Tabla De Contenido - Sears Singer 384.18028300 Manual De Instrucciones

TABLE OF
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag ........................... 2
Names of Parts ................................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments ........................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................. 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................. 6
For Your Safety .................................................................. 6
Polarized plug .................................................................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................. 6
Pressure Adjusting Lever .................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................. 8
Thread Cutter .................................................................... 8
Extension Table ................................................................. 8
• Detaching the table ......................................................... 8
• Attaching the table .......................................................... 8
• Accessory box ................................................................ 8
Changing Needle ............................................................ 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .......................... 10
Changing Presser Foot ................................................... 10
Presser Foot Types ......................................................... 12
• A: Zigzag foot ................................................................ 12
• F: Satin stitch foot ......................................................... 12
• G: Blind hem stitch foot ................................................. 12
• C: Overedge foot ........................................................... 12
• R: Automatic buttonhole foot ......................................... 12
Replacement Bobbins ..................................................... 14
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 14-18
• Removing the hook cover plate .................................... 14
• Horizontal spool pin ...................................................... 14
• Additional spool pin ....................................................... 14
• Bobbin winding .............................................................. 16
• Inserting the bobbin ...................................................... 18
Threading the Machine .............................................. 20-22
• Threading the machine ................................................. 20
• Built-in needle threader ................................................. 20
• Drawing up bobbin thread ............................................. 22
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch ..... 22-24
• Correct tension ............................................................. 22
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 22
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 24
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ....... 24
• Correct tension ............................................................. 24
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 24
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 24
Stitch Pattern Selector (how to select stitches) ............... 26
Stitch Width Control (how to adjust stitch width) ............. 26
Stitch Length Control (how to adjust stitch length) .......... 28
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ..................................... 28
Reverse Stitch Control .................................................... 28
STRAIGHT STITCHES
Straight Stitch ..................................................................
• Starting to sew ..............................................................
• Finishing sewing ...........................................................
Use the Seam Guides .....................................................
Turn a Square Corner .....................................................
Topstitching .....................................................................
Quilting ............................................................................
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs .....................................
Darning ...........................................................................
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CONTENTS
BUILT- IN STITCH PATTERNS
Basic Zigzag .................................................................... 36
Overcasting ..................................................................... 36
Overedge Stitch .............................................................. 38
Straight Stretch ............................................................... 38
Rick-rack Stretch ............................................................. 40
Overcast Stretch Stitching ............................................... 40
• To sew ........................................................................... 40
Serging ............................................................................ 42
Elastic Stretch Stitch ....................................................... 42
Stretch Patching .............................................................. 42
Attaching Walking Foot (Option) ...................................... 44
Attaching Hemmer Foot (Option) .................................... 44
Blind Hem Stitch .............................................................. 46
• To sew ........................................................................... 46
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Lace Work ....................................................................... 48
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 48
• Seam finishing .............................................................. 48
• Mending ........................................................................ 48
Shell Stitch ...................................................................... 50
Box Stitch ........................................................................ 50
Fagoting Stitch ................................................................ 52
Two-point Shell Stitch ...................................................... 52
Two-point Box Stitch ........................................................ 52
Smocking ........................................................................ 54
• To sew ........................................................................... 54
Herring Bone Stretch ...................................................... 54
Decorative Stretch Patterns ............................................ 56
Decorative Stitch Patterns ............................................... 56
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
Automatic Buttonhole ................................................. 58-62
• Preparation for sewing .................................................. 58
• To sew ...................................................................... 58-62
• How to adjust buttonhole stitch density ......................... 62
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................... 64
Manual Buttonhole (Option) ............................................ 66
• To sew ........................................................................... 66
ADDITIONAL STITCHES
Satin Stitching ................................................................. 68
Monogramming ............................................................... 68
Applique .......................................................................... 70
Embroidery ...................................................................... 70
Button Sewing ................................................................. 72
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ................................................. 74
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder ............................................ 74
Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs ..................... 76
Replacing the Bobbin Holder .......................................... 76
Oiling the Machine .......................................................... 76
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 78
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table .................................... 81
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