Start Sewing; Pin Placement; Securing Thread Chain - Singer S0230 Instruction Manual

Start Sewing

1. When the machine is completely threaded, close the front
cover and bring all of the threads over the stitch plate and
slightly to the left under the presser foot.
2. Ensure that the upper blade moves against the lower blade
correctly by turning the hand wheel slowly toward you. If
the upper cutter blade does not move correctly, check if
there are any fabric or waste thread stuck between the
blades.
3. Hold the threads and apply a slight tension.
4. Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to
start making a thread chain. Check if all threads wind
around the stitch finger of the stitch plate. If the threads do
not wind around the finger, make sure each thread is
threaded correctly.
5. Continue holding the thread chain while pressing the foot
control. Sew until the chain is 5-8cm (2"-3") in length.
6. Place fabric under the front of the presser foot and sew a
test sample. Guide the fabric slightly with your left hand
while sewing. Do not pull on the fabric as this may deflect
the needle, causing it to break.
7. When you reach the end of the fabric, continue sewing
while drawing the finished fabric gently backwards and to
the left. This is called chaining off. It prevents the threads
from coming undone and prepares for next sewing.
8. Cut off the thread chain 2-5cm (1"-2") behind the presser
foot.

Pin Placement

Insert straight pins to the left of the presser foot. The pins will
be easy to remove and are away from the cutters.
Warning: Sewing over pins will damage and might destroy the
edge of the cutters.

Securing Thread Chain

1. Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle.
2. Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the
chain into the seam to secure the threads.
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