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Singer zig zag 457 User Manual

Singer zig zag 457
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Singer zig zag 457 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Needle PositionsLeft, Center, Right
Stitch OptionsZigzag, Straight
Foot ControlIncluded
Presser Feet IncludedButtonhole foot, Zipper foot

Summary

Understanding Your Singer Sewing Machine

PRINCIPAL PARTS

Diagram and detailed descriptions of the main components of the Singer sewing machine.

Sewing Machine Accessories

General Purpose Foot and Throat Plate

Description of the standard foot and plate for general sewing tasks.

Feed Cover Throat Plate

Explanation of the feed cover plate's use for specific sewing operations.

Threading the Sewing Machine

THE BOBBIN THREAD

Guides on how to wind and thread the bobbin for sewing.

THE NEEDLE THREAD

Provides instructions for threading the needle of the sewing machine.

Threading the Bobbin Case

Details the process of inserting and threading the bobbin into the bobbin case.

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD

Explains how to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle hole.

Straight Stitching Techniques

POSITIONING THE NEEDLE

Guides on setting the needle position for straight stitching.

Adjusting Stitch Length

Explains how to set the stitch length for forward and reverse stitching.

Adjusting Pressure

Details how to adjust the presser foot pressure for different fabrics.

Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension

Guides on setting the needle thread tension for optimal stitching.

SEWING A SEAM

Step-by-step instructions for starting a seam.

Ending a Seam

Instructions on how to properly finish a seam.

Zig-Zag and Blindstitching

SETTING PATTERN SELECTOR

How to select between plain zig-zag and blindstitching.

SETTING STITCH WIDTH AND NEEDLE POSITION

Guides on setting stitch width and needle position for zig-zag.

SETTING STITCH LENGTH AND NEEDLE-THREAD TENSION

Adjusting stitch length and needle-thread tension for zig-zag.

SATIN STITCHING

Instructions for creating satin stitches using zig-zag.

Twin Needle Stitching Guide

SETTING THE MACHINE

Configuration for straight and zig-zag twin-needle stitching.

INSERTING THE TWIN NEEDLE

Steps for inserting a twin needle into the machine.

THREADING FOR TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHING

Process for threading the machine with a twin needle.

Garment and Home Decor Techniques

SEAMS

Covers various types of seams and their preparation techniques.

TOP STITCHING

Accentuating garment lines with decorative stitching.

DARTS

How to sew regular darts and darts in interfacing.

BUTTONHOLES

Guidelines for positioning and marking buttonholes accurately.

Free-Motion Stitching Guide

Preparing for Free-Motion Stitching

Steps to prepare the machine for free-motion stitching.

SCRIPT LETTERING

Using free-motion stitching to create script lettering.

Mending and Repair Techniques

MENDING

Using zig-zag stitch for repairing tears and reinforcing elastic.

DARNING

Methods for darning fabric, with or without an embroidery hoop.

Sewing Machine Care and Maintenance

CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE MACHINE

General guidelines for cleaning and lubricating the sewing machine.

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Procedure for removing and replacing the sewing machine light bulb.

REPLACING SLIDE PLATE

How to re-engage or replace the machine's slide plate.

Sewing Machine Performance Checklist

Optional Fashion Aids for Purchase

Professional Buttonholer

Description of the Professional Buttonholer accessory.

Gathering Foot

Information about the Gathering Foot for creating shirring.

Quilting Foot

Details the Quilting Foot for decorative stitching and padding.

Seam Guide

Explains the Seam Guide for maintaining consistent seam width.

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