User manual SINGER 312T

[. . . ] Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 watts. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. [. . . ] This is the fastest way to finish an edge. · Do not set the stitch width lower than 5. 0 when using overlock foot C because the needle could hit wires on the foot. C Place the fabric edge against the black guide on the foot. Sew. 30 How To Sew On a Button 02 F Hand sewing buttons to a garment is very timeconsuming. · Set the stitch width according to the position of the holes in the button. Mark button placement on fabric. Use washable glue or transparent tape to temporarily secure the button. Place the button and fabric under the presser foot. Match the holes in the button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Turn the flywheel by hand until the needle is down inside the left hole of the button. Turn the flywheel by hand to position the needle above the right hole of the button. Press the "Stitch Width" key to adjust the needle over the right hole. Stitch several times. After you finish sewing, cut the thread leaving 10-15 cm (4 ­ 6) of thread at the button. NOTE: If the needle catches too much of the fold, the stitches will show on the right side. 33 Shell Tuck F This is a pretty hem finish for lingerie and tricot fabrics. You can sew shell stitches in any direction on knits or soft silky wovens. For the maximum effect, fold fabric on bias and stitch. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it swings off the fabric to the right. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 1. 5 cm (5/8) apart. Triple Seam 07 A This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed. Because of its durability, once in place, this stitch is not easily removed. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams or to construct items such as backpacks. This stitch can also be used for topstitching. Elna invented this stitch in 1952. Using a straight stitch (stitch length 4. 0), baste a seam together. Reset the machine for triple seam and sew. Stretch Seam 08 A A narrow stretch stitch that eliminates puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams. The seam can be pressed flat and opened. Sew seam and press it open. 34 Super Stretch Stitch 09 A This stitch is recommended for sewing fabrics such as swimwear and stretch velour as it provides great stretchability and strength. [. . . ] 3, 9 Shell Tuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shirring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Single Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Smocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]