Singer FEATHERWEIGHT II 118 User Manual

Reduce the risk of electric shock by following safety guidelines for unplugging and bulb replacement.

Reduce risks of burns, fire, shock, or injury by following usage and maintenance guidelines.

Instructions for using the foot control and safety notes regarding polarized plugs.

Lists and identifies various parts of the sewing machine with their English, Spanish, and French names.

Instructions for connecting the foot control to the machine and power outlet, and operating the power switch.

Details on adjusting thread tension, presser foot lever, stitch width, and length controls.

How to select stitches, adjust needle position, and use the reverse stitch lever.

Guide on how to remove and attach the extension table to the sewing machine.

Lists the various accessories found inside the accessory box.

Step-by-step instructions for winding thread onto the bobbin correctly.

Detailed steps for inserting the bobbin and threading the bobbin thread correctly.

Instructions on how to thread the top thread through the machine, including raising the needle and presser foot.

Step-by-step guide on using the automatic needle threading device for easier threading.

How to pull up the bobbin thread through the needle plate to begin sewing.

Instructions for safely removing and attaching different presser feet to the machine.

How to convert the machine from flat-bed to free-arm mode for sewing curved items.

A chart detailing recommended settings for various stitches, including indicator, length, width, and presser foot.

Comprehensive guide on setting up and performing straight stitches, including thread path and fabric handling.

Explains how to position the needle for straight stitches using the stitch selector.

How to use the reverse stitch for reinforcing seams and techniques for finishing edges.

Techniques for attaching zippers and piping to garments.

Guide to balancing top and bobbin thread tension for optimal stitch appearance.

How to use the zigzag stitch, including its indicator, width, and tension adjustments.

Instructions for creating satin stitches for decorative purposes, including tension and fabric preparation.

How to perform blind stitches for a neat hem on various fabric types.

Using the shell stitch for seaming and creating delicate shell hems on fine garments.

Describes the strong multi-stitch zigzag for overcasting, mending, and bartacking.

Using the rampart stitch for flat overlapped seams and a bold effect, also known as fagoting.

How to adjust the balance of stretch stitches for knit or elastic fabrics for proper forward and reverse stitch alignment.

Details on the strong triple straight stitch and the decorative ric-rac stitch for finishing edges.

Using the slant overedge stitch for narrow, supple seams on stretch and knit fabrics.

Using the overedge stitch for finishing seams and the honeycomb stitch for decorative smocking.

Application of elastic overlock for stretch fabrics and double overlock for lingerie and various fabric types.

Instructions for attaching the buttonhole foot and preparing the fabric for buttonhole creation.

Step-by-step guide for creating buttonholes, including bartacking and stitching forward/backward.

How to create corded buttonholes using filler cord for added strength and decoration.

Fine-tuning buttonhole stitch length (density) and width for desired results.

Steps for cleaning essential parts like feed dogs and the hook area to ensure optimal machine operation.

Instructions for safely replacing the light bulb in the sewing machine, with specific notes for USA and Europe.

Common issues like machine not sewing, jamming, skipping stitches, and irregular stitches with solutions.

Addresses issues like thread bunching, breaking, and fabric puckering, with corresponding solutions.