User manual SINGER 149-5

[. . . ] Drop in front bobbin for easy, quick bobbin replacement * Simple stitch length dial and push button revers stitching. * Snap-on presser feet that are quickly removed and easily replaced. * One-way needle insertion that makes it impossible to insert the needle incorrectly. May we recommend that before you start to use your swing machine, you discover the many advantages and the ease of operabon by going through this instuction book, step by step, sated at your machine. [. . . ] Too little tension will produce a loose stitch (3)which will cause loops in your seam. Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal `Up positon (2), where it locks in place, When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric layers or an embroidery hoop, raise the litter to the high rise position 3). Thus increasing the space between the foot and the needle plate. Lower presser foot lifter all the way down and you are ready to sew. Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temPorary seams before machine Do not sew over pins; pull them. Out as you stitch, To hand baste, make long stitches that can be easily removed. Keeping seams straight To keep seams straight use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the seam guidelines on the throat plate, Lower the presser foot. Release push button for forward stitching. Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot Some fabrics, however. These have been highlighted for easy identification, You can adjust each setting, however, as desired. Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of diffrent weighfabics. Blinatithingtake a lttleutilizarse practice, horeverstitching tsmke amplepoco practie, make test a little s howver, Prepare the hem by folding it and pressing it in the usual way. you may want to baste the hem to hold it in place , as shown. If so, be sure to place "h basting at least Miinch (12mm) below the top edge of the hem allowance. With the wrong side of fabric uppermost turn the hmundr, erwing a show. The htem under, as shown, creating a softfold soft fold from the top edge of hem. Pin or baste all three layers together in place, Position the hem under the presser toot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide, as shown. * Lower the presser loot and begin sewing making certain the straight sttches fail on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce the soft fold athe work. While stitching, guide the hem edge in a straight line and teed the soft fold evenly against the wall of the guide. * If layers of fabric are pinned together, remove pins as you come to them. [. . . ] Push bulb up into socket and turn in the direction of arrows to unlock bulb pin. Push new bulb up into socket and turn in the direction of arrows until pins lock into position. Ilaking sure the presser toot lifter is up replace the face plate by guiding front top corner under and behind lowest front corner of top cover. Push bottom of face plate up and back until it is aligned with top cover. [. . . ]