User manual SINGER 111W156

[. . . ] Swing thread guide holder up until a slight sound is heard that indicates you have reached the operating position. Straighten all threads between thread spools and tension dials until thread are taut. Check thread to make sure it is not tangled under spool or spool stand. Table of Contents 6 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ TRIAL SEWING continued. . . (If not already plugged in) Note: Internal threading light turns off when foot switch is plugged into machine. [. . . ] · When seam is complete, continue sewing, lightly pulling fabric towards left rear corner of machine chaining off and forming thread tail. · Cut thread tail between presser foot and fabric. Table of Contents 7 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ SEW OTHER SIDE · Lower needle clamp body to lowest setting. · When seam is complete, continue sewing, lightly pulling fabric toward left rear corner of machine chaining off and forming thread tail for next sewing. Table of Contents 8 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION · Thread tension of your machine has been preset at factory to suit most sewing applications But some threads and fabrics require readjusting thread tension to improve stitch appearance and prevent skipping. · Always double check threading before trying to adjust thread tension. · Make a test sample to find a proper tension before sewing on your fabric. SITUATION PROPER TENSION LOWER LOOPER THREAD TOO LOOSE UPPER LOOPER THREAD TOO LOOSE NEEDLE THREAD TOO LOOSE CHARACTERISTIC ADJUSTMENT -- Turn lower looper thread tension dial clockwise to a tighter setting. . Turn upper looper thread tesnsion dial clockwise to a tighter setting. Turn needle thread tension dial clockwise to a tighter setting. ALTERNATIVE ADJUSTMENT -Turn needle thread tension dial counterclockwise to a looser setting. Turn upper thread tension dial counterclockwise to a looser setting. Table of Contents 9 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ PREPARATION FOR THREADING · Your machine comes threaded. If you wish to change thread, an easy method for threading is tying on threads. (refer to page 5) · If machine runs out of thread, it is necessary to rethread machine. (refer to page 6) · Swing thread guide holder up to operating position. · Collect the three threaded threads and place them under presser foot. FORMING THREAD CHAIN · Hold thread ends at 30 to needle. Table of Contents 17 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ START TO SEW · Note: Seam guide is preset to limit stitch width to approximately 11 /64 inch (4. 2mm). · Place fabric under presser foot touching needle and against seam guide. · Plug in foot switch · Select High or Low sewing speed. · When seam is completed, continue to sew until enough thread tail available for next sewing. Table of Contents 18 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ SECURING TAIL CHAINS · Apply liquid fray preventer. · Use large needle and thread chains under stitches. Table of Contents 19 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ TURNING SQUARE CORNER Outside Corner · Sew to point A, one stitch past end of corner. · Stitch and hold fabric in straight line. Table of Contents 20 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ HEMMING FUNCTION · Fold hem to wrong side. Using thread that matches fabric · Stitch making sure needle just barely catches the fold. [. . . ] · Turn fabric to right side and press. Table of Contents 21 Previous Page | Next Page TS+ TS380+ CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE JOIN TWO PIECES OF FABRIC · Place wrong side of fabric together. · When finish sewing, pull fabric flat and press. · Add one drop of sewing machine oil to highlighted areas after or before using machine. CHANGING NEEDLE Important: For best results, use only Needle style 2020 size 14. · Insert flat side of needle to the back as far up as it will go. [. . . ]