User manual SINGER 107W12

[. . . ] (Part code: XA4813-051) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. * 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. * 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part Name Buttonhole foot "A" Overcasting foot "G" Monogramming foot "N" Zipper foot "I" Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) Blind stitch foot "R" Button fitting foot "M" Seam ripper Bobbin (4) Needle set Twin needle Cleaning brush Eyelet punch Part Code U. S. A. Others XC2691-051 XC3098-051 X53840-351 X59370-051 XC3021-051 XC4051-051 X59375-151 X54243-001 SA156 XA5539-151 X58358-051 X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-051 No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Name Screwdriver Spool cap (large) Spool cap (small) Extra spool pin Spool net Foot controller Thread cassette (on machine) Spool cap (orange) (on machine) Needle-changing tool Operation manual Quick reference guide Spool cap (special) Part Code U. S. A. [. . . ] G Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. G Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. 42 S2_brotherE. book Page 43 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to " Turning on the machine" (page 11). 2 Select the stitch. Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to " Selecting stitching" (page 58). 2 3 Attach the presser foot. Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to " Replacing the presser foot" (page 35). Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot. Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly. For details on positioning the fabric, refer to " Positioning the fabric" (page 44). The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. 9 sewing machine stops. After sewing to the end of the stitching, the Release the start/stop button or foot controller. 1 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching 2 1 3 Memo 1 2 G Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to " Stitch Settings" (page 96). 5 4 2 1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching 6 48 S2_brotherE. book Page 49 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. I Using the thread cutter button (Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button) When using a model equipped with a thread cutter button, the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once. 2 1 1 Needle position button 1 1 Thread cutter button The needle is raised. 2 The threads are cut and the needle is raised. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, 3 and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. CAUTION G Do not press the thread cutter button 1 after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. Note 1 Thread cutter G Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. G When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. Sewing 49 S2_brotherE. book Page 50 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Changing the tension of the upper thread If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to " Needle types and their uses" on page 30), the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting. However, if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with special thread or on special fabric, use the thread tension dial on the left side of the machine to adjust the tension of the upper thread. I Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial downward to loosen the upper thread. I Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Turn the thread tension dial upward to tighten the upper thread. 2 Tight 3 1 2 3 4 4 Loose Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread I Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. 1 1 Thread tension dial 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. 50 S2_brotherE. book Page 51 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to " Stitch Settings" (page 96). Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button in 1 the operation panel. The stitch width adjustment indicator lights up. 2 left or right. CAUTION G After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 2 Slide the stitch width adjustment slider to the Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right makes the stitch width wider; sliding the slider to the left makes the stitch width narrower. 1 2 3 1 Stitch width adjustment indicator 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Stitch width adjustment slider I Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. [. . . ] 50 thread tension dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover B, 50 trial sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 triple stretch stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 twin needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover A, 33 Q quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]