SINGER W1268 - Manual (Page 19)

EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP
It is easy to follow a stamped design or to work
free hand when embroidering or monogramming.
(See Fig. 24). Release the pressure from the foot
by pressing down the snap lock on the darner.
Turn the drop feed knob to EMBR. position (see Fig
19).
Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and
place under the needle after removing the presser
foot. Set the stitch width at the size you prefer and
lower the presser bar lifter. Then operate the machine at a rather high speed while
hoop slowly with both hands. Word oarefully and be sure to keep fingers out of the
needle.
Fig. 24
moving the
path of the
DARNING
Release pressure from foot and drop feed as directed above.
Place fabric to be mended under foot, and stitch around hole, moving the fabric firmly and
slowly in any direction. To fill in the hole, stitch from center outward, completing and stitching
in fabric.