Table Of Contents - Singer 7256 Instruction Manual

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identification ------------------------------------------------6 - 7
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------8 - 9
Setting up your machine -----------------------------------------10 - 11
Spool pins, Presser foot lifter ---------------------------------- 12 - 13
Darning plate ------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13
Converting to free-arm sewing -------------------------------- 14 - 15
Winding the bobbin ----------------------------------------------- 16 - 17
Threading the bobbin thread ----------------------------------- 18 - 19
Threading the top thread ---------------------------------------- 20 - 23
Using automatic needle threader
Picking up bobbin thread ---------------------------------------- 24 - 25
Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------- 26 - 27
Adjusting top thread tension ----------------------------------- 28 - 29
Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------- 28 - 29
Functions of control panel -------------------------------------- 30 - 33
Reverse operation button --------------------------------------- 34 - 35
2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 36 - 37
Straight stitching -------------------------------------------------- 38 - 41
Keeping seams straight
Inserting zippers, piping
Zigzag stitching ---------------------------------------------------- 42 - 43
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns

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Blindhem stitch ---------------------------------------------------- 44 - 45
Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch --------------------------------- 46 - 47
Sewing on a button ----------------------------------------------- 46 - 47
Decorative and stretch stitches -------------------------------- 48 - 55
Straight stretch stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch,
Feather stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Double overlock stitch,
Criss-cross stitch, Entredeux stitch, Ladder stitch,
Pin stitch, Blanket stitch, Slant pin stitch,
Slant overedge stitch, Crossed stitch, Greek key stitch,
Edge-joining stitch, Wizard stitch
More decorative stitches & ideas for
decorative machine stitching ---------------------------------- 56 - 57
Buttonhole making ------------------------------------------------ 58 - 63
Automatic buttonhole, Corded buttonholes
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs --------------------------- 64 - 65
4. OTHER INFORMATION
Satin stitch foot, Twin needle ----------------------------------- 66 - 67
Straight stitch needle position --------------------------------- 68 - 69
5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
For European version
Dimensions: 376 mm × 197 mm × 301 mm
Mass of the equipment: 6.6 kg
Rated Voltage: 230V ~
Rated Frequency: 50Hz
Rated input: 65W
Rated ambient temperature: 15 - 35°C
Acoustic noise level: less than 70db(A)
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