SINGER 5430 - Manual (Page 9)

Table of Contents
S I N G E R
Getting to knowyour sewing machine
Parts.......................................................................... 11
Accessories................................................................. 14
Connecting and runningthe machine.......................... 16
Selectors.................................................................... 18
Changing a snap-on presserfoot................................ 22
Removing presserfoot.............................................. 24
Changinganeedle........................................................ 24
Attachingthefeed cover............................................... 26
Pattern table............................................................... 28
Preparing the machine to sew
Windingabobbin.......................................................... 34
Insertingabobbin......................................................... 38
Threadingthe machine................................................ 40
Raisingthebobbinthread.............................................. 44
Starting a seam
Adjustingthreadtension................................................ 46
Fabricthreadandneedletable ...................................... 48
Starting a seam........................................................... 50
Straight stitching .......................................................... 52
Zigzag stitching ............................................................. 54
Other stitches
Blind hem stitching........................................................ 56
Decorative stitch patterns............................................. 58
Flexible stitch patterns................................................... 60
Overedgestitching.......................................................... 62
Buttonholes and buttons
Four-step buttonhole...................................................... 64
Balancingthe buttonhole......... ....................................... 70
Attach inga button.......................................................... 72
Functions of the machine
Insertingazipper.......................................................... 75
Darning......................................................................... 73
Gathering.................................................................... 30
Overcasting................................................................ 32
Monograms and Embroidering................................... 34
Appliques..................................................................... 35
Twin needle sewing..................................................... 33
Free-arm sewing.......................................................... 90
Maintenance
Removingthe needle plate........................................... 97
Removing and replacingthe bobbin case..................... 94
Changingthe light bulb................................................ 95
Cleaningthe machine................................................... 98
Lubricatingthe machine............................................. 100
Performancechecklist.................................................
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