Useful Sewing Tips - Singer SC220 Instruction Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below.
Refer to these tips when sewing.
1. Trial sewing
Use different stitch width and length for trial sewing. When you have finished, select the best looking stitch width
and length for correct sewing.
For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the
thread tension and stitch length and width. Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number
of fabric layers sewn, perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project.
2. Changing the sewing direction
When stitching reaches a corner, stop the sewing machine.
1). Leave the needle lowered in the fabric (under the needle plate) by pressing the needle position button.
2). Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric by using the needle as a pivot.
3). Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
3. Sewing curves
1). Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve.
2). When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, select a shorter length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
4. Sewing thick fabrics
* If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
Raise the presser foot even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Then place the fabric under the
presser foot. (See page 4 to raise the presser foot.)
5. Sewing elastic fabric or the fabric that is easy to cause skipping stitches
Use ball point needle and longer stitch length. If necessary, add a layer of stabilizer under the fabric for better
sewing.
6. Sewing thin fabric or silk
Some fine fabrics or silk can be slippery and more difficult to handle, so it can be helpful to place a light weight
stabilizer underneath the fabric for easier sewing.
7. Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste fabrics together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.
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