User manual SINGER 4522

[. . . ] Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such an odor, heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord. When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries. [. . . ] For details on sewing with an even seam allowance, refer to "Sewing an even seam allowance" (page 64). Changing the sewing direction a sewing machine. When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch. When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing, press (needle position button) to lower the needle. b fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot. Sewing thick fabrics If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. c sewing. Lower the presser foot lever and continue 62 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to Release the button. The foot will lock in place feed. a b a Sewing direction b Misalignment a to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. 2 When you encounter a seam that is too thick lever. CAUTION If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. b pin) on the left side of zigzag foot "J". Keep Press the black button (presser foot holding the button held in and lower the presser foot. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. a a Black button Note The presser foot needs to be in a level position before pressing the black button (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of zigzag foot "J". a Stabilizer material or paper a Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. a a Basting Useful Sewing Tips 63 SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam, start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot, and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate. Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric. 1 2 a Seam b Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch (left needle position). Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate. The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1/8 inch (3 mm) and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm (3/16 inch). 5 1 4 2 6 3 a b c d e f Seam Presser foot Centimeters Inches Needle plate 16 mm (5/8 inch) 64 3 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Selecting Stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Selecting stitch types and patterns. . . . . . . 66 Selecting stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stitch patterns can be selected through either direct select (by pressing the key for a specific stitch) or number selection (by entering the number for the stitch pattern). For details on the types of stitches available, refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 120). The most frequently used utility stitches have been assigned to the numeric keys. These stitches can be selected simply by pressing the key. Saved patterns Frequently used patterns and combined patterns can be saved on the machine's memory and easily retrieved using (Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key) and the numeric keys. For details, refer to "Saving patterns" (page 114). Direct selection After pressing (Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key) to select the stitch mode, press the numeric key assigned with the desired stitch. With direct selection, there are two stitch modes: preset utility stitch mode mode when the and saved pattern . When the machine is turned on or (Preset utility stitch/saved pattern in the lower-left Number selection After pressing (Utility stitch key) or (Character/utility decorative stitch key) to select the stitch mode, use the numeric keys to type in the number for the desired stitch. key) is pressed, the machine enters preset utility stitch mode, indicated by mode, indicated by of the screen, press the 1 / 2 3 corner of the screen. To enter saved pattern in the lower-left corner (Preset utility stitch/ (Preset and saved pattern key). Each press of between the preset utility stitch mode saved pattern mode . utility stitch/saved pattern key) switches the mode a Utility stitch key b Character/utility decorative stitch key c Numeric keys Utility stitches (No. 01-80) / 1 There are 80 utility stitches, including straight stitches, overcasting stitches, buttonhole stitches, decorative stitches, satin stitches and cross-stitches. 2 a Preset utility stitch/saved pattern key b Numeric keys 66 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Character stitches (No. 01-55) There are 55 characters, including letters, symbols and numbers, in the Gothic font. If (Character/utility decorative stitch key) is Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys. Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected. [. . . ] 66, 68 saving patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 scallop stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 screwdriver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 40 seam ripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 82 selecting stitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 settings key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19 sewing machine needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 sewing speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 sewing speed controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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