User manual SINGER 591EUTT

[. . . ] Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same bayonet socket type, 15W max. Do not place or store machine where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not reach for the machine if it has fallen into water. [. . . ] OR Lay gather fabric over flat fabric and sew the two fabrics together directly on the second row of gathering stitches. 19 PDFMAILER. DE Zipper Insertion (Model 591EUTT ­ optional foot) · Lapped Application Lapped zippers are usually inserted into a side seam of skirts or pants, for example. Attach the pin on the zipper foot to the groove on the shank. · · To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. · Fabric Preparation Add 1 cm (3/8") to the zipper size. Use this measurement and mark the opening for the zipper. Place right sides of fabric together and sew the seam located below zipper placement. (Make sure to reverse sew the stitches directly below the zipper placement. ) Increase stitch length to 4 and baste the zipper opening closed. Press the seam and basting seam open. Open zipper and place it face down on the seam allowance. Teeth are on the seam line and zipper top is 1 cm (3/8") from fabric top edge. Baste zipper in place, sewing from bottom to top. Close zipper. Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Pull one thread down behind each needle bar thread guide (A). Thread each needle from front to back. A Fold the hem up desired amount and topstitch with the twin needle. Carefully trim away excess fabric using sharp scissors. This is an excellent hemming method for knit fabrics because the bobbin thread zigzags, allowing the hem to stretch with the fabric. Set up machine for single needle sewing. Zigzag Stitch The zigzag stitch is a very versatile stitch. Use the zigzag to finish raw edges, sew satin stitch appliques, sew on buttons, etc. Overcasting Simple zigzag stitching is used for finishing raw seam edges to prevent fabric from unraveling. Finishing seam edges is called overcasting. Place the fabric under the presser foot so the needle swings off the fabric to the right. 23 PDFMAILER. DE Whip and Roll Hem (Model 591EUTT ­ optional foot) This technique makes a beautiful edge on ruffles and hems. It should only be used for lightweight fabrics. The fabric edge must be clean cut with no unraveling threads. Lay the fabric edge in the middle of the foot. Begin sewing slowly with the zigzag catching the fabric edge on the left and going off the raw edge on the right. [. . . ] 37 Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Seam Allowance Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shell Tuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]