SINGER 9124 - Manual (Page 2)

CONGRATULATIONS
You are about to begin an adventure in creativity: You are going to
sew! And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines
ever made.
The following features have been included on your machine, promising
rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure:
• Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading
errors
• Electronic speed control, assuring smooth, even sewing
• Auto tension, requiring no adjustments for a majority of your
sewing projects
• One-step pattern selection, eliminating complicated selection
operation
• Wind-in-place bobbin, allowing you to wind the bobbin while it’s in
the machine.
In addition, this machine features a removable bed extension, permit­
ting both flat and free-arm sewing; snap-on presser feet that are
quickly removed and easily replaced; a one-way needle clamp that
makes it impossible to put the needle in backwards; and a one step
buttonhole attachment that allows you to make buttonholes in one, easy
step!
Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner’s manual and your
machine. Whether you are a novice or an experienced sewer, you will
discover how easy it is to create something uniquely your own!
Dear Customer:
We recommend that for future reference you record the Serial Number of
your Sewing Machine in the space provided.
Refer to illustration
at right for location
of Serial Number on
your machine.
Model No. __________
Serial No.
Serial No.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing
capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appear­
ance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered
necessary.
PART NO. 317218-001 *A Trademark of The Singer Company Printed in Taiwan
TABLE OF CONTENTS___________________________________
1. Getting to Know Your Machine.................................................................................. 2
Principal Parts............................................................................................................ 2
Built-in Accessory Storage......................................................................................... 4
Accessories................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safeguards................................................................................................. 6
Connecting the Machine/Running the Machine......................................................... 7
2. Getting Ready to Sew................................................................................................ 8
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table.............................................................................. 8
Handle Storage.......................................................................................................... 8
Choosing and Changing Needles.............................................................................. 9
Free Arm Sewing........................................................................................................ 9
Changing the Presser Foot....................................................................................... 10
Replacing Presser Foot with Shank.........................................................................11
Attaching Darning and Embroidery Foot..................................................................11
Attaching Feed Cover............................................................................................... 11
Changing the Needle Plate...................................................................................... 11
Threading the Machine..............................................................................................12
Using the Needle Threader.......................................................................................13
Winding a Bobbin...................................................................................................... 14
Inserting a Wound Bobbin.........................................................................................16
Raising the Bobbin Thread........................................................................................17
Selecting a Pattern.................................................................................................... 18
3. Straight Stitching........................................................................................................18
Preparation................................................................................................................ 18
Sewing a Seam......................................................................................................... 20
Darning...................................................................................................................... 22
Free Motion Embroidery............................................................................................22
Inserting a Zipper.......................................................................................................23
4. Special Stitches......................................................................................................... 24
Preparation................................................................................................................ 24
Zig-Zag Stitch.............................................................................................................26
Zig-Zag Blindstitch..................................................................................................... 27
Multi Stitch Zig-Zag....................................................................................................28
■■M” Stitch................................................................................................................ 28
Crescent Stitch/Chinese Dynasty Stitch/Kite Tail Stitch...........................................29
Arrow Stitch/Bunting Stitch........................................................................................30
Decorative Stitches....................................................................................................30
Turkish Stitch............................................................................................................. 32
Stretch Overedge Stitch............................................................................................ 32
Ric-Rac/Straight Stretch Stitch..................................................................................33
Crown/Fagoting Stitch............................................................................................... 33
Honeycomb Stitch..................................................................................................... 34
Straight Featherstitch................................................................................................ 34
5. Buttonholes and Buttons........................................................................................... 35
One-Step Buttonholing............................................................................................. 35
Two-Step Buttonholing.............................................................................................. 37
Attaching a Button..................................................................................................... 39
6. Caring for Your Machine...........................................................................................41
Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case................................................................... 41
Removing and Replacing Light Bulb.........................................................................42
Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................ 43
Performance Checklist.............................................................................................. 44
Additional Accessories.............................................................................................. 45
Personal Notes.......................................................................................................... 46
Index...........................................................................................................................49
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