User manual SINGER 8763 CURVY

[. . . ] Machine identification ------------------------------------------------6 - 7 Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------8 - 9 Setting up your machine -----------------------------------------10 - 11 Spool pins ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13 Presser foot lifter, Darning plate ------------------------------- 12 - 13 Converting to free-arm sewing -------------------------------- 12 - 13 Winding the bobbin ----------------------------------------------- 14 - 15 Threading the bobbin thread ----------------------------------- 16 - 17 Threading the top thread ---------------------------------------- 18 - 19 Using automatic needle threader --------------------------- 20 - 21 Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------- 22 - 23 Adjusting top thread tension ----------------------------------- 24 - 25 Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------- 24 - 25 Control panel function ------------------------------------------- 26 - 27 Reverse Operation Switch -------------------------------------- 28 - 29 Blindhem stitch ---------------------------------------------------- 38 - 39 Multi-stitch ---------------------------------------------------------- 40 - 41 Stretch and Decorative stitches ------------------------------- 42 - 49 Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Blanket stitch, Ladder stitch, Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch Decorative embroidery designs ------------------------------- 50 - 51 Ideas on design stitching Continuous patterns ---------------------------------------------- 52 - 53 Sewing on a button ----------------------------------------------- 52 - 53 Sewing a buttonhole --------------------------------------------- 54 - 59 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Cleaning hook area and feed dogs --------------------------- 60 - 61 Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 30 - 31 Straight stitching -------------------------------------------------- 32 - 35 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch --------------------------------------------- 34 - 35 Zigzag stitching ---------------------------------------------------- 36 - 37 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of patterns 6 kg Rated Voltage: 230V ~ Rated Frequency: 50Hz Rated input: 65W Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A) Thread guide Thread tension control Threading lever Face cover Thread cutter/holder Extension table (Accessory box) Bobbin winder shaft Bobbin winder stop Reverse stitch button Horizontal spool pin Handle Hand wheel Power/light switch Cord socket Identification plate Presser foot lifter Buttonhole lever Twin thread guide Thread guide Presser foot screw Needle Bobbin cover plate Needle bar Alternate thread cutter Foot release button Needle clamp screw Presser foot Feed dogs Needle plate Bobbin cover release button Power line cord Foot control Instruction manual The Foot that comes on your Sewing machine is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing. The Satin Foot (12) is another very useful foot and should be used for most of your decorative sewing. Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using your machine the first time. Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord socket (1) and your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. [. . . ] At each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times and a beep will sound. An alternate method of determining available adjustments is to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. PIPING To pipe soft furnishings, cover cord with a bias strip of fabric and pin or tack it to the main piece of fabric. Attach right side of zipper foot to foot holder so that needle passes through the opening on the right side of the foot. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control. This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching and quilting. Thread machine with invisible or lightweight thread that matches your fabric. Increase thread tension a little at a time and continue until you acheive the desired appearance. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you are experiencing puckering, slightly reduce the tension with the Thread Tension Control. Dark grey box indicates the Auto/default value set automatically when the pattern is selected. NOTE: The values shown in the chart are actual sewing lengths and widths and do not correspond to the scale and number markings on the sewing machine. This is a closely spaced zig zag stitch used for appliqué, bartacking, etc. Turn the handwheel counter clockwise by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. If it does not, adjust the guide (B) on the Blindhem Foot (A) so that the needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide just rests against the fold. NOTE: In addition to the adjustment on the foot, the stitch width control can be used. The stitch width control changes the swing of the needle for a more narrow or wider stitch. When completed, the stitching is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot or Satin Stitch Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used on woven fabrics. Straight stretch stitch is far stronger than an ordinary straight stitch because it locks three times - forwards, backwards and forwards. it is particularly suitable for reinforcing the seams of sportswear in stretch and non-stretch fabrics , and for curved seams which take a lot of strain. [. . . ] Pull the three threads together under the presser foot to the back of the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) of thread. The position of the needle when sewing straight stitch may be adjusted to 13 different positions with the stitch width control as illustrated: * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. * Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads back under presser foot about 6 inches (10 cm) and hold until a few stitches are formed. [. . . ]