Singer Fashion Mate 7256 инструкция по эксплуатации

10 POWER/LIGHT SWITCH Yo u r m a c h i n e w i l l n o t o p e r a t e u n t i l t h e power/light switch is turned on. The same switch controls both the power and the light. When servicing the machine, or changing needles, etc., machine must be disconnected from the power supply. SETTING UP YOUR MA...

12 SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool cap to ensure smooth fl ow of thread. If the thread spool has a thread retaining slit, it should be placed to the right. Select the correct spool pin cap according to the type and diameter of spool being used. T...

14 CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be used either as a fl at- bed or as a free- arm model.With the extension table in position, it provides a large working surface.To remove the extension table, hold it fi rmly with both hands a n d p u l l i t o ff t o t h e l e f t a s s h o w n . T...

16 WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin, and secure it with the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration. Be sure to pull thread securely into the bobbin winding tension disk. 2. Put end of thread through ...

20 4 3 B. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is in its highest position. THREADING THE TOP THREAD A. Raise the presser foot lifter. Always be sure to raise the presser foot lifter before threading the top thread. (If the presser foot lifter is not raised, correct thread tension cannot b...

24 1 2 3 4 PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. 2. Holding needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise) with your right hand, first lowering the needle and continuing until the needle comes to its highest position. 3. Lightly pull up...

26 Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and lowering the presser foot makes i t e a s i e r t o c h a n g e t h e n e e d l e a n d w i l l p r e c l u d e dropping the needle into the needle plate slot. NOTE: Tighten snugly, but do not over tighten. Changing the needle 1. ...

28 ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads ‘lock’ in the middle of layers of the fabric you are sewing. If, when you star...

30 Stitch lengthLongueur du point Largo de puntada Pattern number reference guideGuide de référence du numéro des motifsGuía de referencia del número de puntada Stitch width/needle position of straight stitchLargeur du point/position de l’aiguille sur le point droitAncho de puntada/posición de aguja...

34 DUAL PURPOSE REVERSE/TACKING STITCH BUTTON * Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches (   ) Reverse sewing is carried out while the reverse stitch button is pushed. The machine will continue to sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. * Tacking stitch function for ...

36 2. STARTING TO SEW QUICK REFERENCE TABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH STITCH POINT PUNTADA No. No . No. WIDTH LARGEUR (mm) ANCHO LENGTH LONGUEUR (mm) LARGO TWIN NEEDLE* AIGUILLE DOUBLE* DOS AGUJAS* STITCH POINT PUNTADA No. No . No. WIDTH LARGEUR (mm) ANCHO LENGTH LONGUEUR (mm) LARGO TWIN NEEDLE* AI...

38 STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing. Let’s begin by following the steps below.1. SETTINGS Presser foot - General Purpose Foot Thread tension control - AUTO A. Thread tension control B. Reverse stitch button C. Presser foot lifter 2. Pull both threads...

40 INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper or close to the cording. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the right side, attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot. To sew d...

42 Under sideCôté de dessousReverso Top sideCôté de dessusCara ZIGZAG STITCHING The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. If bobbin thread is pulling to the top or you ar...

44 1 2 1 2 4 3 Medium to heavyweight fabricMaterial de peso medio a pesadoTissus moyens et lourds Endroit 1. With matching thread finish the raw edge. On fine fabric turn up and press a small ½” or less hem. On medium to heavyweight fabrics overcast the fabric’s raw edge. 2. Now fold the fabric as i...

46 MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one.For this reason it is recommended for overcasting all types of fabrics.It is also ideal for bartacks, mending tears, patching, and attaching fl at elastic...

48 DECORATIVE AND STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used on woven materials. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot or Satin Stitch Foot :Thread tension control - AUTO STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH Straight stretch stitch is far st...

50 RIC-RAC STITCH The Ric-rac stitch is primarily used for a decorative topstitch. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. When manually adjusted to a very narrow width, it also can be used for sewing high stress seams. DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH The Double overlock stitch has thr...

54 SLANT OVEREDGE STITCH Seams and overcasts in one operation to produce a narrow, supple seam, particularly suited to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in stretch nylon, jersey and cotton jersey. CROSSED STITCH Use to sew and fi nish elastic fabrics or for decorative work. GREEK KEY STITCH A...

58 (A) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C) Buttonhole footPied boutonnièrePrensatelas de ojales Tab ALanguette ALengüeta A Tab BLanguette BLengüeta B BUTTONHOLE MAKING AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE USING BUTTONHOLE FOOT Your machine offers you two different widths of bartack, keyhole and round end buttonholes sewn by a syst...

64 2 1 (1) 3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS CAUTION A l w a y s d i s c o n n e c t t h e m a c h i n e f r o m p o w e r supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts cl...

66 4. OTHER INFORMATION SATIN STITCH FOOT The Satin stitch foot is grooved to permit dense stitching to pass under it easily. It is most useful for sewing satin stitches and as an alternative to the General Purpose Foot when sewing Stretch Stitches. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin s...

68 STRAIGHT STITCH NEEDLE POSITION The position of the needle when sewing straight stitch may be adjusted to anyone of 13 different positions with the Stitch Width Control as illustrated: Toward rightVers la droiteHacia derecha Toward leftVers la gaucheHacia izquierda Multi-function button Touche mu...

70 GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew.* Power switch is turned off.- Turn on the switch.* Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. – Raise buttonhole lever.* Buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. – Lower buttonhole lever.* Bobbin winder is engaged. – Disengage...