Singer Athena - Table of Contents

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1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identication ------------------------------------------------6 - 7
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------8 - 9
Setting up your machine -----------------------------------------10 - 11
Spool pins ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13
Presser foot lifter, Darning plate ------------------------------- 12 - 13
Converting to free-arm sewing -------------------------------- 12 - 13
Winding the bobbin ----------------------------------------------- 14 - 15
Threading the bobbin thread ----------------------------------- 16 - 17
Threading the top thread ---------------------------------------- 18 - 19
Using automatic needle threader --------------------------- 20 - 21
Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------- 22 - 23
Adjusting top thread tension ----------------------------------- 24 - 25
Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------- 24 - 25
Control panel functions ------------------------------------------ 26 - 27
Reverse operation button --------------------------------------- 28 - 29
2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 30 - 31
Straight stitching -------------------------------------------------- 32 - 35
Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch --------------------------------------------- 34 - 35
Zigzag stitching ---------------------------------------------------- 36 - 37
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
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For European version
Blindhem stitch ---------------------------------------------------- 38 - 39
Multi-stitch zig zag ------------------------------------------------ 40 - 41
Stretch and Decorative Stitches ------------------------------- 42 - 49
Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch,
Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Blanket stitch,
Ladder stitch, Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch,
Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Double overlock stitch,
Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch
Decorative Patterns ---------------------------------------------- 50 - 51
Ideas on design stitching
Continuous patterns ---------------------------------------------- 52 - 53
Sewing on a button ----------------------------------------------- 52 - 53
Sewing a buttonhole --------------------------------------------- 54 - 59
Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs --------------------------- 60 - 61
4. OTHER INFORMATION
Satin stitch foot, Twin needle,
Straight stitch needle position --------------------------------- 62 - 63
5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
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Dimensions: 449 mm × 229 mm × 318 mm
Mass of the equipment: 7.6 kg
Rated Voltage: 230V ~
Rated Frequency: 50Hz
Rated input: 65W
Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C
Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A)