Singer CLASS 99 instruction manual Gathering

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Class 99 & 99K

3.The adjusting screw regulates the fullness of gathers or pleats. When turned in (clockwise) to its limit with the adjusting finger in place, the attachment is set for its deepest pleat. When turned out (counter-clockwise) to its limit and the adjusting finger out of action, the ruffler gives only a hint of fullness.

Activating Parts

The ruffling blade and the separator blade are of blue steel and hold the material to be gathered between them. The ruffling blade forms the gathers or pleats by carrying the fabric to the needle according to the spacing and fullness to which the ruffler is adjusted. The separator guide is slotted to guide seam edges evenly and to separate the ruffle strip from the material to which the ruffle is attached.

Preparation

Raise the needle to its highest point. Locate the attachment on the machine in place of the regular presser foot, and at the same time fit the fork of the driving lever over the needle clamp screw. Make sure both the presser bar screw and the needle clamp screw are tightened securely.

Gathering

●Set adjusting lever on No. 1 setting.

●Throw adjusting finger out of action.

●Turn adjusting screw for amount of fullness desired.

The attachment is set for maximum fullness by turning adjusting screw in (clockwise) as far as possible; for less fullness, turn adjusting screw out (counter-clockwise).

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Contents Class 99 & 99K Sewing Machines Table of Contents Instructions for Operating the Machine Sewing SuggestionsElectrical Information LightTo Remove Bulb To Insert New BulbIf the Machine is Electrically Operated If the Machine is Hand Operated To Operate the Hand MachineIf the Machine is Treadle Operated Belt ShifterProtection Against Rust Damage To Oil the Machine and Stand Class 99 & 99K Needles and Thread To Set the Needle Upper Threading To Remove the Bobbin To Wind the Bobbin Class 99 & 99K Class 99 & 99K To Replace the BobbinTo Prepare for Sewing To Start Sewing To Start SewingTo Turn a Corner BastingTo Sew Bias Seams To Remove the WorkTo Regulate Length of Stitch To Reverse the Direction of FeedTo Regulate Pressure on Presser Foot Thread TensionTo Regulate Needle Thread Tension To Regulate Needle Thread TensionBobbin Thread Tension Table of Contents Previous Page Next To Regulate Bobbin Thread TensionTo Adjust the Tension on the Thread Take-up Spring To Adjust the Needle Thread TensionTo Adjust the Bobbin Thread Tension To Clean the Stitch Forming Mechanism To Remove the Bobbin CaseRaising the Bobbin Case Latch To Replace Bobbin Case Removing the Bobbin CaseSewing Suggestions To Replace Slide PlateBreaking of Needles Might be Caused by Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused by Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused bySkipping of Stitches Might be Caused by Class 99 & 99K Applications Foot HemmerHemming Hemmed Seams Hemming with Lace Lace Applied over HemBinder Inserting the BindingAdjustment and Operation Binder Inside Curves Binding Curved EdgesOutside Curves Gathering Foot ShirringAdjusting Points RufflerGathering Forming and Attaching a Ruffle in One Operation Pleating Group PleatingSeam Guide Zipper Foot Skirt Zipper Corded Welting Corded Seams Buttonholer Fashion AidsBlind Stitcher Bias Gauge EDGE-STITCHER Joining Lace and InsertionFrench Seams TuckingQuilter To make hems from 3/16 to 15/16 inch wide Adjustable HemmerWide Hemming Tucker Darning or Embroidering Darning or Embroidering Needles