Twin Needle Sewing - Singer 9985 Instruction Manual

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

Interesting effects can be produced by sewing
decorative stitches using a twin needle. Try using
two different colors of thread for even more variety.
Always make a test sample fi rst to help you
determine the best settings for the stitch you are
sewing.
All patterns except No. 117-132 may be sewn with a
twin needle.
General Purpose Foot or Satin Foot (A, B)
Note:
A twin needle is not provided with this machine.
Contact your authorized SINGER retailer for
information on purchasing twin needles.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
a. Use only SINGER branded twin needles for this
machine. Other needles may break.
b. The needle threader cannot be used. Thread
each needle eye manually.
1. Remove the single needle and insert twin needle.
2. Thread the fi rst thread as usual, following
threading route.
3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front to back.
4. Push the Auxiliary Spool Pin with felt washer into
the hole.
5. Place second spool of thread and thread second
thread the same as fi rst.
6. For better sewing results, do not place the thread
into the needle bar thread guide.
Thread right needle eye by hand from front to back.
7. Touch home button. Home screen will appear.
8. Touch the setting button.
9. Touch the twin needle button.
Machine is setted to twin needle mode.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
If you did not switch to twin needle mode, needle
may hit the needle plate and break.
10. Touch the home button or return button and select
the pattern you desire.
Twin needle mark will appear on screen and the
stitch width will be reduced automatically.
11. Always test sew selected stitch.
12. Sew the stitches.
Twin needle mode will remain until you change to
the single needle mode or turn off the machine.
Note:
Twin needle sewing may be also used with
decorative & letter stitch patterns by setting to twin
needle mode.
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