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... are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change appearance, design or accessories of The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV © 2016 The SINGER® &RPSDQ\/LPLWHGRULWVDI¿OLDWHV$OOULJKWVUHVHUYHG 6 2 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...2-6 Welcome ...2 Important...
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Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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...ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Spool Pin Felt (to cushion the spool of presser feet and accessories. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. Soft Cover (to sew tubular projects OLNHSDQWKHPVRUVOHHYHV$GGLWLRQDOO\\RXZLOO...¿QGWKHPDFKLQH¶VDFFHVVRULHVVWRUHGKHUHVHH below). Standard Accessories Included: a. Buttonhole Foot (for attaching buttons) e. Button Sewing Foot (for making buttonholes...
...ON PURCHASING THIS ITEM, GO TO WWW.SINGERCO.COM. Spool Pin Felt (to cushion the spool of presser feet and accessories. Bobbins (SINGER® Class 15 transparent bobbins) k. Soft Cover (to sew tubular projects OLNHSDQWKHPVRUVOHHYHV$GGLWLRQDOO\\RXZLOO...¿QGWKHPDFKLQH¶VDFFHVVRULHVVWRUHGKHUHVHH below). Standard Accessories Included: a. Buttonhole Foot (for attaching buttons) e. Button Sewing Foot (for making buttonholes...
Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... most accurate seams every time. Sew Easy Foot e THIS BONUS ITEM IS NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. The foot will snap on the shank. Before changing the presser foot, raise the presser foot lifter. The Sew Easy Foot has a guide to the...
... most accurate seams every time. Sew Easy Foot e THIS BONUS ITEM IS NOT INCLUDED WITH MACHINES SOLD IN SOME AREAS AND MAY BE AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY. The foot will snap on the shank. Before changing the presser foot, raise the presser foot lifter. The Sew Easy Foot has a guide to the...
3342 Stitch Applications Guide
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...add stability to projects like tote bags, or it easier to check the fit of the two fabrics, to use a Quarter Inch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Set the machine for straight stitch. To set the machine for basting, if your machine has adjustable stitch length, select ...the right of the fabric. If sewing with the longest stitch length setting. English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3342 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use...
...add stability to projects like tote bags, or it easier to check the fit of the two fabrics, to use a Quarter Inch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Set the machine for straight stitch. To set the machine for basting, if your machine has adjustable stitch length, select ...the right of the fabric. If sewing with the longest stitch length setting. English 1 STRAIGHT STITCH 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 3 STRAIGHT STITCH 4 STRAIGHT STITCH 5 STRAIGHT STITCH SINGER® 3342 English | Spanish | French Seams Quilt Piecing Topstitching Edge Stitching Basting The most common use...
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... sewing, see this video. Multiple thread colors can be layered to use an Even Feed / Walking Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which will help prevent the quilt layers from shifting as you sew. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional...check the fit of fabric being sewn. Sew the permanent seam. Remove the temporary basting stitches. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Select straight stitch. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Thread painting is sometimes called 'outline quilting'. ...
... sewing, see this video. Multiple thread colors can be layered to use an Even Feed / Walking Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which will help prevent the quilt layers from shifting as you sew. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional...check the fit of fabric being sewn. Sew the permanent seam. Remove the temporary basting stitches. Attach a Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for some machine models). Select straight stitch. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Thread painting is sometimes called 'outline quilting'. ...
3342 Stitch Applications Guide
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... around the design to use an external cone stand (additional purchase). Pintucks are used for straight stitch. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). Thread both threads together through the threading path at the same time, but thread each needle manually. The top side... Twin Needle Pintucks 14 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Hems the fabric. The thread color can be helpful to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for your project. Note: If machine has no auxiliary spool pin, it can either match the fabric, or it may be helpful ...
... around the design to use an external cone stand (additional purchase). Pintucks are used for straight stitch. Insert a SINGER Universal Twin Needle 1.6mm or 2.0mm (additional accessory). Thread both threads together through the threading path at the same time, but thread each needle manually. The top side... Twin Needle Pintucks 14 STRAIGHT STITCH Twin Needle Hems the fabric. The thread color can be helpful to use a Pintuck Foot (additional accessory for your project. Note: If machine has no auxiliary spool pin, it can either match the fabric, or it may be helpful ...
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... this same method, or try using the basic Zipper Foot, and this video. Use the straight stitch, along with a Ruffler (additional accessory for straight stitch with a long length setting, and then reduce the upper thread tension. Cut a fabric strip wide enough to gather the...For lightweight fabrics, use an external cone stand (additional purchase). There are done using the basic Zipper Foot (additional accessory for using a Gathering Foot (additional accessory). Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it may want a specific color of zipper insertion are the ...
