Singer FW75 User's Manual
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1. 7 CONTROL BUTTONS amp DROP FEED LEVER 8 REVERSESTITCHBUTTON 8 NEEDLE 0 90 18011014 8 SETTING UP YOUR WHITE SEWING MACHINE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 9 WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH 10 11 WINDING THE 11 INSERTING THE 12 THREADING THE MACHINE 43 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 13 THREADING THE TOP THREAD 13 THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE 14 DRAWING UP THE BOBBINTHREAD 14 STARTINGTOSEW 15 STARTAND END OF SEAM 45 REVERSE STITCHING 16 TURNING CORNERS 16 SEWING HEAVY FABRIC 16 SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS 16 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS 17 FABRIC THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE 18 STRAIGHT STITCH 00 49 ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING 20 FREE ARM SEWING 20 OVERCASTING OVERLOCKING 21 USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE 21 BLIND HEM2. SINGER SINGER FW75 INSTRUCTION BOOK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock Asewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine From the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Donotallow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children or infirm person Usethis sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual e Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if itis not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle e Always
3. V V LVF VF NT ON N Used for sewing on elastic band and overcast stitching on knit fabrics A Elastic Band Sewing Pull elastic band in front and back of needle while sewing B Overcast Stitching Used for easy to ravel and knit fabrics Needle should fall on extreme edge of fabric ELASTIC STITCH SEWING 04 lt It assures you ofa stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics It is good for joining durable fabrics such as denims We recommend that you use a needle for knit and synthetic fabrics to prevent stitch skippings and thread breakages 25 I 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 26 PATCH WORK For additional decorative purposes use different kind of materials 1 Place two pieces of fabric right sides together and sew a basting stitch 2 Press the seam open 3 Be sure that stitches fall on both sides of fabric APPLIQUE 1 Fix applique on fabric with fabric glue fusible ir
4. The machine will start running when start stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time The machine will start sewing slowly before speeding up to your desired sewing speed B SPEED CONTROL BUTTON The machine will sew faster when the lever is moved to the right and sew slower when the lever is moved to the left C SLOW BUTTON While sewing by pressing this button machine will sew in slow speed Pressing this button again the speed will return D REVERSE STITCH BUTTON The machine will continue to sew in reverse atlow speed while the button is pressed and Stop when the button is released E NEEDLE UP DOWN BUTTON The needle can be raised or lowered by pressing this button Pressing this button will permit one stitch sewing F DROP FEED LEVER The fabric feed dogs project up through the needle plate directly below the presser foot The function is to move the fabric being sewn The drop feed lever controls the fabric feed dogs For ordinary sewing move the lever to the right This raises feed dogs to their highest position For most sewing the lever should be in this position For darning or free motion embroidery or whenever fabric is to be moved by hand move the lever to the left to lower the fabric feed dogs G LED LIGHT Your machine has an LED light FOOT CONTROLLER Use of foot controller will permit control of start stop and speed with your foot For this machine use foot co
5. forward and stop automatically 4 Raise the presser foot and cut thread 19 ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING Your machine can sew zigzag stitches of various widths and lengths by changing the settings of the stitch width and stitch length Zigzag stitches are very good for joining two pieces of fabrics applique and sewing various decorative patterns SATIN STITCHING When you sew the satin stitch by shortening the stitch length attach the satin foot FREE ARM SEWING By simply removing the extension table machine becomes a free arm machine making hard to reach areas readily accessible e Referto page 5 for Removing The Extension Table 20 OVERCASTING OVERLOCKING USING THEOVERCASTING FOOT Press fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge of seam A Width 6 5 5 0 is used for preventing ravelling of fabrics B can sew overcasting and regular stitches atthe same time Therefore it is convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch fabrics N CAUTION To prevent accidents Overcasting foot should be used for sewing patterns 06 and 12 only and do not change the stitch width narrower than 5 0 It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT Place fabr
