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Threading Your Sewing Machine - Singer Colorstitch Instruction Manual

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HOW TO SEW
WARNING: Remove tape from all areas of the
machine before use. Lift up spool compartment cover
before sewing.
Preparation:
1. Extend both top and bobbin threads towards the
back of the machine.
2. Lower the presser foot lever. Ensure there is tension
on the material surface before sewing as shown in
Diagram
D
Begin Sewing:
1. Push the on/off switch to the ON position.
2. Step on the foot pedal to start sewing.
3. As the sewing machine begins to stitch, use your hands
to guide the material. Do not pull or push... just guide.
4. To stop the machine, release the foot pedal.
5. Double back the stitch to prevent unravelling. (HINT: Lift
up the presser foot lever and turn the material 180 degree
counter-clockwise. Next, lower the presser foot lever,
press the foot pedal and continue to sew another 2 inches.)
Removing the material:
1. Turn the handwheel towards you by hand until the take-
up lever is at the highest position.
2. Pull a length of thread through the tension dial in order to
release the tension on the needle as shown in Diagram
3. Lift up the presser foot lever.
4. Gently pull the material away from the machine and cut
both threads as shown in Diagram
NOTE: Always turn off the machine when not in use.
THREADING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PART
(Use cotton or polyester thread with this machine.)
1. Place a spool of thread in either Spool Compartment A
or B (
G 1
to
G 2
)
2. Pass the thread through the thread guide from
G 9
Impt: You should only thread one specific color spool
thread each time.
P.3
D
E
step 2
step 1
E
F
F
G
Push
8a
G 3
to
Pull

THREADING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
Pulling up the bobbin thread:
1.
Raise the presser foot by lifting the presser foot lever.
2.
Pull approximately 8 cm (3 inches) of top thread to the back of the machine
8b
3.
Slowly turn the handwheel counter clockwise until the needle enters the needle plate and
comes up again. (The needle automatically picks up a loop of the bobbin thread that you can
gently pull out from the presser foot.)
4.
Pass both threads under the presser foot and towards the back of the machine about 3 inches
G 10
as shown in Diagram
Spool Compartment A Starting Point
Spool Compartment B
Starting Point
G2
CLOSE
G2
G1
G1
Note:
1. insert the white clip to keep the spool in place.
2. remove the white clip before removing the spool.
G
10
G9
White Clip
P.4

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