Singer 413- Manuals

FEED-COVER THROAT PLATE The feed-cover throat plate is used in place of the general purpose throat plate when fabric feeding is not desired. Use it for button sewing (page 32) and free- motion darning (page 52). CHANGING THROAT PLATE • Raise presser foot. (You do not need to remove the foot.) • Turn...

GETTING READY TO SEW preliminary steps CONNECTING MACHINE Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated on the plate under the hand wheel conform to your electrical power supply. Push the machine plug into the receptacle at the right end of the machine. The...

choosing needle and thread The needle and thread you choose selection. Refer to it before starting a will depend upon the fabric being sewing project. Be sure to use the stitched. The table below Is a same size and type of thread in both practical guide to needle and thread needle and bobbin. FABRIC...

threading your sewing machine Like all sewing machines that produce what is called a "lockstitch”, your Stylist sewing machine sews with two threads. The upper thread comes from the spool and is threaded through the eye of the needle. The lower thread comes from the bobbin, the small transparent...

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE 1. Hold bobbin so that thread unwinds in direction shown, and put bobbin in bobbin case. 2. Pull thread into notch, draw it under tension spring and back into slot. 3. Draw about three inches of thread diagonally across the bobbin. 4. Close slide plate allowing thread to en...

RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Now that you have wound the bobbin and threaded the needle, you will need to raise the bobbin thread through the needle hole in the throat plate. 1. Hold needle thread lightly with left hand and turn hand wheel slowly toward you so that needle enters hole in throat plate. 2...

STRAIGHT STITCHING • F/exi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) • Pattern Selector: Any setting • Needle Position: C • Stitch Width: O • Stitch Length: To suit fabric • General Purpose Throat Plate • General Purpose Foot L C R I I i Needle Position Before you move the selectors to set your sewing machine fo...

adjusting selectors for your fabric ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch control dial regulates the length of stitches. The numbers on the dial express stitch length in stitches per inch; the higher the number, the shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric; longer...

STRAIGHT STITCHING (Continued) ADJUSTING PRESSURE Pressure Dial LowerPresserFoot Adjusting Pressure Dial The pressure dial regulates the pressure that the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct pressure is important because it enables the fabric to feed smoothly and evenly, without being marred....

Correct tension is important because too much or too little will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Make a test sample with the fabric and thread you plan to use and examine it. A perfect stitch will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no lo...

sewmg a seam PIN BASTING Pin basting is a time-saver and can be used when you sew easy-to-handle fabric. Use fine pins and place them: • On top of the fabric (never on the underside in contact with the feed). • At right angles to the stitching line. • Just nipping into the fabric at the stitching li...

As you stitch, use one of the numbered lines on the throat plate as a guide for keeping the seams straight. Numbers indicate distance, in eighths of an inch, from the needle. If you want a f-inch seam, for example, keep the right-hand edge of your fabric on the number 5 guideline. KEEPING THE SEAM S...

The zig-zag stitches built into your sewing machine include basic zig-zag patterns and Flexi-Stitch patterns. Basic zig-zag patterns and their selector settings are shown below; Information on Flexi-Stitch patterns starts on page 27. You will find instructions for both decorative and practical uses ...

Any stitch length setting from 6 to 20 will give you an open zig-zag stitch of the basic zig-zag stitch pattern you select. The lower the number, the more open, or farther apart, your stitches will be. The FINE stitch area, between 0 and 20 on the dial, is used for adjusting zig-zag satin stitching ...

ZIG-ZAG STITCHING (Continued) satin stitching Adjusting Stitch Length incorrect Correct Adjusting Thread Tension 26 Satin stitching—a series of closely spaced zig-zag stitches that form a smooth, satin- like surface—is useful for both practical and decorative work. When you wish to produce a satin s...

FLEXI-STITCH patterns With your Stylist sewing machine you can sew three Flexi-St/tch patterns. Instructions for both decorative and practical uses of these patterns begin on page 36. /NAAA / / / 1 1 ± FLEXI-STITCH PATTERNS Ric-Rac Stitch. An open, reinforced zig-zag stitch for heavy-duty stretch se...

