Table Of Contents - Singer Graduate II 724 Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Contents3
Machine View4
Principal Parts And What They Do5
Accessories6
Bobbins6
Needles6
Tension Screwdriver6
Zig-Zag Foot And Needle Plate7
Straight Stitch Foot And Needle Plate7
Zipper Foot, Overedge Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Special Purpose Foot7
Feed Cover Plate7
Seam Guide8
Straight Stitch Locking Key8
Hinged Plate Locking Key8
Attaching The Seam Guide8
Changing Needle Plates9
Changing Presser Feet9
Using The Finger Guard10
Special Requirements10
Darning With An Embroidery Hoop10
Using The Seam Guide10
Getting Ready To Sew11
Connecting Machine11
Operating Machine And Controller11
Choosing Needle And Thread12
Fabric, Thread And Needle Table12
Threading The Machine13
Winding The Bobbin13
Winding Steps14
Engage Bobbin Winder Latch14
Hold Thread End To Start Winding14
Threading The Bobbin Case15
Threading The Needle16
Raising The Bobbin Thread17
Straight Stitching18
Setting The Machine18
Choosing Accessories18
Starting To Sew18
Adjusting For Your Fabric19
Setting Stitch Length19
Regulating Pressure19
Stitch Control Dial19
Regulating Thread Tension20
Needle-Thread Tension20
Bobbin-Thread Tension20
Sewing A Seam21
Pin Basting21
Placing Fabric21
Starting A Seam22
Guiding And Supporting Fabric22
Applying Gentle Tension22
Applying Firm Tension22
Keeping Seams Straight23
Turning Square Corners23
Pivoting At Corner23
Curved Seams24
Reinforcing End Of Seam24
Stitching A Curved Seam24
Reverse-Stitch Lever24
All About Zig-Zag Stitching25
Basic Zig-Zag Stitches And Their Dial Settings25
Flexi-Stitch Patterns And Their Dial Settings25
Adjusting Dials26
Setting Pattern Dial26
Adjusting Stitch Placement26
Adjusting Width Of Design27
Adjusting Needle-Thread Tension27
Adjusting Stitch Length27
Satin Stitching28
Dial Settings28
Buttons29
Buttonholes30
Buttonhole Position30
Buttonhole Length31
Buttonhole Interfacing31
Test Sample31
Cutting Button Opening31
Round-End Buttonholes32
Buttonhole Stitch Width32
Buttonhole Foot View32
Procedure For Making Bar-Tack Buttonholes35
Sewing The Professional Way36
Construction Details36
Zippers36
Adjusting The Zipper Foot36
Corded Seams37
Making The Welting37
Stitching Welting Into Seam37
Blindstitch Hems38
Seams In Fabric That Ravel39
Trimmed Seam Finish39
Overedged Seam Finish39
Sewing Knit And Stretch Fabric40
Stretch Stitch Chart40
Finishes For Hems And Facings41
Plain Stretch Seams42
Lingerie Seams42
Overedged Seams43
Mock Overedging43
Hints On Sewing Special Fabric44
Leather-Look Vinyl44
Cire (Wet-Look Taffeta And Tricot)44
Turning A Sharp Corner On Leather-Look Vinyl44
Deep-Pile Fabrics (Fake Fur)45
Velvet And Velveteen45
Decorative Touches46
Border Designs46
Applique46
Keeping Up Appearances47
Mending A Tear47
Blanket Binding47
Repairing Seams48
Repairing Stretch Garments48
Bar Tacks48
Darning Without Embroidery Hoop49
Darning With Embroidery Hoop49
Free-Arm Sewing50
Buttonholes And Buttons50
Sleeves51
Edge Finishes52
Darning And Mending53
Your Personal Measurements54
Caring For The Sewing Machine55
Cleaning The Machine55
Removing Covers, Bobbin Case And Bulb56
Removina And Replacing Top Cover56
Removina And Replacing Bottom Cover56
Removing The Bobbin Case57
Replacing The Bobbin Case57
Replacing The Slide Plate58
Changing The Light Bulb58
Performance Checklist59
Remember To...59
If Thread Breaks59
If Fabric Fails To Feed59
Special Accessories For Special Jobs60
Professionan Buttonholer60
Deluxe Monogrammer60
Even Feed Foot, Hemmer Foot60
Ruffler61
Binder Foot61
Quilting Foot61
Darning And Embroidery Foot, Button Sewing Foot61
Index62