User manual SINGER EXCEL 2662

[. . . ] ENGLISH “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. €This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. € “WARNING- POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: ” This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). [. . . ] With the extension table in position, it provides a large working surface as a standard flat- bed model. By removing the extension table (just pull it off to the left as shown), the machine converts into a free- arm model. Piedino punto invisibile DECORATIVI FAGGOTING DIRITTO ELASTICO ago centrale ago a sinistra MIN. Reisverschlussfus Die transporteur-versenkung 27 ENGLISH ITALIANO DEUTSCH STRAIGHT STITCHES 1 Straight stitch at center needle position with following settings; Stitch selector Stitch width control 2 Straight stitch at left needle position with following settings; Stitch selector Stitch width control - PUNTO DIRITTO 1 Puntada recta posición aguja en el centro realizar los siguientes ajustes: Selector puntada Selector ancho puntada 2 Puntada recta en posición aguja en la izquierda realizar los ajustes siguientes: Selector puntada Selector ancho puntada - GERADSTICH 1 Point droit avec l’aiguille au centre, suivre les réglages suivants : Sélecteur de point : Largeur de point : 2 Point droit avec aiguilles à gauche, suivre les réglages suivants : Sélecteur de point : Largeur de point : - 1 2 STARTING TO SEW Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 6” (15 cm) to the rear of the machine. Hold onto the threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam. Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam. Fold and press wrong sides together on pulled thread line or marked lines. ( U s e retractable spool pin for second spool and thread machine as you normally would). Stitch Length: 2 – 3 Tension: Increase slightly Foot: Standard Zigzag To mark pintucks in your fabric, either pull a thread to mark the fold or mark with chalk or marking pencil. Press seam open and then fold in topsides together, with stitching line exactly on fold. ZIGZAG STITCH OVERCASTING This is one of the more frequent uses for the zigzag stitch in garment construction. Place material under the presser foot so that the needle pierces just short of the outside edge. Use a backing of stabilizer or interfacing for sheer materials to avoid puckering. Position applique on garment and stitch along design lines using satin stitch to cover raw edges of applique. Sew using a straight stitch (stippling) or zigzag (Embroidery & Monograms) following your design line. 5 to 2mm Stitch Length: 1 - 2 Foot: Satin or Standard Zigzag Align the edge of the fabric with the edge of the lace, topsides together. Zigzag along the edge of the 2 layers of fabric, so that the needle swings off the right edge of the fabric when sewing. Do this by turning it under on fine fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight fabrics. Place the fabric under the foot with the fold of the fabric positioned so that the needle just pierces the fold when the needle swings to the left. When completed, the stitching is almost invisible on the right side of the fabric. - Regular blind stitch for normal fabrics - Elastic blind stitch for soft, stretchable fabrics Medium to heavyweight fabric Tessuto medio-pesante Mittlere bis schwere Stoffe PUNTO INVISIBILE 1. Align needle so that it pierces background fabric along the outside edge of the appliqué. [. . . ] On a very soft fabric you may want to use a tissue paper backing or stabilizer that can be cut away afterwards. Place the garment under the foot so that the needle pierces the fabric at the beginning of buttonhole. NOTE: * While making buttonholes, maintain an even sewing speed for uniform buttonholes. * When buttonholes are completed, be sure to push up the buttonhole lever as far as it can go. [. . . ]