User manual SINGER 12W

[. . . ] Machine Setup 1 (for raw edge finish) Stitch: Zigzag Stitch B Presser Foot: Overcast Foot E Stitch Length: 1. 0 Stitch Width: 5 Needle: Red Band 80/11 Machine Setup 2 (to baste the fold) Stitch: Straight Stitch A Presser Foot: General Purpose C Stitch Length: 4 Stitch Width: 0 (Center Needle Position) Tension Dial: 2 Machine Setup 3 (to create the hem) Stitch: Blindhem Stitch C Presser Foot: Blindhem Foot F Stitch Length: 2. 5-3. 5 Stitch Width: 3. 4 Tension Dial: 2 Materials Medium weight linen or shirting-type fabric 60-80 weight thread Procedure Fold under 1" and baste in place. Position sample with wrong side facing up, and turn the hem back to the right side, creating a soft fold at the top edge of the hem. Begin stitching ­ making sure the forward stitches fall near the ¼" fold, and the needle swing just bites into the fold, catching only 2 or 3 threads. Note: Use stitch D for hemming fabrics with light stretch. 4 BARTACK BUTTONHOLE Provides a sturdy utilitarian buttonhole. [. . . ] Before removing the button and fabric from the machine, dial to straight stitch. Leave width at current setting and stitch in place for three stitches. Use the needle up/down button twice to bring up feed dogs easily (QQ). - You can also use the button sewing foot for attaching curtain rings, snaps and hook and eye closures. Zigzag Stitch B Button Sewing Foot Determined by button (usually 3mm) Down Position 6 COUCHING I Couching is the process of applying cords, pearls, braids, ribbons, or other trims to the right side of the fabric. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Zigzag B or Decorative Stitch E General Purpose Foot C 3 or 4 Adjust according to trim width Material Monofilament Thread String Pearls Felt or Stabilized Woven Fabric Procedure Lay pearls or other couching trim on top of fabric. Stitch, adjusting width to ensure the stitch slightly encases trim. 7 COUCHING II Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: H General Purpose Foot C 4 7 Material Felt or Stabilized Fabric 2 strands 1/8" wide ribbon (satin or grosgrain works best) Decorative thread to coordinate or contrast with ribbon Procedure Lay ribbon, braid, or other trim on fabric. Stitch ribbon in place, taking care to avoid piercing the trim with the needle. 8 SCALLOPED EDGE This delicate scallop stitch creates a beautiful, delicate edging for dresses, blouses, lingerie and children's clothing. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Scallop Stitch N General Purpose Foot C 0-1 Buttonhole Symbol 7 Materials Light weight fabric, such as batiste Rinse-away stabilizer 30 weight decorative thread Procedure Fold fabric in half. Trim away excess stabilizer, then rinse with water to remove remaining stabilizer. stabilizer 9 BOBBIN WORK Threads, ribbons or fine trims that are too large for the eye of the needle can be placed in the bobbin. Wind the thread, ribbon or trim onto the bobbin and sew with fabric's wrong side face up. Use the Feather Stitch G with length at 2 and width at 0, and a wing needle. 14 TWIN NEEDLE PINTUCKS Use a twin needle and a straight stitch to make raised "tucks" in fabric. Pintucking adds an elegant touch to heirloom work, an interesting effect to crazy quilting, and texture to wearable art. Machine Setup Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Tension: Straight Stitch A General Purpose Foot C 2 6 Materials Batiste 2. 0 Twin Needle Accessory Spool Pin (optional accessory) required Note: Do not use Built-in Needle Threader. Stitch guiding the space between the two needles over the area of the pulled threads. Use edge of foot as a guide against previous pintuck to keep rows straight. Note: - Spray starch may be needed for additional sizing on some fabrics ­ especially the polyester blends. - Try Corded Pintucks ­ feed cord through a hollow plastic coffee stir stick taped to the bed of the machine, in front of the foot. - Optional Pintuck Foot is available to help space pintucks closer together without flattening. 15 FAGOTING The Fagoting stitch can be used to join two fabrics with an open lattice-like effect. Machine Setup 1 Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length; Stitch Width: Tension: Machine Setup 2 Stitch: Presser Foot: Stitch Length: Stitch Width: Needle: Straight Stitch A General Purpose C 4 0 (center needle position) 2 Feather Stitch G General Purpose Foot C 2 to 3 7 Red Band 90/14 Materials Linen-like fabric 8" x 4", cut into two 4" x 4" pieces Rinse-away stabilizer 25 wt. cotton thread in bobbin and needle Procedure Fold 4" pieces in half and press. Lay stabilizer under one piece of fabric, extending away from folded edge 1". [. . . ] Note: - As a general rule, when using monofilament thread, use "clear" monofilament for light color fabrics, and "smoke" colored monofilament for darker colors. - Try using blind hem foot to help guide stitch around the appliqué. l 19 CRAZY QUILTING Crazy quilting is done by stitching scraps of velvets, silks, satins and other fine fabrics onto a foundation fabric. The seams are then embellished with decorative stitches, often done with decorative threads. This technique is popular, and can be used in wear able art, home decorator projects and more. [. . . ]