SINGER 1050 User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Machine

Principal Parts 2 Accessories 4

Choosing and Changing Accessories 6

Changing Snap-on Presser Feet 6 Changing One-piece Presser Feet 7 Changing Needle Plates 7 Attaching Snap-on Feed Cover 7 Attaching Seam Guide 7

Choosing Needles 8

Needle-Fabric Combinations 9 Fabric Weight Table 10 Fabric, Thread and Needle Table 12

Operating Machine 14

Connecting Machine and Speed

Settings 14 Run Machine 15 Lifting the Presser Foot 15

Threading the Machine 16 The Bobbin 20

Winding • Changing ■ Removing ■

Replacing Bobbin Raising the Lower Thread 23

Chapter 3: Electronic Sewing

Selecting a Stitch 24

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Chapter 4; Straight Stitching

Preparation • Sewing in Reverse 25

Adjusting Machinete Your Fabric

Adjusting Stitch Length 26

Regulating Presser Foot Pressure 26 Stitch Length Guidance Table 27 Upper Thread Tension 28

Tension Test 29

Lower Thread Tension 29

Sewing a Seam

Preparation 30

Placing Fabric Under Foot 30 Sewing with a Newly Wound Bobbin 30

Keeping Seams Straight 31 Turning Square Corners 31 Curved Seams 32 Reinforcing End of Seams 32

Applications

Darning 33 Darts 34 Quilting 35 Zipper Insertion 36

Chapter 5: Basic Zig-Zag Stitching

Adjusting Stitch Width and Length 38 Adjusting Upper Thread Tension 39 Adjusting Lower Thread Tension 39

Applications

Zig-Zag Seam Finishes 40

Lingerie Seams ■ Satin Stitching 41 Appliqué 42

Free-Motion Embroidery 43

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Chapter 6: Machine Stitch Patterns

How Stitches are Produced 44

Stitch Pattern Chart 44

Adjusting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics

Guiding and Supporting Fabric 45

Adjusting Pressure 45 Fabric Handling Table 46 Stitch Centring 48

Stitch Usage: Functional and Decorative

Arrowhead -

Arrowhead Stitch Finish 49

Featherstitch -

Fagoting 50 Patchwork Quilting 51

Overedge Stretch Stitch -

Overedged Seams 52 Seam Finishing 53

Blindstitch -

Hems 54 Ladder Seam 55

Honeycomb -

Replacing Lingerie Elastic 56

M-Stitch -

Stretch Garment Repair 57

Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag -

Mending a Tear 58 Finishes for Hems and Facings 58 Bar Tacks 59

Scallop Stitch -

Scalloping Seams and Edges 60

Straight Stretch Stitch -

Seams 61

Decorative Stitching

Border Designs 62 Smocking 63 Twin-Needle Stitching 64

Chapter 7: Buttonholes and Buttons

Buttonholes

Buttonhole Position Buttonhole Length

Two-Step Buttonholing

Buttons

Attaching a Button Forming a Thread Shank

Chapter 8: Free-Arm Sewing

Chapter 9: Caring for Your Machine

Cleaning the Machine 76

Removing and Replacing

the Bobbin Case 77

Replacing the Slide Plate 78

Changing the Light Bulb 78

Chapter 10: Performance Checklist 79

Your Personal Measurements 82 Personal Notes 83 Index 84

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©Bis^pier Getting to Know Yoyr Haehiiia

Congratulations...

You are about to sew on the

new advanced electronic model 1050 sewing machine.

This Futura* sewing

machine features numerous technological breakthroughs as a result of years of SINGER

research.

We suggest you take time to

read through this operator’s guide, as you sit at your new

machine. You will discover

how simiple it is to do the sewing operation you desire on the Futura* 1050.

principal parts

1 Upper Thread Tension Dial 2 Thread Guides 3 Needle Clamp 4 See-through Slide Plate 5 Bobbin Latch 6 Bobbin Winding Push-button 7 Transparent Bobbin 8 General Purpose Needle Plate 9 Soft-touch Fabric Feed

10 General Purpose Presser Foot 11 Flip & Sew * Panel 12 Pressure Dial 13 Thread Cutter 14 Presser Foot Lifter 15 Take-up Lever 16 Rear Thread Guide 17 Tension Separator 18 Reverse Stitch Button

19 Snap-in Thread Guide 20 Straight Stitch Button 21 Stitch Selection Indicator Lights 22 Friction-free Spool Flolder 23 Stitch Panel

24 T\A/in Needle Safety S\«itch

25 Pattern Group Selector 26 Pattern Selector Button 27 Fland Wheel

28 Po\A/er and Light S\A/itch

29 Stitch Length Dial

30 Stitch Width Dial

31 Electronic Speed Controller

32 Se\A/ing Light

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern

sewing capabilities THE SINGER COMPANY reserves the right

to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary.

