TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Machine identification .................................... 1- 2 Setting your machine ..................................... 3-4 Foot control, Light/power switch, Electronic needle control, Maximum speed control, Accessory box Parts list ...................................................... 5-6 Spool pins and caps ......................................... 7 Converting to free-arm sewing ............................ 7 Winding the bobbin .......................................... 8 Threading the bobbin case ................................. 9 Threading top thread ........................................ 10 Picking up bobbin thread ................................... 11 CONTROLS Thread tension control ...................................... 12 Stitch selector and indicator, Stitch width control .... 13 Stitch length control, Reverse stitch lever .............. 14 Stitch modifier ................................................ 14 Buttonhole control, Pressure regulator .................. 15 Seam guides, Presser foot lever ........................... 15 ACCESSORIES Needles, Placement of needle ............................. 16 Needle, thread and fabric chart, Presser feet ......... :. 17 Even feed foot, Adjustable holder ........................ 18 Edgestitcher, Quilting guide ............................... 19 Needle plates, Feed cover plate ........................... 20 CARING FOR THE MACHINE Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle ............................ 21 Oiling ...................................................... 22 - 23 Changing light bulb .......................................... 23 CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS .... 24-25 2. STARTING TO SEW Machine setting chart...'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_.'1_11 _26 28 Straight stitching ........................................ 29 - 32 Fastening a seam, Turning asquare corner, Removing fabric, Darning, Temporary sewing by machine, Zipper application - cording, Narrow hemming, Quilting Zigzag stitching .......................................... 33 - 35 Overcasting, Satin stitching, Bar tacking, Appliqueing, Embroidery, Monogramming, Button sewing Blind hemming ................................................ 36 Stretch stitches .......................................... 37 - 39 Recommendation, Adjusting stitch balance, Straight stretch stitch, Rick-rack stretch, Feather stretch, Smocking stretch, Elastic stretch, Overcast stretch, Paris point stretch Buttonhole making ..................................... 40 - 46
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