SINGER 384.18024 (Sold at Sears) - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ 5
WARRANTY................................................................. 8-9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Cabinets and Tote bags.................................................10
Names of Parts.............................................................. 10
Available Accessories and Attachments........................ 12
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Pow/er Supply.......................... 14
For Your Safety............................................................. 14
When Finished Sewing ................................................. 14
Operating Instructions....................................................14
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................. 14
Pressure Adjusting Lever...............................................16
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................... 16
Thread Cutter.................................................................16
Extension Table............................................................. 16
Accessory Box............................................................... 16
Changing Needle........................................................... 18
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder........................ 18
Changing Presser Feet..................................................18
Presser Foot Types....................................................... 20
• A; Zigzag foot.............................................................. 20
• F; Satin stitch foot....................................................... 20
• G: Blind hem stitch foot............................................... 20
• C: Overedge foot......................................................... 20
• R: Automatic buttonhole foot.......................................20
Bobbin Winding........................................................ 22-26
• Removing the hook cover plate...................................22
• Horizontal spool pin.....................................................22
• Additional spool pin..................................................... 22
• Bobbin winding............................................................ 24
• inserting the bobbin.....................................................26
Threading the machine.................................................. 28
• Threading the machine................................................28
• Drawing up bobbin thread........................................... 28
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight
Stitch..............................................................................30
• Tension is too tight...................................................... 30
• Tension is too loose ....................................................30
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag
Stitch..............................................................................32
• Correct tension............................................................32
• Tension is too tight...................................................... 32
• Tension is too loose.....................................................32
Stitch Selector................................................................34
Stitch Width Control....................................................... 34
Stitch Length Control..................................................... 36
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance....................................36
Reverse Stitch Control...................................................36
STRAIGHT STITCHES
Straight Stitch................................................................ 38
• Starting to sew............................................................ 38
• Finishing sewing......................................................... 38
• Seam allowance line................................................... 38
Turn a Square Corner.................................................... 40
Use the Quilter Guide.................................................... 40
Topstitching................................................................... 40
Quilting..................................................................... 40-42
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs................................... 42
Darning ....................................................................42-44
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Basic Zigzag..................................................................44
Overcasting Stitch......................................................... 46
Overedge Stitch ............................................................46
Straight Stretch..............................................................48
Rick-rack Stretch........................................................... 48
Overcast Stretch Stitching............................................. 50
Serging.......................................................................... 50
Elastic Stretch Stitch..................................................... 52
Stretch Patching............................................................ 52
Attaching Walking Foot (Optional).................................54
Attaching Hemmer Foot (Optional) ...............................54
Blind Hem Stitch............................................................56
• To sew.........................................................................56
• Changing needle position........................................... 56
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Lace Work..................................................................... 58
Multiple Zigzag Stitch.................................................... 58
Shell Stitch.................................................................... 60
Box Stitch...................................................................... 60
Fagoting Stitch ............................................................. 62
Two-point Shell Stitch.................................................... 62
Two-point Box Stitch......................................................62
Smocking.......................................................................64
Herring Bone Stretch ....................................................64
Decorative Stretch Patterns.......................................... 64
Decorative Stitch of Geometric Patterns....................... 66
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
Auto Buttonhole........................................................68-72
• Preparation for sewing................................................68
• To sew.........................................................................68
How to Adjust Buttonhole Stitch Balance...................... 72
• Corded buttonhole...................................................... 74
Manual Buttonhole........................................................ 76
• Manual buttonhole...................................................... 76
ADDITIONAL STITCHES
Satin Stitch.................................................................... 78
Monogramming............................................................. 78
Applique.........................................................................80
Embroidery....................................................................80
Button Sewing............................................................... 82
CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb............................................... 84
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder.......................................... 84
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs...................... 86
Oiling the Machine.........................................................86
Troubleshooting.............................................................88
Fabric, thread and Needle Table.................................. 91