User manual SINGER 288

[. . . ] Singer 288 Singer 288 Instruction Manual Dear Customer: We recommend that for future reference you record the serial number of your Sewing Machine in the space provided. Refer to illustration below for location of serial number on your machine. Serial No. A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY Copyright e 1978 The Singer Company All Rights Reserved Throughout The World Singer 288 Table of Contents 1. Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine Principal Parts--What They Are Called Accessories 2. Getting Ready to Sew Preliminary Steps Threading the Machine Setting Selectors 3. [. . . ] 1 · Stitch Width: · Needle Position: · Stitch Length: To suit fabric · General Purpose Presser Foot · General Purpose Needle Plate To make a lingerie seam both durable and flexible, use a zig-zag stitch. This treatment is particularly suitable for bias seams. Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch width selector at on the wrong side. Press both seam allowances in the same direction. From the right side, top-stitch with zig-zag pattern. letting the needle alternately enter the seam line and seam thickness. Seams in Knit Fabrics · Pattern Disc: No. 1 or 37 · Stitch Width: · Needle Position: · Stitch Length: 1 -1. 5 · General Purpose Presser Foot · General Purpose Needle Plate A narrow, closely spaced zig-zag stitch is ideal for seaming knit fabric. It is particularly desirable for underarm seams where elasticity and give are needed. Where a stay is needed to prevent stretching at neckline and shoulder seams for example this same stitch can be used to apply seam tape. If seam is curved, pre-shape tape to fit by steam pressing. Stitch, allowing needle to enter seam tape and seam allowance alternately. 35 Singer 288 Inside Seams of Sheer Collars, Facings, and Cuffs · Pattern Disc: No. 1 · Stitch Width: · Needle Position: · Stitch Length: Between 0 and 1 · Special Purpose Presser Foot · General Purpose Needle Plate With a delicate hairline finish, seam allowances that ordinarily show through can be eliminated. Cut seam allowance away close to the line of stitching. Turn to the right side, gently roil out curved edges with thumb and forefinger, and press flat. Seam Finishes · Pattern Disc: No. 37 or 350 to suit fabric · Stitch Width: · Needle Position: · Stitch Length: 1 - 3 depending on choice of stitch and fabric · General Purpose Presser Foot · General Purpose Needle Plate · Trim raw seam edges evenly before stitching. · Place stitching over the fabric edge. 36 Singer 288 Corded Seams The corded seam is a professional treatment for slipcovers, children's clothes, blouses, and lingerie. To make a corded seam, make the welting first (or buy it ready-made), then stitch it into the seam. For both steps, use the following settings and accessories. · Stitch Width: · Needle Position: · Stitch Length: Slightly longer than for regular seaming · Zipper Foot · General Purpose or Straight Stitch Needle Plate Making the welting 1. Buy cable cord (at a notions counter) of desired size. Cut bias strips of fabric (width: three times the diameter of the cord plus 30 millimeters (1 1/4") 3. [. . . ] · Bobbin and bobbin case are properly inserted in machine. · Remove thread from bobbin before rewinding. · Keep a pattern disc on disc holder at all times. · Set combination stitch length and buttonhole dial for regular stitching when not making buttonholes. IF MACHINE IS TO BE STORED · Disconnect power-line plug from electric outlet. [. . . ]