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Singer Scholastic Plus User Manual

Singer Scholastic Plus
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Singer Scholastic Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Needle ThreaderYes
Stitch LengthAdjustable
Stitch WidthAdjustable
Speed750 stitches per minute
Warranty25-year limited
Free ArmYes
Buttonhole Styles1 (4-step)
Presser FeetAll-Purpose Foot, Zipper Foot, Buttonhole Foot

Summary

Straight Stitching

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch

Setup for straight stitch, including stitch width, length, and presser foot.

Materials for Straight Stitch

Fabric pieces required for practicing the straight stitch technique.

Procedure: Sewing a Straight Stitch Seam

Instructions on placing fabric, aligning with seam guides, and sewing a straight seam.

Straight Stitch for Topstitching

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch Topstitching

Settings for straight stitch used for visible topstitching.

Materials for Topstitching Sample

Fabric and batting pieces for creating a quilt-type sample.

Procedure: Sewing a Diagonal Topstitch

Instructions for sewing a diagonal topstitch from corner to corner.

Create Quilted Fabric

Machine Setup: Quilted Fabric Stitching

Settings for using the Seam/Quilt Guide for creating quilted fabric.

Materials for Quilted Fabric

Pre-used quilted sample for practicing quilting techniques.

Procedure: Using the Seam/Quilt Guide

Steps to use the guide for even spacing and straight lines in quilting.

Speed Basting

Machine Setup: Basting Stitch Settings

Adjusting stitch length and tension for temporary fabric basting.

Materials for Speed Basting

Fabric pieces required for practicing speed basting.

Procedure: Temporary Fabric Joining

How to temporarily hold fabrics together and remove the basting.

Making Piping

Machine Setup: Piping Insertion

Settings for using the Zipper Foot to apply piping.

Materials for Making Piping

Home décor fabric and piping cord needed for the technique.

Procedure: Inserting Piping into Fabric

Steps to fold fabric and sew a straight stitch close to the piping.

Attaching Purchased Piping

Machine Setup: Attaching Piping

Straight stitch settings with Zipper Foot for piping.

Materials for Purchased Piping

Fabric pieces and pre-packaged piping for attachment.

Procedure: Attaching Piping Between Fabrics

Steps to place piping between fabric layers and sew.

Centered Zippers

Machine Setup: Zipper Insertion

Stitch settings and tension adjustments for zipper insertion.

Materials for Centered Zippers

Zipper, fabric, tape, and glue stick for zipper installation.

Procedure: Basting and Initial Seaming

Steps for basting and seaming the fabric for zipper placement.

Centered Zippers (Continued)

Procedure: Finishing Zipper Stitching

Completing the zipper stitching, tape removal, and pressing.

Satin Stitch Appliqué

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Appliqué

Zigzag stitch settings suitable for appliqué techniques.

Materials for Satin Stitch Appliqué

Appliqué pieces, stabilizers, and foundation fabric.

Procedure: Fusing and Stitching Appliqué

Steps for fusing appliqué pieces and stitching around them.

Satin Stitch Appliqué (Continued)

Procedure: Second Stitch Pass for Coverage

Optional second stitch pass for a fuller appliqué effect.

Lace Insertion

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Lace

Settings for zigzag stitch to insert lace edges.

Materials for Lace Insertion

Batiste fabric, lace strip, and fine cotton thread.

Procedure: Starching and Zigzagging Lace

Steps for starching, centering lace, and zigzag stitching edges.

Lace Insertion (Continued)

Procedure: Cutting and Finishing Lace Insertion

Techniques for cutting under lace and finishing fabric edges.

Couching a Strand of Pearls

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Couching

Zigzag stitch settings for couching decorative trims like pearls.

Materials for Couching Pearls

Pearls, monofilament thread, and fabric for couching.

Procedure: Stitching Over Decorative Trim

Instructions on laying trim and stitching to encase it.

Button Sewing

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Buttons

Zigzag stitch settings for sewing buttons securely.