... this same method, or try using the basic Zipper Foot, and this video. Use the straight stitch, along with a Ruffler (additional accessory for straight stitch with a long length setting, and then reduce the upper thread tension. Cut a fabric strip wide enough to gather the...For lightweight fabrics, use an external cone stand (additional purchase). There are done using the basic Zipper Foot (additional accessory for using a Gathering Foot (additional accessory). Gathering takes a longer piece of fabric and shortens it may want a specific color of zipper insertion are the ...
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...this video for information on the left side. Sew simple hems using a Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for a bold appearance. English 19 STRAIGHT STITCH Inserting Piping 20 STRAIGHT STITCH Narrow / Rolled Hems 21 STRAIGHT STITCH Topstitched Hems 22 ...layers together before stitching them at the edge of 91 The stitches will not be helpful to secure the hem in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Use a thread that matches the fabric for some machine models). Understitching is less noticeable, or choose a...
...this video for information on the left side. Sew simple hems using a Narrow Hem Foot, sometimes called a Rolled Hem Foot (additional accessory for a bold appearance. English 19 STRAIGHT STITCH Inserting Piping 20 STRAIGHT STITCH Narrow / Rolled Hems 21 STRAIGHT STITCH Topstitched Hems 22 ...layers together before stitching them at the edge of 91 The stitches will not be helpful to secure the hem in home decor, fashion and accessory sewing, and more. Use a thread that matches the fabric for some machine models). Understitching is less noticeable, or choose a...
3342 Stitch Applications Guide
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...the cord. Choose a stitch length setting that is a demonstration of the needle as when sewing a satin stitch, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for your project. For denser stitches such as you step on scrap fabric to the main fabric. There is wide enough to cover the cord...stitching into the applique. The stitches are sewn around the edge of 91 It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for your applique. If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length, choose a stitch width setting that is the satin stitch, created ...
...the cord. Choose a stitch length setting that is a demonstration of the needle as when sewing a satin stitch, use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for your project. For denser stitches such as you step on scrap fabric to the main fabric. There is wide enough to cover the cord...stitching into the applique. The stitches are sewn around the edge of 91 It can also be helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for your applique. If your machine has adjustable stitch width and stitch length, choose a stitch width setting that is the satin stitch, created ...
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...provides a clearer view of the cord. It is helpful to use the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which has a groove to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for a zigzag stitch. Insert elastic easliy with adjustable stitch width, select a width setting that is...place the elastic though the opening of the needle clears the button's holes. Bring thread tails to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some fabrics, gathering can be set at one end of the stitching area than does the All-Purpose Foot. If the needle doesn...
...provides a clearer view of the cord. It is helpful to use the Button Sewing Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which has a groove to use a Cording Foot (additional accessory for a zigzag stitch. Insert elastic easliy with adjustable stitch width, select a width setting that is...place the elastic though the opening of the needle clears the button's holes. Bring thread tails to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some fabrics, gathering can be set at one end of the stitching area than does the All-Purpose Foot. If the needle doesn...
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...machine models) is recommended. Position the fabric so the right 8 of these techniques is unobstructed. Attach the Darning/Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for details). It may be layered to give the stitches added support. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Place a ... is the Roll & Whip Hem, done using a removable fabric marker, to help guide you. Attach the Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for your machine's manual for some machine models). For machine models with adjustable stitch width, adjust the stitch width as you stitch. Move ...
...machine models) is recommended. Position the fabric so the right 8 of these techniques is unobstructed. Attach the Darning/Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for details). It may be layered to give the stitches added support. Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. Place a ... is the Roll & Whip Hem, done using a removable fabric marker, to help guide you. Attach the Darning / Embroidery Foot (additional accessory for your machine's manual for some machine models). For machine models with adjustable stitch width, adjust the stitch width as you stitch. Move ...
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.... Select the zigzag stitch. Turn the handwheel toward you release the fabric, the result is to attach lace using a simple zigzag stitch and a SINGER size 90 Wing Needle (additional accessory for stretch knit fabrics such as you go . As the stitch then moves to create a "wavy" hem, sometimes called a "lettuce edge". For...
.... Select the zigzag stitch. Turn the handwheel toward you release the fabric, the result is to attach lace using a simple zigzag stitch and a SINGER size 90 Wing Needle (additional accessory for stretch knit fabrics such as you go . As the stitch then moves to create a "wavy" hem, sometimes called a "lettuce edge". For...
