Straight Stitching; Keeping Seams Straight - Singer Futura CE-150 Instruction Manual

STRAIGHT STITCHING

The straight stitch is the stitch most frequently used. Let's set
the machine for the basic straight stitch.
1. SETTINGS
Presser foot - General Purpose Foot
Thread tension control - S
A. Thread tension control
B. Needle stop position selector switch
C. Reverse stitch switch
D. Start/stop switch (For embroidery only)
E. Feed dog control
F. Presser foot lifter
G. Stitch width control lever
H. Stitch length control
I. Power/light switch
2. Pull both threads under the presser foot toward the back of
the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear.
3. Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the
presser foot lifter.
4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle enters the
fabric.
5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands.
When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing
machine.
6. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward you)
until the needle is in its highest position, then raise the
presser foot. Draw the fabric to the rear and cut off excess
thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the
face cover, as shown.

KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT

To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide
lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from
the needle at its center position.
The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam
guide line which is used for piecing quilt blocks and also for
narrow seams, such as those in doll clothes or baby garments.
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A
1
B
C
D
E
F
2
5
6
H
G
I
4
3
3/4" (19 mm)
5/8" (16 mm)
1/2" (13 mm)
3/8" ( 9 mm)
1/4" ( 6 mm)