You do not have to lower the feed dogs when attaching the embroidery unit as they lower automatically Feed dog control Down eee S Ahhh E CONVERTING TO FREE ARM SEWING Your machine can be used either as a flat bed or as a free arm model With the extension table in position it provides a large working surface as a standard flat bed model To remove the extension table hold it firmly with both hands and pull it off to the left as shown To replace slide the extension table back into place until it clicks With the extension table removed the machine converts into a slim free arm model for children s clothes cuffs trouser legs and other hard to reach places o4 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew Power switch is turned off Turn on the switch see page 4 Butt
52. possible Preparing the Fabric Please note The fabric must be large enough to accommodate the amount of hoops that will be required to stitch out the design 1 Using a very fine lined water soluble marker mark a line vertically down the center of the fabric 2 Mark a line horizontally across the center of the fabric The vertical and horizontal lines must be at precise right angles to each other These lines will now be referred to as the cross lines These cross lines will be used to set the fabric into the hoop according to the divided design layout In the Software 1 Select Tools from the horizontal tool bar select Hoop and then select Multiple 2 A single hoop appears on the screen marked with 1 in the upper left corner 48 Fabric Cross line Intersection of cross lines must be at perfect 90 degree angles Cross line Please Note a thin line is very important to the accuracy of the final outcome of the embroidery Please note Up to three additional hoops will appear as the design data requires 3 Select a large design or individual design elements and arrange them in the hoop area on the screen The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is built into the software Additional numbered hoops will appear as the design parts flow out of the first hoop section 4 The design data is sent to the machine for sewing one section at a time Click on
53. r and result in uneven feeding reduce the thread tension Refer to page 11 Needle tip is broken or needle is too thick Select a correct needle Refer to page 10 Thread is tangled somewhere along the thread path LI If the thread is tangled on the spool pin or somewhere along the thread path this will cause the thread to hang up and not advance through the machine This will increase the upper thread tension and cause the fabric to pucker Check the thread Refer to page 7 9 HOOP SIDE No stabilizer attached when using light or stretch fabric Attach stabilizer to the fabric Refer to page 38 39 Fabric is not tight enough in the hoop Tighten the fabric in the frames so that when the fabric is tapped with a finger it makes a sound like a drum Refer to page 37 Embroidery hoop is not correctly attached Attach the hoop securely to the hoop bracket with the hoop mounting screws Refer to page 40 Hoop is obstructed against free motion Check around the hoop and remove things which cause obstruction HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA Embroidering direction Embroidered section 1 If stitches are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread has broken it may continue to embroider up to about eight stitches without any thread blank stitches before it automatically stops In such cases use the following procedure to step back th
54. r disappears the machine is set at the maximum or minimum stitch width or length available for that particular stitch The settings made for each stitch are saved until the machine is turned off Scroll program and delete programmed stitches When the Program Mode button has been pressed see 3 above turning the lower dial will scroll through the programmed letters and stitches displaying your program as it will be stitched out Press the center of the dial to delete the last stitch in the program Press repeatedly or keep the center of the dial pressed to continue deleting letters and or programmed 4c stitches one at a time 13 6 TWIN NEEDLE BUTTON When using twin needles press the twin needle safety button regardless of the stitch you selected Doing so will reduce the stitch width automatically and save broken needles and possible damage to your machine When the button is pressed the LED indicator next to the button is lit indicating that Twin Needle Button is activated When turning the Stitch Selection Dial the machine now automatically skips all stitches that are not suitable for twin needle and a beep will sound when selecting buttonhole pattern with the direct selection button indicating that buttonholes cannot be sewn with twin needle Note Always select the Twin Needle Button prior to selecting a pattern This will preclude any possibility of the twin needle breaking To disengage the Tw
55. r message will prompt you to free some hard disk space before proceeding with the installation You can always abort the installation procedure by clicking on Cancel CORRECT START UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be followed for proper start up You are now ready to select and transmit a design to protocol If these steps are not followed precisely you will your machine get a Transmission Pending error message Boot up your computer but do not open the embroidery software Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your computer and sewing machine 1 Turn on your sewing machine Make sure the needle has been moved to the highest position by turning the hand wheel towards you Double click on the FUTURA icon shortcut your desktop to open up the embroidery software FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN EMBROIDERING OPERATION SWITCHES THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to automatically cut the top and bobbin threads whenever the machine is stopped If Thread Cutting Mode is active see page 14 the machine will automatically cut the top and bobbin thread every time the machine stops at the end of a color block Use auto thread cut only when changing thread colors START STOP BUTTON When start stop button is pushed machines starts slowly To stop the machine push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle automatically stops at i