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accessories

The accessories provided with your sewing machine are designed to help you do many kinds of sewing easily.

1. Transparent Bobbins (No. 506417)

2. Needles

• Style 2020 for general sewing.

• Style 2045 for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic.

• Style 2025 for twin-needle decorative stitching on woven and knit fabrics.

3. Straight Stitch Foot and Straight Stitch Needle Plate.

Use these when your fabric or sewing procedure requires close control.

These accessories, recommended for all straight stitch sewing, are especially helpful for edge stitching and collar pointing, or for stitching delicate or spongy fabrics.

4. Zipper Foot for inserting zippers and stitching corded seams.

5. Seam Guide helps you keep seam allowances even.

6. General Purpose Foot and General Purpose Needle Plate

are on your machine when delivered. Use them for alter nating between straight and zig-zag stitching as well as utility zig-zag sewing. They can also be used for straight stitching on firm fabrics.

7. Two-step Buttonhole Measuring Foot allows you to stitch

buttonholes for flat buttons up to 3.5 cm (1% inches) in diameter. It also allows you to determine correct button hole length by using gauge lines on foot.

8. Button Foot holds most buttons securely for stitching.

9. Special Purpose Foot Use this for all kinds of decorative

stitching.

10. Snap-on Feed Cover for button sewing, free-motion work

and darning.

11. Blindstitch Hem Guide. Use this with the general purpose foot to position the hem for blindstitch hemming.

12. Detachable Spool Pinfor decorativetwin-needlestitching.

13. Large Spool Holder on your machine when delivered. For

use with medium and large spools of thread.

14. Small Spool Holder for use with small diameter tubes of

thread.

15. Needle Threader

16. Lint Brush for cleaning your sewing machine.

17. Screwdriver for regulating lower thread tension.

To increase the versatility of your machine, additional acces sories can be purchased at your Singer store.

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choosing and changing accessories

Changing Presser Feet

Snap-on Presser Feet

Most of the presser feet furnished with your machine snap on and off a common shank.

• Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

Caution: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended. This elimi nates the possibility of starting

themachinebyaccidentallypressing the speed controller.

• Raise presser foot.

To Remove Foot

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1a. Press toe of presser foot upward as far as it will go. 1b. Then snap down to remove.

2. Centrethe new presser foot under the shank A. 3. Press presser foot screw down firm/y until foot snaps into

/.ower ihe presser foot//ffer B so that the shank fits over place. the presser foot pin. To remove and replace the shank of snap-on presser feet,

follow instructions on next page for one-piece presser feet.

One-piece Presser Feet (Button Foot)

• Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot.

• Loosen presser foot screw A and remove the foot, guiding it to the right.

To Replace One-piece Feet

• Hook one-piece foot around the presser bar and tighten presser-foot screw.

Note: Insert the edge of a coin in the slot of the presser-foot

screw to loosen it and to tighten it securely.

Changing Needle Plates

Note: Remove bobbin if it contains thread in order to prevent

thread being caught when plate is replaced.

• Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

m Raise presser foot.

• Open slide plate. Press down on front edge of needle plate and lift up and out.

• Position new plate over pins and release. Plate is drawn

into position by magnets.

® Close slide plate.

Caution: The straight stitch foot and zipper foot must oniy be

used with the straight stitch needie píate. Needie breakage can occur if the straight stitch foot or zipper foot is used with any other needie piate.

Attaching Snap-on Feed Cover

• Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by

turning hand wheel toward you.

• Raise presser foot.

• Slide snap-on feed cover away from you, as illustrated over needle plate until points B and C are positioned directly over holes in needle plate. Then snap down.

To remove, open slide plate then simply lift up front edge of feed cover.

Attaching the Seam Guide

Place screw in the right hand hole to the right of the slide plate; line up straight edge of guide with the needle plate guideline for desired seam width, and tighten screw.

