User manual SINGER 118W4

[. . . ] Caring for Your Machine Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case Removing and Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Performance Checklist Additional Accessories Fabric, Thread and Needle Table CONGRATULATIONS You are about to begin an adventure in creativity: You are going to sew!And, you are going to sew with one of the easiest to use machines ever made. The following features have been included on your machine, promising rewarding hours of uncomplicated sewing pleasure: · Clearly defined thread path, reducing the possibility of threading errors. · Slant needle designed do allow you to sit, see & sew better. [. . . ] · Slide spool cap (2) firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent thread tangling. · Following arrows, guide thread into threading channel (4) down to needle and firmly pull thread. You can adjust each setting, however, as desired. 17 SECTION 3 STRAIGHT STITCHING Before beginning a sewing project, check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for the best needle and thread combination for your fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Straight Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length indicator is numbered 0 - 4. Shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabrics; longer ones for heavy fabrics. To adjust the length of your stitches, slide the stitch length lever to the left or right. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Having selected the correct needle and thread combination for the fabric being used, it may be necessary to adjust the tension of the sewing machine to insure a well-balanced stitch. Proper tension will produce identical stitches on both the front and back of your fabric (1). · Too little tension will produce a loose stitch, causing loops in your seams (2). · Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which will cause puckered seams (3). Adjust tension by rotating the dial counterclockwise to a looser setting. 18 SEWING A SEAM You can sew seams easily and accurately when you follow the suggestions below. BASTING Pin basting and hand basting are easy ways to make temporary seams before machine sewing. To find the proper tension for your application, make a test sample with the thread and fabric you will be using. ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE You can adjust the appearance of special color coded stitch patterns on the display panel, by turning the Stitch balance ring (1) behind the pattern selector dial (2). When stitches are too close together (4), separate them by turning the stitch balance ring to the right. When stitches are too far apart (5), bring them closer together by turning the stitch balance ring to the left. 22 PATTERNS CAPABILITY AND GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION OF STITCHES Buttonhole-Left Side Buttonhole-Bartack Buttonhole-Right Side Straight Stitch Zig-Zag Zig-Zag Blindstich Multistitch M-Stitch Crescent Solid Scallop Chinese Dynasty Arrowhead Privet Bunting Sandcastle Stretch Overedge Fagoting Ric-Rac Straight Stretch Slant Overedge Honeycomb Wizard Random Ric-Rac Road Runner Seagull GRAPHICS 5 STITCH 8 STITCH 10 STITCH 16 STITCH 22 STITCH · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 23 ZIG-ZAG STITCH The Zig-Zag Stitch can be used when sewing seams, appliquÈing, monogramming or decorating. SEAM FINISHING Use a zig-zag stitch to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: General Purpose (B) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) · Place edge of seam allowance under foot, as shown. · Stitch close to edge, letting outer zigzag fall over edge. 24 SATIN STITCHING Satin stitching is a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches. Satin stitch monograms, embroidery and appliques for a smooth, satin-like finish. Block Monogramming · Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection: Zig-Zag Stitch Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Foot: Special Purpose (J) Needle Plate: General Purpose (A) · Center tracing under needle. · Stitch entire outline, leaving needle in fabric when turning. [. . . ] · Lift needle plate (1) from right corner and slide out from under foot. TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE · With a small screwdriver, turn lever (2) back as far as it will go. TO REPLACE THE BOBBIN CASE · Guide forked end (3) of bobbin case under feed (4). NOTE: After locking case in place, be sure it is not tight, but can move slightly. [. . . ]