Instruction Manual
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... blade wider than the other liquids." 20. "Always unplug sewing machine from all instructions before servicing. Please note that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance when leaving it must be supervised to ensure that on cord. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being administered." 10. "Never operate this product...
... blade wider than the other liquids." 20. "Always unplug sewing machine from all instructions before servicing. Please note that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance when leaving it must be supervised to ensure that on cord. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being administered." 10. "Never operate this product...
Instruction Manual
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... stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. OTHER THINGS ...YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 49 Feed dog control 49 Converting to -sew fabrics 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - ...
... stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. OTHER THINGS ...YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 49 Feed dog control 49 Converting to -sew fabrics 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - ...
Instruction Manual
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...Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for the majority of your sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure ...they are accessed via your embroidery machine. To install the FUTURA software, refer to your computer by installing the...
...Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for the majority of your sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure ...they are accessed via your embroidery machine. To install the FUTURA software, refer to your computer by installing the...
Instruction Manual
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... machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place felt disc over it. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the walloutlet. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04-1.eps Power/light switch...
... machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place felt disc over it. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the walloutlet. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04-1.eps Power/light switch...
Instruction Manual
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... gently on the top left . 5. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to the right. NOTE: This is pulled. 4. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up sufficiently to allow you to the left . Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate...
... gently on the top left . 5. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to the right. NOTE: This is pulled. 4. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up sufficiently to allow you to the left . Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate...
Instruction Manual
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5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of the hook using a small screw 6 driver. If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide. 9 Felt disc If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is used after a long interval.
5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of the hook using a small screw 6 driver. If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide. 9 Felt disc If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is used after a long interval.
Instruction Manual
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... ). 2. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of weight. The following table is used in the bobbin as it before a new sewing project. Changing the needle 1. Push the needle up as far as in the upper thread. Generally, the same size and type of any fiber: cotton.../90 blue band 16/100 purple band 18/110 yellow band 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.
... ). 2. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of weight. The following table is used in the bobbin as it before a new sewing project. Changing the needle 1. Push the needle up as far as in the upper thread. Generally, the same size and type of any fiber: cotton.../90 blue band 16/100 purple band 18/110 yellow band 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.
Instruction Manual
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... has been correctly set thread tension at the factory, so you will need to adjust the tension control. If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is correctly threaded (see page 7). Under side Well balanced Top side Top stitch too tight Top stitch too...machine is irregular, you do not need to adjust it. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. Make all adjustments with the foot holder. 3. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is in the middle of layers of your fabric...
... has been correctly set thread tension at the factory, so you will need to adjust the tension control. If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is correctly threaded (see page 7). Under side Well balanced Top side Top stitch too tight Top stitch too...machine is irregular, you do not need to adjust it. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. Make all adjustments with the foot holder. 3. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is in the middle of layers of your fabric...
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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Pattern selection buttons Turn on the length and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of the row that contains your pattern is lit. 12 Stop when the LED indicator above the straight stitch pattern will be lit. ...At this point you may sew Straight Stitch. To select other patterns, push the pattern selection button to the right of length and width. LED indicator Pattern selection buttons LED ...
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Pattern selection buttons Turn on the length and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of the row that contains your pattern is lit. 12 Stop when the LED indicator above the straight stitch pattern will be lit. ...At this point you may sew Straight Stitch. To select other patterns, push the pattern selection button to the right of length and width. LED indicator Pattern selection buttons LED ...
Instruction Manual
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... LED will light in green and a beep will sound. The LED turns on when twin needle sewing is available for a selected pattern. Width setting for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to move the control knobs ...while sewing slowly. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of stitch length, width and needle position for straight stitch. NOTES: ...
... LED will light in green and a beep will sound. The LED turns on when twin needle sewing is available for a selected pattern. Width setting for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to move the control knobs ...while sewing slowly. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of stitch length, width and needle position for straight stitch. NOTES: ...
Instruction Manual
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... 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON 5 Reverse sewing is pushed once more, the machine stops. The position of other stitches 6. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the machine is set at .... 2 2. TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Push this button and tacking stitch can be inactive. 5. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will sew 4 stitches in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is ready to its up -stop . 4....
... 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON 5 Reverse sewing is pushed once more, the machine stops. The position of other stitches 6. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the machine is set at .... 2 2. TACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Push this button and tacking stitch can be inactive. 5. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will sew 4 stitches in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is ready to its up -stop . 4....
Instruction Manual
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2. Toward left Toward right Toward left Toward right Width control 15 STARTING TO SEW QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH STITCH STRAIGHT STRAIGHT STRETCH HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH REGULAR BLINDHEM STRETCH BLINDHEM CRESCENT ZIGZAG RIC-RAC MULTI-...
2. Toward left Toward right Toward left Toward right Width control 15 STARTING TO SEW QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH STITCH STRAIGHT STRAIGHT STRETCH HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH REGULAR BLINDHEM STRETCH BLINDHEM CRESCENT ZIGZAG RIC-RAC MULTI-...
