Singer 5400 instruction manual Table of Contents

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING

Zigzag stitching---------------------------------

40

MACHINE

Adjusting stitch width and length

41-42

Machine identification------------------------

9-10

Multi-stitch zigzag, Shell stitch---------

Satin stitch, Placement of patterns

Accessories----------------------------------------

11

Sewing on a button---------------------------

43

Setting up your machine------------------------

12

Blindhem stitch-----------------------------

44-45

Spool pins, Presser foot lifter------------------

13

Decorative and stretch stitches--------

46-51

Darning plate ,

Straight stretch stitch,Honeycomb stitch,

Converting to free-arm sewing---------------

14

Overedge stitch,Feather stitch,

Ric-rac stitch,Double overlock stitch,

Winding the bobbin -----------------------------

15

Criss-cross stitch,Entredeux stitch,

Removing bobbin case from shuttle,

Ladder stitch,Pin stitch, blanket stitch,

Slant pin stitch,Slant overedge stitch,

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case------------

16

Crossed stitch, Greek key stitch,

Inserting bobbin case into shuttle,

Fishbone stitch, Thorn stitch,

Threading the top thread -----------------

17-18

Reinforced overedge stitch,

Edge-joining stitch, Wizard stitch

Using automatic needle threader------------

19

More decorative stitches & ideas---------------for

Picking up bobbin thread-----------------------

20

Needle, thread and fabric chart----------

21-22

decorative machine stitching

Buttonhole making -----------------------

53-55

Changing the needle---------------------------

23

Automatic buttonhole, Corded buttonholes

Adjusting top thread tension--------------

24-25

Functions of control panel,

26-27

3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Straight stitch needle position -----------

Cleaning hook area and

Adjusting bobbin thread tension,

shuttle area ---------------------------------

56-57

Changing presser foot--------------------------

28

Helpful messages-------------------------------

29

4. OPTION ACCESSORIES

Reverse operation button ---------------------

30

Large extension table------------------------

58

2. STARTING TO SEW

5. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

Quick reference table of stitch length

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59-61

and width --------------------------------------

31-34

Pattern number reference guide-------------

35

Straight stitching-----------------------------

36-37

Keeping seams straight

Hand-look quilt stitch-----------------------

38-39

Inserting zippers and piping