User manual SINGER 142W25

[. . . ] Speed Controller: The speed of machine is regulated by amount of pressure on foot or knee controller. When you have finished your sewing always disconnect the plug from the electric supply point. LIGHT To turn light "on, " reach over machine arm and turn switch V, Fig. To extinguish light, turn switch to left. Page 3 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K To Remove Bulb Grasp light socket so that thumb extends over switch V. [. . . ] Crossing too thick seams with too small a needle. Page 29 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused by: 1. Upper tension is too tight -- see pages 22 - 23. Needle not pushed up as far as it will go into needle clamp -- see page 12. Thread too coarse for needle -- see page 11. Improper arrangement of threads to start sewing -- see page 18. Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused by: 1. Improper threading of bobbin case -- see pages 17 - 18. Bobbin thread tension too tight -- see pages 22 - 23. Skipping of Stitches Might be Caused by: 1. Needle not pushed up as far as it will go into needle clamp -- see page 12. Slip the lace in from the left as you would the second piece of fabric. This method is used where a neat finish is desired on both sides of the material. Page 34 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K THE BINDER The binder is used to apply commercial binding as well as self-fabric bias to an unfinished edge. This colorful trim is attractive when applied to children's wear, aprons and fabric furnishings. It is a practical finish for seam edges that ravel and for making bound seams. Inserting the Binding Pre-folded commercial bias binding is inserted from the right into the outside slot of the binder scroll. q Cut the binding diagonally to form a long point. q Insert the pointed end into the slot and pull through the scroll until the evenly folded edges are under the needle. Self-fabric bias binding should be cut 15/16" wide on the true bias. q Insert the unfolded binding directly into the two folds at the end of the scroll and draw it back under the needle. As the binding passes through the scroll the raw edges are turned in. The Binder Page 35 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K Adjustment and Operation of the Binder The edge to be bound is guided into the center of the scroll. [. . . ] The space guide may be used to the right or left of the needle. Page 52 Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page Class 99 & 99K THE ADJUSTABLE HEMMER To make hems from 3/16 to 15/16 inch wide. Attach adjustable hemmer to presser bar in place of presser foot. Pull up bobbin thread as instructed on page 18. [. . . ]