SINGER 714 Graduate - Manual (Page 3)

CONTENTS
1. Getting to Know Your Machine.................................................................................................................... 2
Principal Parts and What They Do.......................................................................................................... 3
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Getting Ready to Sew................................................................................................................................... 7
Preliminary Steps ................................................................................................................................... 7
Choosing Needle and Thread................................................................................................................. 8
Threading the Machine........................................................................................................................ 10
Winding the Bobbin • Threading the Bobbin Case • Threading the Needle • Raising the
Bobbin Thread
3. Straight Stitching ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Starting to Sew ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting for Your Fabric...................................................................................................................... 15
Sewing a Seam ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Pin Basting • Placing Fabric • Starting a Seam • Guiding and Supporting Fabric •
Keeping Seams Straight • Turning Square Corners • Curved Seams • Reinforcing End
of Seam
4. Ali about Zig-Zag Stitching...................................................................................................................... 21
Two Kinds of Zig-Zag Stitches.............................................................................................................. 21
Adjusting Dials ................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting Pattern Dial • Adjusting Stitch Placement • Adjusting Width of Design»Adjusting
Needle-Thread Tension • Adjusting Stitch Length
Satin Stitching........................................................................................................................................ 24
5. Buttons and Buttonholes.......................................................................................................................... 25
Buttons .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Buttonholes ............................................................................................................................................. 26
6. Sewing the Professional Way.................................................................................................................... 28
Construction Details .............................................................................................................................. 28
Zippers • Blindstitch Hems • Corded Seams • Seams in Fabrics That Ravel
Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric............................................................................................................ 32
Stretch Stitch Chart • Guiding and Supporting Fabric • Finishes for Hems and Facings
• Plain Stretch Seams • Lingerie Seams • Overedged Seams • Mock Overedging
Hints on Sewing Special Fabric........................................................................................................... 36
Leather-Look Vinyl • Ciré • Deep-Pile Fabrics • Velvet and Velveteen
Decorative Touches ... ....................................................................................................................... 38
Border Designs • Applique
Keeping Up Appearances..................................................................................................................... 39
Mending a Tear • Blanket Binding • Repairing Seams • Repairing Stretch Garments •
Darning
7. Caring for Your Machine............................................................................................................................. 42
Cleaning the Machine............................................................................................................................. 42
Removing Covers, Bobbin Case, and Bulb..................................................................................... 43
Performance Checklist.......................................................................................................................... 46
8. Fashion* Aids .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Index ................................................. ................................................................................................... 48