User manual SINGER 111W153

[. . . ] Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12V, 5W. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. [. . . ] Sew between two rows of stitching to secure gathering. OR Lay gather fabric over flat fabric and sew the two fabrics together directly on the second row of gathering stitches. 24 Zipper Insertion Lapped Application Lapped zippers are usually inserted into a side seam of skirts or pants, for example. Attach the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the shank. · · To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. · Fabric Preparation Add 1 cm (3/8") to the zipper size. Use this measurement and mark the opening for the zipper. Place right sides of fabric together and sew the seam located below zipper placement. (Make sure to reverse sew the stitches directly below the zipper placement. ) Increase stitch length to 4, decrease thread tension to 2 and baste the zipper opening closed. Press the seam and basting seam open. Open zipper and place it face down on the seam allowance. Teeth are on the seam line and zipper top is 1 cm (3/8") from fabric top edge. Baste zipper in place, sewing from bottom to top. 25 Close zipper. Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Use a washable marker to draw the first line for stitching. When sewing subsequent rows of stitching, the quilt guide will rest on the previous row of stitching. The quilt guide can also be used with the walking (even feed) foot, an optional accessory. 27 Rolled Hem An easy professional way to sew hems. The spiral on the hemmer foot guides the fabric edge to create a rolled hem. Recommended for fine, sheer fabrics used in bridal wear. Trim 6. 5 mm (1/4") by 8 mm (3/8") from corners to reduce bulk. Make a double 3 mm (1/8") fold approximately 8 cm (3") in length. 2 Align fabric hem edge with the inside of right extension of foot 1 . Sew 3 or 4 stitches while holding needle and bobbin threads. Lower needle into fabric and raise presser foot. Insert folded portion of fabric into spiral of foot 2 . 1 Lower presser foot and sew; lift up edge of fabric to keep it feeding smoothly. NOTE: Use zigzag with stitch width 1. 0 ­ 2. 0 for a variation. 28 Twin Needle Hem (optional needle) A twin needle hem is quick and easy. This is an excellent hemming method for knit fabrics because the bobbin thread zigzags, allowing the hem to stretch with the fabric. [. . . ] 31 Satin Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Seam Allowance Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]