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Question posted by jbw0129 on March 18th, 2011

Tension Setting

If I am sewing a satin binding onto a hand knitted afghan which number tension setting should I use?

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... the risk of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user service adjustments mentioned in this sewing machine from all instructions before changing the light bulb. Always unplug this instruction manual. 16. Replace bulb with this manual. Do not use ." Do not unplug...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... power and sewlight. 1 Turn on plug. Never use a fuse approved by removing the plug from the socket outlet. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be connected to BS 1362, i.e. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be removed from the socket outlet...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... 8 Converting to Free-Arm Style 9 Steadying the Machine 9 VARIOUS CONTROLS 10 Pattern Selection Dial 10 RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES 11 Stitch Length Dial 14 Stretch Stitching 15 Stitch Width Dial 16 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin 18 Lower Threading 19 Upper (Needle) Threading 20 Using the Needle Threader...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

.... H Foot controller Used to raise and lower the needle. E Main power/sewing light switch Turns the main power and sewing light on and off. F Foot controller receptacle Insert the foot controller plug for stitching in the reverse direction. G Presser foot lever Raises and lowers the presser foot. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... de alimentación a una toma de corriente. Connect the power supply plug into the machine. 2. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 5 For U.S.A. If it is intended to avoid electrical...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

.... A.) 1 Allumer (pousser vers la marque "I ") 2 Apagar (hacia la marca "O") Cet interrupteur permet d'allumer et d'éteindre la machine ainsi que la lampe de couture. (Voir fig. B.) BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 6 B.) Note (For U.S.A. A.) 1 Encender (hacia la marca "I ") 2 Eteindre (pousser vers la marque "O") Pedal...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES PATTERN C A STITCH NAME RECOMMENDED... - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) TREE STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) LEGS STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 11

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... the thread may cause it to "O". 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS A 4 23 1 C B D 4 ... behind the thread guide. 5 Thread guide 7. A.) 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up lever 4. Thread the needle from front to back and pull out...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... the back of thread through the needle toward you ). Raise the needle threader lever and pull out about 5 cm (2") of the sewing machine. • Only use needles of the machine (away from you ). The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. • Hold the thread in...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

...up again to their highest positions. 2. With your left hand, hold the end of the presser foot. 1 Upper ...sujete el extremo del hilo superior. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 ...inférieur 3 Fil inférieur BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 25 El hilo superior debe ...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... to return the screw to be adjusted according to a lower number. If the result is too loose. However, do not turn the screw more than one full turn. B Upper tension is "5". When sewing with thin thread on your stitches. The basic thread tension setting is too loose. Locks appear on the surface of your project...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

...SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Zigzag Stitching Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length -4 Stitch Width 0-5 ZIGZAG STITCH Select the Zigzag Stitch with the pattern selection dial. SATIN STITCH When the Zigzag Stitch length is recommended to the desired Zigzag Stitch and set... BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS ...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

.... 4. C. 5. B. C.). 5. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B C D Blindhem Stitching Pattern (Blindhem Stitch) (Stretch Blindhem Stitch) Stitch Length -2 -1.5 Stitch Width Fixed 5 Fixed 3.5 The Blindhem Stitch is used to either the Blindhem Stitch or Stretch Blindhem Stitch and set the stitch length. 4. C. 5. Utilice la...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

...SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B 1 2 - 3 C PUSH D 3 2 4 1 E PUSH Making a Buttonhole (1 Step Automatic Buttonhole) 4 Pattern Stitch Length Stitch Width Foot (1 Step Automatic -1.5 Buttonhole) Fixed 5 Buttonhole Foot NOTE: 1. Making a Buttonhole 1. Using..., attach the buttonhole foot, and set the pattern selection dial to match ...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... 3 Shorter 4 Longer 5 In this case 9 9 BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 47 This adjustment allows both sides of the ...following adjustments can be made. 1. SS 5 432 - Set the Stitch Length Dial to the right side, adjust the...CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 10 432 ...

Users Manual - English - Page 57

Place the darning plate on the needle plate. (When the machine is 1.5 mm (1/16"), set the appropriate stitch width with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to "1.5". 2. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 49 If it hits, see step 1. 5. Cut the upper and lower threads...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

... zipper, and continue sewing using the other side notch. 1 Zipper foot 2 Right pin for best results. (See fig. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 3 B Zipper Inserting Pattern (Straight Stitch) Stitch Length 2-3 Stitch Width 2.5 (Center needle position) Foot Zipper Foot NOTE: After selecting the pattern, set the stitch width...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

...w w w CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 60 If the problem continues, the following checklist may help you are correctly using the machine. If you still have difficulties, contact your nearest service center. w Page 20 No w Upper thread tension is incorrect. w Page 7 No w The combination of thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 69

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Users Manual - English - Page 75

...Controller Connecting 5 Operating 6 Free-Arm Sewing 9 G Gathering 51 L...setting System 24 R Repacking 66 Reverse Sewing Lever 17 S Scallop Stitching 38 Sewing Direction 32 Sewing...Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 14 Straight Stitching 31 Stretch Blindhem Stitching 35 Stretch Material Sewing 33 Stretch Overlock 39 Stretch Stitching 15 T Threading Bobbin 19, 24 Needle 20, 22 Thread Tension...