User manual SINGER FUTURA CE-200

[. . . ] Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this 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. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. [. . . ] stitch selection screen for that category. Decorative Stitch Patterns 7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns Satin Stitch Patterns indicates that there is more than one 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Cross Stitch Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns 4 Character/Decorative Stitches Alphabet Characters (Gothic Font) Alphabet Characters (Handwriting Font) Alphabet Characters (Outline) 99 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Selecting Decorative Stitch Patterns/7mm Decorative Stitch Patterns/Satin Stitch Patterns/ 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns/Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns a b Alphabet Characters a Press font. , or to select a Select the category of the pattern you want to sew. Press the key of the stitch pattern you want to sew. Press Press to view the next page. . * * * To select a different stitch pattern, press When the current stitch pattern is erased, select the new stitch pattern. b Press to change the selection screen, and then enter the characters that you want to sew. * If you want to continue entering characters in a different font, press step a. , and then repeat from The selected pattern is displayed. Memo There are three fonts for alphabet character stitching. 100 SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS Deleting Characters a Press to delete the last character. 4 Memo Character/Decorative Stitches Characters are deleted individually starting with the last character entered. b Select the correct character. 101 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Sewing Attractive Finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. Note · Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc. , also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project. · When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach a stabilizer material. · Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing. Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper. N a b c a Fabric b Stabilizer c Thin paper Thread Needle Presser foot #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Monogramming foot "N". Using another presser foot may give inferior results. Basic Sewing a b c d Press the "Start/Stop" button to start sewing. Select a stitch pattern. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the upper thread out to the side, and then lower the presser foot. CAUTION · When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns and the stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitch length. If you continue sewing when the stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or break (see "Setting the Stitch Length" on page 42). 102 SEWING STITCH PATTERNS Memo If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, the pattern may not turn out correctly. Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). i 107 j Size selection key 106 k Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of the pattern. When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key to delete stitch patterns. Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 108 l Delete key 100, 101 m Memory key 118-119 n Stitch width and stitch Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine has default settings. 42-43 o 43 Changing the Size Select a stitch pattern, then press to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be sewn in the size highlighted on the key. Memo · If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that size. · You cannot change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered. Actual Stitch Pattern Size L S L S 106 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) When stitch patterns are selected, press to choose from 5 automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length settings. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . 4 Character/Decorative Stitches Creating a Vertical Mirror Image To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch pattern then press . Sewing a Pattern Continuously Press to select continuous sewing or single stitch sewing. Memo To finish a complete motif while sewing the pattern continuously, you can press the key while sewing. The machine will automatically stop when the motif is finished. 107 EDITING STITCH PATTERNS Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) After selecting the pattern, press your preferred thread density. to select Checking the Image You can display an actual size image of the selected stitch pattern. You can also check and change the colors of the image on the screen. a Press . An image of the selected pattern is displayed. CAUTION If the stitches bunch when thread density is changed to , return the thread density to b Press the image. to change the thread color in . 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