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14T968DC

This SINGER sewing machine, model 14T968DC,

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Table of Contents5
Selection Stitches & Auto Tension6
Handy Reference Chart9
Accessories10
Needle Information10
Principal Parts11
How to Open Looper Cover13
Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover13
Preparation Prior to Sewing13
Removal and Replacement of Waste Tray14
Preparation for Threading15
Setting up the Thread Guide Holder15
Anti-Spill Net15
Spool Cap15
How to Remove and Insert Needles16
Needle Position16
To Remove Needle(S)16
To Insert Needle(S)16
Threading the Machine17
Threading Diagram17
Understanding the Color Code17
To Thread the Machine Correctly18
Threading the Upper Looper (Green)18
Threading the Lower Looper (Red)19
Note: Use Tweezers Provided in the Accessory20
Case to Aid in Threading the Looper. 720
Threading the Chain Stitch Looper (Brown)21
Raise Presser Foot by Lowering Presser Bar Lifter to21
Release Tension Discs21
Pass Thread from Back to the Front through the Thread Guide21
Threading the Overedge Right Needle (Blue)22
Threading the Chain Stitch Needle (Orange)24
Thread the Top Cover Thread Guide by Pulling24
Threading the Cover Stitch Needles26
Threading the Cover Stitch Left Needle (Orange)26
Threading the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch Needle(Blue)27
The Thread Towards the Left until It Slips under Guide. then Pull Thread Along the Right Side of Button as Illustrated28
Threading the Cover Stitch Right Needle(Green)29
How to Change Threads: Tie on Method31
How to Adjust the Stitch Length32
How to Adjust the Seam Width32
Width Adjustment by Changing Needle Position32
Width Adjustment with Adjustment Knob32
How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure33
Differential Feed34
Gathered Overedge34
Stretch Overedge35
How to Disengage Movable Upper Knife36
To Convert Upper Looper to Spreader37
To Use the Spreader37
To Disengage to Upper Looper37
Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching38
To Sew Standard Overedge38
To Sew Rolled Hem38
Chaining off and Test Sewing39
Settings and Sewing Instructions40
Double Chain Stitch40
2-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock42
2-Thread Overedge43
3-Thread Overlock44
3-Thread Flatlock45
3-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch46
4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safely Stitch47
4-Thread Safety Stitch48
5-Thread Safety Stitch49
How to Sew a Cover Stitch50
How to Sew a Rolled Hem55
3-Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching56
3-Thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching56
2-Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching57
Rolled Hem Stitching57
Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques59
Decorative Flatlocking60
How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem61
How to Sew Pin Tucks61
Turning Square Corners62
Pin Placement63
Securing the Thread Chain63
How to Reinforce a Seam64
Braiding by Chaining off64
Machine Maintenance65
Cleaning the Machine65
Oiling the Machine65
How to Replace the Moveable Upper Knife66
How to Exchange Light Bulb67
Optional Accessories68
Snap-On Type Presser Foot68
Optional Presser Feet69
Elastic Foot69
Blind Hem Foot69
Shirring Foot69
Pearl/Sequin Foot69
Piping/Cording Foot69
Taping Foot69
Troubleshooting Chart70
Relationship between Cloth, Thread and Need71
Specification72

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