Singer 384.18024 (Sold at Sears)- Manuals

Available Accessories and Attachments All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. Only use Sears parts for this sewing machine. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION; 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM (SEWING MA...

GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply ® Power supply plug @ Power switch @ Outlet ® Machine socket ® Machine plug ® Light bulb Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch @...

Presser Foot Types • Zigzag foot (Foot A) Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching. For: Striaght stitch (Page 38) Topstitching (Page 40) Basic zigzag (page 44) Overcasting stitch (page 46)Overedge stitch (page 46) Straight stretch (page 48) Rick-rack stretch (page 48) Overcast stretch s...

Bobbin winding ® For horizontal spool pin (@) For additional spool pin |T] Pull the handwheel out to the right. [ 2 I Draw thread from the spool. [ 3 ] Guide the thread around the thread guide. 0 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. [ 5 ] Put the bobbin on the bobbin...

• Inserting the bobbin 0 End of thread ® Notch @ Notch ©Threading chart m Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. I Guide the thread into the notch ( 2 ) on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spri...

Threading the Machine • Threading the machine * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. * Raise the presser foot lifter.* Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread coming off as shown. U] Draw the end of thread around the upper thread guide...

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric and needle thread shows slightly on the wrong (Bottom side) side of the fabric. See the illustrations for correct appearance. To match this appear...

stitch Selector (how to select stitches) Raise the needle and turn the stitch selector until the red indication is below the desired stitch. ® Stitch selector (2) Red indicator mark @ Foot indicator window * The foot indicator windows shows the recommended foot for the selected pattern, a letter on ...

STRAIGHT STITCHES Straight Stitch 0 Stitch selector; © Stitch width: © Stitch length: © Needle thread tension: ® Presserfoot A: ® Presser foot H (option): Straight stitch foot( ,i, only) 6 to 8 6.5 1.5 to 4 2 to 6 Zigzag foot ( i i i ) 'p ‘p =1' ' , NOTE; When using the straight stitch foot, make su...

Turn a Square Corner 0 Cornering guide To turn a square corner 5/8”(1.6cm) from the fabric edge. 1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. 2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5/8”(1.6 cm) seam guide. 3. Lower the presser foo...

Quilting © Stitch selector: 6 to 8 @ Stitch width: 6.5 @ Stitch length: 1.5 to 4 © Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot ( I I I I I I •|D C(3 C|i ) ® Presser foot H (option): Straight stitch foot ( only) NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set the stitch wi...

Darning © Stitch selector: 6 to 8 @ Stitch width; 6.5 @ Stitch length: Any © Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 ® Presser foot F; Satin stitch foot ® Pressure adjusting lever: 0 ® Feed dogs; Dropped Drop the feed dogs. Place fabric, with the hole in the center, on an embroidery hoop, as shown. Lower the ...

straight Stretch ® Stitch selector: @ Stitch width: @ Stitch length: @ Needle thread tension: (D Presser foot A: ® Presser foot H(option): 6 to 8 6.5 S.S. (stretch stitch position) 2 to 6 III II III Zigzag foot( S) 01 Straight stitch foot( ,5, only) NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make su...

Overcast Stretch Stitching 0 Stitch selector: 9 0 Stitch width: 3 to 6.5 0 Stitch length: S.S. (stretch stitch position) 0 Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 © Presser foot A: Zigzag foot This stitch is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. It is used when making swim wear, ski pants and other garme...

Blind Hem Stitch (T) stitch selector; 9 (g) Stitch width: 2 to 3 (3) Stitch length: 1 to 3 @ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 (D Presser foot G: Blind hem foot Q] On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem as illustrated. © Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric...

DECORATIVE STITCHES Lace Work 0 Stitch selector; @ Stitch width: 0 Stitch length: 9 2 t o 3 1 0 Needle thread tension; 1 to 4 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch to blouses and linge­ rie. Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace. Fold the ra...

Fagoting Stitch (T) Stitch selector 11 0 ) Stitch width; 5 to 6.5 (D Stitch length: 0.5 to 2 0 Top thread tension: 3 to 8 © Presser foot A: Zigzag foot Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1/2" (1.3cm)...

Decorative Stretch Patterns @ stitch selector: (2) Stitch width: ( 3 ) Stitch length: 0 Needle thread tension: 0 Presser foot A: 0 Presser foot F: 1, 1 2 t o 14 3 to 6.5 S.S. (stretch stitch position) 2 to 6 Zigzag foot Satin stitch foot Decorative stretch patterns are used for adding a creative and...

BUTTONHOLE STITCHES Automatic Buttonhole (T) stitch selector: [] @ Stitch width: 3 to 6.5 ( 3 ) Stitch length: c'";'// zone 0 Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 ® Presser foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot • Preparation for Sewing (T) Groove @ Pin Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the ...

If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder on the foot back to increase the length. (T)Gap How to Adjust Buttonhole Stitch Density Use the stitch length control ® to ...

• Corded Buttonhole Use the same procedure as automatic buttonhole. * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring fhe ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the ...

Manual Buttonhole (Option) 0 stitch selector: D @ Stitch width; 3 to 6.5 @ Stitch length: zone ® Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 (D Presserfoot B (option): Buttonhole foot • Manual Buttonhole * If the diameter of the button is more than 1.0”(2.5 cm), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows: |T]T...

ADDITIONAL STITCHES Satin Stitch 0 stitch selector: 5 @ Stitch Width; 2 to 6.5 ® Stitch length: 0.5 to 1 0 Needle thread tension: 3 to 8 0 Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot ® Pressure adjusting lever: 1 to 2 The satin stitch is often used to decorate and to overcast the raw edge on blankets, linens,...

Button Sewing 0 Stitch selector: 5 © Stitch width: 2 to 6.5 © Stitch length: Any 0 Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 © Presser foot A: Zigzag foot © Feed dogs: Dropped Drop the feed dogs. Match the holes on a button with the horizontal slot on the Presser foot [A], Adjust stitch width matching the dista...

CARE OFYOUR MACHINE NOTE: * Unplug the machine. * Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. * Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight. * Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. Replacing the Li...

Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the screw on the left side of the needle plate with a screwdriver. Remove the needle plate © and take out the bobbin. (T) Needle plate Lift up the bobbin holder @ and remove it. ® Bobbin holder ...

Troubleshooting r Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 28 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 30 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 18 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are...

Fabric, Thread and Needle Table • The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen. • The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations. • Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread ...