SINGER W1407 User Manual
FOR SEWING MACHINE
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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Wing Scallop Stitch - Turn oattpm ,
Lingerie Stitch
Turn pattern selector dial to letter C ?
between 1-0 (closfr to 0)
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urn parrern selector dial to letter E. ^
So. amch selector dial be,wean
■ Turn pattern selector dial to letter D.
t stitch selector dial between 1-0 (closer to 0).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTI KNOWING YOUR SEWING.MACHINE
Know the parts. . ,
F-ront View
Back View..............................................
Accessories
Speed control plug............................................................................... 0
Light switch............................................................................................
Sewing light
Foot control
Installing extension table.........................................;
Needle, thread and fabric chart............................................................g
Changing the needle
To select a suitable needle................................................................. 9
Removing and attaching the presser foot..........................................1Q
Winding the bobbin........................................................................... ■[
Adjusting bobbin winder
Threading top thread...........................................................................
Threading the bobbin case.................................................................14
Picking up bobbin thread................................................................ 15
Pattern selector...................................................................................
* Selecting stretch stitch
Stitch length dial, reversing button
and dropping the feed dog
Adjusting top thread tensions
Adjusting bobbin tensions................................................................... ig
Regulating the presser foot pressure
(Patch-O-Matic) ................................................................................. ig
Presser foot lever
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PART II START SEWING....................................................................................20
Keeping stitching straight
Straight stitch..................................................................................... 22
Basting.............................................................................................. 23
Staystitching...................................................................................... 23
Changing sewing directions
Fastening seams............................................................................... 23
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Zigzag stitching.......................................................................................24
Overcasting.........................................................................................24
Interfacing darts................................................................................24
Checking tensions
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Satin stitching.........................................................................................26
Appliqueing........................................................................................26
Bar tacking. ,
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STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING
Stretch stitching......................................................................................27
Triple straight stretch stitch
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Smocking stitch......................................................................................28
Overlook stitch........................................................................................29
Sewing buttonholes........................................................................ 29 30
Sewing blind liems.......................................................................... 32
Sewing zippers................................................................................... 33
Hemming................................................................................................. 24
Mending and Darning
Mending............................................................................................ 3g
Darning
Embroidery
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PAR III CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning feed dog and shuttle
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Problems - and Probable causes
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PARTI KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
KNOW THE PARTS
FRONT VIEW
1.
Pressure regulator {Patch-O-Maticj
2.
Thread take-up lever
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Pattern selector dial
4.
Top cover
Reversing button
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Switch
8.
Shuttle cover
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Extension table
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Needle plate
11. Thread tension dial
12. Face plate
13.
Face plate thread guides
14.
Needle clamp and screw
15.
Needle bar thread guide
Presser foot
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17.
Presser foot bracket thumb screw
18, Presser bar
19. Needle bar
BACK VIEW
20. Bobbin winder thread guide
21. Upper thread guide
22. Presser bar lifter
23. Free arm
24. Terminal cover
25. Belt cover
26. Clutch knob
27. Hand wheel
28. Bobbin winder stopper
29. Bobbin winder spindle
30. Spool pins
31. Carrying handle
ACCESSORIES
SPEED CONTROL PLUG
Push the speed control plug onto three
prong connector.
Plug machine cord into any 110 - 120
volt wall outlet.
LIGHT SWJTCH
Turn light on and off by pushing light
switch.
SEWING LIGHT
The sewing light is located m the face
cover as shown. To replace the bulb,
turn the light off and open the face
cover. Push the bulb up and turn the
bulb counter-clockwise and remove d
from the socket.
Push a new bulb m and turn it clockwise,
NOTE:
First, unplug the machine prior to re
moving and replacing the bulb. Be
aware that the light bulb may be warm.
FOOT-CONTROL
Step on this control to start tosew. The
harder you press on the control, the
faster the machine will sew. Slow down
by reducing foot pressure on the control.
You may want to practice your speed at
different levels when you first use the
machine.
INSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE
For all flat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To
install the extension table, simply slide the table along the free arm until the two
Pins ¡A) and ¡B) enter fitting holes in the machine.
Lower the support leg.
To utilize free-arm feature for sewing tubular material, remove the extension
table from the machine by pulling it to the left.
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
The needle and thread you choose depends upon the fabric you are stitching.
The correct needle size is important to avoid damaging the fibers of light weight
or tightly woven fabrics, and to prevent needle breakage when stitching heavy
or stiff fabrics.
Needle
size
9
fine
11
light
14
medium
16
heavy
Thread
*polyester
* cotton covered polvester
'fine mercerized cotton (70-100i
*silk A
'polyester
'cotton covered polyester
'mercerized cotton (50-60)
'silk A
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'polyester
'cotton covered polyester
'mercerized cotton (50)
'silk A
'polyester
'cotton covered polyester
'mercerized cotton (40-50)
'heavy duty mercerized (40)
'silk D (buttonhole twist for top-
stitching)
Fabric
tricot, lingerie fabrics, chiffon.
organdy
light weight knits, jerseys, silk,
batiste, taffeta, satin, lace, crepe
double knits, linen, poplin,
gingham, pique, seersucker, fine
corduroy, velveteen, lightweight
wools
heavy wools, corduroy, felt,
terrycloth, canvas, upholstery
and drapery fabrics
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Always use same type and size of thread in both needle and bobbin.
Always use a sharp needle. A blunt point can cause skipped stitches or snag
the fabric. Chemical finishes and man-made fibers blunt the needle faster.
Never use a bent needle.
If your machine is skipping stitches, replace the needle before looking for
trouble elsewhere.
When sewing very fine fabrics, use tissue paper underlay to prevent yarn distor
tion.
When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED
needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1. Turn the hand wheel towards you
until the needle is at its highest posi- :
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2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by i
turning its top edge towards you.
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Remove the needle from the clamp. i
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TO SELECT A SUITABLE NEEDLE
Stem
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clamp with its flat side facing away
from you. Push the needle up into
needle clamp as far as possible.
Tighten the needle clamp screw
firmly.
A number indicating the size of
needle is marked on the stem. The
higher the number, the thicker the
needle.
Do not use any needle which is bent
or blunted.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT
To Ramove;
1. Turn the hand : wheel towards you until
the needle is at its highest position. Raise
the presser foot by lifting the presser foot
lifter.
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holder, the presser foot will drop off.
Note: *Do not force the presser foot to
remove it
To Attach:
1. Place the presser foot so that the pin on
the foot lies just under the groove of the
foot holder. Lower the foot holder.
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2. When the presser foot lifter is raised
you'll find the presser foot is locked in
piece.
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