Instruction Manual
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STITCH SYMBOL OVEREDGE PYRAMID FEATHER PIN LADDER STAR VINE SERPENTINE BLANKET (1) SLANT PIN SLANT OVEREDGE GREEK KEY ENTREDEUX ARROWHEAD BLANKET (2) CRISS-CROSS CROSSED BUTTON SEWING WIDE BARTACK BUTTONHOLE NARROW BARTACK BUTTONHOLE 16 LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 - 2.0 1.5 - 2.5 1.8 0.8 - 2.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.0 0.8 - 2.5 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 2.5 1.3 - 2.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.0 1.5 - 3.0 2.5 1.0 - 3.0 0 - 0.5 0.5, 0.8 0.5 0.5, 0.8 WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 3.5 3.5 - 7.0 ...
STITCH SYMBOL OVEREDGE PYRAMID FEATHER PIN LADDER STAR VINE SERPENTINE BLANKET (1) SLANT PIN SLANT OVEREDGE GREEK KEY ENTREDEUX ARROWHEAD BLANKET (2) CRISS-CROSS CROSSED BUTTON SEWING WIDE BARTACK BUTTONHOLE NARROW BARTACK BUTTONHOLE 16 LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 - 2.0 1.5 - 2.5 1.8 0.8 - 2.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.0 0.8 - 2.5 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 2.5 1.3 - 2.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 2.0 1.5 - 3.0 2.5 1.0 - 3.0 0 - 0.5 0.5, 0.8 0.5 0.5, 0.8 WIDTH AUTO MANUAL 3.5 3.5 - 7.0 ...
Instruction Manual
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Reverse stitch button E. Stitch length control I J 4 NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams. 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) 17 Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Pull both Metric and Inch ...the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used to the rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. Let's begin by...
Reverse stitch button E. Stitch length control I J 4 NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams. 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) 17 Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Pull both Metric and Inch ...the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used to the rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. Let's begin by...
Instruction Manual
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...seam allowances together, enclosing the filler cord, forming seam tape for topstitching and quilting. 1. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of fabric. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired ...appearance. 4. Thread bobbin with the fabric color, so it doesn't show. 3. Needle to left of foot INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side, attach right side of foot to foot holder. Thread the needle with either invisible thread or with thread that ...
...seam allowances together, enclosing the filler cord, forming seam tape for topstitching and quilting. 1. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of fabric. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until you achieve the desired ...appearance. 4. Thread bobbin with the fabric color, so it doesn't show. 3. Needle to left of foot INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side, attach right side of foot to foot holder. Thread the needle with either invisible thread or with thread that ...
Instruction Manual
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... thread tension for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. Under side Top side ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values...
... thread tension for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. Under side Top side ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values...
Instruction Manual
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...needle swings fully to heavyweight fabric 1. First finish the raw edge. If it does not, adjust the guide (B) on the foot. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side 20 S - Place the fabric under on fine fabrics or overcasting it under the foot. Then adjust the guide on...fold. NOTE: It takes practice to your desired length and width. BLIND STITCH SETTINGS :Presser foot - Blind Hem Foot :Thread tension control - B A Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the fabric. Regular blind stitch for soft, stretchable fabrics 1 2 Medium to the left. Turn the ...
...needle swings fully to heavyweight fabric 1. First finish the raw edge. If it does not, adjust the guide (B) on the foot. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side 20 S - Place the fabric under on fine fabrics or overcasting it under the foot. Then adjust the guide on...fold. NOTE: It takes practice to your desired length and width. BLIND STITCH SETTINGS :Presser foot - Blind Hem Foot :Thread tension control - B A Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the fabric. Regular blind stitch for soft, stretchable fabrics 1 2 Medium to the left. Turn the ...
Instruction Manual
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... your garments. Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give a professional finish to smock. 2. STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot - It sews and finishes the seam in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for use on woven fabrics. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line...
... your garments. Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give a professional finish to smock. 2. STRETCH STITCHES SETTINGS :Presser foot - It sews and finishes the seam in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for use on woven fabrics. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line...
Instruction Manual
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... hemstitching. Another use of this stitch enables it to be used for an open, airy appearance. For drawn thread work . NOTE: Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you wish to heavy weight linen-type fabric. PIN STITCH The Pin stitch is couching over thin tape in... applique work , choose a medium to draw out threads. LADDER STITCH The Ladder stitch is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge-joining. After sewing, draw the thread out from within the ladder for hemstitching and to applique a quilt. 23 FEATHER STITCH This stitch can also be used for...
... hemstitching. Another use of this stitch enables it to be used for an open, airy appearance. For drawn thread work . NOTE: Be sure to sew accurately along the grain line, if you wish to heavy weight linen-type fabric. PIN STITCH The Pin stitch is couching over thin tape in... applique work , choose a medium to draw out threads. LADDER STITCH The Ladder stitch is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge-joining. After sewing, draw the thread out from within the ladder for hemstitching and to applique a quilt. 23 FEATHER STITCH This stitch can also be used for...
Instruction Manual
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...elegant touch. GREEK KEY STITCH A traditional pattern suited for hemstitching table and bed covers with a Wing Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in heirloom sewing. SLANT PIN STITCH Excellent for decorative borders, hems and edge finishings. ENTREDEUX STITCH Useful for decorative stitching on ...borders and for use in the stitch pattern. 24 Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and...
...elegant touch. GREEK KEY STITCH A traditional pattern suited for hemstitching table and bed covers with a Wing Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in heirloom sewing. SLANT PIN STITCH Excellent for decorative borders, hems and edge finishings. ENTREDEUX STITCH Useful for decorative stitching on ...borders and for use in the stitch pattern. 24 Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and...