Table Of Contents - Singer 384.13016300 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag ........................... 2
Names of Parts ................................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments ........................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................. 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................. 6
For Your Safety .................................................................. 6
Polarized plug .................................................................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins ............................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................. 8
Thread Cutter .................................................................... 8
Accessory Box .................................................................. 8
Extension Table ............................................................... 10
• Detaching the table ....................................................... 10
• Attaching the table ........................................................ 10
• Accessory box .............................................................. 10
Changing Needle ............................................................ 10
Changing Presser Foot ................................................... 10
Presser Foot Types ......................................................... 12
• Zigzag foot .................................................................... 12
• Automatic buttonhole foot ............................................. 12
• Zipper foot ..................................................................... 12
• Hemmer foot ................................................................. 12
Replacement Bobbins ..................................................... 14
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 14-18
• Removing bobbin case ................................................. 14
• Bobbin winding ......................................................... 14-16
• Inserting the bobbin ...................................................... 18
Threading the Machine ................................................... 20
• Threading the machine ................................................. 20
• Drawing up bobbin thread ............................................. 20
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch ........... 22
• Correct tension ............................................................. 22
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 22
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 22
• Adjust bobbin tension ................................................... 24
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ....... 24
• Correct tension ............................................................. 24
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 24
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 24
Stitch Pattern Selector .................................................... 26
Stitch Length Control ....................................................... 26
Reverse Stitch Control .................................................... 26
STRAIGHT STITCHES
Straight Stitch .................................................................. 28
• Starting to sew .............................................................. 28
• Finishing sewing ........................................................... 28
Use the Seam Guides ..................................................... 28
Turn a Square Corner ..................................................... 28
Topstitching ..................................................................... 30
Zipper sewing ............................................................. 30-32
• Fabric preparation ......................................................... 30
• To sew ........................................................................... 32
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ..................................... 34
Darning ........................................................................... 34
Rolled Hem ..................................................................... 36
CONTENTS
BUILT- IN STITCHES
Basic Zigzag .................................................................... 38
Overcasting ..................................................................... 38
Blind Hem Stitch .............................................................. 40
Straight Stretch ............................................................... 40
Rick-rack Stretch ............................................................. 42
Overcast Stretch Stitching ............................................... 42
• Starting to sew .............................................................. 42
Serging ............................................................................ 44
Elastic Stretch Pattern ..................................................... 44
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Lace Work ....................................................................... 44
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 46
Shell Stitch ...................................................................... 46
Smocking ........................................................................ 48
• To sew ........................................................................... 48
Box stitch ......................................................................... 48
Decorative Stitch Pattern ................................................. 50
Decorative Stretch Pattern .............................................. 50
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
Automatic Buttonhole ................................................. 52-54
• Preparation for sewing .................................................. 52
• To sew ...................................................................... 52-54
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................... 56
ADDITIONAL STITCHES
Satin Stitch ...................................................................... 58
Monogramming ............................................................... 58
Applique .......................................................................... 60
Bar Tacking ...................................................................... 60
Button Sewing ................................................................. 62
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ................................................. 64
Cleaning the Feed Dogs ................................................. 64
Cleaning the Shuttle Race .............................................. 66
• Cleaning the shuttle area .............................................. 66
• Replacing the shuttle assembly .................................... 66
Oiling the Machine .......................................................... 68
• Oil behind the face cover .............................................. 68
• Oil the shuttle area ........................................................
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 70
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table .................................... 73
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