FLEXI-STITCH PATTERNS (Continued) Adjusting Width of Design Special Stitch Placement Only L c R Special Stitch Placement Only Most Used Setting Adjusting Stitch Placement Before moving needle position and stitch width selectors make sure needle is above fabric. ADJUSTING WIDTH OF DESIGN To produce a...

When you use a Flexi-Stitch pattern, stitch length is controlled with a sing/e setting of the stitch control dial. To set, turn dial until red bar — is centered under the pointer A on the control panel. NOTE: Stitching cannot be reversed when the Flexi-Stitch pattern dial is on red Flexi-Stitch patt...

TWIN-NEEDLE STITCHING Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial Off JIL Straight Stitching O By using a twin needle, you can produce two parallel, closely spaced, decorative lines of stitching simultaneously. You can use either one or two colors of thread, and you can choose either a straight- stitch, zig-zag stitc...

BUTTONS • Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O • Pattern Selector; WM (plain zig-zag) • Needle Position: L (left) • General Purpose Presser Foot • Feed Cover Throat Plate Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using the plain zig-zag stitch. The space between the holes in the button determines stitc...

buttonholes BUTTONHOLE POSITION Accurate guidelines are essential to keep buttonholes a uniform distance from the faced edge of the garment, evenly spaced, and on the grain of the fabric. For center closures, place guidelines as follows: 1. Mark the center line of the garment as indicated on your pa...

STITCH WIDTH Two stitch width settings are required for making buttonholes: one for side stitching and one for the bar tack. Three possible combinations are illus­ trated. BUTTONHOLES (Continued) Selector at 2^ for Side Stitching I Selector at 5 for Bar Tack Selector at 2 for Side Stitching I Select...

Side Stitching Readjust stitch width selectoc for side stitching. Complete work to point E. Leave needle in fabric. Final Bar Tack Adjust stitch width selector for bar tacks, and take at least six stitches ending at point F. 1 2 3 4 5 I I I 0 I Fastening Stitch To secure stitching, move selector to ...

SEWING THEPR^OFESSIONAL WAY sewing knit and stretch fabric When you sew stretch fabric, doubleknit, tricot and jersey, choose one of the stitch patterns that sew stretch into the seam. A variety of different stitches are available so you can choose Just the right one for your fabric and sewing job. ...

• Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: Red | • Pattern Selector: Any Setting• Needle Position : C• Stitch Width : O • Stitch Length Dial: Red • General Purpose Throat Plate • General Purpose or Special Purpose Foot • Speed; Moderate When you use the straight stretch stitch to seam knit, stretch, and elasticiz...

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRIC (Continued) Attaching Elastic with Plain Zig-Zag Trimming Seam Edges Method # 1 Overedging 38 ATTACHING ELASTIC Elastic will remain stretchable when it is attached with the plain zig-zag stitch. The flexible joining produced by this stitch allows elastic banding to be ...

A ladder seam made with blindstitching is both functional and decorative. Parti­ cularly appropriate for knit and stretch fabrics, the blindstitch provides stretch­able, decorative construction seams, and edge finishes for necklines, pockets and collars in sportswear and swimwear. • Flexi-Stitch Pat...

SEWING KNIT AND STRETCH FABRICS (Continued) 1 rWrt/WVWt/WtrtAWWVWVWVVWW* For a |-inch Seam 40 LINGERIE SEAMS To make seams m lingerie durable and flexible, use a combination of straight and zig-zag stitching. Method # 1 For f-inch bias seam in woven fabric: • Straight-stitch the seam (with stitch wi...

hints on sewing speciai fabrics LEATHER-LOOK VINYL • Use masking tape or zipper adhesive tape instead of pins or basting to hold seams, zippers and hems in place for stitching. • Stitch with a long stitch (8 to 10 straight stitches per inch). A short stitch may cut the fabric. • Sew with a steady, e...

