Singer Fashion Mate 248 User Manual

Regulates presser-foot pressure on fabric.

Controls the flow of needle thread.

Supply correct thread amount for winding bobbins.

Holds interchangeable stitch pattern discs.

Shows stitches produced by pattern discs.

Allows quick and easy bobbin winding.

Manually positions the needle.

Selects needle thread tension for fabric.

Drives the machine via a belt to the hand wheel.

Lifts and lowers the presser foot.

Built into presser bar for convenience.

Holds single and twin needles, prevents backward insertion.

Holds fabric against the feed.

Provides working surface around the feed.

Allows easy removal and replacement of bobbin.

Controls stitch width and sets machine for straight stitching.

Places needle in left, center, or right position.

Holds spools and lets thread unwind smoothly.

Controls stitch length and buttonhole functions.

Reverses stitching direction and balances stitches.

Moves fabric as it is being stitched.

Holds thread supply, easily removed for winding.

For safety, speed control, and machine operation.

Includes one transparent bobbin and extra bobbins.

Recommends SINGER needles; lists catalog numbers and types.

Step-by-step guide to removing and inserting needles.

Lists interchangeable snap-on presser feet and their uses.

Instructions for removing and attaching snap-on presser feet.

Procedure for changing one-piece presser feet.

Describes general purpose, straight stitch, and feed cover throat plates.

Steps for removing and installing different throat plates.

Explains pattern discs and how to change them.

Guide on how to swap pattern discs for different stitches.

Pin for stitching parallel rows with two needles.

Holds narrow-diameter spools of thread.

Used for blindstitch hemming to position the hem fold.

Essential for machine maintenance and longevity.

Essential steps before starting to sew.

How to connect and operate the machine using the motor and speed controller.

Instructions for operating the sewing machine using a foot treadle.

Guidance on choosing needle and thread for sewing.

Advice on selecting appropriate needles and threads for different fabrics.

Detailed steps for winding a bobbin correctly.

Instructions on how to thread the bobbin case for sewing.

Step-by-step guide to threading the sewing machine needle.

How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle level.

Adjusting the stitch width selector for straight or zig-zag stitching.

Adjusting the needle position selector for desired stitch placement.

How to adjust needle thread tension for optimal stitch appearance.

Controls the length of straight and zig-zag stitches.

Adjusts the pressure exerted by the presser foot on the fabric.

Basic instructions for sewing a straight seam.

Technique for temporarily holding fabric pieces together with pins.

Step-by-step process for starting a seam on fabric.

Techniques for handling fabric while sewing straight seams.

How to properly finish a straight seam.

Guidance on sewing seams along curves.

Explains how pattern discs create different zig-zag stitches.

Modifying the zig-zag stitch width for various effects.

Changing the needle position for zig-zag stitching.

Fine-tuning stitch length and thread tension for zig-zag stitches.

Techniques for creating satin stitches, including adjustments.

Instructions for properly inserting a twin needle.

How to thread the machine with a twin needle.

Recommended settings for straight and zig-zag stitching with a twin needle.

Steps to prepare the machine for free-motion stitching.

Techniques for creating lettering using free-motion stitching.

Guidance on embroidering floral patterns with free-motion stitching.

Techniques for professional garment construction.

How to sew durable and flexible lingerie seams.

Techniques for sewing seams in knit fabrics with elasticity.

Creating neat inside seams for delicate garments.

Instructions for creating professional corded seams.

How to sew strong and durable flat-felled seams.

Methods for finishing seam edges to prevent raveling.

Techniques for sewing darts for shaping garments.

How to create an invisible blindstitch hem.

Instructions for inserting zippers using straight stitch and blindstitch methods.

Tips for sewing stretch fabrics effectively.

Techniques for handling stretch fabrics during sewing.

Methods for finishing seams with overedging or mock overedging.

How to create a blindstitch ladder seam for stretch fabrics.

Methods for attaching elastic to waistbands and garments.

Sewing seams on stretch fabrics with a plain stitch.

How to create a thread shank for buttons.

Techniques for creating buttonholes.

Guidelines for accurately positioning buttonholes on garments.

Methods for marking buttonhole placement on fabric.

Determining and cutting the correct buttonhole length.

Using the machine's four-step system for buttonholes.

Fine-tuning stitch balance for buttonholes.

Instructions for creating buttonholes manually.

Accentuating garment lines with decorative top stitching.

Creating attractive shell edging on fine fabrics.

Stitching decorative patterns for monograms and motifs.

Methods for creating appliqué designs.

Repairing tears and creating bar tacks for mending.

Methods for repairing seams.

Techniques for binding blankets.

Methods for darning fabric with or without an embroidery hoop.

Routine maintenance for cleaning and oiling the machine.

Steps for safely removing and reinstalling the bobbin case.

Lubricate parts under arm top cover and behind face plate.

Tips for troubleshooting common sewing machine issues.

How to adjust the bobbin winder tension.

How to adjust the tension of the motor drive belt.

Instructions for safely replacing the sewing machine light bulb.

Guide on how to replace the slide plate.