SINGER W1717 User Manual
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Dfawing Up Lower Thread
H(|ld end of upper thread with
left hand.
Turn handwheel slowly towards
you until needle moves down and
up; again.
Pull upper thread slowly and
lo\|/er thread will be brought up
in a loop.
Pu I out both threads to about 1 5
cm (6") and place them together
under presser foot on left.
Foot Pressure
Pugh down the outer ring of the
pressure regulator. This will re
lease the pressure on the presser
foct. To increase the pressure,
push down inner pin until suitable
pressure is obtained.
Inslufficient pressure may cause
poor feeding of the fabric, skipped
stitiches, or difficulty in guiding
the fabric. If feed dogs or presser
foct marks appear on the fabric,
reduce the pressure.
Wfien sewing multiple thickness
or heavy fabric, reduce the
pr^sure. Increase pressure when
sevying lighter weight fabrics.
Fabric,
thread and needle table
THREAD
NEEDLE
FABRIC
European
Mercerized
Cotton
CoveredEuropean
U S Size
Point REMARKS
CottonCotton Polyester,
Silk, Nylon
705
15x1 Style
very
sheer
. Lace,
Voile, Chiffon, Net
70
60
Silk
Nylon
65-70
9
Regular
Loosen up^
per tension
SHEER: Blouse Crepe,
L a w n ,
Organdy, Taffeta
50-70
60
Silk
Nylon
65-70
9
"
one or two
points
LIGHT-WEIGHT; Crepe,
Wool, Brocade, Velvet
30
50
Silk
75-80
1 1
"
MEDIUM: Wool, Silk,
Linen, Velvetten, Cotton
Faille, Terrycloth
30
50
Silk
80-90 11-14
HEAVY: Denim, Duck,
Sailcloth
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly, 100
16
"
extra
HEAVY:
Upholstery, Canvas,
Awning
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly. 120
19
"
IKNITSI
LIGHT-WEIGHT: Tricot
50-70
60
Silk
70
9
Light
Power net
Nylon
Ball
MEDIUM-WEIGHT:
Silk
Light
Jersey, Double Knit,30
50
Nylon
70-80
9-10 to Medium
Power Net
C C Poly,
Ball
HEAVY-WEIGHT: Double
30
50
Silk
80-90
Medium
knit, Power Net
Nylon
11-14 to Heavy
C.CPoly.
Ball
FAKE-FURS, VELOURS
30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly.90 -1 0014-16 Ball or
Sharp
ILEATHERI
VINYLS FILMS
30
50
C.CPoly. 90
14
Wedge
LIGHT-TO-MEDIUM-
WEIGHT
30
50
C.CPoly,90-100 14-16 Wedge
HEAVY LEATHER 30
Heavy
Duty
C.CPoly,100-11016-18 Wedge
[DECORATIVE TOUCHES]
TOP STITCHING Silk twist
100-11016-18 Regular
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
Size 50-70
65-80
9-11
Regular
-16-