SINGER 8019 - Manual (Page 3)

Index
1. Getting to Know Your Machine................. 2
Nncipal Parts............................................ 2/3
Accessories................................................. 4
Optional Accessories................................. 5
Changing the Needle................................. 6
Changing Presser Feet...............................7
Removing and Replacing Needle Plate......7
Attaching Snap-in Feed Cover.................. 7
2. Getting Ready to Sew................................. 8
Preliminary Steps....................................... 8
Connecting and Operating Machine......... 8
Threading the Machine..........................9/10
Winding the Bobbin....................................11
Inserting a Bobbin.................................... 12
Raising the Bobbin Thread...................... 12
How to Start Sewing................................. 13
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table............ 13
Setting Selectors.......................................14
Setting Stitch Width..................................14
Setting a Needle Position........................ 15
Regulating Needle-Thread Tension........ 16
Setting Stitch Length................................16
Setting Pattern Group Selector............... 17
Setting Stitch Pattern Selector................ 17
3. Straight Stitching...................................... 18
Sewing a Seam.......................................... 18
Pin Basting • Starting a Seam • Ending a
Seam • Guiding and Supporting Fabric
4. Zig-Zag Stitching...................................... 21
How Patterns are Produced.................. ..21
Selecting and Adjusting
Zig-Zag Stitches........................................ 22
• Selecting a Pattern Group • Selecting a
Stitch Pattern
• Adjusting Width of Design • Adjusting
Stitch Placement
• Adjusting a Stitch Length • Adjusting
Needle-Thread Tension
• Adjusting a Stitch Balance
• Satin Stitching
5. Twin-Needle Stitching.............................. 26
Threading the Twin-Needle......................26
Machine Settings...................................... 27
Decorative Twin-Needle Stitching.......... 27
6. Free-Motion Stitching...............................28
Preparation............................................... 28
Floral Designs........................................... 29
7. Sewing the Professional Way..................30
Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric.............. 30
Stitch Pattern Chart • Guiding and
Supporting Fabric • Plain Stretch Seams
• Overedged Seams • Attaching Elastic
• Finishes for Hems and Facings
Handling Special Fabrics.........................35
Construction Details.............................. ..36
Zippers • Corded Seams • Blindstitch Hems
Buttons.................................................... 39
Buttonholes...............................................40
Four-Step Buttonholing......................... 41
Adjusting Forward-Reverse Stitch
Balance..................................................... 43
Buttonholes (Manual Method).................43
Decorative Touches................................. 45
Topstitching • Applique’
Keeping up Appearances........................ 46
Mending • Darning
8. Free-Arm Sewing..................................... 48
9. Caring for Your Machine.........................49
Cleaning and Lubricating........................ 49
Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case....50
To Remove and Replace Face Plate.........51
To Remove Top Cover and Bottom
Cover....................................................... 51
Changing the Light Bulb.......................... 52
Replacing the Slide Plate.........................52
Hints for Home Service
Index....................................................................1
Dear Custom er:
W e recom m end that for the future reference
you record the serial num ber of your Sewing
M achine in the space provided.
Refer to illustration for location of serial
num ber, A, on your m achine.
Serial No. _______________________________