6. use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Donotuse bent needles Donotpullor push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot etc Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual e Never drop or insert any object into any opening Donotuse outdoors Donotoperate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated Todisconnect turn all controls to the off 0 position then remove plug from outlet Donotunplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the coed SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS MAIN PARTS ACCESSORIES I OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE 4 REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE 5 OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE 5 EXTENSION WORKING TABLE s e 5 DUST COVER OPTIONAL 5 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 6 REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER 6 INSERTING THE NEEDLE 6 CONNECTING THE MACHINE 7 POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION
7. HREAD TENSIONS PTT The thread tension must be properly balanced If adjustment is required it can be made by changing the upper thread tension A Correct Thread Tension Upper and bobbin threads should lock approximately in the middle of fabric B When bobbin thread appears on top side of fabric Turn the tension dial to a lower number C When upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric Turn the tension dial to a higher number D Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitches To sew zigzag stitches the thread tension should be setto a slightly weaker tension than when sewing straight stitches You will obtain a nicer stitch when upper thread appears on bottom side of fabric 17 Helpful Hint Like shown on drawing stitches on top side of fabric are good but bottom side tends to have a bunch of thread itusually means thatthe upper thread is not threaded correctly especially threading of the upper thread tension regulator may not be correct Refer to page 14 for correct threading CAUTION To prevent accidents The feed dog will feed the fabric automatically Do not pull nor press on fabric with hands It will cause needle breakages or poor quality stitches FABRIC THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Size Ctn 80 100 Light Weight thin georgette org
8. OCK 25 66 DECORATIVE AND FUCTIONAL STITCHES 3wwwl e wns 298966 Sox OSS 8 Stitch length TE j Stitch width i Pattern selector 10 BOBBIN WINDING REMOVING THE BOBBIN 1 Remove the slide cover by sliding the locker to right and push down the left corner of slide cover At the same time 2 Remove the bobbin from the machine WINDING THE BOBBIN 1 Pivot spool pin into highest horizontal spool pin position 2 Pass a spool of thread on the spool pin Secure to place a spool of thread on the pin Secure it with the spool cap to ensure smooth flow of thread 3 Pass thread from spool through thread guides as shown 4 Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown 5 Make sure the bobbin winder shaft is in left position Place bobbin onto shaft with end of thread coming from top of bobbin Push bobbin winder shaft to right until it clicks Hold onto end of thread 6 Start machine The thread that is held will snap or may be trimmed with a scissors Bobbin will cease turning when completely filled Push shaft to left to remove bobbin 11 INSERTING THE BOBBIN 1 Place bobbin into bobbin holder with the thread unwinding counter clockwise 2 Draw thread into notch A 3
9. Pull thread toward the left and along the inside of spring B until it slips into notch C being sure that thread does not slip out of notch A 4 Pull thread out about 10 inches and replace the slide cover 12 THREADING THE MACHINE THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 1 Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Press the needle up down button and set needle in up position 3 Place a spool of thread onto spool pin and set the spool cap 4 Pass thread through thread guide 5 Pass thread along the arrow marks on machine THREADING THE TOP THREAD 1 Raise the presser foot lever 2 Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you 3 Thread the machine in the order as illustrated 6 S 13 THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE 1 Lower the presser foot 2 Set needle in up position 3 Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread guide A and pull toward the right 4 Lower the lever as far as it will go The threader will turn and the hook pin will go through the needle eye 5 Draw thread through the lower guide 6 Hold thread loosely and release the lever Hook will turn and pass thread through needle eye while making a loop 7 Pull thread out about 10 inches from needle eye Note The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11 14 and 16 CAUTION To prevent acci
