Table Of Contents - Singer 7146; 7186 Instruction Book

Table of Contents

Contents4
Getting To Know Your Machine5
Principal Parts5
Accessories8
Getting Ready To Sew9
Changing Presser Feet10
Changing The Needle10
Attaching Blindstitch Hem Guide10
Snap-On Presser Feet/To Remove And Replace Foot10
Removing And Replacing Needle Plate12
Needle Plate Raising Shim12
Attaching Snap-In Feed Cover12
Choosing Needle And Thread14
Operating The Machine With Electric Motor And Speed Controller16
Connecting Machine16
Operating Machine With Food Treadle (Model 7186 Only)18
Operating The Treadle18
Attaching Treadle Belt To Machine18
Engaging And Disengaging Drive Belt18
Winding The Bobbin20
The Bobbin Thread20
Threading The Bobbin Case22
Threading The Machine24
Raising The Bobbin Thread26
How To Set Selectors For Straight Stitching/Zig-Zag Stitching28
Stitch Width/Needle Position/Pattern Group Selector28
Regulating Presser Foot Pressure30
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension30
Adjusting Stitch Length32
Reverse Stitching32
Setting The Dial32
Sewing A Seam34
Keeping The Seam Straight34
Satin Stitching36
Adjusting Stitch Length/Needle Thread Tension36
Applications With Straight Stitching38
Darning With Embroidery Hoop38
Zipper Insertion40
Applications With Zig-Zag Stitching40
Adjusting The Zipper Foot40
Lingerie Seams42
Zig-Zag Seam Finishes42
Machine Stitch Patterns43
Setting Selectors44
Selecting A Pattern Group46
Adjusting Width Of The Design/Stitch Placement46
Adjusting Stitch Length/Balance48
Adjusting Stitches To Suit Stretch Fabrics50
Guiding And Supporting Fabric50
Adjusting Pressure When Sewing Knit And Stretch Fabric50
Stitch Pattern Chart52
Honeycomb Stitch54
Replacing Lingerie Elastic54
Blindstitch Hems56
Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag58
Four-Step Buttonholing60
Buttonholes60
Changing Stitch Density62
Attaching A Button64
Free Arm Sewing (Model 7146 Only)65
Applications66
Twin-Needle Stitching67
Caring For Your Machine69
Cleaning Your Machine70
Removing Face Plate70
Replacing Slide Plate70
Removing/Replacing Bobbin Case72
Changing The Light Bulb72
Your Personal Measurements73