2020

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2025

2045

2032

choosing needles

Important: Your SINGER sewing machine has been designed

to obtain best results with SINGER* needles. You should follow the recommendations in this instruction book and on the needle package for correct style and size of needle for dif ferent types and weights of fabric.

The needles you use should be straight to ensure perfect stitch formation. The needle should also be fine enough to prevent the fabric from being marred with large punctures, yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric without being bent or deflected.

Remember too, that the eye of the needle must be large enough for the thread to pass through freely; too fine a needle will cause the thread to fray. See Fabric, Thread and Needle Table, page 12.

For general purpose sewing in a wide range of fabrics, the Style 2020 needle, in sizes 9 through 18, will give you excellent results.

For best results when sewing on knits, woven stretch fabrics, bonded vinyls, and elastic use Style 2045 ball point Yellow

Band* needle, available in sizes 11,14, and 16.

For decorative stitching on light and mediumweight woven and knit fabrics, use the twin-needle. Style 2025.

For sewing leathers, real and simulated, the Style 2032 needle, available for purchase at your Singer Sewing Centre, Is re

commended.

Changing the Needle

Caution: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet before changing needles.

• Raise needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel

toward you. Loosen needle-clamp screw A and remove the

needle.

• Insert new needle up into clamp B as far as it will go, with the flat side of the needle to the back.

@ Tighten needle-clamp screw.

Needle-Fabric Combinations

Be sure to check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on page 12 before you begin to sew. The importance of selecting the correct size, as well as the correct type needle for the fabric and thread you are using, cannot be emphasized too greatly.

Correct needle selection is closely related to stitch quality and appearance. Damaged fabric is almost always caused bya

needle that is bent, burred, or that is an inappropriate style

for the fabric and thread you are using. The three types of needles most commonly used by sewers are

the regular, ball point, and wedge. To obtain good results, the correct size and type of needle for the fabric and thread you are using, must be chosen.

The regular needle, Style 2020, which is called a set-point

type needle, is for stitching woven fabrics such as denim,

gabardine, and drapery coating.

2020

2045

Ball point needles, Style 2045, are appropriate for stitching

most knits, lingerie, lace, mesh, stretch fabrics, and elastic materials. The special rounded tip of the ball point needle ensures gentle separation of the fabric yarns.

The wedge needle. Style 2032, is the best for stitching leather,

vinyl, and dense materials. It is designed to cut through with a

minimum of friction and also shape the punctures to ensure a

desired appearance.

2032

Fabric Weight Table There are thousands of fabrics around the world, each manu

factured with a specific fibre and weight. The fabrics below

have been classified according to weight to give a small sample

of what is available for purchase.

Referto this tabletodeterminethe weight and type of fabric you

Fibre

and

Construction

Filmy Sheer

Silk

(Woven)

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Net, Lace, Ninon

(Knit)

Rayon

Tulle

Net, Lace

(Woven)

(Knit)

Cotton

(Woven)

Voile, Tulle

Net, Lace Challis, Organdy, Muslin, Batiste, Dimity,

(Knit)

Wool

(Woven)

(Knit) Jersey

Synthetic

(Woven)

Chiffon, Organza, Tulle

Net, Lace, Ninon,

Crepe de Chine

(Knit)

Synthetic

Blends

Voile Broadcloth, Batiste, Eyelet, Gingham,

(Woven)

(Knit)

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Faille

Jersey

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Ciré

Lawn, Percale, Eyelet, Gingham, Piqué, Poplin Jersey

Cashmere, Rannel, Mohair, Felt, Crepe

Crepe, Velvet, Taffeta, Satin

Raschel, Single Knit, Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot, Ciré

Poplin

Single Knit

Leather

Plastic

Vinyls

Kidskin, Patent, Chamois, ImitationLeathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede

Plastic Film Plastic Film

will be using in order to select the correct needle and thread combination.

For correct needle and thread combination for your fabric, refer

to the Fabric,Thread and Needle Table on the following page.

Medium

Velvet, Crepe de Chine, Shantung, Suiting, Brocade

Velvet, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Velveteen, Corduroy, Velvet, Reece, Velour, Terry, Chintz

Stretch Velours ■, Stretch Terry ■

“ Usually contain some synthetic fibers also.

