Singer 319 User Manual

Highlights the ease of operation for the zigzag machine.

Describes the machine's capability for straight, zigzag, and decorative stitching.

Details automatic accomplishment of scallops, designs, and mending via levers.

Explains stitch results achieved using combinations of levers.

Focuses on smooth, quiet performance and includes sewing book reference.

Features for easy removal, replacement, and time-saving bobbin winding.

Details calibrated tension for single stitch operation.

Enables sewing forward or backward for easy seam fastening.

Features fingertip control for stitch regulation.

Ensures snag-free performance when clipping onto the machine.

Offers quick and effortless pick-up and stop at any speed.

Minimizes incorrect needle placement.

Guidance on checking voltage and cycles before connecting the machine.

Procedure for connecting the machine's power cord to the outlet.

Explains how machine speed is regulated via the foot or knee controller.

Details on using Levers A, B, C, and D for various stitches like buttonholes and scallops.

Instructions for using Lever E and Disc 3 for motif designs and facings.

Illustrates designs produced by FASHION Discs 5 through 30.

Shows stitch patterns created by combining different machine levers.

Demonstrates stitches made using levers and FASHION Discs 5 or 6.

Illustrates stitches created with levers and FASHION Discs 7, 8, 9, or 10.

Presents stitch patterns using levers and FASHION Discs 11 through 21.

Shows stitch variations from levers and FASHION Discs 21 through 30.

Decorative stitches created with a single lever and FASHION Discs.

Stitches produced by using multiple levers and FASHION Discs.

Information on available needle sizes for the sewing machine.

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the needle correctly.

Instructions for setting levers and needle for straight stitching.

Guidance for adjusting bight and zigzag levers for zigzag stitching.

Steps involved in handling threads before and during sewing.

Steps to begin the sewing process with the machine.

Instructions for safely stopping and removing fabric.

Methods for guiding fabric and supporting special materials.

Details on using the stitch regulator for straight and zigzag stitches.

Specific settings for stitch length when performing satin stitching.

Instructions for beginning a design stitch at a designated spot.

Adjusting bight for straight stitching with presser foot and throat plate.

Adjusting bight for zigzag stitching with presser foot and throat plate.

Adjusting bight for automatic stitching with presser foot and throat plate.

Explains how the bight lever regulates stitch width or pattern.

Describes the indicator for stitch width and the zero bight setting.

Details the screw that limits bight lever movement.

Explains operation for left, central, and right needle positions.

Illustrates pressure adjustments for light, medium, and heavy fabrics.

Guidance on setting needle and bobbin thread tension for straight stitching.

Instructions for regulating the needle thread tension via the dial.

Explains needle tension issues and their correction.

Procedure for setting bobbin thread tension correctly.

Specific tension advice for achieving quality satin stitches.

Steps for removing and reassembling the needle thread tension components.

Details on twin needle size, spacing, and required accessories.

Common reasons for needle breakage during sewing.

Reasons for needle and bobbin thread breakage.

Factors contributing to skipped stitches.

Reasons for fabric gathering or puckering during sewing.

Illustrates all points on the machine requiring lubrication.

Instructions for operating the machine's lighting system.

Overview of throat plates, presser feet, and binders for general use.

Details on throat plates, presser feet, and rufflers for straight stitching.

Using straight stitching for various garment and furnishing projects.

Procedure for securing the bight control for straight stitching.

Performing a test stitch to check tension and pressure settings.

Stitching darts for shaping garments using zigzag stitch.

Creating darts in interfacings for permanent garment shaping.

Specific settings for creating arrowhead designs on darts.

Methods for achieving contour shaping using shirring.

Technique for creating invisible seams on delicate lace fabrics.

Guidance for creating corded seams using specific foot and disc.

Method for creating fine, fray-proof seams in sheer fabrics.

Technique for creating durable, rip-proof seams for lingerie.

Creating invisible seams on materials like net or horsehair.

Method for constructing strong, reversible seams for heavy use.

Technique for stabilizing seams in stretchy or fine fabrics.

Using overlapped seams to reduce bulk in interlining.

Procedure for overcast finishing of open seams.

Methods for finishing seams in delicate knit or sheer fabrics.

Steps for marking buttonhole positions and lengths.

Adjusting machine settings for buttonhole creation.

Techniques for guiding the fabric during buttonhole stitching.

Detailed procedures for pivoting, barring, and finishing buttonholes.

Technique for combining piping and binding in a single sewing step.

Seam finishing method using net for delicate fabrics.

Creating shadow scallops using twin needles for sheer fabrics.

Creating dimensional shadow monograms with varied threads.

Creating decorative effects using novelty yarns and gimp.

Identification of the main components of the ruffler.

Instructions for lubricating the ruffler.

Procedure for mounting the ruffler onto the sewing machine.

Steps to adjust the ruffler for gathering fabric.

Process for creating and sewing ruffles in one operation.

Instructions for adjusting the ruffler to create pleats.

Techniques for repairing fabric damage like rents and tears.

Procedure for repairing worn or damaged trouser pockets.

Methods for repairing girdles and similar garments.

Guidance on replacing binding on blankets using zigzag stitch.

Instructions for darning socks, knitwear, and household linens.

Description of the transparent foot for precise design work.

Using the quilter for stitching patterns on padded materials.