SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 3)

CONTENTS
1. Getting to Know Your Uachine.......................................................... ............................................ ... 2
Principal Parts and What They Do................................................................................. ............... 3
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Z Getting Ready to Sew ............................................................................................................................ 7
Preliminary Steps .. ............................................................................................................................ 7
Choosing Needle and Thread............................................................................................................ 8
Threading the Machine......................................................................................................................... 9
Winding the Bobbin ♦ Threading the Bobbin Case • Threading the Needle ♦ Raising the
Bobbin Thread
3. Straight Stitching................................................................................................................................ 14
Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 14
Starting to Sew................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting for Your Fabric.................................................................................................................. 15
Sewing a Seam ........................................................................................... .............................. 17
Pin Basting ♦ Placing Fabric • Starting a Seam ♦ Guiding and Supporting Fabric ♦ Keep­
ing Seams Straight • Turning Square Corners • Curved Seams * Reinforcing End of Seam
4* 2üig-2!lag Stitching .......................................................................................................................... 2»'
Zig-Zag Stitch Patterns...................................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting Dials................................................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting Stitch Width • Adjusting Stitch Piacemient • Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension ♦
Adjusting Stitch Control * Adjusting Pressure and Choosing Accessories
Satin Stitching .................................................................................................................................. 23
5. Buttons and Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................... 24
Buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Buttonholes ....................................................................................................................................... 25
6. Sewing the Professional Way.................. ......................................................................................... 27
Sewing Knit and Stretch fabric ......................................................................................................... 27
Guiding and Supporting Fabric ♦ Attaching Elastic ♦ Plain St.^'etch Seams ♦ Finishes for
Hems and Facings • Lingerie Seams
Hints on Sewing Special Fabric.................... . .................................................................. 30
Leather-Look Vinyl * Ciré * Deep-Pile Fabrics ♦ Velvet and Velveteen
Construction Details ..................................................................................................................... 32
Zippers • Corded Seams ♦ Seam Finishes •Top Stitching
Decorative Touches ........................................................................................................................... 34
Border Designs ♦ Applique
Keeping Up Appearances............................................................................................................... 3$
Mending a Tear • Blanket Binding • Bar Tacks • Repairing Seams • Repairing Stretch
Garments ♦ Darning
7. Caring for Your Machine....................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the Machine......................................................................................................................... 38
Remioving Covers, Bobbin Case, and Bulb.......................................................................... .. 39
Performance Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 42
S. fashion* Aids ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 44