SINGER 714 Graduate User Manual

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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

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