User manual SINGER 72W19

[. . . ] Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. [. . . ] Pass the thread through both thread guides: the rear one first, then the front one. Pull the thread down and around the upper tension control dial from the right to the left so the thread picks up the thread check spring. Guide the thread to the back of the thread take-up lever and around to the left (fig. Bring the thread through the slit by pulling it toward you and into the eyelet. Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide. Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread as shown in fig. Raise the presser foot and the needle to their highest positions. With your right hand, turn the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise) until the needle moves down and back up again to its highest position. The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a loop. Pull the upper thread toward you and the lower thread will come up from the bobbin in a large loop. Pull out about 15 cm (6") of both threads and place them toward the back of the machine straight behind the presser foot. Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number. If the result is still not satisfactory, then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained in C-1 C-1 Bobbin Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with a small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. However, do not turn the screw more than one full turn. Remember to return the screw to its original setting before starting your next project. D Correct tension Correct tension is important since too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers in your fabric. Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart. Use the same size thread for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot lifter. Pull up the bobbin thread by turning the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise) and place both the upper and lower threads toward the back behind the presser foot. Place the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from the edge of the fabric. To backtack, press the reverse sewing lever down as far as possible and lightly touch the foot controller. [. . . ] Fill in the design alternating from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the outline until the design is completely filled in. NOTE: A long stitch is made by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and a short stitch is made by moving it slowly. To secure the stitching, set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch (6-10) with the desired length and sew a few stitches at the end of the design. CAUTION: Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles. [. . . ]