User manual SINGER 107W12

[. . . ] (Part code: XA4813-051) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. * 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. * 75/11 2 needles 90/14 2 needles 90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part Name Buttonhole foot "A" Overcasting foot "G" Monogramming foot "N" Zipper foot "I" Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) Blind stitch foot "R" Button fitting foot "M" Seam ripper Bobbin (4) Needle set Twin needle Cleaning brush Eyelet punch Part Code U. S. A. Others XC2691-051 XC3098-051 X53840-351 X59370-051 XC3021-051 XC4051-051 X59375-151 X54243-001 SA156 XA5539-151 X58358-051 X59296-051 X59476-051 135793-051 No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part Name Screwdriver Spool cap (large) Spool cap (small) Extra spool pin Spool net Foot controller Thread cassette (on machine) Spool cap (orange) (on machine) Needle-changing tool Operation manual Quick reference guide Spool cap (special) Part Code U. S. A. [. . . ] foot" (page 35). 1 Screwdriver 2 holder screw. Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot Note G If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed, the thread tension will be incorrect. 2 13 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw I Attaching the presser foot holder 1 left side of the presser bar. Align the presser foot holder with the lower- Replacing the Presser Foot 37 S2_brotherE. book Page 38 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot. CAUTION G Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. G Before starting to sew, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Note I Attaching the walking foot 1 · For details, refer to " Removing the presser G When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. I Removing the walking foot 1 twice to raise the needle. Remove the presser foot holder. foot holder" (on the previous page). 2 onto the needle clamp screw. Press (needle position button) once or Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot 1 2 1 1 Needle position button The needle is raised. 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 3 foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw 2 Turn off the sewing machine. Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser with the screwdriver. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw 38 S2_brotherE. book Page 39 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 3 Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised. 4 holder screw, and then remove the walking With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot foot. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw 5 · For details, refer to " Removing the presser Attach the presser foot holder. foot holder" (page 37). Memo G Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot. For details on the stitches, refer to " Stitch Settings" (page 96). Replacing the Presser Foot 39 S2_brotherE. book Page 40 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM GETTING READY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy. 5 position. Then, install the flap back to its original Free-arm sewing Removing the flap allows for free-arm sewing, making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs. 1 Slide the flap off to the left. With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 2 machine) out toward you. Pull the sliding leg (at the bottom of the 1 1 Sliding leg · During free-arm sewing, be sure to pull out the sliding leg. 3 arm, and then sew from the top. Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the 4 push the sliding leg back into position. When you are finished with free-arm sewing, 40 S2_brotherE. book Page 41 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM 2 SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Useful Sewing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 S2_brotherE. book Page 42 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sewing Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION G While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel, otherwise injuries may occur. G Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break. The machine starts sewing. 6 press When the end of the stitching is reached, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn. While the reverse/reinforcement stitch button is depressed, reverse stitches are sewn. Sewing 47 S2_brotherE. book Page 48 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 release After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, (reverse/reinforcement stitch button). The machine stops sewing. I Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. 8 on the foot controller. Press (start/stop button), or press down At this time, if the start/stop button is held pressed, the machine sews at a low speed. The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. 9 sewing machine stops. After sewing to the end of the stitching, the Release the start/stop button or foot controller. 1 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching 2 1 3 Memo 1 2 G Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to " Stitch Settings" (page 96). 5 4 2 1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching 6 48 S2_brotherE. book Page 49 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the needle. I Using the thread cutter button (Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button) When using a model equipped with a thread cutter button, the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed. 1 When you wish to finish the stitching, press (thread cutter button) once. 2 1 1 Needle position button 1 1 Thread cutter button The needle is raised. 2 The threads are cut and the needle is raised. 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 1 1 Presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, 3 and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. CAUTION G Do not press the thread cutter button 1 after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. Note 1 Thread cutter G Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. G When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads. Sewing 49 S2_brotherE. book Page 50 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM SEWING BASICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that they are equal. Changing the tension of the upper thread If the thread and needle combination is correct for the type of fabric being sewn (according to " Needle types and their uses" on page 30), the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting. However, if the preset thread tension does not give the desired result or if you are sewing with special thread or on special fabric, use the thread tension dial on the left side of the machine to adjust the tension of the upper thread. I Correct thread tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the thread tension dial downward to loosen the upper thread. I Upper thread is too loose If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose. 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Turn the thread tension dial upward to tighten the upper thread. 2 Tight 3 1 2 3 4 4 Loose Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread I Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. 1 1 Thread tension dial 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. 50 S2_brotherE. book Page 51 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. [. . . ] Cover B thread tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 thread tension dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover B, 50 trial sewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 triple stretch stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]