Table Of Contents - Singer Futura CE-250 Instruction Manual

1. GETTING TO KNOW MACHINE
Machine identification - -----------------------------------------------6 - 7
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------8 - 9
2. GETTING STARTED SEWING
Leveling machine --------------------------------------------------10 - 11
Setting up machine ------------------------------------------------10 - 11
Spool pins - ---------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13
Winding bobbin ---------------------------------------------------- 14 - 15
Inserting the bobbin ---------------------------------------------- 16 - 17
Setting the top thread -------------------------------------------- 18 - 19
Automatic needle threader ----------------------------------- 20 - 21
Picking up bobbin thread - --------------------------------------- 22 - 23
Control panel function ------------------------------------------- 24 - 29
Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 30 - 33
Straight stitching -------------------------------------------------- 34 - 39
Keeping seams straight, Turning a square corner,
Reverse stitch, Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch - -------------------------------------------- 38 - 39
Straight stitch with auto tie-off function ---------------------- 38 - 39
Zigzag stitching ---------------------------------------------------- 40 - 41
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blind stitch, Shell stitch ------------------------------------------ 42 - 43
Multi-stitch zigzag, Fagoting ----------------------------------- 44 - 45
Stretch stitches ---------------------------------------------------- 46 - 55
Straight stretch stitch, Overedge stitch, Ric-rac stitch,
Feather stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Slant Overedge Stitch,
Blanket stitch, Turkish stitch, Slant pin stitch,
Reinforced overedge stitch, Thorn stitch,Wizard stitch,
Crossed stitch, Chevron stitch, Pin stitch, Entredeux stitch,
Ladder stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Greek key stitch,
Fishbone stitch
Decorative Stitching ---------------------------------------------- 56 - 57
Continuous patterns - --------------------------------------------- 58 - 59
Novelty patterns --------------------------------------------------- 60 - 61
Sewing machine
Dimensions: 428 mm × 307 mm × 294 mm
Mass of the equipment: 10 kg
Embroidery unit
Dimensions: 433.5 mm × 269.5 mm × 133 mm
Mass of the equipment: 2.26 kg


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sewing on a button ----------------------------------------------- 60 - 61
Buttonhole making - ----------------------------------------------- 62 - 67
Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes
Manual buttonhole ------------------------------------------------ 68 - 69
3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING
Before attaching embroidery unit ----------------------------- 70 - 73
Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin,
Setting top thread, Picking up bobbin thread,
Extension table, Feed dog control
Attaching embroidery unit - -------------------------------------- 74 - 75
Removing embroidery unit - ------------------------------------- 74 - 75
Securing material in embroidery hoop - ---------------------- 76 - 77
Using the material and stabilizer ------------------------------ 78 - 81
Preparing the machine before installing the hoop -------- 82 - 83
Attaching and removing embroidery hoop - ----------------- 82 - 83
Installation of software - ------------------------------------------ 84 - 87
Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached ----- 88 - 89
Operation switches, Thread tension control
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------90 - 101
4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Presser foot lifter ----------------------------------------------- 102 - 103
Feed dog control ----------------------------------------------- 102 - 103
Converting to free-arm sewing ----------------------------- 102 - 103
Adjusting top thread tension -------------------------------- 104 - 105
Changing presser foot ---------------------------------------- 104 - 105
Operation switches -------------------------------------------- 106 - 107
Needle, thread and fabric chart ---------------------------- 108 - 109
Performance checklist -----------------------------------------110 - 111
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs - ----------------------- 112 - 113
Oiling inside the face cover - --------------------------------- 114 - 115
Special accessories ------------------------------------------- 116 - 117
Helpful messages - --------------------------------------------- 118 - 121
For European version
Rated Voltage: 230V ~
Rated Frequency: 50Hz
Rated input: 60W
Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C
Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A)