SINGER 5102 - Manual (Page 3)

CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Machine .............................................................................................................. 2
Principal Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2. Getting Ready to Sew ................................................................................................................. 4
Choosing and Changing Accessories ..................................................................................................... 4
Fabric Weight Table .... ........................................................................................................................ 6
Fabric Thread and Needle Table......................................................................................................... 8
Operating the Machine ...........................................................................................................................10
The Bobbin Thread ................................................................................................................................11
Winding the Bobbin • Removing the Bobbin Case • Threading the Bobbin Case •
Replacing the Bobbin Case • Adjusting Bobbin-Thread Tension
Threading the Machine........................................................................................................................... 14
Raising the Bobbin Thread
Chapter 3. Straight Stitching ................................................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting Machine Stitch to Suit Your Fabric ........................................................................................ 16
Setting Selectors • Regulating Presser Foot Pressure • Adjusting Stitch Length •
Needle-Thread Tension • Bobbin-Thread Tension
Sewing a Seam ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Keeping the Seam Straight
Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Zipper Insertion • Darning
Chapter 4. Basic Zig-Zag Stitching ....................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting Machine to Suit Your Fabric ...................................................................................................20
Setting Selectors • Needle Position Selector • Stitch Width Selector •
Adjusting Needle Tension • Adjusting Stitch Length •
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
Satin Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Applications ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Applique'
Chapter 5. Twin-Needie Stitching ........................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 6. Performance Checkiist .......................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 7. Caring for Your Machine ....................................................................................................................... 26
index ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28