User manual SINGER 114W110

[. . . ] The most important thing to remember is that sewing is a creative art--there are very few absolutes. So have fun as you learn these exciting techniques! Singer is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Limited. Part # 640--505255OFC Straight Stitching Straight Stitch for Topstitching Create Quilted Fabric Speed Basting Making Piping Attaching Purchased Piping Centered Zippers Satin Stitch Applique Lace Insertion Couching a Strand of Pearls Button Sewing Four-Step Buttonholes Four-Step Corded Buttonholes Free-Motion Monogramming Free-Motion Embroidery Blind Hem Attaching Beaded Trims Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag Crazy Quilting Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics Ribbing Application Overedge Stitching Open Seams with Overedge Stitching Attaching Elastic Sewing with a Wing Needle Twin Needle Sewing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 13 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Applying Ribbon with a Twin Needle Sewing on Leather Narrow Hem Gathering with the Cording Foot Applying Trims, Cords & Braids Shirring with the Gathering Foot Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Pile Fabrics Sewing with the Side Cutter Sewing with the Ruffler 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 47 49 Straight Stitching The Straight Stitch is generally used to join seams or do topstitching. It is the most basic of the stitches and is the most commonly used. For a longer stitch or for thicker fabrics, lengthen the stitch using the Stitch Length Dial. [. . . ] Turn the hand wheel forward to bring up the bobbin thread though the fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point. 22 Firmly hold the hoop with both hands. Press the foot controller and guide the hoop so that the needle stitches on the drawn letter. Maintain a consistent speed and move the fabric slowly. Coordinate sewing speed and movement of hoop. Note: When the feed dogs are lowered or covered, the fabric will not automatically feed. Feeding of fabric is controlled manually. *Depending on model, the Embroidery/Darning Foot might be optional. Check the instruction manual. 23 Blind Hem A Blind Hem is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirts or pants. It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into the fabric, hence becoming "blind" or invisible. Machine Set-Up: Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges) Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Length: 1. 0 Stitch Width: 5 Presser Foot: Standard Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 2 (to baste the fold) Stitch: Straight Stitch Stitch Length: 4 Stitch Width: 0 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Standard Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 3 (to create the hem) Stitch: Blindhem Stitch Length: 2-3 Stitch Width 3-4 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Blindhem Foot Needle Position: Center Materials: Medium weight woven fabric Procedure: Sew a Zigzag to finish one of the fabric's raw edges. 24 Fold under 1" and baste in place. Position fabric with wrong side facing up, and turn the hem back to the right side, creating a soft fold at the top edge of the hem. Previously, only woven-type fabrics were available for home sewers. When a standard straight stitch is sewn on stretch fabric, it will "pop" or break when the fabric is stretched. Special stitches were created to allow "no-pop" sewing on stretch fabrics, and these stitches are called Stretch Stitches or Flexi-stitches. Today, stretch fabrics are used to make exercise outfits, dance customs, swimsuits and much more. As the fabrics of these garments stretch, so do the stitches!Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Triple Straight Stitch* 0, no width Stretch Setting Standard Foot Center Materials: Knit fabric, folded in half Procedure: Stitch the two layers. Note: After sewing, notice how the stitch stretches with the fabric. *This stitch is only found on machines with Stretch Stitches. 30 Ribbing Application The Overedge Stretch Stitch makes sewing seams on knits look as though they were finished on a serger. This stitch is stronger and more durable than overlock/serger stitching. The stitch incorporates a straight stitch and a finishing stitch into one operation. This allows for professional finish on projects, and is especially popular on sweatshirts. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Overedge Stitch* 5 or 7 Stretch setting Overedge Foot** or Standard Foot Center Materials: 6" x 6" Medium to heavy weight knit fabric or polar fleece 3" x 6" Ribbing Procedure: Cut a curve in the knit fabric to resemble a neckline. [. . . ] Sew a row on top of the "pulled" line. Use the foot's edge as a guide to sew the next row of stitching. Rows will be 1/4" apart if the foot is used as a guide. Sew 3 or 4 more rows. Do not clip thread ends until it is determined if any fine adjustments are needed to make the gathers even-looking. 43 Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Multiple Fabric Layers The Even Feed Foot has its own set of feed dogs that work in conjunction with the machine's feeding system to improve the flow of the fabric. 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