SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - 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 ............................................................................................................................... 6
Preliminary Steps ................................................................................................................................... 6
Choosing Needle and Thread ............................................................................................................. 7
Threading the Machine..................................................................................................................... 12
3. Straight Stitching...................................................................................................................................... 18
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Starting to Sew.................................................................................................................................... 18
Adjusting for Your Fabric.................................................................................................................. 19
Sewing a Seam..................................................................................................................................... 21
4. Zig-Zag Stitching.................................................................................................................................... 25
Zig-Zag Stitch Patterns......................................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting Dials.................................................................................................................................... 26
Satin Stitching .................................................................................................................................... 28
5. Twin-Needle Stitching.............................................................................................................................. 29
Inserting the Needle............................................................................................................................ 29
Threading the Needle.......................................................................................................................... 30
Dial Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Turning a Square Corner ..................................................................................................................... 32
6. Temporary Stitching.............................................................................................................................. 33
Speed Basting ................................................................................................................................... 33
Chainstitching....................................................................................................................................... 35
7. Buttons and Buttonholes........................................................................................................................ 39
Buttons............................................................................................................................................... 39
Buttonholes....................................................................................................................................... 40
8. Free-Motion Stitching ............................................................................................................................ 46
Flower Embroidery .. .......................................................................................................................... 46
9. Sewing the Professional Way ............................................................................................................. 47
Construction Details......................................................................................................................... 47
Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric ............................................................ ........................................... 52
Hints on Sewing Special Fabric......................................................................................................... 58
Decorative Touches ............................................................................................................................. 60
Keeping Up Appearances................................................................................................................. 65
10. Free-Arm Sewing.......... ...................................................................................................................... 68
11. Caring for Your Machine ................................................................................................................... 72
Cleaning the Machine ........................................................................................................................ 72
Removing Covers. Bobbin Case, and Bulb........................................................................................ 73
Performance Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 76
12. Sewing Aids........... ........................................................................................................................... 78
Index............................................................................................................................................. .................... 80