User manual SINGER WORKBOOK SCHOOL MODELS

[. . . ] Welcome to This workbook is designed to teach basic and advanced sewing techniques that you can achieve with your sewing machine. You will need your manual to provide the exact settings for your particular machine model. The difficulty or skill level required for each technique is rated by this symbol: "Two spools" indicate a more difficult technique. The most important thing to remember is that sewing is a creative art--there are very few absolutes. So have fun as you learn these exciting techniques! Singer is a registered trademark of the Singer Company Limited. [. . . ] Note: When the feed dogs are lowered or covered, the fabric will not automatically feed. Feeding of fabric is controlled manually. *Depending on model, the Embroidery/Darning Foot might be optional. Check the instruction manual. 23 Blind Hem A Blind Hem is a fast way to finish hems securely on skirts or pants. It also makes a great choice when hemming large projects such as curtains or bed skirts. Use matching thread to help the stitches blend into the fabric, hence becoming "blind" or invisible. Machine Set-Up: Set-up for Step 1 (to finish raw edges) Stitch: Zigzag Stitch Length: 1. 0 Stitch Width: 5 Presser Foot: Standard Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 2 (to baste the fold) Stitch: Straight Stitch Stitch Length: 4 Stitch Width: 0 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Standard Foot Needle Position: Center Set-up for Step 3 (to create the hem) Stitch: Blindhem Stitch Length: 2-3 Stitch Width 3-4 Tension Dial: 2 Presser Foot: Blindhem Foot Needle Position: Center Materials: Medium weight woven fabric Procedure: Sew a Zigzag to finish one of the fabric's raw edges. 24 Fold under 1" and baste in place. Position fabric 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. The bulk of the fabric is to the left of the foot. Begin stitching, making sure the forward stitches fall near the 1/4" fold, and the needle swing just bites into the fold, catching only 2 or 3 threads. Note: Always use matching thread to help "hide" the stitches. 25 Attaching Beaded Trims Adding a trim is an easy way to enhance almost any project!The "look" of a denim jacket can be changed with a row of trim around the bottom edge. A pair of capri pants can be dressed up by sewing a beaded trim around each pant hem. Home decorating projects such as pillows, bedspreads or table runners can have a "face-lift" by just adding a beaded trim. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Materials: Beaded trim Home décor fabric Procedure: Press and sew a 1" hem in the fabric, using a straight stitch. Sew on the the trim's header. Multi-Mending 5-7 3 Standard Foot Center 26 Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag The Multi-Stitch is a three-step zigzag stitch. It is stronger than a traditional zigzag stitch and is used for mending, reinforcing a seam, darning, applying elastic and many other techniques. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Multi-Stitch 5-7 1 Standard Foot Center Materials: 2" x 2" denim square 5" x 5" denim, cut a 1" tear in center of denim Procedure: Use the small denim square as a backing to add reinforcement. Stitch directly over the tear, pivot 180 degrees and sew again. 27 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 wearable art, home decorator projects and more. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Any Decorative Stitch Adjust according to preference Adjust according to preference Transparent Satin Foot or Standard Foot Center Materials: Fabric scraps Foundation fabric or paper Various decorative threads Procedure: Crazy-piece the scraps onto the foundation fabric or paper, starting from the center and working outward. Select desired decorative stitch and center the stitching over the seam lines. Use rayon, metallic or other decorative threads, as desired. xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx VVVVV XXXXXXXXXXXXX 28 Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics This stitch is wonderful for built-in strength!It is ideal when sewing heavy-weight fabrics or when it is desired to have a bolder-looking straight stitch. [. . . ] Check the instruction manual. 41 Shirring with the Gathering Foot Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to create fullness. The specially designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric into even folds under the needle. Machine Set-Up: Stitch: Stitch Width: Stitch Length: Tension: Presser Foot: Needle Position: Straight Stitch 0, no width 5 Fullness is regulated by stitch length Increase the tension Gathering Foot* Center Materials: Lightweight fabric, such as batiste Procedure: Pull one to two threads on the fabric's crosswise grain, to create a guide for straight stitching. *Depending on model, the Gathering Foot might be optional. Check the instruction manual. 42 Turn the handwheel to ensure the needle is correctly positioned. [. . . ]