Suiting, Rannel, Gabardine, Felt, Serge, Mohair

Jersey

Velvet, Crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Gabardine

Jacquard, Double Knit, Sweater Knit, Bonded Knit, Tricot,

Spandex, Stretch Terry, Stretch Velour, Deep Pile, Fake Furs

Very

Heavy

Brocade, Taffeta, Satin, Crepe

Corduroy, Denim, Ticking, Canvas, Linen, Drapery Fabric, Burlap

Suiting, Tweed, Duffel Coating, Blanketing

Double Knit, Flelenca, Fake Furs

Denim, Duck, Canvas, Sailcloth, Upholstery Fabric

Linen Type, Poplin, Corduroy, Gabardine

Terry Knit

Patent, Imitation-Leathers & Suedes, Leather, Suede, Reptile

Bonded Vinyl (Knit Back), Patent, Embossed, Printed

Denim, Gabardine, Drapery Fabric

Double Knit

Buckskin, Calfskin, Suede, Reptile Upholstery Leather

Upholstery Vinyl Upholstery Vinyl

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table

Choosing the correct needle and thread for your fabric is of utmost importance. Correct choice wiil make the difference in the wear and appearance of your new garment. The Fabric Weight Tabie on the previous page; and the Fabric, Thread

and Needle Table below are practical guides to needle and thread selection. Refer to them before starting a sewing pro ject. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both

needle and bobbin.

Type

Fabric

Silk

Rayon

Cotton

Wool

Synthetic

Blends

Leather

Filmy Sheer

Light

Threads Needles Threads Needles Threads Needles

Fine Silk Rne Mercerized

Rne Silk Rne Mercerized

Rne Cotton Rne Mercerized 2020-9 ■

Rne Synthetic 2020-9 ■ Rne Synthetic

Rne Synthetic 2020-9 ■

2020-9 "

2020-9"

Rne Silk Rne Mercerized 2020-9 ■

Rne Silk Rne Mercerized

Fine Cotton Rne Mercerized 2020-9 ■

Rne Silk Rne Mercerized

Rne Synthetic 2020-9"

2020-9 ■

2020-11

2020-9" Rne Synthetic 2045-11

Rne Silk Fine Mercerized 2020-11

Fine Silk Fine Mercerized

Medium Cotton Medium Mercerized 2020-11

Rne Silk Fine Mercerized

Fine Synthetic

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic 2032-11

2020-11

2045-11

Plastic

Vinyls

' Size 9 needle is recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use larger size needle.

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Fine Synthetic

Rne Mercerized

1 Rne Mercerized

Rne Synthetic

2020-11

To select the correct needle and thread for your fabric, first refer to the Fabric Weight Table to determine the weight and type of the material you are using.

Next refer to the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table. Find the fabric you are using in Type of Fabric column at left. (Silk, rayon, etc.) Then locate the fabric weight column (filmy, sheer, etc.) for your fabric at top of table. Read across from

Type of Fabric column to correct weight of fabric column. There, the correct thread and needle choice for your fabric will be found.

Example: If you are sewing a medium weight wool, find wool

in Type of Fabric column. Read across to Medium (weight) column and you will see that a medium silk or mercerized thread and a size 2020-14 needle are to be used.

Medium

Threads

Medium Silk Medium Mercerized 2020-11

Medium Synthetic Medium Mercerized 2020-11

Medium Cotton Medium Mercerized 2020-14

Medium Silk

Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic

M,edium Synthetic 2045-14 Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

Needles

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2020-14

2045-14 Heavy Synthetic 2045-16 Heavy Synthetic

2032-14

Threads Needles Threads Needles

Heavy Silk Heavy Mercerized 2020-14 Heavy Silk 2020-14

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Mercerized 2020-16

Heavy Mercerized 2020-16 Heavy Mercerized 2020-16

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic 2032-16

Heavy

2020-14

Heavy Synthetic Heavy Mercerized

Heavy Cotton Heavy Meroerized

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic 2032-18

Very Heavy

2020-14

2020-18

2045-16 or 2020-18

2045-16 or

2020-18

Medium Mercerized

Medium Synthetic

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-11

Medium Mercerized Medium Synthetic

2020-14

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic 2020-16

Heavy Mercerized Heavy Synthetic

2020-16

operating machine

Connecting Machine

Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated at the electrical nameplate

A on the right end of the machine, conform to your electrical

po\wer supply.

e Push the machine plug B into the machine socket C. e Connect the po\wer-line plug D to your electrical outlet.

