User manual SINGER 138K1

[. . . ] Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord socket (1) and your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. Connect the foot control plug (3) into the machine socket. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Your machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on. [. . . ] Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control. This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching and quilting. When sewing the machine will pull this thread to the top. Thread machine with invisible or lightweight thread the color that matches your fabric. Increase thread tension a little bit at a time until you acheive the desired appearance. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches forward and then 4 stitches in reverse and continue to sew forward until the foot control is released. Push the reverse button and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and stop. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing puckering, slightly reduce the tension with the Thread Tension Control. Dark grey box indicates the Auto/default value set automatically when the pattern is selected. NOTE: The values shown in the chart are actual sewing lengths and widths and do not correspond to the scale and number markings on the sewing machine. When manually adjusted to a very narrow width, it also can be used for seaming in areas that will receive stress. The Blanket stitch is traditionally a hand sewn stitch used to put bindings on blankets. This multi-purpose stitch can also be used for attaching fringe, attaching edgings, couching, applique and drawn thread hemstitching. Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing Needle (Singer Style 2040) to create holes in the stitch pattern. Helpful Hint: A slight + adjustment of the tension will increase the size of the hole when using a Wing Needle. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in a same or contrasting color. Place the stitch in the center and a special effect will be obtained for decoration. another use for the ladder stitch is couching over narrow ribbon , yarn or elastic. For drawn thread work, choose a coarse linen type fabric. [. . . ] This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. [. . . ]