Singer 401- Manuals

STITCH SELECTOR Set Red Lever at 3 . È All settings on the left of the plate are controlled by the outer knob, Push (using right hand) —select desired setting and release. All settings on the right of the plate are controlled by the inner knob, Pull (using left hand) —select desired setting and rele...

SEWING A SEAM k - ' } ^ 'j t , ^ ^ 5; ;/ I 1)^ i ) 1^ I Set stitch regulator for stitch length desired. Position needle into fabric about V i inch from edge and lower presser foot. Raise stitch regulator to reverse. 25 Back stitch to reinforce end of seam, and lower regulator to forward stitching po...

NEEDLE THREAD TENSION STRAIGHT STITCHING Needle thread tension too light — correct by setting dial to lower num­ ber. Needle thread tension too loose — correct by setting dial to higher num­ ber. ^ w / mja wfiMt 7Mmd ¥//m^ w/m.i wm /A A perfectly locked stitch results with upper and lower tensions b...

ZIGZAG STITCHING EQUIPMENT General purpose presser foot. Special purpose presser foot. 31 STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT FOR SATIN STITCHING The upper indented area of the stitch indicator provides a means of gradually shortening the stitch length. As the regulator knob is turned, the pointer rides deeper...

TWO NEEDLES UPPER THREADING :r Use size 50 mercerised cotton thread. Thread as for single needle (see page 10). Be sure threads are separated by the centre tension disc. Carry only one thread through the last guide before the needle. 41 TWO NEEDLES STRAIGHT STITCHING A K 2 Selector setting: AK. Red ...

BUTTON SEWING FOOT ¥ This short, open foot accommodates any size sewthrough button, and holds it securely for stit­ ching. The groove in the foot allows for insertion of a machine needle, over which a thread shank may be formed. Selector: AL Red Lever: 1 and 4 Throat plate: Raised General purpose Bu...

GENERAI PURPOSE FOOT i C C ^ O i SEAMS LINGERIE SEAMS Dainty lingerie seams are made durable and rip- proof with zigzag stitching (BL 2 V 2 ). After straight stitching the fitted seam on the wrong side, press both seam allowances in the same direction. From the right side, top stitch with a fine zig...

Seam edges support the garment and should be given a durable finish where fabrics have a tendency to ravel. The zigzag stitch BL is ideal for such finishing. Place the stitching near the edge of the seam allowance, and then trim away excess fabric. For an overedged seam, the blind stitch BO makes a ...

DARTS IN INTERFACING Non-woven interfacings can be shaped without bulk with zigzag stitching. Selector setting BL or BQ may be used. Cut out the dart allowance on the stitching line and bring the raw edges together. Pin, over a muslin stay, and stitch. Back stitch at both ends. BLANKET BINDING The m...

íii^'ívO/SÍOí-..;■• ^'-ilil'i:M^Ü:i¿Íi This foot is designed to facilitate the placement of stitching close to a raised edge. The hinged feature of this foot insures even feeding over pins, heavy layers of fabric or cross seams. It is attached to the machine in place of the regular presser foot, and...

FREE MOTION WORK Selector: BL Red Lever: 2 — 5 Throat plate: General purpose (Raised) With embroidery hoop guide Presser foot: None Stitch length: Finest Script monograms, satin stitched scallops and em­ broidery can be effectively accomplished with the zigzag stitch when the free motion principle i...

I N D E X Page Applique....................................................................48—49Attachments Foot Hemmer........................................................ 71—73 Multi-Slotted Binder............................................. 74—75 Ruffler..........................................