Important: Machines for Great Britain and some other countries

having simiiar \«iring standards are shipped from the factory \«ithout a piug for connection to the mains. The \«ires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance \«ith the follow/ing code:

Biue - Neutral (N) Bro\«n - Live (L)

Note: As the colours of the \«ires in the mains iead of this appliance may not correspond \«ith the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follow/s: Connect bro\«n \«ire to terminal marked L or coloured red. Connect blue \«ire to terminal marked N or coloured black. When using a BS 1363 (British Standard) fused plug a 3Amp. fuse must be fitted. If the terminals of the plug are unmarked consult a qualified electrician before use.

To turn on the machine and set speed range, push the po\wer

and light s\witch E to desired speed. This \will also turn on the sev/ing light.

® The MIN setting F (s\witch pressed in halfway) allows for

maximum control. Use this setting for special jobs where intricate construction details require close control.

9 The MAX setting G (switch pressed in all the way) allows

for full speed capacity of the machine. It Is best for long,

straight seams, easy-to-handle fabrics, and general sewing

where a variety of speeds are needed.

Caution: Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, feet or needle plates or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possi bility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller.

To run the machine, press the foot operated speed controller.

The speed controller has an electronic circuit which provides

constant speed when sewing on fabrics of varying density in either speed range. You may also set your own speed for sewing on delicate, light or heavy fabric. The harder you press,

the faster the machine will sew within the selected speed

range. The lighter you press, the slower the machine will sew

within the selected speed range.

Note: Your machine has a built-in fuse which protects its

electronic brain. If the machine does not operate (stitch selector lights do not light up) after making electrical connections and turning on switch, the fuse may need to be replaced. Contact your local Singer Sewing Centre for additional information.

Lifting the Presser Foot

The presser-foot lifter A allows you to raise and lower the

presser foot. Extra-high lift position B permits easy placement

of bulky fabrics. Make sure the lifter is all the way down

before starting to sew.

threading the machine

Preparation

• Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pin A. If spool being used has a thread retaining slit B, it should be placed against the spool cushion to the right.

• Select correct spool holder according to type and diameter of spool being used. The diameter of the end of the spool holder should always be larger than that of the spool itself.

• Press spool holder C firmly against spool.

• Raise the needle and take-up leverto highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you.

• Raise the presser foot, to release thread tension.

Step1

• Snap thread into thread guide post D.

Step 2

• Thread the rear thread guide E Pass thread under flange, then over to the far right end of cylinder.

Principal Threading Parts

Step 3

® Draw thread firmly into tension disc on right of

tension separator.

• Draw thread down right channel and up left channel

toward the take-up lever.

RearThread Guide

Tension Separator

Right Channel

Thread Guide G

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step 4

e Thread take-up lever by guiding thread to back of

lever and around to your left. Bring thread through slit F by pulling it tow/ard you and into eyelet.

Step 5

• Follow/ thread back dow/n through left channel and

then tow/ard thread guide G.

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step 6

Lead thread into thread guide G by drawing thread lightly to the left until it completely slips into the left channel.

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• Then draw thread through guide H from the rear of guide to the right.

steps

Drawing 10 cm (4 inches) of thread down toward needle, lower presser foot and thread needle front to back.

Using the Needle Threader

Lower the presser foot.

Position the needle threader as illustrated, with the top of the needle threader resting against the needle clamp which correctly aligns the needle threader hook to the needle eye.

Pass the hook through the needle eye, guide thread into the

hook and draw the hook and thread through the needle eye.

the bobbin

Winding the bobbin

The push-button bobbin will make your sewing go faster than

ever before - whether you are using a lot of one kind of thread or small quantities of different threads.

You will find a bobbin in place under the slide plate of your machine. To open slide plate, simply pull it gently toward you. If the bobbin runs out of thread while you are sewing, you can rewind it without removing it from the machine. The window

in the slide plate lets you see lower thread supply at a glance,

to help avoid running out of thread in the middle of a seam.

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Preparation Steps

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1. Use general purpose, presser foot.

special purpose, or straight stitch

2. Raise presserfoot by raising presserfoot lifter A to release tension on thread, and raise the needle and take-up lever to highest position by turning hand wheel toward you.

(Make sure your needle is larger than a size 9.)

3. Open slide plate and make sure bobbin is empty. For

removal of bobbin and thread, see pages 22 and 23.

4. Set machine for straight stitching by pressing button B under stitch symbol on stitch panel. For additional infor mation on pattern selection, see page 24.

