SINGER W1240 - Manual (Page 49)

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INDEX
Using the Foot Control ...................................... 1
Using the Extnesion Plate...................................2
Free Arm Features..............................................2
Changing the Presser Foot................................. 3
Changing the Needle.......................................... 4
Winding the Bobbin............................................. 5
Changing the Bobbin........................................... 6
Threading the Bobbin Case.................................7
Upper Threading .................................................8
Twin Needle Upper Threading.............................9
Adjusting Feed Dog Height.................................. 9
Picking Up Lower Bobbin Thread ..................... 10
Regulating Pressure...........................................10
Adjusting Upper Tension .................................. 11
Fabric/Thread/Needle Chart..........................12/13
Functions of Controls .........................................14
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG
Seams................................................................. 15
Basting/Topstitching ...........................................15
Darning................................................................15
Elastic Thread Shirring .......................................16
Holding the Fabric............................................... 16
Turning Corners...................................................16
Curved Seams.....................................................16
Ending Seams/Removal of Fabrit....................... 17
Overcasting......................................................... 17
Seaming Knits..................................................... 17
Sewing on Buttons ..............................................18
Forming Thread Shank on Button ................... 18
Satin Stitching...................................................... 19
Tapering/Creative Embroidery.............................19
Manual Embroidery Designs............................... 19
Free Hand Monogramming..................................20
Applique................................................................20
Gathering Over Cord........................................... 21
Overcasting..........................................................21
Patching............................................................... 21
Mending a Tear or Instant Darning ..................... 22
Lace Applications................................................. 22
Flutter Hem...........................................................23
Elastic Application................................................ 23
Understitching Facings.........................................24
Decorative Effects........................................ , . 2 4
Blind Hemming..................................................... 25
Shell Tuck............................................................. 26
Decorative Effects................................................ 26
Topstitching Effects.............................................. 26
Decorative Stitches.............................................. 27
Hemming .............................................................................. 28
Edging..................................................................................... 28
Eyelash Buttonhole.................................'............................. 28
BUTTONHOLES
Buttonhole Preparation...................................................... 29
Built In Buttonholer............................................................ 3Q
Turn Around Buttonholes................................................... 31
Corded Buttonholes.............................................................32
STRETCH UTILITY STITCHES
Seams..................................................................................... 33
Topstitching IStretch Stitches) .......................................... 33
Topstitching/Rick Rack ......... ............................................. 34
Tapering/Rick Rack...............................................................34
Application Smocking Stitch...............................................35
Seaming Smocking Stitch .................................................. 35
Elastic Thread Shirring ........................................................35
Application Ultra Stretch ....................................................35
Seaming Ultra Stretch......................................................... 35
FEATURES AND PARTS
Parts Description..................................................................37
Accessories............................................................................ 33
Twin Needle Sewing Effects...............................................39
Decorative Tucks or Designs ............................................. 39
Pin Tucks .............................................................................. 4Q
Free Arm Sewing..................................................................40
Cording and Zipper Foot..................................................... 41
Quilting Guide........................................................................41
All purpose-Straight Stitch-Buttonhole-Zipper
Foots.......................................................................................42
Changing the Foot................................................................42
Additional Special Accessories.......................................... 43
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning Hook Assembly.................................................... 44
Cleaning Feed Dogs............................................................. 44
Changing Light Bulb.............................................................45
Oiling (General) ....................................................................45
Minor Problems and Solutions......................................
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