User manual SINGER 8770 CURVY

[. . . ] Machine identification ---------------------------------------------- 6 - 7 Accessories ----------------------------------------------------------- 8 - 9 Setting up your machine --------------------------------------- 10 - 11 Spool pins, Presser foot lifter --------------------------------- 12 - 13 Feed dog control ------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13 Converting to free-arm sewing ------------------------------- 14 - 15 Winding the bobbin ---------------------------------------------- 16 - 17 Threading the bobbin thread ---------------------------------- 18 - 19 Threading the top thread --------------------------------------- 20 - 23 Using automatic needle threader Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------ 24 - 25 Adjusting top thread tension ---------------------------------- 26 - 27 Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------ 26 - 27 Functions of control panel ------------------------------------- 28 - 31 Reverse operation button -------------------------------------- 32 - 33 Stretch and Decorative stitches ------------------------------ 50 - 59 Straight stretch stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Pin stitch, Blanket stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Entredeux stitch, Ladder stitch, Double overlock stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Slant pin stitch, Greek key stitch, Fishbone stitch, Thorn stitch, Reinforced overedge stitch, Wizard stitch, Chevron stitch Sewing on a button ---------------------------------------------- 60 - 61 Sewing a buttonhole -------------------------------------------- 62 - 67 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes, Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics Manual buttonhole ---------------------------------------------- 68 - 69 Letter sewing and decorative patterns ------------------ 70 - 79 Decorative designs Cleaning hook area and feed dogs -------------------------- 80 - 81 Utility and continuous stitches ---------------------------- 34 - 39 Straight stitching ------------------------------------------------- 40 - 43 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch -------------------------------------------- 42 - 43 Straight stitch with auto tie-off function --------------------- 42 - 43 Zigzag stitching --------------------------------------------------- 44 - 45 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch, Placement of patterns Blindhem stitch --------------------------------------------------- 46 - 47 Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch, Edge-joining stitch ----- 48 - 49 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 Feed dog control 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 (11) is another very useful foot and should be used for most 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. [. . . ] Increase thread tension a little bit at a time until you acheive the desired appearance. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches forward and then 4 stitches in reverse and continue to sew forward until the foot control is released. Push the reverse button and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and stop. 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. Do this by turning it under on fine fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight fabrics. 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: For a narrower or wider blindhem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to your desired length and width. 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. For this reason it is recommended for overcasting nearly all types of fabrics. To attach two separate pieces of fabric together, leave a little space in between. To prepare the fabric: Fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press. 3 cm) allowance, just catching the fabric fold on both sides with needle. 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 materials. 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. Use this stitch also to top-stitch lapels, collars and cuffs to give a professional finish to your garments. [. . . ] The Satin stitch foot is grooved on the bottom to permit dense stitching to pass under it easily. This is an attractive stitch used primarily for appliqueing and bar tacking. Pull the three threads together under the presser foot to the back of the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. The position of the needle when sewing straight stitch may be adjusted to anyone of 13 different positions with the Stitch Width Control as illustrated: * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. [. . . ]