SINGER 18434 User Manual
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FREE MOTION EMBROIDERY
In free motion embroidery, you sew without a presser
foot, and control the fabric with an embroidery hoop.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch or Zig-Zag
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Remove foot with shank
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
• Attach Feed Cover
• Be sure to lower presser foot lifter.
• When embroidering, as shown, use straight stitches
for stems, and zig-zag stitches, at varying widths, for
leaves and petals. Lengthen stitches by moving the
hoop faster or slower.
INSERTING A ZIPPER
The zipper package will provide complete instructions
for inserting zippers.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
Stitch Selection:
Straight Stitch
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Foot:
Zipper (E)
Needle Plate:
General Purpose (A)
• When zipper is to the left of needle, attach left side of
zipper foot to shank. The needle will enter left notch of
foot, sewing close along zipper teeth.
• Attach right side of zipper foot to shank when a zip-
per is to the right side of the needle. The needle will
enter right notch of foot, sewing close along zipper
teeth.