User manual SINGER 15K

[. . . ] something it how cover easy isto create DearCustomer: of you the that we recommend for futurereference record serialNumber provided. in yourSewing Machine thespace to Refer illustation at righttorl@ation Numberon of Serial yourmachine. Ser ialNo. No. Serial capasewing provided themostmodern with Toensure youarealways that the reserves rightto changethe appearance' the bilities, manufacturer necessary. when considered machine of design accessoriesthissewing or Part No. 119625-001 'A Trademark The SingerCompany ol Printed in Taiwan Table Contents of 1. [. . . ] r Push in indent ('l) on hand wheel disc, This will stop the needlefrom moving. r Slidespoolcap (2) firmlyoverrimof spooltoprevent threadtangling, o Leadthreadfrom spooland snap intothreadguide post(3). r Holdingthread end, step on speedcontrollerto run machineuntil desired amount of once bobbin isfull. ) thread is wound. (Windingstops automatically o Cutthread;pushbobbin the leftand remove fromspindle. Return hand wheel disc to sewing positionby pressingon side opposite indent. 10 lnserting Bobbin a Toinsert bobbin, a followthe instructions below . Pull4" (10cm) thread of fromreplacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case, shown. Holdingbobbinin place, guids thread into notch(1), and then into notch(2). 3. Thread" page on Threading the Machine Your sewing machine is easily threaded. Tensiondiscs, guides and take-up lever have been designed as internalparts, eliminatingmany extra threadingsteps. The clear threadingpath helps you avoid threadingerrors. To thread your machine correctly, simply follow the steps below: r Raise presser foot lifter. a a a a a Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to preventthread tangling. Following arrows, guide thread into auto tension channel (4) down to needle and firmly pull thread. Thread needlefrom front to back. I 3 --< 12 Raisingthe Bobbin Thread Once the needlehas beenthreadedand the bobbinplacedin the bobbincase, the bobbin plate. illustrated Whenstitchesare too closetogether(4), the balance separate thembyturning stitch ring the right. to Whenstitchesare too far apan (5), bring the by together turning stitch themcloser ring balance tothe left. 20 Zig-ZagStitch #6 monogramming or The Zig-ZagStitch can be used when sewing seams, appliqu6ing, decorating. SeamFinishi, ng stitchto finishseamedges Usea zig-zag of fabrics arelikely unravel. to that o Sew seamsas desired;trim and press open. : 6 7A/r SETTINGS RECOMMENDED Stitchselccilcn: Zig-ZagStitchlffi-l wrdth: ilt strtch I I to 4 SlftchLength: Foot NeedlePlate: r[i-F?l (B) Purpose General PurPose General -lfl (A) o Place foot, allowance under edgeof seam asshown, o Stitchcloseto edge, letting outerzig-zag falloveredge. Zig-ZagBlindstitch#7 provides durable ol Blindstitching a hemfinishthatcanbe usedon a variety different a however, make testsample weight fabrics. Blindstitch@ StitchSefecti Zig-Zag on: ; 7 StitchLengthz2lo 4 (B) Purpose Foot:General Attach blindstitchhem guide Prepare the hem by folding it and pressing it in the usual way. lf so, be sure to place the basting at least th inch (12mm)below the top edge of the hem allowance. Wth the wrong side of fabric uppermost, turn the hem under, as shown, creatinga softfold from thetop edge of hem. Pin or baste all three layers together in place. 21 Positionthe hem under the presser foot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide. Be sure the flangeof the guide is belween the soft fold and the top of the hem, as shown. . Lower the presser loot and begin sewing making certain the straight stitches fall on the edge of the hem and the zig-zag stitches just pierce the soft fold of the work. Adjust stitch width il necessary. While stitching, guide the hem edge in a straight line and feed the soft fold evenly against the wall of the guide. [. . . ] lf theright (8), sideof stitching tooopen is turnstitch balance slightlyto theright ring untilbothsides equal. lf the leftsideof stitching tooopen(9), is turn stitch balancering slightly to the leftuntil both sides equal. are 27 SECTION 6 Caring forYour Machine Removing Replacing and Bobbrn Case C AU TION : eforecl eani ngor adj usti ng B the machine, removeplug from the socket outlet. Openslideplate andremove bobbin. o To removethe bobbin case, the needle first. [. . . ]