User manual SINGER SEWING MACHINE-301

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seam, first sew several stitches in reverse then sew forward. Changing the sewing direction Stop the machine and turn the flywheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction. Finishing sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads to the back. q Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam. q Thread cutter 18 Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. q Seam guides Number Spacing (cm) 15 1. 5 20 4/8 5/8 6/8 2. 0 1. 3 1. 6 1. 9 q Spacing (inch) (5/8) (3/4) 1/2 5/8 3/4 Turning a square corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8" (1. 6 cm) seam allowance when sewing a corner. When the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching and lower the needle into the fabric by turning the flywheel towards you. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric so the edge of the fabric will align with the 5/8" (1. 6 cm) seam guide. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth. q 13/11 Rickrack or Triple ZIgzag w e Machine setting q Stitch: 13 (Model SEWING MACHINE-301) 11 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 2­5 e Stitch length: S. S. r Thread tension: 2 ­ 5 t Presser foot: A r t . S. S Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch as well. 22 q2 w e r t Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: Any r Thread tension: 3 ­ 7 t Presser foot: F y Feed dog: Lowered y . S. S Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. Turn the flywheel to check if the needle enters into each hole in the button. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot. A pin can be placed on the foot to form a shank. Make sure to check if the needle enters into both holes in the button. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Cut the needle and bobbin threads leaving 8" (20 cm) tails. [. . . ] The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin case. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. [. . . ]