User manual SINGER 138W102

[. . . ] Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. [. . . ] Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Raise the needle to its highest position, and lift the presser foot lever. Press the foot controller lightly and sew forward, guiding the fabric by hand as it is fed. Stop the machine at the point you want to change sewing directions, with the needle in the fabric. Reverse sewing (fig C) To reinforce seam, it is recommended to start or end with a few stitches in reverse sewing. Leave 15 cm of thread clear behind to prevent the thread from drawing out of the needle eye. Adjusting thread tension A good seam is formed when the tension is well balanced and both threads (upper thread and lower thread) are locked together in the center of the fabric. After you finish sewing, check if the upper thread and lower thread are equal. Set needle to it's highest position by rotating the handwheel towards you. Lower the presser foot lever so that the foot snaps on to the foot holder. reverse sewing lever (fig B) Reverse sewing is recommended to reinforce the seam. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Then sew one more seam on each side (right side and wrong side) of the fabric. Be sure that the declutch knob in the handwheel is into the ( ) direction. Lay stabilizer under the fabric and baste the cut out (or pin it) on the desired location. (fig C) To change directions at corners or to sew very small circles: Stop the machine with the needle pointing just away from the edge of the cut. Piping / Zipper Foot The Piping / Zipper Foot can be used to set in a zip and can also be used when producing and attaching piping. Changing the Foot NOTE: Switch off the power to the sewing machine before changing a presser foot. The sewing machine needle is a sharp object and could cause injury; take care when changing the presser feet. It would be a good idea to remove the needle, while changing feet, as a safety precaution. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the handwheel towards you. Use the needle plate screwdriver to loosen the screw of the presser foot holder and remove the foot holder from the needle bar. [. . . ] If the fabric does not slide under the presser foot, raise the presser foot. For free-motion quilting, use a sewing needle to hide the excess threads underneath the quilting pieces. English Piecing Foot 1/4" Piecing Foot Use the 1/4" piecing foot whenever a 1/4" seam allowance is required. When pivoting at a corner, stop when the fabric edge is even with the front red line on the foot. [. . . ]