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Question posted by Stevie9963 on April 25th, 2015

Singer Futura 420 Straight Sewing. While I Am Sewing The Stitch Pattern Changes

the stitch pattern changes from straight to a scalloped pattern and won't sew for me... Wait a few seconds and it will flip back to straight stitch and will sew again for a few seconds then flips back to scalloped pattern again and the process repeats

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Instruction Manual - Page 5

...LJ]DJ 40 - 41 Stretch stitches 42 - 49 Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, BODQNHWVWLWFK     Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch, *UHHNNH\VWLWFK(QWUHGHX[VWLWFK&ULVVFURVVVWLWFK Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 48 - 49 Continuous patterns 50 - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... used for most decorative sewing. Bobbins (SINGER Class 15J bobbins) 21. Embroidery presser foot 23. Blind hem foot 14. Scissors 22. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the...13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 Needles 2. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is "system" of your 7 Sewing machine is another 12 very useful foot and should be sure they are Class I5 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
Instruction Manual - Page 24

...226;che Puntada superior GHPDVLDGRÀRMD ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your sewing will need to adjust the tension control. ADJUSTING...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

... and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of the row that contains your pattern is lit. 24 Stop when the LED indicator above the straight stitch pattern will be lit. LED indicator Témoin a diode Indicador LED Pattern selection buttons Touches de sélection de motif Botones de selecci...
Instruction Manual - Page 28

Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings
Instruction Manual - Page 30

... speed limiter. 6 28 Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches Fonction couture arrière pour les points droits et zigzags Función de costura hacia atrás para costuras rectas y zigzag 7DFNLQJVWLWFKIXQFWLRQ for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. When the button...
Instruction Manual - Page 34

... change the needle position.  3XOOERWKWKUHDGVXQGHUWKHSUHVVHUIRRWWRZDUGWKHEDFNRI 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch... is most frequently used to the rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam.  )LUVW...
Instruction Manual - Page 36

... Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the fabric color, so it doesn't show. 3. Thread bobbin with desired top stitching color. 2. Start to sew. 34 INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left side of the foot...
Instruction Manual - Page 38

...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 thread being ...tension for satin stitching. The stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is the selection range when setting the value manually. Set the stitch length between 0.5 and 2.0, depending on the top of pattern increases from ...
Instruction Manual - Page 40

...counter 3 FORFNZLVH WRZDUG \RX  E\ KDQG XQWLO WKH QHHGOH VZLQJV IXOO\ to sew blind hem. Under side Reverso Envers 1 Under side Reverso Envers 2 Fine fabric 0DWHULDO¿QR 7LVVXV... B 3. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the fabric. Place the fabric under the foot. BLIND STITCH SETTINGS :Presser foot - Regular blind stitch for soft,...
Instruction Manual - Page 48

... for hemstitching table and bed covers with an elegant touch. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and cotton jersey. *5((..( SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow, supple seam, particularly suited to the...
Instruction Manual - Page 50

Satin foot :Thread tension control - CROSSED STITCH 8VHWRVHZDQG¿QLVKHODVWLFIDEULFVRUIRUGHFRUDWLRQRIERUGHUV DECORATIVE STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - S   CRISS-CROSS STITCH Used to sew and finish stretch fabrics or for decoration especially of borders.
Instruction Manual - Page 52

... QHHGOH FOHDUV ERWK WKH OHIW DQG ULJKW openings of continuous patterns. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Adjust width if required. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to the right are examples of the button. Sew 10 stitches across. ,I D VKDQN LV UHTXLUHG SODFH D GDUQLQJ QHHGOH RQ WRS RI...
Instruction Manual - Page 86

... a design be adjusted when resizing design ? Resizing individual letters  It does have a limitation of an imported design when sizing, but only when using the DESIGN>CHANGE SIZE option. 3. The Futura software will be changed in the DESIGN/CHANGE SIZE menu in order to re-calculate the stitches correctly. 4. All other formats should be adjusted automatically.
Instruction Manual - Page 102

... is bent or blunt. - Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Raise feed dogs. (see page 24 - 27). 100 Rewind bobbin. (see page...bent. - STITCHING PROBLEMS 0DFKLQHVNLSVVWLWFKHV * Needle is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Raise buttonhole lever. (see page 22 - 23). * Needle is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. -...
Instruction Manual - Page 108

... Needle Mode prior to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. This will preclude any possibility of a Singer Brand twin needle is an... needle. Helpful Hints: 1. To disengage Twin Needle Sewing mode and return the machine to selecting a pattern. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. Use of the twin needle breaking. 2. The ...
Instruction Manual - Page 110

KNEE LIFTER 7KHNQHHOLIWHULVYHU\KHOSIXOZLWKVHZLQJWHFKQLTXHVVXFKDV machine applique and free-motion sewing. ENDLESS EMBROIDERY HOOP (PEURLGHU HQGOHVV GHVLJQV TXLFNO\ DQG HDVLO\ ZLWK \RXU (1'/(66(0%52,'(5 It allows you to NHHS ...UHSODFHWKHVRFNHWFRYHU Attention: Do not touch or move the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the machine beeps with an error message and stops.
Instruction Manual - Page 112

... the endless hoop and the sewing feld. Image 1 Dessin affiché avec Cerceau en Continu dans le logiciel. Before attaching the Endless Embroidery Hoop, turn on the machine in order to the embroidery ... You can load one of your liking. If this hoop is not on screen. With the Futura program open, attach the Endless Embroidery Hoop. Le symbole sur la barre du curseur indique la ...
Instruction Manual - Page 118

...designs with the endless hoop clamp, use Forward/Reverse Stitch button to remove the hoop. Remove the hoop from the machine. Remove the bobbin cover plate and empty bobbin. ... ‡ When embroidering larger or heavier pieces of the needle when sewing the alignment stitches and long jump stitches. ‡ To change a bobbin during embroidery, raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward...

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