HINTS ON SEWING SPECIAL FABRICS (Continued) Smoothing Pile away from Seam Allowance Deep-Pife Fabrics DEEP-PILE FABRICS (Fake Fur) • Pin, rather than baste, seams. Place pins at close intervals at right angles to the seamline. Pins with colored heads are easy to see and remove. • Sew in direction of...

construction details ZIPPERS At the notions counter in your Singer Sewing Center, you will find many dif­ ferent kinds of zippers, one of which will be just right for whatever you want to sew. The zipper package will contain easy-to-follow instructions for inserting the zipper. And, with the zipper ...

BLINDSTITCH HEMS Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: A...A (blindstitch) Needle Position: L or C Stitch Width: 2-5 Stitch Length : 10-20 General Purpose Throat Plate General Purpose Foot Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that can be used on a variety of light and medium w...

TOPSTITCHING A practical, simple way to accent the lines of a dress or coat is to place one or more rows of stitching along collars, lapels, facing edges, pockets, seams, etc. For a tailored look, use lines of regular straight stitching; sew them with buttonhole twist for added emphasis. For decorat...

decorative touches APPLIQUE Applique adds beauty and interest to clothing and household linens. You can create your own design, trace a simple outline from a coloring book, or use a motif cut from a printed fabric. Fabrics of like or different texture combine equally well. A closely spaced zig-zag s...

SHELL EDGING Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: A...A (blindstitch) Needle Position: C Stitch Width: 3 to 5 Stitch Length : 12 to 25 General Purpose Throat Plate General Purpose Foot On soft, fine fabrics such as tricot, voile and crepe, shell edging makes an attrac­ tive finish fo...

keeping up appearances MENDING The plain zig-zag pattern is just as useful for mending as it is for creative sewing. It forms a flexible bond for repairing tears and stretch garments. Mending a Tear Flexi-St/tch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: AAAW (plain zig-zag) Needle Position: C (center)...

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (Continued) Repairing Stretch Garments Flexi-St/tch Pattern Dial: O (off) Pattern Selector: /vww (plain zig-zag) Needle Position: C (center) Stitch Width : 3 to 5 Stitch Length : 20 or to suit fabric General Purpose Throat Plate and Foot Stretch Garment Repair Seams and hems i...

Worn or torn spots on children's clothes, knits, and household linens can be darned effortlessly and quickly with little practice. You may choose to darn either with or without an embroidery hoop. When greater control is needed, an embroidery hoop is usually best. DARNING Darning without Embroidery ...

Darning with Embroidery Hoop Flexi-Stitch Pattern Dial: 0 (off) Pattern Selector: Any setting Needle Position: C Stitch Width: O Stitch Length: In Fine Area Feed Cover Throat Plate No Presser Foot Presser Bar; Lowered Darning With Embroidery Hoop 52 Preparation Remove presser foot with shank (by re­...

CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE cleaning the machine Your machine will serve you perfectly for many years if you take a few moments of your time to keep it clean. How often you will need to clean the machine will depend on how often you use it. CAUTION: Before cleaning your machine, disconnect power-line pl...

removing covers, bobbin case and bulb CAUTION: Before removing covers, bobbin case, and light bulb, disconnect power-line plug from electrical supply. REMOVING AND REPLACING TOP COVER • To remove, loosen and re­ move screws A and lift off top cover. • To replace, position cover on top of machine and...

Locks Unlocks This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb. . Changing the Light Bulb Raise Presser Foot and Needle Lift retaining CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB Disconnect power-line plug from electrical supply. Removing the Bulb With thumb and forefinger lower the light bracket. Do not at...

performance checklist REMEMBER TO • Turn on power and light switch. • Turn hand wheel toward you to position needle and take-up lever. • Raise needle above fabric before making adjustments to stitch width, needle position and pattern selector. • Use red selector settings for Flexi-Stitch pattern sew...

FASHION AIDS Professional Buttonholer Rüffler special accessories for special jobs Fashion aids have been designed to increase the versatility of your sewing machine and enable you to give your sewing that extra professional touch. The ones described on this and the following page are just a few of ...

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