User manual SINGER 107W102

[. . . ] Special Stitches Preparation Patterns capability and graphics illustration Zig-Zag Stitch Zig-Zag Blindstitch Multi Stitch Zig-Zag " M " Stitch/Sandcastle Stitch Crescent Stitch/Chinese/Dynasty Stitch/Solid Scallop Stitch Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch/Privet Stitch Wizard Stitch/Random Ric-Rac Stitch Stretch Overedge Stitch Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch Road Runner/Fagoting Stitch Honeycomb Stitch Slant Overedge Stitch/Seagull Stitch 5. Caring for Your Machine Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case Removing and Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Performance Checklist Additional Accessories Fabric, Thread and Needle Table CONGRATULATIONS You are about to begin an adventure in creativity: You are going to sew!And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines ever made. The following features have been included on your machine, promising rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure: · Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading errors. [. . . ] NEVER place pins on the underside of fabric in contact with the feed. Do not sew over pins; pull them out as you stitch. · To hand baste, make long, loose stitches that can be easily removed. PLACING FABRIC UNDER PRESSER FOOT · To place fabric under presser foot, raise presser foot lifter (1) to its "up" position (2), where it locks in place. · The lifter can be raised and held in the "extra high" position (3) for bulky fabrics. STITCHING IN REVERSE · To reinforce beginnings or ends of seams, push in reverse lever (1). Machine will straight stitch in reverse for as long as you hold the lever in. · For continuous reverse stitching, push lever in and slide it to the left to lock. Unlock reverse lever by sliding it back to the right and letting it return to its normal position. 19 KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1) is extended onto the slide plate. The crosslines (2) serve as guides when stitching square corners. TURNING SQUARE CORNERS To turn a square corner, use crosslines on slide plate. · Line up fabric with extended guidelines on needle plate and stitch seam, slowing speed as you approach corner. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread tension than others. To find the proper tension for your application, make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will be using. ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE You can adjust the appearance of special color coded stitch patterns on the display panel, by turning the Stitch balance ring (1) behind the pattern selector dial (2). Acorrectly balanced Fagoting Stitch should appear as illustrated (3). When stitches are too close together (4), separate them by turning the stitch balance ring to the right. When stitches are too far apart (5), bring them closer together by turning the stitch balance ring to the left. 22 PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION OF STITCHES Buttonhole-Left Side Buttonhole-Bartack Buttonhole-Right Side Straight Stitch Zig-Zag Zig-Zag Blindstich Multistitch M-Stitch Crescent Solid Scallop Chinese Dynasty Arrowhead Privet Bunting Sandcastle Stretch Overedge Fagoting Ric-Rac Straight Stretch Slant Overedge Honeycomb Wizard Random Ric-Rac Road Runner Seagull GRAPHICS 5 STITCH 8 STITCH 10 STITCH 16 STITCH 22 STITCH · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliquÈing, monogramming or decorating. SEAM FINISHING Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. · Sew seams as desired; trim and press open. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) · Place edge of seam allowance under foot, as shown. · Stitch close to edge, letting outer zigzag fall over edge. 24 SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish. [. . . ] Needle Breaks Is needle straight and sharp?Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?Are accessories correct for application?Bobbin Winding Difficulties Is thread unwinding freely from spool? [. . . ]