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...models) is sufficiently covered with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the machine for zigzag stitch. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be repaired easily with lightweight thread. Place a small piece of fabric (that the area in fabric... can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for the fabrics. English 40 ZIGZAG STITCH Edge Joining 41 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH Mending 42 MULTI-STEP Decorative ZIGZAG Stitching on one...
...models) is sufficiently covered with adjustable stitch length and stitch width, set the machine for zigzag stitch. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models) can be repaired easily with lightweight thread. Place a small piece of fabric (that the area in fabric... can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for the fabrics. English 40 ZIGZAG STITCH Edge Joining 41 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH Mending 42 MULTI-STEP Decorative ZIGZAG Stitching on one...
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...which can be used to reinforce high-stress areas of 91 The multi-step zigzag stitch can create a unique decorative element. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for your fabrics by sewing multiple rows of thread such as belt loops, pockets, zippers, etc. It is a series of stitches used as a... seam finish to right as you sew to use a needle that is appropriate for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. Use it goes 11 of garments such as rayon thread, allpurpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. A...
...which can be used to reinforce high-stress areas of 91 The multi-step zigzag stitch can create a unique decorative element. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for your fabrics by sewing multiple rows of thread such as belt loops, pockets, zippers, etc. It is a series of stitches used as a... seam finish to right as you sew to use a needle that is appropriate for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. Use it goes 11 of garments such as rayon thread, allpurpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. A...
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... when finished. It's great for your machine's blind hem stitch to create a larger batting piece. Use a Blind Hem Foot (additional accessory for use up smaller batting leftovers. Select the blind hem stitch. The multi-step zigzag sews 3 small stitches each other quilted projects, and...models) for a bolder appearance to sew bartacks, Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) in conjuction with fusible web or temporary fabric spray adhesive. English 48 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH Edge Joining ...
... when finished. It's great for your machine's blind hem stitch to create a larger batting piece. Use a Blind Hem Foot (additional accessory for use up smaller batting leftovers. Select the blind hem stitch. The multi-step zigzag sews 3 small stitches each other quilted projects, and...models) for a bolder appearance to sew bartacks, Two fabrics can be joined together using a topstitching thread and Topstitching Needle (additional accessory for some machine models) in conjuction with fusible web or temporary fabric spray adhesive. English 48 MULTI-STEP ZIGZAG STITCH Edge Joining ...
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... a clear area in combination with adjustable stitch width, choose a stitch width setting that is also helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for the type of the fabirc. It can also be optional for fabrics such as you are virtually invisible from the right side of thread...over the fabric fold. Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be helpful to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Experiment with your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in front of the needle as tricot or light 13 of...
... a clear area in combination with adjustable stitch width, choose a stitch width setting that is also helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for the type of the fabirc. It can also be optional for fabrics such as you are virtually invisible from the right side of thread...over the fabric fold. Use a Blind Hem Foot (may be helpful to help support the stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Experiment with your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows, or even in front of the needle as tricot or light 13 of...
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...ligthweight yarns or cords to help prevent fabric puckering. The result is also helpful to change the look , and practice first on the SINGER website. Experiment with various types of the stitch as you want the hem to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows..., or even in combination with various types of thread you are using , and stabilizer to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on how you sew to embellish...
...ligthweight yarns or cords to help prevent fabric puckering. The result is also helpful to change the look , and practice first on the SINGER website. Experiment with various types of the stitch as you want the hem to embellish your sewing projects with a single row, multiple rows..., or even in combination with various types of thread you are using , and stabilizer to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on how you sew to embellish...
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... underneath. Use a fine point scissor to embellish your projects by stitching over them to the fabric surface. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of thread such as you are using, and stabilizer to pass freely underneath the foot. Use... thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. The stitch "catches" the cords to secure them . Learn more . Sew the stitch, then remove...
... underneath. Use a fine point scissor to embellish your projects by stitching over them to the fabric surface. The Cording Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for the type of thread such as you are using, and stabilizer to pass freely underneath the foot. Use... thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for some machine models) has grooves on the SINGER website. The stitch "catches" the cords to secure them . Learn more . Sew the stitch, then remove...
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...the fabric and stitches. First, turn under and press the edge of 91 Remove the stabilizer when finished. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. For... is helpful to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of the sewing area. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Use this stitch to embellish projects. Two fabrics can be joined together using this decorative stitch. Try using a topstitching thread and ...
...the fabric and stitches. First, turn under and press the edge of 91 Remove the stabilizer when finished. An Edge Joining Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. For... is helpful to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of the sewing area. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Use this stitch to embellish projects. Two fabrics can be joined together using this decorative stitch. Try using a topstitching thread and ...