Materials for Button Sewing

Fabric, a two-hole button, and liquid fray preventer.

Procedure: Positioning and Initial Stitching

Steps for lowering feed dogs, folding fabric, and positioning buttons.

Button Sewing (Continued)

Procedure: Securing Buttons and Tie-off

Fine-tuning needle swing, sewing stitches, and creating a tie-off.

Four-Step Buttonholes

Machine Setup: Buttonhole Stitch Selections

Selecting the correct buttonhole stitch steps on the machine.

Materials for Four-Step Buttonholes

Fabric, marking tools, and button for buttonhole creation.

Procedure: Step 1 and Initial Placement

Folding fabric, marking buttonhole length, and initial placement.

Four-Step Buttonholes (Continued)

Procedure: Completing Buttonhole Steps

Sewing each step of the buttonhole and reinforcing it.

One-Step Buttonholes

Machine Setup: Automatic Buttonhole Settings

Settings for the machine's one-step buttonhole feature.

Materials for One-Step Buttonholes

Fabric, marking tools, and button for buttonhole creation.

Procedure: Preparing for One-Step Buttonholes

Folding fabric, marking, and preparing the machine for one-step buttonholes.

One-Step Buttonholes (Continued)

Procedure: Sewing One-Step Buttonholes

Placing fabric and sewing the automatic one-step buttonhole.

Four-Step Corded Buttonholes

Machine Setup: Corded Buttonhole Settings

Buttonhole settings for creating a corded finish.

Materials for Corded Buttonholes

Fabric, cord, marking tools, and button for corded buttonholes.

Procedure: Preparing Corded Buttonholes

Hooking cord onto the foot and preparing to sew.

Four-Step Corded Buttonholes (Continued)

Procedure: Stitching Over Cord

Stitching the buttonhole over the cord and finishing.

One-Step Corded Buttonholes

Machine Setup: Automatic Corded Buttonhole

Automatic settings for one-step corded buttonholes.

Materials for One-Step Corded Buttonholes

Fabric, cord, marking tools, and button for corded buttonholes.

Procedure: Preparing One-Step Corded Buttonholes

Hooking cord onto the foot and preparing for one-step sewing.

One-Step Corded Buttonholes (Continued)

Procedure: Stitching One-Step Corded Buttonholes

Sewing the one-step corded buttonhole and finishing.

Free-Motion Monogramming

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Monogramming

Zigzag stitch settings for free-motion monogramming.

Materials for Monogramming

Embroidery hoop, fabric, and marking pen for monograms.

Procedure: Drawing and Positioning Monograms

Steps for drawing a monogram and positioning fabric in the hoop.

Free-Motion Monogramming (Continued)

Procedure: Guiding Fabric for Monogramming

Techniques for guiding the fabric hoop during free-motion stitching.

Free-Motion Embroidery

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch for Embroidery

Zigzag stitch settings for free-motion embroidery designs.

Materials for Free-Motion Embroidery

Embroidery hoop, fabric, and marking pen for designs.

Procedure: Drawing and Positioning Designs

Steps for drawing designs and positioning fabric in the hoop.

Free-Motion Embroidery (Continued)

Procedure: Guiding Fabric for Embroidery

Techniques for guiding the fabric hoop during free-motion stitching.

Blind Hem

Machine Setup: Blind Hem Steps

Multi-step setup for finishing raw edges, basting, and creating the hem.

Materials for Blind Hemming

Medium weight woven fabric suitable for hemming.

Procedure: Finishing Raw Edges

Using a zigzag stitch to finish one of the fabric's raw edges.

Blind Hem (Continued)

Procedure: Folding, Basting, and Stitching

Steps for folding, basting, and stitching the blind hem.

Attaching Beaded Trims

Machine Setup: Multi-Mending Stitch for Trims

Settings for the Multi-Mending stitch to attach trims.

Materials for Beaded Trims

Beaded trim and home décor fabric for embellishment.

Procedure: Hemming and Stitching Trim

Instructions for hemming fabric and stitching beaded trim onto it.