10. STITCHING ra Mn 0 E a dene es 22 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 23 MULTI STITCH ZIGZAG 25 ELASTIC STITCH SEWING 25 FEED DOG CONTROL 26 PATCHWORK 27 APPLIQUE 42 27 INSERTING ZIPPERS 28 SCALLOP STITCH 29 CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERN 29 SEWING LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS 29 01 30 GATHERING FOOT 31 DARNING amp EMBROIDERY FOOT 32 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE 33 CLEANING THE FEED DOGS AND HOOKAREA 33 HELPFUL HINTS necne tst i e 34 MAIN PARTS 9 10 11 12 13 1 14 15 17 16 9 6 1 Face Plate 9 Thread Tension Regulator 2 Reverse Stitch Button 10 Spool pin 3 Slow Button 11 Bobbin winder Shaft 4 Start Stop Button 12 Bobbin Winder Stop 5 Speed Control Lever 13 Hand Wheel 6 Extension Table Accessory Case 14 Stitch Width Button 7 Bobbin Winder Tension disc 15 Stitch Length Button 8 Needle Up Down Button 16 Pattern Selector Button 17 Thread Cutter 18 Carrying Handle 19 Thread guide for upper threading 20 Power switch 21 Air vent 22 Foot control plug 23 Plug socket 24 Power cord 25 Foot control 26 Lo
11. amp with the flat side to the back and push it up as far as it will go 5 Tighten the needle clamp screw Of A Do not use bent or blunt needles Place needle on a flat surface and check to see if bent A CONNECTING THE MACHINE Place the machine on a stable table POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION 1 Connectthe power line cord to the This appliance has a polarized plug one machine by inserting the 2 hole plug into blade wider than the other To reduce the the terminal box risk of electric shock this plug is intended to 2 Connect the power line plug to the fitin a polarized outlet only one way If the electric outlet plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse 3 Turn on the power switch the plug If it still does not fit contacta 4 A lamp will light up when switch is turned qualified electrician to install the proper on outlet Do not modify the plug in any way To disconnect turn the power switch to the off position then remove plug from outlet DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock Never leave the machine unattended when plugged in Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before maintenance N WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 7 CONTROL BUTTONS DROP FEED LEVER amp LED LIGHT A START STOP BUTTON
12. andy Silk 60 80 9 70 11 80 viole taffeta silk etc Syn 80 100 50 80 Medium Weight gingham pique linen Silk 50 11 80 14 90 cotton satin thin corduroy velvet Syn 50 80 Ctn 40 50 Heavy Weight gabardine tweed 2 50 14 90 16 100 denim corduroy Syn 50 60 Ctn 50 80 11 80 14 90 Stretch double knit tricot spandex Silk 50 Needle for jersey Thread for knit and synthetic knit fabric To change needle see page 6 18 STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING Straight stitch patterns should be selected suit the type of fabric being sewn 1 Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely 2 Press start button to start sewing When foot controller is used press the pedal Place hand lightly on the fabric while sewing to guide the fabric 3 When you reach the end of seam stop sewing by pressing the start stop button or releasing the pressure on controller 4 Raise the presser foot and cut thread Straight Stitch With Auto lock Stitch 1 Position the fabric under the presser foot and lower it Hold the upper thread and bobbin thread loosely 2 Start sewing Backward and continue sewing forward 3 When you reach the end of seam press the reverse button Machine will sew few stitches backward and sew Po few sitiches
13. d to sew edge on women and children s wear and table cloths SCALLOP HEM 1 Fold the fabric right sides together in and SIP As V sew along the edge 2 Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm 1 8 for seaming Notch the allowance 3 Turn fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and press it Wrong side of fabric Use the satin foot for continuous decorative stitch patterns This foot has a full indentation on the underside to permit easy over closely spaced zigzag stitches and even feed of the fabric No 29 66 Satin foot To tailor the continuous decorative stitch pattern you may adjust the length and width of pattern Also you may sew mirror stitch of pattern Experiment with fabric scraps until you get the dasired length and width SEWING LIGHT WEIGHT FABRICS When sewing light weight fabrics itis suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric O O O O O O Stitch length Stitch width 29 ROLLED HEM FOOT The Rolled Hem Foot aids in rolling the fabric s edge This foot is designed to sew straight so avoid curves and sharp turns Sewing Instructions 1 Select a soft medium weight fabric 2 For approximately 1 inch of the fabric press a 1 8 inch hem then turn the fabric again and press making for a
