Problems With Thread; Special Accessories; Roller Foot; Special Foot For Invisible Zippers - Singer 6180 Operation And Safety Notes

Problems with thread

= Threads are tangled
= Upper and lower thread have not been drawn
backwards under the presser foot before be-
ginning sewing.
= Draw both threads approx. 10 cm backwards
under the presser foot and hold lightly while
sewing the first stitches.
= Top thread tears
= The machine is not properly threaded.
= See „Removing the bobbin case", „Inserting
the bobbin into the bobbin case", „Inserting
the bobbin case into the hook", „Threading
the upper thread".
= Upper thread tension is too tight.
= See „Setting the tension of the thread".
= The needle is bent.
= Replace the needle.
= Needle thickness does not match the fabric
and thread.
= See „Changing the needle".
= Lower thread tears
= The bobbin is not properly threaded.
= See „Spooling the lower thread".
= Fluff at the bobbin or in the hook.
= Remove fluff.
= Fabric gathers
= Upper tension is too tight.
= Adjust thread tension.
= Change stitch length.

Special accessories

Roller foot

Attach the roller foot if you are sewing leather,
suede, plastic and velvet so that the fabric will
glide more easily. Better results will possibly be
achieved with the normal zigzag foot if you are
sewing soft leather or suede.
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Special foot for invisible
zippers
The special foot for invisible zippers allows the con-
cealed closing of numerous pieces of clothing and
accessories. This kind of zipper is often found on
the sides or backs of skirts and dresses.
Preparation of the machine
Attaching the foot for invisible zippers
Set the machine to straight stitch
Set the stitch length to the medium range
Ensure that the needle position is aligned
1. Open the zipper by pulling down the slider
and holding the top end of the zipper firmly.
2. Position the zipper with left side facing up-
wards and tack it onto the right side along the
seam of the right side of the piece of clothing.
The teeth of the zipper point to the inside of the
seam.
3. Align the teeth of the zipper to the right groove
of the zipper foot. The needle is piecing
through the band of the zipper beside the
teeth.
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