56. r to Using buttonhole foot above 4 Set the buttonhole lever C so that it drops down vertically between the stoppers A and B 28 AY 223 22 Buttonhole foot 5 Carefully mark the position of buttonhole on your garment 6 Place the fabric under the foot Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to a length of about 4 inches to the rear 7 Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on the buttonhole foot and then lower the buttonhole foot Fabric marking 8 While holding the top thread start the machine NN N KO Sewing will be completed automatically in the following order 4 Buttonhole foot alignment position 222 9 When sewing is finished use buttonhole opener to open up the fabric in the center of the buttonhole Be careful not to cut any of the bartack threads CORDED BUTTONHOLES Hook filler cord crochet thread or buttonhole twist over the spur and pull both ends of the cord forward under the foot and tie off the cord as shown in the illustration Sew buttonhole so that zigzag stitches cover the cord When completed release the cord from the foot Using a hand sewing needle bring the cords to the wrong side of the fabric then tie to secure Trim the excess cords BUTTONHOLING WITH HARD TO SEW FABRICS When buttonholing with hard to sew fabrics or along the edge of multi lay
57. re two main categories of stitches utility and decorative stitches that are sewn continuously buttonholes are also included here stitches that are sewn in single repetitions and can be programmed into longer sequences Turn the dial to browse the available stitches one by one Press the center of the dial to step ten stitches at a time Example To select stitch number 52 press the center of the dial five times and then turn the dial two steps clockwise When the ABC Program Mode button has been pressed see 3 above turning the Stitch Selection Dial will browse through letters and other programmable stitches Selected stitch will be sewn in one repetition only Press the center of the dial to program selected stitch 5 STITCH SETTING SCROLL AND DELETE PROGRAM DIAL Setting Stitch Width and Stitch Length In sewing mode stitch width needle position for straight stitch and stitch length are displayed Width and length are automatically set to default for all stitches when turning on the machine Default numbers are underlined Press the center of the dial to toggle between stitch width and stitch length setting A LED indicator is lit next to the selected setting Turn the dial to adjust the selected setting The numbers change on the display as you turn and the underlining is removed indicating that the new setting is not default Note When an arrow on either side of the stitch width stitch length value numbe
58. re will be stored FUTURA InstallShield Wizard Select Program Folder Please select a program Folder Setup wil add program icons to the Program Folder listed below ou mag type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Program Folder FL i Existing Folders HI Video Convener ADOBE Accession Admiratitatnve Toots Adobe Ahead Nero Ary to lcon ATI Hycravision Almonphere Deluxe v5 Simply click on Next to continue Finally you are requested to confirm all the selections made during the installation set up FUTURA InstallShield Wizard Start Copying Files even stings belve copymng Bes 2 Setup has enough information to start copying the program fies sou want tovs or change ary settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying hes Pressing the Next button will finally start the copy and installation of the software files to the given directory on the hard disk A progress bar will indicate the stage at which the installation procedure is It will finish when has reached to 100 FUTURA InstallShield Wizard Setup Status The installation procedure is finalizing all required actions and FUTURA GORGE jour ona Renton will automatically close after finish Please wait for a short while until this happens If the installation utility identifies a lack of available space on your hard disk an erro
59. rough the embroidering data to the point for continuing automatically stop 1 Press the reverse switch stitch return to step back through the embroidery data The hoop will move back one stitch at a time Step back through the data until the blank area has been completely passed over Blank stitches resulting from thread breakage 2 Restart the embroidery machine and continue embroidering Reverse stitch button START STOP 2 Computer screen says thread is broken machine lights are flashing lights and making a beeping sound but thread is not broken Upper thread is not in the thread tension Rethread upper thread see 7 Threading the Top Thread Placing the small net that is supplied with the accessories over the spool of thread may ensure that the thread is unwinding properly 3 After resizing a design the density of the stitching is either too tight or not tight enough The software will recalculate the stitch on an imported design when sizing but only when using DESIGN gt CHANGE SIZE option It does have a limitation of re sizing up to 149 and down sizing to 51 and while still being able to re calculate the stitches correctly 4 46 Will the density of a design be adjusted when resizing design When sizing designs in the software you can resize designs from the Library in the hoop on screen and keep the design integrity All other formats should be changed in the DESIG
