User manual SINGER 111W153

[. . . ] Unplug immediately. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury: 1. Supervision is necessary when this machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in this manual. [. . . ] · · To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. · Fabric Preparation Add 1 cm (3/8") to the zipper size. Place right sides of fabric together and sew the seam located below zipper placement. (Make sure to reverse sew the stitches directly below the zipper placement. ) Increase stitch length to 4, decrease thread tension to 2 and baste the zipper opening closed. Press the seam and basting seam open. Open zipper and place it face down on the seam allowance. Teeth are on the seam line and zipper top is 1 cm (3/8") from fabric top edge. Baste zipper in place, sewing from bottom to top. 25 Close zipper. Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Starting at the bottom, sew through the folded seam allowance and zipper tape. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat with the right side facing up. Baste through the opened seam allowance and zipper tape. Move the zipper foot to the left side pin. Thread the machine in the same manner as for single thread (see page 17), using both spool pins. Switch ON the machine. Fold the hem up desired amount and topstitch with the twin needle. Set up machine for single needle sewing. 29 Zigzag Stitch The zigzag stitch is a very versatile stitch. Use the zigzag to finish raw seam edges, sew narrow hems, sew satin stitch appliques, sew on buttons, etc. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Narrower width (lower number) Wider width (higher number) Shorter stitch (lower number) Longer stitch (higher number) Overcasting Simple zigzag stitching is used for finishing raw seam edges to prevent fabric from raveling. Finishing seam edges is called overcasting. 1-2 CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width lower than 5 when the overlock foot is attached. Place the fabric edge next to the black guide on the foot so the needle swings off the fabric to the right. Sew. 30 3-4 Whip and Roll Hem This technique produces a beautiful edge on ruffles and hems. It should only be used for lightweight fabrics and is commonly used in heirloom sewing. 0. 5 - 1 2-4 2-4 1. Begin sewing slowly with the zigzag catching the fabric edge on the left and going off the raw edge on the right. The fabric will automatically roll itself under the stitch. 3-4 Satin Stitch Applique The zigzag stitch is commonly used for applique, monogramming, stems of flowers and petals. (A short zigzag stitch length creates the satin stitch. ) Threads of 100% cotton, rayon or silk provide the best results. [. . . ] 7 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Q Quilt Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 R Reverse Stitch Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]