SINGER W1213 - Manual (Page 2)

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1. Features and Parts.......................................... .. 1 - 3
Principle Parts.............................................................1-2
Accessories ................................................................. 3
U. Installation of Machine Head......................................... 4
Portable Case................................................................. 4
Cabinet.......................................................................... 4
III. Preparing Machine to Sew.........................................5 — 6
Winding the Bobbin...................................................... 5
Lower Threading.......................................................... 5
Upper Threading........................................................... 6
rv. Choosing the Right Needle ........................................7 — 9
Types of Needles .......................................................... 3
Needle — Thread — Fabric Chart.............................. 8
Changing the Needle..................................................... 9
Changing the Needle Plate .......................................... 9
V. Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine. . . iQ-14
Adjusting the Stitch ............................................ 10—11
Stitch Length Dial.............................................. 10
Reverse Button...................................................10
Stitch Width Lever.............................................10
Relating Stitch Length to
Stitch Width .......................................................10
Pattern Selector..................................................11
Needle Position..................................................11
Adjusting for the Fabric.......................................12—13
Feed Dog Control.............................................. 12
Pressure Control ................................................12
Tension Dial ......................................................13
Adjusting the Tension........................................13
The Proper Presser Foot ..............................................14
Changing the Foot..............................................14
The All Purpose Foot ........................................ 14
The Straight Stitch Foot......................................14
The Embroidery Foot......................................... 14
The Buttonhole Foot ..........................................14
VI. How to Sew ........................................................15—16
Pinning ........................................................................15
Placement of Fabric/Starting a Seam....................15
Guiding the Fabric ......................................................15
Etched Seam Guide............................................15
Cloth Guide .......................................................15
Presser Foot as a Guide......................................15
Holding the Fabric ......................................................15
Turning Comers...........................................................16
Curved Seams .............................................................16
Sewing Across Heavy Seams .....................................16
Ending a Seam/Removal of Fabric..............................16
VII. Applications of the Straight Stitch .............................17
Seams ..........................................................................12
Basting/Topstitching....................................................17
Darning........................................................................17
Elastic Thread Shirring................................................17
VIII. Applications of the Zigzag Stitch ......................... 18-21
Overcasting..................................................................18
Seaming Knits............................................................. 18
Sewing on Buttons ......................................................18
Forming a Thread Shank.............................................18
Satin Stitching .............................................................19
Tanerins ......................................................................19
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Manual Embroidery Designs............................................19
Freehand Monogramming................................................ 20
Applique............................................................................20
Gathering Over a Cord.....................................'................21
Lace Application..............................................................21
Flutter Hem ......................................................................21
DC. Buttonholes..............................................................22—24
Preparation........................................................................22
Built-in Buttonhole...........................................................22
Tum-around Buttonhole................................................... 23
Corded Buttonhole............................................................24
Stretch Buttonhole............................................................24
X. Applications of the Blind Hem Stitch......................25—26
Hemming .........................................................................25
Shell Tuck.........................................................................26
Decorative Effects............................................................26
XI. Applications of the Multiple Stitch Zigzag. . .27-28
Overcasting.......................................................................27
Patching............................................................................27
Mending a Tear/Daming ................................................. 27
Elastic Application ..........................................................28
Understitching Facings .................................................. 28
Decorative Effects............................................................28
XII. Applications of the Overlock Stitch .........................29—30
Seams ........................................................................... 29
Nylon Tricot Seams..........................................................29
Applying Elastic ..............................................................29
Ladder Stitch.................................................................... 30
Hemstitching.................................................................... 30
Topstitching ................................................................... 30
XIII. Applications of the Straight Stretch
Stitch................................................................................31
Seams ..............................................................................31
Topstitching .....................................................................31
XiV- Applications of tne oiira Siretcn Stucn........................... 31
Seams .............................................................................. 31
Elastic Application ..........................................................31
XV. Use of the Accessories.............................................32—33
Twin Needle Sewing Effects ...........................................32
Pin Tucks ............................................................... 32
Decorative Designs ................................................32
Yam and Cord Sewing.....................................................33
Zipper Foot/Zippers/Cording ..........................................33
Quilting Guide................................................................. 33
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Roller Foot....................................................................... 34
Overcast Foot................................................................... 34
Blind Hem Foot................................................................34
Rolled Hem Foot .............................................................34
Fringe Foot.......................................................................34
XVn. Care and Maintenance of Your
Sewing Machine......................................................35—36
Changing Needles ...........................................................35
Cleaning...........................................................................35
Procedure for Oiling........................................................ 35
Changing the Light Bulb ................................................ 36
XVin. Minor Problems and Their Solutions................................37