Mending with Multi-Stitch Zigzag

Machine Setup: Multi-Stitch for Reinforcement

Settings for the Multi-Stitch zigzag for mending and reinforcement.

Materials for Multi-Stitch Mending

Denim squares and a denim piece with a tear for practice.

Procedure: Reinforcing Tears with Multi-Stitch

Using a backing and stitching over a tear with the multi-stitch.

Crazy Quilting

Machine Setup: Decorative Stitches for Quilting

Settings for various decorative stitches used in crazy quilting.

Materials for Crazy Quilting

Fabric scraps, foundation material, and decorative threads.

Procedure: Piecing Fabric Scraps

Steps for piecing fabric scraps onto a foundation with decorative stitches.

Scallop Edging

Machine Setup: Scallop Stitch Settings

Settings for the Scallop Stitch for creating decorative edges.

Materials for Scallop Edging

Lightweight fabric, rinse-away stabilizer, and decorative thread.

Procedure: Creating Scallop Edges

Steps for folding fabric, placing stabilizer, and stitching scallops.

Straight Stretch Stitch for Woven Fabrics

Machine Setup: Triple Straight Stitch for Strength

Triple Straight Stitch settings for enhanced seam strength.

Materials for Woven Fabric Stretch Stitch

Denim fabric folded in half for practicing the stitch.

Procedure: Sewing Strong Seams on Woven Fabric

Sewing on two layers of fabric using the triple stitch for durability.

Straight Stretch Stitch for Stretch Fabrics

Machine Setup: Triple Straight Stitch for Stretch

Triple Straight Stitch settings for sewing stretch fabrics.

Materials for Stretch Fabric Stretch Stitch

Knit fabric folded in half for practicing stretch stitches.

Procedure: Sewing Stretch Seams

Sewing stretch seams that move with the fabric.

Ribbing Application

Machine Setup: Overedge Stitch for Knits

Settings for Overedge Stretch Stitch to mimic serger finish on knits.

Materials for Ribbing Application

Knit fabric and ribbing required for the application.

Procedure: Applying Ribbing to Neckline

Steps for applying ribbing to a curved edge like a neckline.

Overedge Stitching

Machine Setup: Stretch Overedge Stitch

Settings for Stretch Overedge or Serge Stitch for edge finishing.

Materials for Overedge Stitching

Two pieces of woven fabric for joining and finishing.

Procedure: Joining and Finishing Fabric Edges

Simultaneously joining two fabric pieces and finishing edges.

Open Seams with Overedge Stitching

Machine Setup: Overedge Stitch for Seam Finishing

Using overedge stitch to finish seam allowances.

Materials for Open Seam Finishing

Two pieces of heavy woven fabric for seam finishing.

Procedure: Finishing Seam Allowances

Finishing individual seam allowances before joining.

Attaching Elastic

Machine Setup: Elastic Stitch Settings

Multi-Zigzag or Honeycomb Stitch settings for elastic.

Materials for Attaching Elastic

Nylon tricot fabric and an elastic strip.

Procedure: Applying Elastic to Fabric

Threading elastic through the foot and sewing it onto fabric.

Sewing with a Wing Needle

Machine Setup: Wing Needle Zigzag Stitch

Zigzag stitch settings and Wing Needle usage.

Materials for Wing Needle Sewing

Linen fabric and sewing thread for decorative stitching.

Procedure: Creating Decorative Holes

Using a Wing Needle to create pronounced holes in fabric.

Twin Needle Sewing

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch with Twin Needle

Straight Stitch settings for using a twin needle.

Materials for Twin Needle Sewing

Lightweight fabric and stabilizer for twin needle practice.

Procedure: Sewing Parallel Rows

Inserting the second spool pin and sewing parallel rows of stitches.

Attaching Ribbon with a Twin Needle

Machine Setup: Twin Needle for Ribbon Attachment

Straight Stitch settings with Twin Needle for attaching ribbon.

