User manual SINGER 136W104

[. . . ] Drop in front bobbin for easy, quick bobbin replacement * Simple stitch length dial and push button revers stitching. * One-way needle insertion that makes it impossible to insert the needle incorrectly. May we recommend that before you start to use your swing machine, you discover the many advantages and the ease of operabon by going through this instuction book, step by step, sated at your machine. To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capibilibes, the manufactur rserves the right to changetheappearance, designoraccessorles of this sewing machine when considered necessary. [. . . ] Haga una prueb confl81gAnero y cl A perfect well balanced stitch (1), will have hilo que piensa utilizar y examinelo, the needle and bobbin threads locked Un punto correcto y bin equilibrado (1). Between the two layers of fabric with no loops tendr e'l hilo de la aguja y el de la bobina on top or bottom and no puckering. Too much tension will produce a tight stitch (2)which will cause the fabric to pucker. Too little tension will produce a loose stitch (3)which will cause loops in your seam. Most fabrics can be placed under the foot by raising the presser foot lifter (1) to its normal `Up positon (2), where it locks in place, When using bulky fabric, multiple fabric layers or an embroidery hoop, raise the litter to the high rise position 3). Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temPorary seams before machine Do not sew over pins; pull them. Out as you stitch, To hand baste, make long stitches that can be easily removed. Keeping seams straight To keep seams straight use one of the guidelines on the needle plate. Align the right edge with one of the seam guidelines on the throat plate, Lower the presser foot. Most fabrics need only to be guided in front of the presser foot Some fabrics, however. For tricot and other similar synthetic knits, apply gentle tension by holding the fabric at the front and back of presser foot as you sew. If so, be sure to place "h basting at least Miinch (12mm) below the top edge of the hem allowance. With the wrong side of fabric uppermost turn the hmundr, erwing a show. The htem under, as shown, creating a softfold soft fold from the top edge of hem. Pin or baste all three layers together in place, Position the hem under the presser toot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide, as shown. * Lower the presser loot and begin sewing making certain the straight sttches fail on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce the soft fold athe work. While stitching, guide the hem edge in a straight line and teed the soft fold evenly against the wall of the guide. * If layers of fabric are pinned together, remove pins as you come to them. Cut and fit garment allfow ¾ Inch (16mm) seam allowance. Baste sream line, * Position fabric so that the large zig-zag stitches fail on the stitching line, towards the centre of the garment * When stitching is completed, open the seam by pulling the fabric back on opposite sides of seam to produce a ladder efect and press seam allowances Mending, overcasting, joining or reinforcing can all be done using the Multi-Sttch ZigZag. Cut a lining for reinforcement Bring the edges of tear together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric. Strong multi-stitch bar tacks are efective for tacking belt loops on heavy fabrics such as denim. [. . . ] Caution: Before changing light bulb, make sure you have removed plug from socket outlet and remove face plate which covers the light bulb. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine. This machine is designed to use a 15-watt maximum light bulb with a bayonet fitting. Remove face plate by grasping it around the bottom edge and pulling toward the left, then down and away from machine. [. . . ]