60. s It is ideal for edging neck bands armholes sleeves and hems FEATHER STITCH 10 This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace and trims It is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge joining BLANKET STITCH This stitch is commonly used for machine applique though it can be used decoratively as well When used for applique adjust the length or width of the stitch according to the desired look of the project 24 HONEYCOMB STITCH 1 Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock 2 With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering stitch over the gathers The design will be a series of small diamonds SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH f 75 This stitch seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow supple seam particularly suited to swimwear sportswear T shirts babywear in stretch nylon stretch towelling jersey and cotton jersey TURKISH STITCH The turkish stitch has three main uses lt is perfect for 5 attaching flat elastic when making or repairing lingerie and for 2 e overcasting and for seaming and overcasting in one operation 4 on slightly stretch fabrics and non stretch ones such as linen tweed and medium to heavy weight cotton SLANT PIN STITCH Use this stitch for decorative embellishment It can also be used for seams on stretch fabrics Sew near the raw edge of the fabric and trim close to the outside of th
61. s highest position and put and slide the needle plate into position as illustrated Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller After using keep sewing machine and foot control page 2 clean Use dry rags to remove dust from the sewing machine and foot control page 2 NOTE Use dry rags to avoid electrical shock 56 OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1 Remove two screws and face cover 2 Put one drop of sewing machine oil to the points indicated by arrows Helpful Hints For the machine used frequently It should be oiled periodically For the machine used after a long interval It should be oiled before it is used CAUTION Always remove the dust and lint before oiling For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil Use of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil Will cause damage to your machine 57 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES SATIN FOOT The Satin stitch foot is grooved on the bottom to permit dense stitching to pass under it easily It is most useful for sewing satin stitches It can also be used as an alternative to the Purpose or All Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches Closely spaced zigzag page 23 stitches are called satin stitches This is an attractive stitch used primarily for appliqueing and bar tacking Slightly loosen top thread tension for satin stitching Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing to avoid puckering NOTE on starting to se
62. t be used to thread the twin needle Helpful Hints 1 Always select the twin needle mode prior to selecting a pattern This will preclude any possibility of the twin needle breaking 2 To disengage twin needle sewing mode and return the machine to normal sewing mode either press the twin needle button again or shut the machine off Twin needle is only active when the twin needle switch is lit red WING NEEDLE The wing needle sometimes known as hemstitching needle is most commonly used in heirloom sewing A wing needle has wings that extend from either side of the needle This 71 72 79 extra wide needle will create holes in the fabric to produce decorative effect The wing needle works best with stitches that have a repeated back and forth motion You will obtain better results if you use the wing needle in natural fibers such as cotton batiste linen and silk It may be necessary to decrease the upper tension slightly for a better quality stitch do a test sample before sewing your garment Do not use the built in needle threader when working with the wing needle The wing needle is not included with the SEQS 6700 Use of a SINGER brand wing needle Style 2040 is strongly recommended 62 HELPFUL MESSAGES Messages are displayed with LED lamps above stitch pattern numbers on control panel and or PC screen When a message is displayed fix the problem following the instruction in the message The message will dis
63. the Transmit to Machine tool on the tool bar 5 The grey area 1 Hoop is the first of the embroidery data that is sent to the machine for sewing Set fabric and stabilizer into the hoop aligning cross lines of data 1 within the guide line markings of the hoop See figures 2 and 3 There are two sets of markings on the inner hoop On each side of the hoop there is a Center Hoop line which indicates the exact center of the hoop In each corner of the hoop there are markings which together define the maximum sewing area for Multiple Hooping These marks are referred to as Guide lines Guide lines are to be set on the horizontal and vertical cross lines on the fabric as shown Guide line Guide line Center point line Guide line 6 The next screen prompts you to input the first of three alignment points A B and C These alignment points will inform the machine exactly where the crosslines are positioned in the hoop It is extremely important that the points are accurately input on the cross lines The machine display shows as illustrated and the cross lines for data 1 with input point A blinking 7 Use the shift buttons on the machine to move the hoop until the needle comes to point A on the cross line and push the OK button Note If a mistake is made when entering the points press the Clear button to clear the point s 50 Left Multiple Hoop Alignment Points x Flease set
64. to page 40 MF 1 Holding handle of embroidery unit carefully slide toward the left while pressing release lever Note Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit Handle 2 Turn the connector cap to the left to close for general sewing Release lever 36 SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP NOTE For information about using appropriate stabilizer see page 38 1 Loosen hoop adjusting screw and place fabric between inner and outer frame Pull fabric edges to remove slack NOTE Apply stabilizer when appropriate see page 38 a This mark on inner hoop should be placed to the front side large hoop only b Check inner and outer hoop mark A to match 2 Slightly tighten the hoop adjusting screw and pull fabric edges to remove slack Fit the two frames together by pressing down on the inner frame a Tighten hoop adjusting screw b Once fabric is properly positioned in embroidery frame with no slack securely tighten the screw c Tighten the fabric in the frames so that it makes a sound like a drum when the tightened surface is tapped with a finger USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER FABRIC Use stabilizer to produce best results when embroidering on the following fabrics Fabrics which lack firmness or stability for embroidery such as cotton polyester rayon etc Lightweight fabrics such as this may lack firmness or stability and when embroidered may pull in which may result