14. dents Do not lower the threader lever while machine is operating DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1 Raise the presser foot 2 Hold the upper thread loosely and press needle up down button twice The hand wheel will turn one complete turn 3 Pull upper thread lightly Bobbin thread will come up in a loop 4 Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 inches toward the back of presser foot STARTING TO SEW The machine willbe setat 01 automatically to sew straight stitches when power switch is turned on CAUTION To preventaccidents N While sewing special care is required around the needle The machine will automatically feed the fabric do not pull nor push fabric Simply guide the fabric to sew straight 1 Check the presser foot General Purpose Presser Foot Refer to page 6 for changing the presser foot 2 Place the fabric under the presser foot 3 Lower the presser foot 4 Hold back both threads when starting machine Let threads go after sewing a few stitches 5 Regulate the speed while sewing 6 Stop machine when you reach end of seam 7 Raise the presser foot lifter 8 When you have reached the end of a seam stop sewing and turn the hand wheel toward you to bring the needle to highest position Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric out from under the foot to the back of the machine Cut the threads in the thread c
15. ic that needle will fall nearest to edge of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot C For narrower zigzag width D Use 06 when sewing easy to ravel or stretch fabrics E You can also cut off the excess material after sewing the inside of fabric Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excess materials 21 BLIND HEM STITCHING Ay Appt This stitch will sew without stitches showing on right side of fabric 1 Fold the fabric as shown D Overcasting 1cm on drawing Wrong Side Wrong Side i 5mm 4 5mm 2 The guide A on the blind foot ensures even feeding of the fabric when blind hem stitch ing The guide A is adjusted by turning the adjusting screw B 3 Place fabric so that the straight stitches are on the protruding hem edge and the zigzag stitches just catch one thread of the folded edge Turn the screw so that the guide barely touches the folded edge of fabric 4 Lower the presser foot and sew hem guiding fabric evenly along the guide 5 Turn the fabric over when you have completed sewing 22 BUTTONHOLE SEWING This machine can sew 3 type of buttonholes 1 Mark position and lenght of buttonhole on fabric 2 Set button on the base f button does not fit on the base adjust slide on base to diameter of button plu
16. n the feed doge and hook area with the lint brush NOTE Put drop of sewing machine oil on the hook race as indicated by the arrows A 5 Replace the bobbin case with the projection 3 positioned against the spring 4 Replace the needle plate 33 HELPFULHINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION PAGE e Machine not properly threaded Re thread machine 13 Upper thread Thread entwined around bobbin Remove entwined thread 12 breaks Needle inserted incorrectly Re insert needle 6 e Thread tension too tight Readjust thread tension 17 e Thread of incorrect size or poor quality Choose correct thread 18 Lower thread e Bobbin threaded incorrectly Re thread the bobbin 12 breaks e Bobbin wound unevenly or too full Rewind the bobbin 11 e Dirt on the bobbin holder Clean the holder 33 e Needle inserted incorrectly Re insert needle 6 Machine skips Bent or blunt needle Insert new needle 6 stitches Incorrect size of needle Choose correct size needle for fabric 18 on stretch fabric use stretch needle eMachine not properly threaded Re thread machine 13 Fabric puckers eBobbin threaded incorrectly Re thread the bobbin 12 e Blunt needle Insert new needle 6 e Thread tension too tight Readjust thread tension 17 Machine makes e Bobbin threaded incorrectly Re thread the bobbin 12 loose stitches e Machine not properly threaded Re thread machine 13 or loops e Tension not adju
17. ntroller type YSD 180034 N CAUTION To prevent accidents 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Push foot controller plug into receptacle on machine 3 Place foot controller at your feet and turn on power switch Sew faster by increasing the pressure on the controller To stop remove your foot from the controller CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS The control button functions described in previous page will change when the foot control is connected A START STOP BUTTON This button will be deactivated B SPEED CONTROL BUTTON This button will limit the maximum speed C REVERSE STITCH BUTTON The machine will continue to sew reverse at same speed while this button is pressed When released the machine will continue to sew forward WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping iton the floor Be sure not to place anything on top of it 2 Use only foot controller provided with this machine WHERE TO USE EACH STITCH 01 STRAIGHT STITCH 02 LEFT POSITION STRAIGHT STITCH 03 QUILT STITCH LIKE HAND SEWN 04 STEM STITCH FOR STRETCH FABRICS 05 TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH 06 ZIGZAG STITCHING 07 11 BUTTONHOLES 12 3 STEP ZIGZAG 13 SATIN STITCH 14 RICK RACK 15 OVERLOCK 16 DOUBLE OVERLOCK 17 SHELL 18 BLIND HEM 19 BLIND HEM ZIGZAG 20 DOUBLE ACTION 21 BRIDGING 22 FEATHER 23 FEATHER 24 ELASTIC OVERL
