User manual SINGER 11-17

[. . . ] Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. [. . . ] Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1) A Removing the work Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2) 1 2 B Cutting the thread Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). (3) 3 17 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) FABRICS THREAD Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon , polyester or Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven cotton wrapped polyester. Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleciath, sailcloth, Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes. polyester threads on synthetic materials and Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results. Always use the same thread on top and bottom. Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. foot pressure-large numbers. ) 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) 18 (110) IMPORTANT : Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric. The stitch width dial is also the control for the straight stitch infinite needle position. "0" position is full left, "5" is full right and between "2" and "3" is center needle position. Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging (for models A, B & C) The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches "0". Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "2. 5" or below (2). Closed up zigzag stitches are called satin stitches (2). For straight stitch sewing, generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be. 1 2 5 Stitch width dial (models A & B) Stitch length dial (models A, B & C) 4 3 2 321 1 0 4 3 2 2 1 0. 5 5 4 3 4 0 1 0 S2 For model D the width of Zig Zag Stitch Pattern (only) is adjustable with Stitch Pattern Selector Dial. 20 S1 Blind hem/ lingerie stitch * The blindhem foot is an optional accessory not supplied with this machine. For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. (for models B, C & D) Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics. Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost (2). [. . . ] A darning ring is recommended for easier sewing and better results. Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. [. . . ]