Singer 700 - How To Use Manual

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Product View3
Principal Parts4
Speed Controller4
Contents5
Getting to Know Your Singer Sewing Machine6
Principal Parts-How They Are Used6
Setting Stitch Patterns7
Setting Stitch Width7
Stitch Width Selector7
Built-In Stitch Patterns7
Setting Needle Position8
Threading the Needle8
Threading Needle with Built-In Needle Threader9
Winding the Bobbin10
Preparation Steps10
Winding Steps10
Removing Thread11
Removing Bobbin11
Replacing an Empty Bobbin12
Inserting a Previously Wound Bobbin12
Regulating Pressure13
Regulating Needle Thread Tension13
Regulating Bobbin Thread Tension14
For Regular Sewing14
For Reversible Zig-Zag Stitching14
Setting Buttonhole Dial15
Setting Forward-Reverse Stitch Balance Control Dial15
Setting Stitch Length16
Stitch Length Selector16
Operating the Foot Treadle16
Changing from Treadle to Electric Drive16
Accessories17
Bobbins17
Changing the Needle17
Vertical Spool Pin17
Changing Snap-On Presser Feet18
Changing One-Piece Presser Feet18
Three most Used Presser Feet19
General Purpose Presser Foot19
Straight Stitch Presser Foot19
Special Purpose Presser Foot19
Presser Feet for Special Sewing Needs20
Zipper Foot20
Binder Foot20
Buttonhole Foot20
Hemmer Foot21
Darning and Embroidery Foot21
To Attach the Seam Guide21
Chainstitch Fittings21
Changing Throat Plates22
Seam Ripper23
To Attach the Blindstitch Hem Guide23
Buttonhole Measuring and Marking Gauge23
Circular Stitcher23
Changing Fashion Discs24
Buttonhole Disc Assemblies25
Changing Buttonhole Disc Assembly25
Screwdrivers25
Cleaning and Oiling Tools25
Straight Stitching26
Selecting Needle and Thread26
Fabric, Thread, Needle, and Stitch Length Table26
Machine Settings and Accessories27
Starting to Stitch27
With a Newly Wound Bobbin28
With a Previously Wound Bobbin28
Sewing a Seam29
Guiding and Supporting Fabric30
Keeping Seam Straight30
Basting30
Ending a Seam31
Placing Bulky Fabrics under the Presser Foot32
Zig-Zag Stitching33
A Word about How Patterns Are Produced33
Basic Patterns-Built-In Discs33
Basic Patterns-Single Fashion Discs34
Setting Stitch Pattern Selector34
Adjusting Width of Design34
Adjusting Stitch Placement35
Adjusting Stitch Length35
Adjusting Thread Tension36
Needle Thread Tension36
Bobbin Thread Tension36
To Adjust Bobbin Tension for Reversible Zig-Zag Stitching36
Combination Patterns-Single Fashion Discs37
Adjusting Stitch Length for Satin Stitching38
Adjusting Tension for Satin Stitching38
Double Fashion Discs39
To Actuate Fashion Disc40
Selector Setting40
Adjusting Forward-Reverse Stitch Balance41
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension42
Combination Patterns-Double Fashion Discs43
Double Disc Feed Motion Plus Built-In Disc43
Double Disc Dual Control Plus Built-In Disc44
Double Disc Needle Motion Plus Built-In Disc45
Twin-Needle Stitching46
Straight Stitching with a Twin-Needle47
Basic Pattern Stitching with a Twin-Needle47
Double Disc Pattern Stitching with a Twin-Needle47
Decorative Twin-Needle Stitching48
Stitch Patterns and Their Selector Settings48
A Word about Single-Thread Chainstitching49
Where to Use Chainstitching49
Sewing a Chainstitch Seam51
Starting and Chaining off51
Releasing the Chain from the Machine51
Ending the Stitching in the Fabric52
Removing the Stitching53
Removing the Fittings53
Chainstitching Applications54
Garment Fitting54
Construction Guidelines54
Stay Stitching54
Slipcover Welting-Tubular Trimming55
Belt Carriers and Stay Chains55
Growth and Shrinkage Tucks55
Free-Motion Stitching56
Darning with Embroidery Hoop57
Script Lettering57
Flower Embroidery58
Circular Stitching59
Feeding of Fabric59
Buttons and Buttonholes60
Button Foot60
Feed Cover Plate60
Thread Shack61
Square-End Buttonholes62
Round-End Buttonholes62
Buttonhole Position63
Horizontal Placement on Crosswise Grain63
Vertical Placement on Lengthwise Grain63
Buttonhole Marking and Measuring Gauge64
Buttonhole Interfacing64
Test Sample64
Cutting Button Opening64
Square-End Buttonholes Round-End Buttonholes65
Eyelets68
Four-Step Buttonholes69
Plain Square-End Buttonholes69
Buttonhole Length69
Buttonhole Stitch Width69
Corded Square-End Buttonholes70
Eyelet Threading for Corded Buttonholes70
Clothes and Home Decorations71
Pin Basting71
Straight Seams71
Curved Seams72
Lingerie Seams72
Flat-Felled Seams72
Corded Seams73
Making the Welting73
Stitching Welting into Seam73
Inside Seams of Sheer Collars, Facings, and Cuffs74
Seams in Knit and Stretch Fabrics74
Overedged Seams75
Trimming Seam Edges75
Stitching Seam75
Seam Finishes76
Regular Darts77
Continuous-Thread Darts77
Steps in Making a Dart in Interfacing77
Blindstitch Hems78
Narrow Hems for Fine Fabrics79
Decorative Narrow Hems79
Hemming with Lace80
Hemstitched Hems81
Paris Point Hemstitching81
Turkish Point Hemstitching82
Turned Hems82
Applied Hems82
Edge Finishes83
Bound Edges83
Inside Curves83
Outside Curves83
Overedged Finishes for Hems and Facings84
Picot Edges85
Fringed Edges85
Strain Stitch Zipper Insertion into a Skirt86
Mending87
Mended Tears87
Replacing Elastic87
Bar Tacks87
Blanket Binding88
Seam Repair and Reinforcement88
Stretch Garment Repair88
Darning Without Accessories89
Darning with the Darning and Embroidery Foot89
Decorative Touches90
Top Stitching90
Shell Edging90
Scalloping90
Scalloping-Using the Circular Stitcher91
To Stitch a Scallop91
Twin-Needle Circular Designs92
Fagotting93
Lace Insertion93
Applique94
Corded Applique95
Hemstitched Applique95
Applique with the Circular Stitcher96
Monograms and Motifs97
Finding the Beginning of the Pattern Unit97
Flower Motifs Made with the Circular Stitcher98
To Stitch Petals98
Smocking99
Patchwork Quilting99
Drawn Thread Work100
Tubular Bed Sewing101
Decorative Bands101
Shorts and Slacks102
Cuffs and Sleeves104
Hats and Accessories105
Slip Covers and Pillows106
Caring for Your Sewing Machine107
Cleaning, Oiling, and Lubricating the Machine107
Every Week or so107
Removing the Bobbin Case108
Replacing the Bobbin Case108
Every few Months109
Clean and Oil Area Behind Face Plate109
Removing and Replacing Top Cover109
Oil and Lubricate Top of Machine110
Removing and Replacing Carrying Case Base110
Oiling and Lubricating Bottom of Machine110
Changing the Light Bulb112
Replacing the Slide Plate112
Installing and Replacing Treadle Machine Belt113
Removing and Replacing Threading Hook113
Check List for Home Service114
Index118

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