18. on on or basting stitches 2 Sew edge of applique while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible The straight stitch is almost entirely sink stitched and hand made effect is obtained A When sewing sharp angles Bring needle to lowest position and raise the presser foot Use needle as pivot and turn fabric 27 INSERT ZIPPERS AND PIPING ZIPPERS Attach the zipper foot which can be snapped on to the right or the or left of the foot sew you stitch close to the zipper on the right or left side Illustration 1 Needle to the left of foot 2 Needle to the right of foot To insert zippers consult the zipper package for instructions on how to prepare zipper placket and place zipper To sew close to the zipper on the right side snap the zipper foot onto the ankle on the left side so the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot Snap the foot onto the onkel on the other side of the foot to sew the close to the left side of the zipper PIPING To insert piping purchase pre made piping or cover cording with a bias strip of fabric using the zipper foot snapped on to the left side of the ankle Place the piping between two layers of fabric Stitch with the piping next to the foot so the stitching is tight against the cord 28 SCALLOP STITCH This stitch is use
19. s thickness of button a Length of button thickness 3 Pass upper thread through the hole of buttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbin threads to the left 4 Position fabric under presser foot so that the center line mark is in the center of the buttonhole foot Lower the foot 5 Reset presser bar lifter up amp down for BH presser foot touch the buttonhole lever Now start switch show green light Note Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever is not lowered properly or buttonhole foot is not positioned correctly 6 Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine 23 x N ii amp d 7 Machine will sew the buttonhole in the order as shown and stop automatically after sewing 8 Raise the presser foot and cut thread To sew over same buttonhole raise presser foot to return to original position 9 Cut center of buttonhole being careful not to cut stitches on either side Use a pin as a stopper Zi CAUTION To prevent accidents When using seam ripper do not put your finger in the path of ripper A WHEN SEWING STRETCH FABRIC Itis suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric Note Density of buttonhole legs may be adjusted with stitch length control MULTI STITCH ZIGZAG app uu np unu o LU HN LU NE
20. sted properly Readjust thread tension 17 Threaderdoes Needle is not raised Raise the needle 8 not thread e Needle inserted incorrectly Re insert needle 6 needle eye e Bent needle Insert new needle 6 Machine does e Feed dogs are lowered Raise the feed dogs 8 not feed properly e Lint and dust accumulated around Clean the feed dogs area 33 feed dogs e Fabric pulled while sewing Do not pull fabric 15 Needle is hitting the presser foot Select correct foot and pattern 19 Needle breaks e Needle inserted incorrectly Re insert needle 6 Incorrect size needle or thread for Choose correct size needle 18 fabric being sewn and thread Machine runs e Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook Remove the needle plate 33 with difficulty race and feed dog and bobbin holder and clean the hook race and feed dog e Cord not plugged into electrical Insert plug fully into outlet 7 outlet Power switch is not turned on Turn on the switch 7 Machine will Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to Push spindle to the left 11 run the right Presser foot is not lowered Lower the foot 15 e Buttonhole Sewing Mode Buttonhole lever is not lowered Lower the buttonhole lever 23 completely Buttonhole foot is not attached Attach the buttonhole foot 23 34
21. the machine 3 Slide the extension working table to the right and into position DUST COVER Cover the machine with dust cover when itis not in use This manual will be stored on the holder provided on the side of the cover CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT The presser foot must be changed according to the stitch you sew or work you do N CAUTION To prevent accidents Turn off the power switch before you change the presser foot 1 Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point 2 Raise the presser foot lifter 3 Remove the presser foot by pushing the presser foot release lever toward you 4 Place desired foot with its pin directly under the slot in presser foot holder 5 Lower the presser foot lifter and the presser foot will snap into place REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT HOLDER You may need to remove the presser foot holder to use some presser feet To remove raise the presser foot lifter and loosen the presser foot thumb screw A To attach tighten the screw after raising the presser foot holder INSERTING THE NEEDLE Selecta needle ofthe right type and size for the fabric to be sewn i CAUTION To prevent accidents Turn off the power before removing the needle 1 Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest point 2 Loosen the needle clamp screw 3 Remove the needle 4 Insert new needle into needle cl
