SINGER 1036 Creative Touch - Manual (Page 2)

enjoy carefree sewing!
CONGRATULATIONS . . .
You are about to discover the pleasure of sewing with your new Creative Touch*
sewing machine by SINGER. We know you are eager to get started on a sewing pro­
ject . . . but we urge you to become familiar with this book before you begin. It is
designed to help you get the benefit of all the capabilities of your machine. We
recommend that you keep the following points in mind:
H q choose the correct needle and thread for your fabric — if either is the wrong
size or type, you may encounter broken or knotted thread, or faulty stitch­
ing. The Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table on page 7 will help you make a
perfect choice.
rlon^t ® blunt needle. If the needle is damaged—or im­
properly inserted in the machine — it can cause skipped stitches. See
page 6 for instructions.
do
follow the instructions on page 8 for threading the machine.
H qh Y fprget to place the thread properly when you insert a wound bobbin.
Page 11 tells you how to do this.
W q become familiar with the instructions for regulating stitch length (pages 13
and 20), presser-foot pressure (page 12), and thread tension (pages 13
and 20).
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H q H Y forget to set the machine for straight stitching at center ( ) nee-
die position when you wind a bobbin (page 9) or use the straight-
stitch plate and foot (page 2).
W q remember to place the threads correctly under the presser foot when you
start to sew. (When using zig-zag accessories, hold the thread at back of
the presser foot for the first two or three stitches.) See pages 15 and 35.
H qii Y £i"ow lint and thread ends to accumulate in the bobbin case area or
^ around the thread retainer. Clean your machine regularly, as in­
structed on page 52.
W q remember that expert, dependable SINGER* service is always available. If
your sewing machine should require maintenance or repair, be sure to call
your Singer Sewing Center or Authorized Singer Dealer. You will find the
number listed under SINGER COMPANY in your telephone book.
Above all,
do
enjoy sewing!
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