Singer Futurf II 920 - Contents

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Contents2
Getting to Know Your Machine3
Principal Parts and What They Do4
Accessories6
Changing Presser Feet8
Snap-On Presser Feet8
One-Piece Presser Feet8
The Button Foot8
The Even Feed Foot9
Changing Plates9
Getting Ready to Sew10
Raising Machine to Sewing Position10
Locking Mechanism11
Connecting Machine11
Operating Machine11
To Run the Machine11
Needles12
Changing the Needle12
Spool Holder12
Choosing Needle and Thread13
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table13
Threading the Machine14
Winding the Bobbin15
Preparation Steps15
Winding Steps15
To Start Sewing15
Changing the Bobbin16
Removing the Bobbin16
Replacing an Empty Bobbin16
Removing Thread from Bobbin16
Replacing a Wound Bobbin17
Raising the Bobbin Thread17
Tips on Straight Stitching18
Adjusting Machine to Your Fabric18
Setting Controls18
Regulating Pressure18
Regulating Needle-Thread Tension19
Setting Stitch Length19
Sewing a Seam20
Pin Basting20
Placing Fabric20
Starting the Beam21
Keeping Seams Straight22
Turning Square Corners22
Curved Beams23
Reinforcing End of Seam23
All about Zig-Zag Stitching24
How Stitches Are Produced24
Built-In Stitches24
Setting Pattern Selector25
Adjusting Stitch Placement25
Adjusting Stitch Width26
Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension26
Adjusting Stitch Length26
For Fashion Stitch Patterns26
Finding the Beginning of a Pattern Unit When Using a Built-In Stitch27
To Align both Start Symbols27
Interchangeable Fashion and Flexi-Stitch Discs28
Changing Discs29
Finding the Beginning of a Pattern Unit When Using a Disc29
Preparation30
Threading the Needle30
Twin-Needle Stitch Chart31
Temporary Stitching32
Speed Basting32
Stitch Length32
Thread Tension33
Chainstitching34
Adjusting Tension34
Sewing a Chainstitch Seam35
Making a Thread Chain36
Releasing the Chain from the Machine36
Removing Stitching from Fabric37
Removing the Chainstitch37
Buttons and Buttonholes38
Buttonholes39
Buttonhole Position39
One-Step Buttonholes40
Red Symbols Indicate Buttonhole Settings40
Buttonhole Adjustments42
Stitching Complete Buttonholes42
Adjusting Stitch Balance42
Adjusting Width of Button Operating43
Adjusting Length of Button Opening43
Corded Buttonholes44
Inserting Cord in One-Step Buttonhole Foot44
Cutting Button Opening44
Sewing the Professional Way45
Construction Details45
Zippers45
Corded Seams45
Blindstitch Hems46
Darts47
Regular Darts47
Continuous-Thread Darts47
Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric48
Stretch Stitch Chart48
Starting to Sew Using a Flexi-Stitch Pattern49
Guiding and Supporting Fabric49
Adjusting Pressure When Sewing Knit and Stretch Fabric49
Plain Stretch Seams50
Straight Stretch Stitch Seam50
Maxi-Stretch Stitch Seam51
Overedged Seams52
Mock Overedging53
Finishes for Hems and Facings53
Handling Special Fabrics54
Fabric-Handling Table54
Preparing Fabric56
Topstitching57
Decorative Touches58
Satin Stitching58
Applique59
Trimming after Stitching59
Stitching after Trimming59
Free-Motion Embroidery60
Hesitation Embroidery60
Two-Thread Topstitching61
Keeping up Appearances62
Darning62
Mending63
Replacing Lingerie Elastic63
Mending a Tear63
Free-Arm Sewing64
Buttons66
Sleeves66
Edge Finishes67
Darning and Mending68
Bar Tacks68
Your Personal Measurements69
Caring for Your Sewing Machine70
Cleaning the Machine70
Changing the Light Bulb71
Removing Bulb71
Replacing Bulb71
Performance Checklist72
If the Machine Does Not Start72
If the Needle Bar Moves but the Stitch Is Not Formed72
If Stitching Is Irregular, or Needle Thread Breaks72
Sewing Aids73
Special Accessories for Special Jobs73
Hemmer Foot73
Edge Stitcher73
Index74

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