22. total of a 1 4 inch of fabric being turned up 3 Attach Rolled Hem Foot to sewing machine 4 Select a Straight Stitch medium length 5 Stitch approximately 1 2inch of the folded hem 6 Leave the needle in the fabric and lift presser foot 7 Guide fabric into scroll of presser foot 8 Lower presser foot and continue to sew holding the thread tails firmly 30 GATHERING FOOT The foot is used to gather one or two layers the top layer will gather effortlessly to the bottom layer which remains flat Just insert the top layer between the flanges and run the bottom layer underneath the foot Use this foot for smocking Sewing Instructions 1 Cuta 5 square oflightweight fabric 2 Pulla single thread on the fabric s crosswise grain to create a straight stitching line 3 Select a Straight Stitch Turn the hand wheel to ensure the needle position is correctly lined up with the Gathering Foot s needle opening 4 Select a long stitch length which produces more fullness and increase upper thread tension slightly 5 Sew on the pulled line 6 Use the foot s edge as a guide to sew the next row Using the foot as a guide will produce rows that are 1 4inch apart 7 Sew 3or4 rows 31 DARNING amp EMBROIDERY FOOT This special foot may be used to create free hand embroidery free hand monograms as well as free hand quilting also kno
23. utter on the left side of the machine 15 REVERSE STITCHING Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends ofthe seams 1 Place the fabric in position where back stitching is to be made and lower the presser foot 2 Press reverse stitch button and sew 4 5 stitches Using foot controller press pedal with pressing reverse stitch button 3 Press start button and resume sewing Using controller release reverse stitch button to forward stitching 4 When you reach the end of seam press reverse stitch button and sew 4 5 reverse stitches TURNING CORNERS 1 Stop the machine when you reach a corner 2 Lower needle into the fabric To lower the needle you can either use the needle up down button or turn the handwheel toward you 3 Raise the presser foot 4 Use the needle as a pivot and turn fabric 5 Lower the presser foot and resume sewing SEWING HEAVY FABRIC When sewing heavy fabrics the toe end of presser foot tends to lift up and sewing can not be started smoothly In such case place a piece of cardboard or fabric of same thickness under the heel end of the presser foot e The presser foot lifter can be raised 1 step higher for placing heavy materials under the presser foot easily A Fabric Thick paper or fabric SEWING OVER OVERLAPPED AREAS Guide the fabric with your hand when sewing over overlapped areas 16 ADJUSTING THE T
24. wer thread guide 27 Needle threader lever 28 Needle threader 29 Buttonhole lever 30 Presser foot thumb screw 31 Needle plate 32 Bobbin cover 33 Bobbin cover release lever 34 Presser foot holder 35 Presser foot 36 Needle thread guide 37 Needle clamp screw 38 Presser foot lever 39 Drop feed lever 40 LED light 40 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ACCESSORIES Some accessories are provided in the accessory case 1 Needle set 2 Bobbins 3 Spool pin cap large 4 Spool pin cap small 5 Straight stitch foot 6 Needle plate screwdriver 7 Screwdriver 8 Buttonhole opener with brush 9 Oiler 10 Buttonhole Foot 11 Overcasting Foot 12 Zipper Foot 13 Blind hem Foot 14 Satin Foot A 15 Rolled hem Foot 16 Gathering Foot 17 Darning amp Embroidery Foot 18 General purpose foot on machine 19 Extension table OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE To open the accessory case lift up on the top left side of the table and pull toward you a REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE Hook your finger to the bottom of extension table and slid to the left To attach insert to the right b OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE Hook your finger to the left side of accessory case and pull toward you EXTENSION WORKING TABLE For alarger sewing surface attach the extension working table 1 Lower the metal leg of the extension working table Pull the extension table with accessory storage to the left to remove from
25. wn as stippling Machine Preparation For embroidery and monograms Set machine for Zig Zag Stitch in the width you desire The length will be controlled by the movement of your hands For free hand quilting stippling Set machine for Straight Stitch The length will be controlled by the movement of your hands Lower feed dogs or cover feed doges with feed cover plate Attach Darning amp Embroidery foot making sure the extension arm sits over the needle clamp screw Sewing Instructions 1 Stencil or draw your pattern on to the right side of your fabric 2 Insert fabric under presser foot 3 Lower presser foot and begin moving your fabric following your design lines Note For better control when free hand writing it is recommended that you hoop the section of fabric that you are working with Hand movement will control the quality and look of your stitch Do not forget to lower your presser foot 32 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE To ensure the best possidle operation of your machine itisnecessary to keetthe essential parts clean atall times Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet CLEANING THE FEED DOGS AND HOOK AREA 1 Raise the needle to its highest position 2 Remove the needle plate 1 3 Remove the bobbin case 2 4 Clea
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