User manual SINGER WORKBOOK SCHOOL MODELS

[. . . ] Welcome to This workbook is designed to teach basic and advanced sewing techniques that you can achieve with your sewing machine. You will need your manual to provide the exact settings for your particular machine model. The difficulty or skill level required for each technique is rated by this symbol: "Two spools" indicate a more difficult technique. These techniques require more practice to master than others. [. . . ] The bulk of the fabric is to the left of the foot. Begin stitching, making sure the forward stitches fall near the 1/4" fold, and the needle swing just bites into the fold, catching only 2 or 3 threads. Note: Always use matching thread to help "hide" the stitches. 25 Attaching Beaded Trims Adding a trim is an easy way to enhance almost any project!The "look" of a denim jacket can be changed with a row of trim around the bottom edge. A pair of capri pants can be dressed up by sewing a beaded trim around each pant hem. Home decorating projects such as pillows, bedspreads or table runners can have a "face-lift" by just adding a beaded trim. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Materials: Beaded trim Home décor fabric Procedure: Press and sew a 1" hem in the fabric, using a straight stitch. Place fabric on machine with wrong side facing up. Place trim header on fabric's edge, right side facing down. Sew on the the trim's header. Multi-Mending 5-7 3 Standard Foot Center 26 Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag The Multi-Stitch is a three-step zigzag stitch. It is stronger than a traditional zigzag stitch and is used for mending, reinforcing a seam, darning, applying elastic and many other techniques. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Multi-Stitch 5-7 1 Standard Foot Center Materials: 2" x 2" denim square 5" x 5" denim, cut a 1" tear in center of denim Procedure: Use the small denim square as a backing to add reinforcement. Stitch directly over the tear, pivot 180 degrees and sew again. 27 Crazy Quilting Crazy Quilting is done by stitching scraps of velvets, silks, satins and other fine fabrics onto a foundation fabric. The seams are then embellished with decorative stitches, often done with decorative threads. This technique is popular and can be used in wearable art, home decorator projects and more. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Any Decorative Stitch Adjust according to preference Adjust according to preference Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Center Materials: Fabric scraps Foundation fabric or paper Various decorative threads Procedure: Crazy-piece the scraps onto the foundation fabric or paper, starting from the center and working outward. Select desired decorative stitch and center the stitching over the seam lines. Use rayon, metallic or other decorative threads, as desired. xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx VVVVV XXXXXXXXXXXXX 28 Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics This stitch is wonderful for built-in strength!It is ideal when sewing heavy-weight fabrics or when it is desired to have a bolder-looking straight stitch. Try it as a topstitch on jeans, a home decorating project, or when an extra-strong seam is needed, such as in children's clothing. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Triple Straight Stitch* 0, no width Stretch setting Standard Foot Center Materials: Denim, folded in half Procedure: Stitch the two layers. Note: Slowly turn the handwheel and watch the needle repeat each stitch 3 times. By repeating the stitch, the stitch is much stronger. *This stitch is only found on machines with Stretch Stitches. 29 Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics In the 1970's, fabrics that had stretch were introduced. [. . . ] This is particularly important when sewing several layers of fabric, such as in quilting. The Even Feed Foot "pulls" the top layer or layers of fabric through at the same speed as the machine's feed dogs are pulling the bottom layer or layers of fabric, making for more even feeding!Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch 0, no width 3 Even Feed Foot* Center Materials: (2) 5" x 5" pieces of cotton with batting between the two pieces Procedure: Sew from one edge to the other. Top Fabric Batting Bottom Fabric *Depending on model, the Even Feed Foot might be optional. Check the instructional manual. 44 Using the Even Feed Foot to Sew Plaid Fabrics Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch 0, no width 3 Even Feed Foot* Center Materials: (2) 5" x 5" pieces of plaid or striped fabric Procedure: Match plaids, right sides together Sew the two pieces together using the built-in seam guide on the machine to maintain a consistent seam allowance. *Depending on model, the Even Feed Foot might be optional. [. . . ]