Winding Steps

We recommend the use of a moderate speed when winding a bobbin.

1. Move bobbin winding button Ato extreme left.

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4. Close slide plate to release bobbin winding button tosewing

3. Pull thread end away after a few coils have been wound, e Watch the bobbin as it fills. Do not allow thread to wind

beyond the outside FULL ring C.

2, Draw upper thread away from you between toes of presser

foot under left side of presser foot, then up from the front

and around presser foot screw B. Hold end of thread firmly. Start machine, run at moderate speed.

position. To start sewing, pull thread back under presser foot and cut.

Place threads diagonally under foot to left side, position needle in fabric where desired, lower presser foot, and start machine.

Removing and Changing the Bobbin

f there isafull bobbin in the machine and you wish to change it:

1. Raise needle and take-up lever to highest position by

turning hand wheel toward you. Open slide plate. Raise

bobbin latch by inserting tinger under end ot latch at centre

ot bobbin.

2. Insert tinger under rim ot bobbin immediately to right ot latch and remove bobbin.

3. Check empty bobbin tirst to ensure that both halves are

tightened securely as described on page 23, Removing

Thread trom Bobbin. With latch raised, slide bobbin with

circle side up into bobbin case.

4. Snap latch down to secure bobbin,

e Wind the bobbin. See page 21.

Using Previously Wound Bobbin

A tull bobbin is inserted in the same manner as an empty one.

5. Place bobbin into case with at least 10cm (4 inches) otthread leading ottto right side ot latch. Allow the thread to lay in the slot in the slide plate when closed.

Raising the Lower Thread

1. Hold upper thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so the needle enters plate.

2., Continue turning hand

wheel and holding upper thread until needle rises. Tighten your hold on the

upper thread and bring up lower thread in a loop.

Removing Thread from Bobbin

1. If there is not much thread left on the bobbin in the machine, simply pull the thread end through the needle plate until bobbin is empty.

3. Open the loop with your fingers, draw approximately

10 cm (4 inches) of both upper and lower threads under the presser foot and place them diagonally to

left.

If there is a lot of thread on the bobbin, remove bobbin, unscrew the two halves of the bobbin and remove all

the thread. Then tighten bobbin halves securely.

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selecting a stitch

• Turn machine on. (Note movement of needle each time power switch is

turned on.)

• When machine is turned on, it will automatically be pro grammed to produce a straight stitch as indicated by the red light which will appear above the straight-stitch symbol i .

• To select a particular stitch pattern, press pattern selector button A until the red light B appears above the pair of stitches in which desired stitch is contained.

Each press of the button advances the indicator light one pair of patterns to the right.

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If necessary, slide pattern group selector C to position desired stitch under light. Machine is ready to sew desired pattern when red light appears above it.

The two red patterns at the end of the panel represent the buttonhole. For additional information on buttonhole, see page 66.

Press straight-stitch selector button D if you want to return to straight stitching after pattern stitching.

For reverse stitching, press and hold in reverse stitch selector button E while sewing.

Note; The machine will only reverse in straight stitch.

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Group 1

1 Arrowhead 2 Scallop 3 Domino Stitch 4 Honeycomb 5 Feather 6 Ric-Rac 7 left Side of Buttonhole

Flexi-Stitch • Patterns

5" 6*

Group 2

1 Plain Zig-Zag 2 Elastic Stretch 3 Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag 4 Blindstitch 5 Straight-Stretch Stitch 6 Overedge Stretch 7 Right Side of Buttonhole

Straight-Stretch Stitch

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preparation

Select straight stitch. A red light wiil be seen above the stitch symbol to indicate

that the machine is ready to produce a straight stitch.

Straight stitch needie plate and foot are best for all straight

stitching. The straight stitch foot ailows you to controi the fabric easily when stitching around a curve or close to the fabric edge. The design of the foot helps prevent skipped

stitches.

The straight stitch foot is to be used oniy with the straight

stitch needle plate. When you use the straight stitch needle

plate your machine will only sew a straight stitch even if you

touch another pattern symboi by mistake.

Always change back to the appropriate needle plate and

presserfoot when doing sewing other than straight stitching.

Use of Reverse Stitch

If you wish to reinforce the beginning or end of a seam, keep

finger on the reverse stitch button.

Machine will only sew a straight stitch in reverse for as long

as you keep your finger on the button.

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