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Singer 311 User Manual

Singer 311
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Singer 311 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSinger
Model311
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Features and Parts (Front View)

Features and Parts (Back View)

Needle-Thread-Fabric-Stitching Guide

Winding the Bobbin

Setting the Needle

Threading the Bobbin Case

How to thread the bobbin case with thread for proper stitching.

Placing Bobbin Case in Shuttle

Upper Threading

Setting the Stitch Length

Sewing in Reverse

Instructions for operating the machine in reverse for securing stitches.

Adjusting the Tensions

Adjusting Pressure and Feeding of Fabric

Darning and Mending

Specific adjustments for darning and mending fabric freely.

Preparing to Sew

Removing the Work

Procedure for safely removing finished work from the sewing machine.

Straight Stitching

Changing the Presser Foot and Needle Plate

Instructions for swapping presser feet and needle plates for straight stitching.

Creative Embroidery

Samples of Creative Embroidery

Examples and methods for creating decorative embroidery patterns.

Embroidering with a Hoop

Darn or Monogram Without Hoop

Techniques for darning or monogramming without an embroidery hoop.

Buttonholes

Blind Stitching

Blind Stitch Hem

Sewing on Buttons

Stretch Stitching

Accessories

How to Use Accessories

Narrow Hemmer

Instructions for using the narrow hemmer attachment for creating neat hems.

Lace Trimmed Hem

Lace Edge with Invisible Stitching

Attaching lace to fabric edges using an invisible stitch for a clean finish.

French Seam

How to create a French seam for a durable and neat seam finish.

Hemming Across a Seam

Method for hemming across an existing seam smoothly.

Quilting Guide

Seam Gauge or Cloth Guide

How to use the seam gauge for consistent seam allowances and topstitching.

Care and Maintenance of Your Machine

How to Oil Your Machine

Detailed instructions on the proper procedure for oiling the sewing machine.

Cleaning and Oiling the Shuttle

Adjusting and Changing "V" Belt

Trouble Chart

Trouble Chart (Continued)

Skipping Stitches

Common issues causing skipped stitches and their solutions.

Irregular Stitches

Problems leading to uneven or inconsistent stitch formation and fixes.

Uneven Stitches

Causes and corrections for inconsistent stitch appearance.

Trouble Chart (Continued)

Upper Thread Breaking

Troubleshooting steps for when the upper thread repeatedly breaks.

Material Puckering

Identifying and resolving fabric puckering during sewing.

Sewing Stretch Stitch

Addressing issues with the stretch stitching function, including noise or feeding.

Some of the Attachments Available for Your Machine

Attachments

Attachment Foot

Instructions for attaching various feet like binders and edgestitchers.

Edgestitcher

Binder

Folded Binding

Using the binder attachment for folded bias binding.

Two-Tone Binding

Sewing two bindings simultaneously using the binder.

Hand-Cut Bias Binding

Applying hand-cut bias binding with the binder attachment.

The Set of Hemmers

Hemmer Set

Details on creating hems of various widths using the hemmer set.

The Adjustable Cording and Zipper Foot

Cording

How to make and insert covered cording using the attachment.

Sewing in Zipper

Guidance on sewing zippers with the adjustable foot.

Ruffler

Sewing Tips

Evenly Spaced Buttonholes

Technique for creating evenly spaced and accurate buttonholes.

Shaping Darts in Interfacings

Sewing on Sheer Materials

Tips for sewing sheer fabrics, requiring special handling and support.

Overcasting Worn Edges

Patching

Instructions for patching holes or worn areas using zigzag stitching.

Straight or Three Cornered Tear

Mending straight or three-cornered tears with zigzag stitch.

Plain Bound Buttonhole

Installing Sewing Head in Portable Case

To Assemble Legs on Cabinets

Installing Sewing Head in Cabinet

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