User manual SINGER 17W15

[. . . ] Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Replace bulb with same type rated 3 Watts. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: 1. 14. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] Whip and roll is commonly used in heirloom sewing. Decrease stitch width to 3. 6 and stitch length to 0. 8. The fabric edge must be clean cut with no threads unraveling. Lay the fabric edge in the center of the foot. The zigzag will catch the edge on the left and clear the raw edge on the right rolling the fabric. Hemstitches On-screen manual ­ see stitches 2/04, 2/05, 2/06, 2/07, 2/08, 2/09, 2/10 Hemstitching, also known as French hand sewing, was traditionally only a hand sewn art. There are several stitches to choose from that will add an "old world charm". Best results require the use of linen, cotton or a blend of linen/cotton. 1. Thread machine, needle and bobbin with a fine cotton embroidery thread (50 weight or finer). Use spray starch and press to stabilize fabric. Draw design lines with a washable fabric marker. 2. Insert a universal needle size 100/16, 110/18 or a wing needle. Insert the quilt guide into the hole in the presser foot holder. Slide the quilt guide to set the width at the distance you desire between the stitching rows. 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. 78 Walking Foot The walking foot may be necessary to prevent quilt layers from shifting during the quilting process. This foot is also effective in preventing slipping or puckering because the fabric is between an upper and lower feed dog. To attach the walking foot, raise the needle and presser foot. Place the walking foot on the presser bar with the fork surrounding the needle clamp screw; secure it with the screw. Attach the quilt guide to the walking foot to sew parallel rows. Insert the quilt guide into the hole 1 toward the back of the foot. Slide the quilt guide to set the width between rows. See page 78. Quilt Stitch On-screen manual ­ see stitch 3/03 The Quilt stitch adds a three dimensional effect when outlining designs for elegant patterns on clothing, table linens and crafts. Saddle stitch Quilting A fast method for quilting fabrics together for a truly unique finish or a great topstitching couture accent for pockets, lapels, etc. [. . . ] The fabric is not feeding smoothly. 157 Condition Fabric puckers. Stitches are distorted. 1. 7. Cause The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle thread or bobbin thread is not threaded properly. The needle is too large for the fabric being sewn. [. . . ]