User manual SINGER 155-1

[. . . ] Zig-Zag Stitching Stitch Pattern Selector Needle Position Selector Stitch Width Selector Adjusting Stitch Length Needle Thread Tension Zig-Zag Zag Stitch Blindstitch Ladder Seams Multi Stitch Zig-Zag "M" Stitch 5. Caring For Your Machine Removing and Replacing the Bobbin Case Changing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Lubricating the Machine Additional Accessories Attaching a Button Performance Checklist 5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Congratulations As the owner of a new Singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made. In addition to the many familiar SINGER exclusives, like a removable extension table and a horizontal spool pin, this machine offers you these features: * Zig-zag stitching for buttonholes, mending and decorative stitches. [. . . ] * Lower presser foot lifter all the way down and you are ready to sew. Basting Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. * To pin baste, insert pins at stitching line. 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 stitches that can be easily removed. Keeping seams straight To keep seams straight, use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. The most commonly used line (1), the 5/8 inch (1. 6 cm) seam allowance, is extended onto the slide plate. 20 5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Starting a seam Place fabric under presser foot 1/2 inch (12 mm) from rear of fabric. Align the right edge with one of the seam guidelines on the throat plate. Lower the presser foot Backstitch to the edge of the fabric for reinforcement by pushing in the reverse button located in center of the stitch length dial. Hold button in until stitching reaches edge of fabric. When the zipper teeth are to the right of the needle: * Slide the adjusting block, (1) across to the left. * Snap on the foot to the right side of the pin. * Check the position of the foot by lowering the needle into the notch on the side of the foot, to ensure that it clears the foot. 24 5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines 4 Zigzag stitching Stitch pattern selector (only for machines with 5, 6, 8 and 10 stitches) Raise the needle to its highest position. * Set the stitch width selector to the straight position . (This allows the pattern selector to be moved easily). * Slide the pattern selector to the center of the desired pattern group. Machine Pattern only for machine 1 to 7 with 6 stitches only for machine 1 to 9 with 8 stitches only for machine 1 to 11 with 10 stitches Needle position selector Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully raised. * Most of your zig-zag stitching will be done with the needle in the center ( ) position. * To produce any of the zig-zag stitches, the stitch width selector is moved from its straight position to any of its other positions. The further you move the selector lever toward the right, the wider your stitch will be * Left ( ) and right ( ) settings are used for special stitch placement. Stitch width selector Before moving selector, make sure needle is fully raised. 25 5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines Adjusting stitch length Any stitch length setting from 1 to 5 will give you an open zig-zag stitch. The higher the number, the more open, or further apart your stitches will be. [. . . ] Approximately once a year, lubricate all moving connections as shown, to ensure freedom of movement and to protect metal parts from excessive wear. To determine which connectors move and need lubrication, turn the handwheel slowly, by hand, while face plate is removed. When lubricating, apply only SINGER* oil at the points shown. SlNGER*oil is specially prepared and does not contain harmful deposits that can interfere with the smooth action of precision parts. 44 5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machine Additional accessories Additional Accessories for your sewing machine are available for purchase at your SINGER dealer. [. . . ]