Materials for Ribbon Attachment

Fabric, stabilizer, and satin ribbon for attachment.

Procedure: Attaching Ribbon with Twin Needle

Inserting ribbon through the foot and sewing with a twin needle.

Sewing on Leather

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch on Leather

Straight Stitch settings suitable for sewing leather.

Materials for Leather Sewing

Fashion leather for sewing projects.

Procedure: Hemming and Stitching Leather

Steps for hemming leather and sewing with seam guides.

Narrow Hem

Machine Setup: Rolled/Narrow Hem Foot

Settings and use of the Rolled/Narrow Hem Foot.

Materials for Narrow Hem

Medium to lightweight fabric for creating narrow hems.

Procedure: Creating a Narrow Rolled Hem

Steps to press, stitch, and guide fabric for a narrow hem.

Gathering with the Cording Foot

Machine Setup: Zigzag Stitch with Cording Foot

Zigzag stitch settings and Cording Foot usage.

Materials for Gathering with Cord

Cord or thread and fabric for gathering technique.

Procedure: Gathering Fabric Using Cord

Steps to place cord, sew, and pull cord to gather fabric.

Applying Trims, Cords or Braids

Machine Setup: Multi-Zigzag with Cording Foot

Multi-Zigzag stitch settings with Cording Foot for trims.

Materials for Applying Trims

Cording strands and decorative fabric for applying trims.

Procedure: Attaching Multiple Cords

Threading and sewing multiple cords or trims onto fabric.

Shirring with the Gathering Foot

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch with Gathering Foot

Straight Stitch settings and Gathering Foot for shirring.

Materials for Shirring

Lightweight fabric suitable for creating shirring.

Procedure: Setting Up Shirring

Pulling threads for stitching line and positioning needle.

Shirring with the Gathering Foot (Continued)

Procedure: Sewing Multiple Rows of Shirring

Using the foot's edge as a guide to sew multiple shirring rows.

Sewing with an Even Feed Foot on Multiple Layers

Machine Setup: Even Feed Foot for Layers

Even Feed Foot settings for sewing multiple fabric layers.

Materials for Layered Sewing

Layered fabric pieces with batting for practice.

Procedure: Even Feeding of Multiple Layers

Ensuring even feeding of multiple layers of fabric during sewing.

Sewing with an Even Feed Foot on Plaids

Machine Setup: Even Feed Foot for Plaids

Even Feed Foot settings for matching plaids accurately.

Materials for Sewing Plaids

Plaid fabric pieces for practicing matching.

Procedure: Sewing Plaids with Precision

Matching plaids and sewing with a precise seam allowance.

Sewing with an Even Feed Foot on Pile Fabrics

Machine Setup: Even Feed Foot for Pile Fabrics

Even Feed Foot settings for sewing pile fabrics.

Materials for Pile Fabric Sewing

Fake-fur pieces for practicing sewing on pile fabrics.

Procedure: Sewing Pile Fabrics

Sewing pile fabrics like fake fur and managing the nap.

Sewing with the Side Cutter

Machine Setup: Side Cutter Attachment

Zigzag stitch settings for use with the Side Cutter attachment.

Materials for Side Cutter Use

Wool fabric pieces for practicing with the side cutter.

Procedure: Trimming Fabric While Sewing

Steps for placing fabric and using the side cutter to trim edges.

Sewing with the Side Cutter (Continued)

Procedure: Guiding Fabric and Adjusting Cutter

Guiding fabric and adjusting stitch length for optimal cutter performance.

Sewing with the Ruffler

Machine Setup: Straight Stitch with Ruffler

Straight Stitch settings for using the Ruffler attachment.

Materials for Ruffler Attachment

Lightweight cotton fabric pieces for creating ruffles.

Procedure: Setting Up the Ruffler

Adjusting the Ruffler for the desired amount and depth of ruffles.

Sewing with the Ruffler (Continued)

Procedure: Feeding Fabric for Ruffles

Placing fabric under the Ruffler and feeding it to create ruffles.

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