65. tory where the software should be installed It is highly recommended to use the selected default directory Simply click on Next to continue FUTURA InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for FUTURA The InstallShield Wizard wil install FUTURA on your computer To continue cick Next FUTURA InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please rend the following license agreement careful Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement This is a agreement between you and Compucon S A established in the Sth Kim Thessaloniki Therm P D 445 P C 57001 Themi Thessaloniki Greece which grants you the right to use this under registered trademark Lompucon Installing thet software package pou mrevocably accept the terms described underneath 1 The Software is owned by Compucon S A and is protected by 3 DO PA ci the read I you select the setup wll close To instal FUTURA you must accept Uis agi Yes FUTURA InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup wil maal FUTURA in Ihe lolieversg folder Ta install to this folder chek Nest To install lo different folder click Browse and select another folder Destinahon Folder CAFUTURA 41 Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the softwa
66. ts highest position FORWARD STITCH BUTTON After the embroidery design has been transferred to the machine the embroidery can be advanced one stitch at a time Note The embroidery hoop will move as it is advancing through the design To advance continuously press and hold this button REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through a design that is already in progress press the Reverse Stitch button Pressing the button once will reverse one stitch at a time To reverse continuously press and hold this button Design may be reversed all the way back to the first stitch of the design LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start Red light indicates machine is operating Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error Flashing for 2 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctioned or is malfunctioning THREAD TENSION CONTROL Thread tension is automatically set at E for embroidery when the embroidery unit is attached You may wish to re adjust thread tension according to the type of fabric and thread being used NOTE When sewing designs created by the software for Photo Stitch optional it is recommended to decrease the thread tension toward 0 and activate the Speed Limiter by checking the box in Machine navigator before sending the design to the machine This ensures the best performance of the machin
67. ut threads CRISS CROSS STITCH x Used to sew and finish stretch fabrics or for decoration especially of borders FISHBONE STITCH 5 Use to create decorative borders and for embroidery SEWING ON A BUTTON 5 SETTINGS foot Button Sewing Foot Feed dog control Position your fabric and button under the presser foot Lower presser foot Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise toward you to make sure the needle clears both the left and right openings of the button Adjust width if required Sew 10 stitches across If a shank is required place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of it Helpful Hint To secure thread pull both threads to the backside of the fabric and tie together 2f BUTTONHOLES USING BUTTONHOLE FOOT 1 Insert a button in between tab A and tab B 2 Buttonholes can be sewn to match the size of the button It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole to keep the foot from vibrating when moving across the table PROCEDURE Use an interfacing in the area of the garment where buttonholes are placed Stabilizer or regular interfacing can be used Make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of the fabric with the selected button 1 Select one buttonhole pattern 2 Replace the presser foot with the buttonhole foot Refer to Changing presser foot on page 11 3 Insert the button into the buttonhole foot Refe
68. w with satin stitch foot Pull both threads under the foot to the left of the foot of the foot before starting to sew in order to hold threads with the foot or top thread may be entangled on the underside of fabric CUT amp HEM This foot is used to trim excess material while sewing 1 Move the plastic sleeve that covers the needle clampscrew to the right 2 Attach the cut amp hem making sure the attachment s arm fits around the needle bar thumb screw Tighten the thumb screw securing the foot 3 Slowly turn the hand wheel towards you the needle should go over the stitch finger on the foot If the needle is hitting the metal stitch finger or metal side then widen or narrow the stitch width Never use a straight stitch 4 Cut a 7 2 wide by 1 deep notch at the top edge of your fabric 5 Place the fabric OVER the first metal platform and then UNDER the second metal platform If the foot is not cutting it is usually because the material is not placed OVER the first metal platform 6 Sew slowly and gently guide the fabric The cut amp hem works best if no more than 72 is being trimmed 1 4 FOOT This foot provides a perfect 74 seam guideline which is useful when piecing quilt blocks Markings on the foot alert when to pivot the fabric 1 Select straight stitch 2 Snap on the 4 Foot 3 Stitch the pre cut fabric pieces together Keep the fabric s edge even with the foot s right edge There is no need to tie

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